RAMSBOTTOM United are set to begin life without promising striker Ryan Moore as they travel to Trafford in North West Counties Division One.

Moore, who recently blasted a hat-trick in Rams' 9-1 demolition of Atherton LR, is on the brink of a move to UniBond Premier Division side Fleetwood Town.

United boss Lee Sculpher said: "We are sorry to lose Ryan but this is a fantastic opportunity for him to play at a higher level of football."

The Riverside club have won five out of their last six matches ahead of tomorrow's trip to Trafford.

But they are without forward pair Liam McManus and Chris Steele, while Carl Lomax is struggling with flu.