Northwich Victoria recall Danny Meadowcroft and Harry Winter from loan spells (From Northwich Guardian)

Northwich Victoria recall Danny Meadowcroft and Harry Winter from loan spells

4:36pm Thursday 11th March 2010

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NORTHWICH Victoria have recalled on-loan pair Danny Meadowcroft and Harry Winter from their temporary stays at rival clubs.

Andy Preece told the Guardian that the duo could both feature in Saturday’s Blue Square North encounter against Stafford Rangers.

Their return eases the pressure on a Vics squad short on numbers in recent weeks following the departures of four first team regulars.

“They give us more options,” he said.

“We’ve asked a lot of the players in the past few weeks and I think one or two have been looking a little tired.

“It’s no secret that we’ve had fewer players to pick from because people going out and also because of the transfer embargo, so I’m pleased we can call on those two for what remains of the season.”

Mat Bailey, Ryan Brown, Jonathan D’Laryea and Lee Elam have all moved on in the past month, plus teenager Jimmy Spencer returned to parent club Huddersfield Town after a month-long loan spell.

Meanwhile central defender Meadowcroft and midfielder Winter, both bit part players in the early part of the current campaign, were enjoying successful stints at Colwyn Bay and FC Halifax Town respectively in UniBond League Division One North.

Both impressed playing two levels lower than their parent club.

“I made it clear when they both left that both of them still figured prominently in my plans,” said Preece.

“I’ve heard great reports on their progress but that doesn’t surprise me because we believe they are quality players at Conference level, never mind the UniBond League.”

Winter, who switched to the Victoria Stadium from Trafford for a four-figures fee in the summer, scored five goals in eight starts for the Shaymen.

The promotion hopefuls are sad to see him go.

Disappointed Halifax boss Neil Aspin told the Evening Courier: “We are disappointed; he will take some replacing.”

Meanwhile Meadowcroft is now back to full fitness after breaking a bone in his leg in a league match at Droylsden in August.

He started seven league matches for the Seagulls.

Meanwhile Preece can not call on utility man Mark Cadwallader until later this month when his temporary deal with neighbours Witton Albion expires.

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