HOT SHOT TOMMY'S FIGHTING FIT AGAIN

TOMMY Widdrington says guiding Aldershot Town to the Isuzu FA Trophy final, just weeks after fighting for his life in a hospital bed, would prove the highest point of his managerial career.

- By Danny Rust

The 53-year-old saw his Shots move to within 90 minutes of securing a first-ever trip to Wembley after seeing off giant-killing Sittingbourne last weekend.

It comes just three months after the former Southampton, Grimsby Town and Port Vale midfielder was forced to spend time away from the dugout after suffering two strokes.

Thankfully, Widdrington is back fighting fit once again and the Shots are going to need him in the dugout after being handed a crunch home tie with National League neighbours and rivals Woking on April 5.

“I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in games at Wembley as a player, but never as a manager,” the Shots boss told The NLP.