Football: Blues hit trophy trail.

Bury Town FC complete a tough eight days of cup action with a preliminary-round FA Trophy home tie against Redbridge at Ram Meadow tomorrow (ko 3pm).

The Blues exited the FA Cup following a 3-2 defeat by Ryman League Premier Division side Horsham on Saturday (report on page 67), before a second cup reverse against a visiting Chelmsford City side on Tuesday.

The hosts lost the Isthmian League Cup midweek clash 3-2, but were encouraged by both their displays against Premier Division opponents.

"The matches have shown us that we have come a long way since last year," said Town manager Richard Wilkins.

"The main difference has been that our …