Tony Philliskirk believes his U18 side are in for a tough test as they take on Curzon Ashton in the FA Youth Cup third round tonight (Tuesday).
Curzon have beaten Academy Category 3 sides Blackpool and Oldham Athletic on their route to the third round.
And former Oldham coach, Philliskirk, admits they are going to be difficult opposition on their own ground and has plenty of praise for the Conference North Academy side.
The youth team boss said: “It’s going to be a very tough game, I went to the last round when they knocked Oldham out, after beating Blackpool in the first round, so you have to give them the upmost respect.