Five Things We Learned - w/e Saturday 1st April 2017
Mon 3rd April 2017 | General | By Ian Templeman
High five for Sebastian
There's little doubt about the individual performance of the week - Sebastian Julien's five goals for Nelson in the 5-1 win at AFC Liverpool on Wednesday.
It's also fair to say that it's a performance that no one saw coming, given that Sebastian had played five games previously for the Admirals and not scored in any of them, but he certainly made up lost ground on his goals per game ratio with his incredible goalscoring display.
Five goals in a game from one player is not a common occurrence - the last time it happened was a year ago last weekend, when Matty Beadle scored five for 1874 Northwich at Padiham in a 7-0 win - so well done to Sebastian for a memorable night's work that will live long in the memory for those who witnessed it.
Linnets keep up the pressure
When you are in the promotion pack and looking to keep up with the teams at the top, all you can ask for is that you win your games, and take points off the teams around you when the opportunity arises.
So you can't fault the fighting spirit of Runcorn Linnets, whose win at Atherton Collieries on Saturday was their sixth in succession, and completed a remarkable hat trick of away wins in the space of three weeks against three of their fellow promotion contenders - 1874 Northwich, Bootle and now Colls.
It might prove to be that Linnets' run of form has arrived just a little too late, but you certainly can't fault their determination and will to win.
Seven up for Alport
One of the most remarkable games of the week took place at New Sirs, where it looked like Whitchurch Alport's promotion hopes were going to take a serious blow after they fell three goals behind to Daisy Hill after just 18 minutes.
But by half time a comeback had already been completed, with two goals apiece from Mike Blundell and Simon Everall in an 11 minute period before half time giving Alport a 4-3 lead, and victory was completed late on with two goals from Matthew Ashbrook and one from Elliot Edwards rounding off a 7-3 win - the 11th time in league history that a team has won by that score in an away game.
The ability to overcome adversity is a vital ingredient for any team going for promotion, and no one can doubt the quality of Alport's bouncebackability after that display.
Late late show from Barlick
Another team who showed during the week that they can't be written off until the final whistle blows are Barnoldswick Town, who staged two impressive comebacks in both of their games.
Barlick were three goals down after 28 minutes in the game at West Didsbury & Chorlton, a score that remained in place until after the hour mark when the Barlick revival began.
A penalty from Andrew Hill, a second goal from Gareth Hargreaves 15 minutes from time and then an 85th minute equaliser from Aaron Hollindrake rescued a point for Barlick, and then on Saturday they staged another late comeback, with goals from Mark Threlfall and Andrew Hill in the final nine minutes securing a 2-1 win over Hanley Town.
Advice for anyone going to a Barlick game - don't leave early, you might miss something.
A good day in the end for Bacup Borough
Although it got off to a bad start, Saturday eventually turned out well for everyone at Bacup Borough, who celebrated their first home win since September with a 2-1 victory over Stockport Town.
The omens were not good when a faulty oven deprived the home supporters of the opportunity to enjoy Debra's potato pie at the tea bar - a must for anyone who visits the Brian Boys West View Stadium - but the absence of the usual pre-match warm up meal was forgotten when second half goals from James Constantine and Adrian Bellamy secured the points for Brent Peters' men.
With seven home games to play during April, and a new oven in place, there will be plenty to enjoy on and off the pitch for those who make the trip up the hill to Cowtoot Lane in the coming weeks.
Five Things We Learned - w/e Saturday 1st April 2017
Mon 3rd April 2017 | General
By Ian Templeman
High five for Sebastian
There's little doubt about the individual performance of the week - Sebastian Julien's five goals for Nelson in the 5-1 win at AFC Liverpool on Wednesday.
It's also fair to say that it's a performance that no one saw coming, given that Sebastian had played five games previously for the Admirals and not scored in any of them, but he certainly made up lost ground on his goals per game ratio with his incredible goalscoring display.
Five goals in a game from one player is not a common occurrence - the last time it happened was a year ago last weekend, when Matty Beadle scored five for 1874 Northwich at Padiham in a 7-0 win - so well done to Sebastian for a memorable night's work that will live long in the memory for those who witnessed it.
Linnets keep up the pressure
When you are in the promotion pack and looking to keep up with the teams at the top, all you can ask for is that you win your games, and take points off the teams around you when the opportunity arises.
So you can't fault the fighting spirit of Runcorn Linnets, whose win at Atherton Collieries on Saturday was their sixth in succession, and completed a remarkable hat trick of away wins in the space of three weeks against three of their fellow promotion contenders - 1874 Northwich, Bootle and now Colls.
It might prove to be that Linnets' run of form has arrived just a little too late, but you certainly can't fault their determination and will to win.
Seven up for Alport
One of the most remarkable games of the week took place at New Sirs, where it looked like Whitchurch Alport's promotion hopes were going to take a serious blow after they fell three goals behind to Daisy Hill after just 18 minutes.
But by half time a comeback had already been completed, with two goals apiece from Mike Blundell and Simon Everall in an 11 minute period before half time giving Alport a 4-3 lead, and victory was completed late on with two goals from Matthew Ashbrook and one from Elliot Edwards rounding off a 7-3 win - the 11th time in league history that a team has won by that score in an away game.
The ability to overcome adversity is a vital ingredient for any team going for promotion, and no one can doubt the quality of Alport's bouncebackability after that display.
Late late show from Barlick
Another team who showed during the week that they can't be written off until the final whistle blows are Barnoldswick Town, who staged two impressive comebacks in both of their games.
Barlick were three goals down after 28 minutes in the game at West Didsbury & Chorlton, a score that remained in place until after the hour mark when the Barlick revival began.
A penalty from Andrew Hill, a second goal from Gareth Hargreaves 15 minutes from time and then an 85th minute equaliser from Aaron Hollindrake rescued a point for Barlick, and then on Saturday they staged another late comeback, with goals from Mark Threlfall and Andrew Hill in the final nine minutes securing a 2-1 win over Hanley Town.
Advice for anyone going to a Barlick game - don't leave early, you might miss something.
A good day in the end for Bacup Borough
Although it got off to a bad start, Saturday eventually turned out well for everyone at Bacup Borough, who celebrated their first home win since September with a 2-1 victory over Stockport Town.
The omens were not good when a faulty oven deprived the home supporters of the opportunity to enjoy Debra's potato pie at the tea bar - a must for anyone who visits the Brian Boys West View Stadium - but the absence of the usual pre-match warm up meal was forgotten when second half goals from James Constantine and Adrian Bellamy secured the points for Brent Peters' men.
With seven home games to play during April, and a new oven in place, there will be plenty to enjoy on and off the pitch for those who make the trip up the hill to Cowtoot Lane in the coming weeks.
