Russ pleased with draw

Last updated : 26 August 2004 By Site Staff
Speaking to the official site, Slade was clearly looking forward to testing his young charges against the might of Premiership outfit.

"I think it is great that we have got a home tie. Our supporters can obviously get behind us. It's terrific that we've draw a Premier League side - a top 10 Premier League side," he said.

Another bonus for Slade may well be some extra transfer funds with a bumper gate more than likely.