FA Cup prelim round draw

Monday, 28 November 2011 00:00

It’ll soon be that time of the year again in Manx football as teams prepare their bid for cup glory.

January’s prelim round draw has thrown up some intriguing tussles with Laxey hosting Rushen at Glen Road the stand-out tie.

Malew face the daunting trip to Glencrutchery Road to take on high-flying Geordies while it’ll be an all-Douglas affair when Pully take on Gymns and Royal face D&D.

Ties to be played Saturday, January 7

Corinthians v Michael

St John’s v Ronaldsway

Police v Onchan

Pulrose v Gymns

DHSOB v Colby

Douglas Royal v Douglas and District

Marown v Union Mills

Laxey v Rushen

St George’s v Malew

Castletown v RYCOB

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