Deegan Atherton targets right-back role for Worksop Town after Regan Hutchinson suspension

Hutchinson was harshly sent off during the Tigers’ loss to Marine on Saturday, meaning he will now sit out the next three games.

Atherton said: “There’s nothing nasty in this but you have a position in a team and now he’s suspended, I want to try and solidify myself in that spot, but he’s a class player and I don’t mind if players like that come in because you want to root for them.

“It’s been a good battle between us for the spot. Obviously, healthy competition is good for a team, and you want to at least have two good players for each position because if something happens then you need a good back-up option.

“Regan is one of my best friends in football and I have been playing with him for quite a few years now and he brings great energy to the team.”