Barnet will be clocking up the miles in pursuit of every FA Cup minnow's dream, a financially rewarding third round clash with one of the Premiership giants.

Following Saturday's first round goalless draw at Underhill with Third Division Carlisle, the Bees face a 600-mile round journey to Brunton Park for the replay on Tuesday.

If they dispose of Carlisle, they will be travelling to Second Division Tranmere, a 400-mile round trip, in the second round on the weekend of December 7-9.

Bees boss John Still said: "On the whole, we were much the better side on Saturday, and I am confident we will be much better than Carlisle again as we expose them with our pace.

"Tranmere is a tough game for us, but anything can happen. We are not without a chance, and we can get through."

In the meantime, it's back to Conference action on Saturday, with a first ever visit to Forest Green.

The Queens Arms, the regular meeting place for members of Barnet Supporters' Association travelling to away games, is closed for renovation. Fans will now meet at the nearby Weaver Wine Bar, 27 Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, instead.

November 21, 2001 19:13