Droylsden 0 Blyth Spartans 0 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the marks for the Droylsden v Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday 29th October 2011. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter.

Team

1. David Knight - 9/10
2. Dan Groves - 7/10
3. Phil Cave - 7/10
4. Michael Tait - 7/10
5. Carl Jones - 7/10
6. Wayne Buchanan - 8/10
7. Lee Mason - 8/10
8. Neal Hooks - 7/10
9. Jamie Mole - 8/10
10. Richard Offiong - 7/10
11. Chrissy Emms - 7/10

Substitutes

S1. - Richie Slaughter - 7/10
S2. - Glen Taylor - 6/10
S3. - Graeme Armstrong - N/A

MAN OF THE MATCH

David Knight

The principal reason for Blyth being in the hat for the first round proper and getting a draw against a very good Droylsden side was the sparkling form of goalkeeper David Knight.

It was good to see some committed displays throughout the Spartans team (with Buchanan, Mason and 'debut boy' Mole all impressing) but the last line of defence was called upon several times and each time was up for the task.