Blues boss Neil Reynolds is best mates with Brig manager Phil Entwistle off the pitch, and has struck up a good relationship with Shawbridge predecessor Chris Stammers who now coaches the side.

But for 90 minutes, no matter how desperate Bamber Bridge are for the points, he won't be giving anything away.

He said: "It's looking like they've got to beat us to seal a place in the play-offs, but I'm not in the mood to do any favours.

"We want to finish on a high, build on the last 18 or 19 games.

"Phil Entwistle is a very good friend of mine, but we're fighting to stay in 12th place and attain as many points as possible.

"Chris Stammers will be back, and I'm sure he will be quite lively on their bench.

"He's done me a few favours over the last few weeks, and we'll be friends at 2-55 p.m. and again at 4-50 p.m., but in the dug out there won't be any favours."

Craig Sargeson is unavailable, but co-manager Pete Smith will come into the squad for perhaps the very last time.

"We'll have Pete available for what may well be his first-team swansong, as he pulls on his boots one more time. "He's still as fit as anyone and can still bring a lot to the team."

Meanwhile, chairman Carl Garner has announced this week that the club will be re-instating a reserve team at Shawbridge next season.

Managed by former boss Lee Boyer, the team will play in the Lancashire League alongside the likes of Accrington Stanley and Morecambe.

Garner said: "We've made a formal application to the Lancashire League, and we're cracking on with that, with the emphasis being on recruiting promising young players, with a view to becoming potential first team players of the future by giving young players of East Lancashire every opportunity to join the club.

"The UniBond league has gone to five substitutes next season, of which you can choose three, to fall in line with other leagues.

"It increases the opportunity to feed youngsters into the first team set up.

"Lee will manage the team, and it will be run as close to the first team as possible with Neil and Pete.

"Lee has already identified players he wants in the team, but I'm sure there will be opportunities before next season to join."

Reynolds added: "Every club has a reserve team, and we've lost players due to the unavailability of games, and we don't want to be lending out players to every club, particularly lads coming back from injury.

"It's a big plus as Lee knows the club, and his track record speaks for itself, both with the team and getting involved with the social side of the club."

Clitheroe wrap up the season with their annual presentation evening on Saturday night.

This year, Clitheroe are combining the awards shindig with a race night, starting at 6-30 p.m. in the club house, and Garner wants to see out the season in style: "I would like as many people as possible to come along and celebrate the end of the season.

"The full squad will be there, so come and enjoy the free admission and free supper, and let's celebrate the end of another long campaign.

"All the races are sponsored, but there is nothing stopping you having a bet if you feel like it."