By Jon Couch TROPHY HUNTERS: Martin Hellier,right, lifts the National League South trophy last season PICTURE: Pinnacle CONTROVERSIAL chairman Martin […]
York City’s recent admission of giving up on the National League title may have come a little too soon after another dominant three points at the expense of Wealdstone.
I’ve been told by people within the Football League for years that three-up was just around the corner – I’m not sure how far in the distance that corner is but it’s not been getting much closer.
Dean Brennan’s runaway National League leaders Barnet confidently dispatched playoff chasing Altrincham to record an eighth straight victory and increase their lead at the top of the table to 14 points.
Right-back Jai Rowe netted two equalisers – one in stoppage-time – to lift Boston United one point closer to safety after a draw against Woking in the National League.
Hot-shot Ollie Pearce continued his brilliant form with the winner against Hartlepool United to keep York City in pursuit of National League leaders Barnet.
The National League title wasn’t won or lost on Tuesday night and whether in two months’ time we look back as the pivotal evening in the race remains to be seen.
Barnet boss Dean Brennan reflected on how this comprehensive win at Rochdale had capped a perfect week and extended their lead at the top of the National League table to nine points.
Captain Callum Howe was York City’s hero with a 100th-minute equaliser to rescue a draw against FC Halifax Town as their National League promotion hopes took another dent.
York City boss Adam Hinshelwood hopes to give the fans making the 191-mile-long trip down south something to cheer about when they take on National League promotion rivals Barnet.