By Andy Mitchell

NEED FOR SPEED: Needham Market are setting their sights on promotion to Step 2 KEVIN Horlock always expected subtle summer tweaks to make an impact – but even he is surprised by Needham Market’s status as champions-elect. The Marketmen travelled to Long Eaton United yesterday with a four-point cushion and two games in hand over nearest challengers Mickleover at the top of Southern League Premier Division Central, safe in the knowledge that seven wins from their remaining 10 matches would be enough to guarantee glory whatever anyone else does. Not ba...