The Isle of Man play Humberside in the FA Inter-League Cup semi-final this afternoon at North Ferriby.
The prize on offer if they win is the final, which will be played at The Bowl next month.
Striker Calum Morrisey is back in the squad after a long-term back injury.
There was a blow yesterday, though, with manager Steve Burns unable to travel to the match due to a bout of flu.
Speaking live on Manx Radio yesterday evening, football correspondent Tony Mepham - who's away with the team - said it was disappointing for both Steve and the team:
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