All week I`d got Ilkeston Fc v Witton Albion pencilled in...so what`s Dudsey doing at The BT Stadium.."we`ll call it a marital compromise".!!
Joking aside, it`s always nice to see Stuart James (Jamesie), Sheffield Fc`s Press Officer for an afternoon of footie and light hearted banter with the his regular crew in Copnell`s Corner..(it`s invitation only..!!).
I took a look at Market Drayton the other week at Eastwood and was initially impressed with their first half performance, especially Yannick Makota who wreaked havoc on and off the ball. Unfortunately the visitors arrive in Dronfield manager-less as Lee Ebden`s tenure was terminated earlier on in the week.
Dudsey`s grieved to see the Catering Wagon that had been knocking out what had to be the league`s largest (and possibly finest) Burgers for seasons on end is no longer situated near the half-way line, Jamesie informs me the Lady said she was struggling to make it pay... "it was very popular and I struggle to believe she couldn`t make it pay on an average crowd of 200 plus..!!".
Dudsey`s grieved to see the Catering Wagon that had been knocking out what had to be the league`s largest (and possibly finest) Burgers for seasons on end is no longer situated near the half-way line, Jamesie informs me the Lady said she was struggling to make it pay... "it was very popular and I struggle to believe she couldn`t make it pay on an average crowd of 200 plus..!!".
Sheffield are boosted by the return the key central defence pairing of Jamie Hadfield and Richard Stirrup plus a few last minute signings, no doubt they will be looking to build on their one league triumph this season at home against Lincoln United.
Quick out the traps..Makota catches the Club lads napping and puts Drayton in front with a well executed finish in the fourth minute.The remainder of the half is pretty much an even-steven affair with both sides creating some good opportunities. Rob Stevenson and Makota are pressing on for MDT whilst Purkiss, Gascoigne and Steve Woolley look to test Callum Burton`s integrity in the visitors goal.
It`s all being played at a good pace and although there`s plenty of chances the mid-field battle is becoming a little scrappy and frustrations are turning into a few niggly spats, Andy Gascoinge`s advances are drawing the Drayton players into a few missed-timed one`s and tempers starts to boil over a bit in the final ten minutes of the first half.
Another player to stand out for Market Drayton is their No 6...Ednilson Gomes, who looks very well established both going forward and very solid at defending.
Still irked by an earlier incident, Kyle Blake is shown a straight red for lashing out in an off-the-ball incident which very few people saw, with Gascoigne picking up a caution for his involvement, 0-1 at half-time.
With a man extra, the Sheffield faithful are hoping to turn the advantage into a victory in the second half and it`s only a matter of minutes before Gascoigne has squared the game...1-1 in the fifth minute of the re-start.
Sniffing a victory is up for grabs, Sheffield push forward at every opportunity, usually supplied by some excellent distribution from Steve Woolley yet strangely enough Makota, Stevenson and Matthew Campbell still manage to pose a threat..(Jamesie`s crew have developed a soft spot for Makota`s skill...he`s quality).
Waves of pressure from the lads in red finally break the deadlock as Sheffield take the lead through Mark Fereday just after the hour with a neat finish from the right-hand side of the box. Increasingly in control as the game progresses, Sheffield decide to give the bench a chance to stretch their legs. Joel Purkiss and Zeph Thomas take to the field and both start to trouble Market Drayton`s defence.
Makota`s still not done yet and continues to display some flashes of brilliance between Sheffield`s sortie`s but with a man light it`s only a matter of time before the home-side get another quick break and it`s Zeph Thomas this time who skips in from wide right to put the game beyond doubt with just over five minutes remaining....3-1.
With little left to offer that`s how it finished up, a comfortable win for for the home-side against a disadvantaged but spirited Market Drayton team. Thanks to Jamesie for allowing Dudsey to help select Sheffield`s 'Man of the Match'.
My Men of the Match : Sheffield - Steve Woolley (excellent display and looking back to his best), and for Market Drayton - Yannick Makota (pure class...shame Blake spoilt his chance to really shine this afternoon).
Teams - Sheffield : Annerson, Turner, Hill, Burrell (c), Hadfield, Stirrup, Algar, Gascoigne, Fereday, Gregory, Woolley. Subs - Purkiss, Williams, Pemberton, Rithven, Thomas.
Market Drayton : Burton, Jones, Ting, Breeze, McMullen (c), Gomes, Stevenson, Blake, Makota, Campbell, Fox. Subs - Ruane, Crawford, Davies, Hall, Westray.
Attendance - 339
Admission - £7
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