By Matt Bishop
After a thrilling weekend in the National League treated us to a heap of late goals and saw Macclesfield extend their lead at the top, here’s our Team of Day for you to disagree with…
Goalkeeper: Mark Cousins
Club: Dagenham & Redbridge
Despite Daggers going down to ten men, Cousins did well against Wrexham as John Still‘s side battled brilliantly. The shot-topper produced a string of fine saves, before his luck ran out with just seconds remaining.
Defender: Carl Magnay
Club: Hartlepool United
After a difficult start to life in the National League, Hartlepool are starting to adjust to life in the top-tier of Non-League. Magnay has played a starring role in that upturn in form, and was bright at both ends of the pitch against Sutton.
Defender: Loui Fazakerley
Club: Dover Athletic
Dover lost ground on the leaders Macclesfield, but were happy with a point against Maidenhead. Fazakerley was a rock at the back for the Whites but could do nothing about the Magpies equalising late on.
Defender: Jack Holland
Club: Bromley
Bromley’s impressive home form continued against Woking, comfortably winning 2-0. Holland headed home the crucial opener and then kept out the Cards with a sterling performance at the back to preserve a deserved clean sheet.
Midfielder: Elliott Durrell
Club: Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield are absolutely flying right now, and made it five wins on the bounce with a fantastic performance at Leyton Orient. Durrell was the best player on the pitch on Saturday, and his form and fitness could be vital if Macc are to go up.
Midfielder: Andy Drury
Club: Ebbsfleet United
It was nervy at the end, but Ebbsfleet deserved their win over Barrow on Saturday and Andy Drury played a starring role. The experienced midfielder was behind all Fleet’s best moves to help the club secure their 300th win in the top tier of Non-League.
Midfielder: Kevan Hurst
Club: Guiseley
At times on Saturday, Guiseley were absolutely rampant with left-winger Hurst a constant threat to Solihull in what was a thrilling encounter.
Forward: Shaun Jeffers
Club: Boreham Wood
Jeffers opened the scoring against Chester, and proved a handful throughout as Wood heaped the misery on Marcus Bignot’s side. Despite Nayl Bell’s late goal, Jeffers played a big role in what was an excellent away performance.
Forward: George Waring
Club: FC Hailfax Town
What an introduction! Halifax were left frustrated by lowly Torquay, but Waring’s performance was very encouraging. The striker only joined the club 24 hours before kick-off but made an immediate impression with a debut goal.
Forward: Ben Williamson
Club: Eastleigh
Ben Strevens secured the points for Eastleigh on Saturday, but Williamson was Man of the Match. He took just four minutes to open the scoring and gave Gateshead, who are really struggling, a torrid time throughout.
