By Martin Morgan

Last updated at 10:53, Saturday, 14 April 2012

Table-toppers Workington Town are expected to return to training with a new spring in their step today after enjoying a week off.

Gary Charlton

The squad was handed a break following the impressive Good Friday win at Whitehaven, and will now launch preparations for next week’s visit of North Wales.

“The lads have gone out there and performed to a high standard, and you’ve got to give them a bit back,” coach Gary Charlton said.

“The time off was partly to say well done, though there’s a long way to go.

“And we’ve also had some tough games, and they maybe needed to be refreshed a bit.

“We’ll now be in on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday next week to prepare for North Wales.”

Charlton watched the league newcomers beat South Wales on TV this week and is happy to be playing Crusaders early in the campaign.

“People maybe expect too much of these new teams, as they have been put together in only a small space of time,” Charlton added.

“But they will be competitive and will get better as the season goes on. I’m pretty happy to be catching them early on.”

First published at 08:59, Saturday, 14 April 2012
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