A good run since the impromptu mid-season break has meant that Thackley have hauled themselves up to third spot in the Kool Sport Northern Counties East League Premier Division, and another win at struggling Maltby Main on Saturday is not out of the question.
Despite the current form of the Reds, who have scored 15 goals and conceded just one in their last three games, they go into this weekend still 12 points off the summit.
But with 14 games to go – 42 points still to play for – Thackley will go all out for as many positive results as possible to heap as much pressure on the top two as they can.
The Reds have the added incentive of pushing through the 50-point barrier this weekend should they earn a win at 16th-placed Maltby.
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