CLITHEROE must pull off one of the biggest shocks of the season to keep their Wembley dreams alive.

That's the message ringing loud and clear as the Blues prepare to take on free-scoring Tiverton Town in their FA Vase quarter final showdown in the South West tomorrow.

The men from Devon are the current FA Vase holders after beating Tow Law 1-0 under the Twin Towers last May.

And Tiverton are bang on course to repeat that feat again unless Steve Parry's men can stop the current Screwfix Direct Western League champions dead in their tracks.

Parry made the long trip south this week to run the rule over the Devonshire outfit in their 4-0 victory over Barnstaple, the 19th win in their last 20 games.

And although he was impressed with what he saw, he firmly believes they can be beaten, if his troops are on their mettle.

"They looked a very good side," said Parry.

"They're great going forward and they like to push the ball around and set their own tempo but they won't be able to do that against us.

"We've got to go down there and force our own game upon them.

"And if we put in a decent cup performance then I'm very optimistic about our chances because we've got enough quality ourselves to give them a good game."

Tiverton go into the clash on the back of an impressive unbeaten run. After a sticky start to the season, Tuesday night's victory over Barnstaple moved them up to second in their league, having scored a staggering 83 goals in 24 matches.

And Tiverton have already notched 14 goals in their four previous FA Vase ties this season.

But the Blues are on something of a roll themselves, having kept clean sheets in each of the first four rounds.

Tiverton boss Martyn Rogers is certainly not underestimating their challenge and anticipates a few fireworks.

"Clitheroe look like a good side. They're strong, they don't give much away and we're in for a difficult match.

"But I don't think that means they'll come down here and try and sit back.

"There's only one way you can approach a cup tie and that is to come and have a go. I'm sure that's what they'll try and do."

Nine of the side which beat Tow Law last season are expected to start tomorrow.

But the man most likely to cause Parry's men problems is 26-goal leading scorer Phil Everett.

He was voted non-League player of the year last season and has already bagged six goals in their Vase run this term.

His strike partner Pete Varley has also hit the net 16 times while midfielder Kevin Nancevill has 21 to his name.

"Of course Phil Everett is a key player, but we've got 11 key players," said Rogers.

"Everyone tends to talk about goalscorers but you've got to look at the ammunition the rest of the team provides them with. "We score a lot of goals from all departments and we're running into a bit of form at the moment. But we are not getting carried away.

"We've been in this position three or four times over the last five or six years so we know what it's all about.

"Once you get down to the last eight you know you are going to meet some tough opposition but we always prepare a bit differently for the Vase.

"The lads will meet up for a pre-match meal and we treat the competition with the utmost respect because it is a great one to win.

"There's a real buzz around the town at the moment because we are the holders and we have a strong affinity for the trophy."

Parry, meanwhile, is unperturbed.

Although he recognises their obvious attacking qualities he does believe Tiverton can be exploited at the back.

"Both their wing backs like to push on and they try to get the ball into their frontmen as quickly as possible.

"But that could work in our favour because it gives us the opportunity to try and expose their back three.

"Our strikers certainly need to play a big role because when we create chances we've got to take them."

Parry's only injury worry is Carl Greenwood who will undergo a fitness test on an ankle ligament problem.

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