WESTFIELDS boss Sean Edwards hopes star striker Jamie Molyneux will still be at the club for their huge FA Cup third qualifying round match with Walton Casuals tomorrow (3pm).

The 21-year-old forward’s displays have attracted the attention of both local rivals Hereford FC and National League side Solihull Moors.

Both clubs have put in seven-day notices for the player, while representatives of Kidderminster Harriers were at Westfields’ FA Vase thrashing of Dudley Sports last Saturday.

Edwards said: “(Hereford manager) Peter Beadle has got a job to get Hereford up the leagues and, with the crowds they’re getting, they can afford to bring players in.

“He (Molyneux) is only 21 and I don’t begrudge anyone putting in seven days for him because he’s a free agent and not on a contract at Westfields.

“It has been an unnecessary distraction because it should have been done in pre-season. He hasn’t been playing in every game because I’ve been mindful of his previous injuries but he is still our top goalscorer, so that brings interest from other clubs.”

Beadle said: “I think Jamie offers something different to the strikers we already have.

“It’s just a waiting game now because he’s also had to speak to Solihull, I just hope that what we have offered him will tempt him.”

Tomorrow in the cup, Fields host Ryman League Division One South side Walton and Hereford travel to Ryman Premier Division high-fliers Tonbridge Angels (both 3pm).

Each third qualifying round winner will bank £7,500 and a potential tie with a National League outfit.

“It is still the biggest competition for us and is as big as the league, especially when you’ve gone through a few rounds,” said Edwards.

“When you get through them, anything can happen.”