PREPARATIONS for one of the biggest games in Warrington Town’s history were disrupted this week – when the club’s usual training venue was fully-booked.

However, instead of a Tuesday and Thursday evening session in Orford, the Yellows were treated to Premier League facilities at Everton’s Finch Farm base.

With the FA Cup first round clash moved to Friday, boss Shaun Reid wanted to alter his schedule and was delighted to find a helping hand in the Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright.

“We normally train on a rented community pitch, so when we needed somewhere to work Monday and Wednesday instead it was booked out,” he explained.

“We were struggling, but then we ended up training at Everton’s Finch Farm. I spoke to Bill Kenwright and he was kind enough to organise it, which was fantastic.

“It’s a Premier League training ground with very, very professional facilities. I’d like to thank Roberto (Martinez) and Bill for being so humble and letting us use it.”

Reid hopes to have a full squad to choose from when Town host Exeter City tomorrow, Friday, and insists his players will not get caught up in the occasion.

“We’ve played seven games to reach this stage and they deserve the publicity, but it’s not just a circus,” said the 49-year-old.

“Among all the interest, we have still got a game to play and I believe my team can win the game.

“I said before North Ferriby that the players must go out and make history, don’t leave anything out there. This chance will probably come along once, maybe twice in their careers.

“Now they have given themselves a chance to create history twice in a fortnight.”

One player aiming to be fit after missing Saturday’s loss at Droylsden is Matt Doughty, but the Warrington-born defender is urging his teammates to take advantage should he not recover in time.

“They are playing for their careers,” said the 33-year-old. “There will be a lot of scouts there and people watching on TV.

“They need to prove that they can step up to the mark. They don’t want to be spending their whole careers at this level – the FA Cup is a chance to impress.

“If I don’t play then it gives one of the young lads a chance and I hope he takes his chance. The limelight is there for anyone to take.

“That experience to play in front of around 2,000 people, against a Football League team, is fantastic.

“It’s their chance to show ‘can I mix it with players from the League’. I hope they take that chance with both hands.”