Preview:  Form is key to success, form is key to points and form is key to everything Alan Knill does with the first team. A quick look at the Stat Attack shows that Bury are bang on form, though in reality, nobody who watches the lads week in week out needs to know about form - they've seen it with their own eyes.

Five wins on the run, three clean sheets on the run, third in the table, not lost at home since September, two defeats in 20 games - you simply cannot dress this up any more - Bury are flying.

The biggest and most remarkable aspect of this form - the injured players haven't really played a part. They are back, the squad hasn't looked this strong since the first game of the season. Maybe for only the second time this season, Alan Knill has some really tough choices to make. Does he stick to his normal routine in never changing a winning side, will he rest one or two - Andy Morrell - Efe Sodje to name two from many.

Even if he does tell the players they need a rest, he has absolutely no chance in hell with the players agreeing with him. The players want to play, they want to continue and who wouldn't. We all know that the managers decision in such things is final, but have you ever known the gaffer change things for reasons other than injury or suspensions. No, thought not.

Changes were made for the Bradford game, but only because Dave Buchanan has picked up an injury. Tom Newey came in and did a job, he nearly put the ball in the back of the net, he played his part.

Andy Bishop, Ryan Cresswell and Damien Allen are all available to the manager. Bishop could get longer, Allen could make his long awaited debut and Cresswell has that calming affect at the back. Sam Hewson arrived from Manchester United and has briefly shown what he is about - what if that shot had gone in - where would he stand for tonight's game - easy to answer, on the bench.

Belief is another key word that is rarely used. We have used it in previews in the past, but mostly as a phrase to describe surviving relegation or league survival. The gaffer stated on Saturday that the players were hungry for success, that belief can be seen in and around the club on a daily basis.

Third in the table, two points behind Bournemouth. The Cherries have their own tough game tonight with Notts County at Dean Court. A Bury win, and the right result in Dorset could see us in second position come midnight. Leaders Rochdale don't have a game tonight or at the weekend, before the play their next game, they could be moved of the top of the table - by Bury. The right results tonight, at Chesterfield on Saturday and at home to Shrewsbury a week on Friday could see Bury go on top of the lot - optimism is kicking in.

Don't get too far ahead of ourselves is the message from the manager. There's only one game that matters - and that's the next one. Macclesfield Town, they are all that matter to Knill and Brass.

As the Shakers come out of their injury nightmare, it would appear that Keith Alexander is midway through his own version of it. The Silkmen will be without midfielder Paul Bolland for two weeks. The midfielder went off injured with a groin strain in the first half against Shrewsbury leaving the Silkmen with only Lee Bell as a recognised central midfielder.

Ross Draper is expected back soon but Tuesday might be a bit to soon after his hernia op. Meanwhile, Carl Tremarco is set to go under the knife this week whilst Hamza Bencherif is out of plaster, but still on crutches after his broken ankle.

There are reports that the Shakers former director of football has signed Richard Butcher from Lincoln City, but as yet those reports are not confirmed by either Lincoln or Macclesfield Town's respective official websites.

Expect a tough night

Tipsters Picks: Some say he can melt concrete on contact and some say he is terrified of trampolines... All we know is that he's called the Tipster!!!!

As usual, Tipster has been given twenty English pounds to spend on his bet365 account.

His bet must be four separate bets on the Shakers' game with Macclesfield Town, and he's also known as the 'eternal optimist', his first fiver has gone on a Bury win. Bet365 are currently offering such an event at 8/15, but check again later, as the odds may shorten again.

His £5.00 bet at 8/15 will bring a return of just £7.65.

The second fiver has gone on a correct score forecast, and this time Tipster has gone big with his predicted goal count and a 4-0 win. Bet365 are offering odds of 25/1. That's a possible return of £130.00, but obviously only if the game finishes 4-0 to Bury.

The third £5.00 will go on the first goal scorer, pick a player from eleven who you think will score the first goal. Tipster has gone for Mike Jones to get back in the goal hunt. Jonah is available at 5/1 to pop the first goal of the game in, a £5.00 stake will bring a return of £30.00

Finally, the score cast - we have the score, we have our first goal scorer - Mike Jones to score first and a 4-0 win. Bet365 have such an event available at 95/1. A fiver at 95/1 brings a return of £480.00

Four bets on tonight's game could bring you a return of £647.65. Even more if you use the above as an accumulator - the actual return on that is through the roof.

The above is just four selection's from the many that are available.

Head on over to Bet365 and check out the full list of offers on the Shakers game with Macclesfield Town

Form Guide - Bury: Form for the Shakers over the last six games is just short of perfect with five wins (Bradford away, Rochdale at home, Hereford at home, Bradford at home and Bournemouth away), one draw (Grimsby away) and no defeats. Goals scored stands at eight with three conceded. From the 18 points available, we've taken 16.

Form at Gigg Lane is exactly the same with five wins (Rochdale, Hereford, Bradford, Barnet & Chesterfield), one draw (Notts County) and no defeats. Goals scored stands at eleven with five conceded. From 18 points on offer, we've taken 16.

Form Guide - Macclesfield Town: Over the last six games, the Silkmen have won one (Crewe at home), drawn three (Morecambe at home, Port Vale away and Shrewsbury away) and lost two (Shrewsbury at home & Northampton at home). Goals scored stands at eight with eight conceded. From a possible 18 points available, they've taken six.

Their last six games away from the Moss Rose has brought two wins (Cheltenham & Darlington), three draws (Port Vale, Shrewsbury & Aldershot) and one defeat (Rochdale). Goals scored is five with six conceded. Nine points from 18 have also been claimed.

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The man in the middle - The Referee: Tuesday evening's referee is Mr Jon Moss from Yorkshire

Jon is a Head teacher in a West Yorkshire primary school and started refereeing in 1988, spending a long time in local and Supply League football before reaching level three in 2001. Thereafter he was double-jumped to level two and the National List of assistant referees in 2003.After two more years he was promoted to the National List of Referees in 2005, has refereed a Conference Play Off Final and an England U-19 friendly game.

Jon's last game was on 30 January when he took charge of the Championship clash between Preston North End & Ipswich Town at Deepdale. Preston won the game 2-0 and six yellow cards were shown.

Mr. Moss has been with us at Gigg Lane once this season, he took charge of the Shakers first home win of the season when Lincoln City came to Gigg Lane at the back end of September 2009. Bury won the game 2-0 and with two yellow cards being shown.

Website Coverage: Full match commentary will be live from Gigg Lane, login to 'Shakers Player' for the full game. Listen to Gordon Sorfleet and Craig Morley for full match commentary.

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Video reaction from Alan Knill and any key players from the game as well as our match report will be live late at some point on Wednesday, whilst Martin Ogden's Match Action Images will also be live on Wednesday.

Goal highlights from the game will be live on 'Shakers Player' 24 hours after the final whistle.

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