Early birthday present for Dave (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Early birthday present for Dave

PEWSEY Vale manager Dave Turner received an early birthday present when his side drew Devizes Town in the FA Vase First Round.

The manager celebrates his birthday on October 29, the same day as his Hellenic League side meet their Toolstation League local rivals.

Turner was delighted with the draw and cannot wait for the match.

He said: "What a fantastic tie. I am more than happy to travel to Devizes.

"I was worried I would have to drive down to Penzance or somewhere. It will be fantastic for everybody involved, the players and the fans, and hopefully we will get quite a few people up there."

Devizes boss Nathan Sheridan, a former Vale player, was also pleased with the draw, saying he was looking forward to seeing some old faces.

He said: "When you look at the sides left in the competition in this area and the draw we have got, no disrespect to Pewsey, but we could have had a Bideford or a Corsham.

"Pewsey have great supporters as I know from my time there, so I would have thought there will be quite a few fans.

"I know Dave and if it's his birthday I will buy him a drink afterwards, providing they don't win."