Mariners lead but its tight on top

By Tom Simmonds
NORTHERN PREMIER

START-UP: Jordan Hunter, right, gets his first Shields goal

MATT CAN’T FINISH: Basford’s Matt Thornhill, no.7, heads wide from close range
PICTURE: Jonathan Palmer

ONE-UP: Mariners fans celebrate their opener as Blair Adams, no.3, looks on

JORDAN Hunter’s first goal for the club and Josh Gillies’ rebound gave South Shields the 2-0 win they needed over Basford to go top of the league.
Hunter and Gillies struck early in each half to drop Basford to third, with goal difference separating ...