On a sunny Sunday in
Messingham, Dale Park extended their lead at the top of the table to 5 points without ever really being tested. With no Jack
Clixby at left-back Matty Harvey came in to defence and captain
Kieren Spencer switched to left-back. After winning all our games in September, October started well after early chances by Jordan Merrill and Jack Rhodes, a Lewis Clark free kick was not touched on by any Dale Park or
Messingham players and found the top corner. Celebrations ensued on the touchline and on the pitch for the first crucial goal. After the early goal Dale Park created more chances, Ell Brown rattled the bar, then Jack Lacey-
Hatton and Nick
Wingate both fired wide. A moment of magic from Lewis Clark gave us breathing space, after good build up down the left by Spencer and Rhodes, top scorer Clark cut inside and lashed a shot in to the back of the net. It could have been 3 on half-time but Jack Rhodes' shot went just wide of the goal. In the Second half Park calmed the tempo down slightly and went slightly more defensive. Chances still went at either ends. Nick
Wingates long throws look dangerous but failed to be converted.
Messingham never really threatened although when Ash
Finney was called upon he delivered well with some good stops. The full time whistle soon sounded to make it 4 wins from 4 for Dale Park. Our best start to a season under Reg Spencer.
Blogger Mom: Jordan Merrill
PsEveryone at the blog wishes Jack
Clixby a healthy recovery from an operation recently undertaken and we hope to see him back playing soon.
Blogger M.O.M: Lewis Clark