Elvins And Hylton Under Starters Orders

Last updated : 09 October 2008 By Stray Shots Team

Rob Elvins: Set to start?
Rob Elvins and Danny Hylton finished last weekend's thrilling 3-3 draw with Bury up front together, but they have just one Football League start between them this season.

That was for Hylton in that Bury game but, after he netted the dramatic equaliser, and Elvins scored and made Aldershot's first two goals as a substitute, they look set to lead The Shots' attack at Macclesfield on Saturday.

Marvin Morgan, 25, has started every league game to date this season and John Grant, 27, did likewise, until he was dropped in favour of Hylton last Saturday.

Manager Gary Waddock also has the experienced Junior Mendes, aged 32, back fit.

But while Waddock's selections are not always easy to predict, he gave a very strong indication that he will reward youngsters Elvins, 22, and Hylton, who does not turn 20 until February.

"I have plenty of forwards to choose from but is Saturday's selection a conundrum? No, not really," said Waddock.

"I already know what I am going to do. If players do well in the team, then they will stay there, it's a simple as that.

"Both Danny and Rob have had to be really patient and they both did well against Bury.

"I've said all along that they will get their opportunity and when it comes along, they must take it. Danny got a good goal and Rob made the difference when he came on. I was pleased for him, he's a good player and a really nice guy. But now it is up to them to continue to do well."

Waddock's team selection for the Hampshire Cup tie away to Arlesford Town on Tuesday evening gave another broad hint as to his intentions.

This was officially down as a reserve team fixture but Morgan, Grant and Mendes all found themselves turning out in the cold.

Elvins and Hylton, on the other hand, were handed the boost of a night off. It was no surprise that Mendes, who has struggled all season with injuries, played, but Morgan and Grant cannot have envisaged a few weeks ago that they would be involved in such a game.

To be fair, however, goals from Grant and Morgan (2) saw yet another dramatic comeback for The Shots, who recovered from 2-0 down against their lowly opponents to go through to the next round with a 3-2 win.

"The guys wanted to play," said Waddock. "The idea was to get minutes under their belts and that Marvin and Granty both scored in a good comeback should help with their confidence."

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