Morison: Don't Miss National League Cup Moment Of History
Steve Morison has urged his Sutton United side not to miss the chance of creating a special piece of history tonight.
His side meet Leeds United’s talented U21 team later on in the inaugural final of the National League Cup.
The Us are one step away from becoming the first ever winners of the new competition - and for Morison, it represents his first cup final as a manager.
It comes against his old club and with the match taking place at The VBS Community Stadium, he told Sutton supporters to come out in force as they look to get their hands on some silverware.
“We’re privileged to be able to challenge for the National League Cup final,” he told the club’s YouTube channel. “It’s the ever one, and hopefully it’s going to be a great occasion.
“It’s massive, it is huge for the club. The competition has brought such great opportunities for players. It’s going to be a proud moment and we want to make the most of it.
“The lads can’t wait to get going. You need to be calm and enjoy the moment. Deal with your emotions, as cup finals don’t come round too often.
“If you do treat these competition with the respect they deserves, you can enjoy success. It’s been that, on and off the pitch. It would be amazing to win it - a great way to end our season.
“It’s my first cup final as a coach and we’re going to be going full tilt to win it. We want the fans to be here, to get behind the boys and give them the support they deserve.”
Kick-off is set for 7pm tonight.
The National League Cup was formed this season by the Premier League and the National League. It features the first teams of National League clubs and the PL2 sides of clubs from the Premier League and EFL Championship.
The competition is designed to give young players from Premier League and EFL clubs additional opportunities to test themselves against senior opposition, with the aim of further aiding elite player development.
The cup, which began in October, also offers an opportunity for National League clubs to play regular matches against the best Under-21 teams in England at their own stadiums, with this additional exposure intended to improve the playing and spectating experience, as well as the clubs’ growth and sustainability.
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