STEVE Mullen is eyeing a cup run rather than just a day out when he takes Darwen to Norton and Stockton Ancients for tomorrow's FA Cup Preliminary Round clash.

He said: "We have been guilty in the past of treating this as a day out.

"The cup does take the pressure off the league but at the same time it is important to win because a decent run can generate much-needed funds for the club."

Darwen are without Paddy Lauber but Neil Almond returns.