Christmas Crackers! Team Of Boxing Day: National League North

By Tom Feaheny

There was some fine Boxing Day action in the Vanarama National League North, with certain players really standing out.

It was a brilliant weekend of action in the National League North so here’s our squad who deserve recognition for their efforts and we tell you why they’ve made the cut, writes Tom Feaheny.

Due to the attacking players impressing so much, there is a change of tactic as we have gone 3-4-3.

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Goalkeeper: Jon Worsnop (Southport)

The keeper made a number of fine saves to ensure Southport gained a point at Chorley.

Defence: Mark Ross (Bradford Park Avenue)

The defender produced an assured display at the back and made a fine goal line saving clearance to help Avenue to victory.

Defence: Zac Corbett (FC United of Manchester)

The defender played his part in FC United of Manchester’s win against Salford City with a goal and some important defensive work as well.

Defence: Shane Sutton (AFC Telford United)

As part of the AFC Telford United defence he kept a clean sheet with some good interceptions.

Midfield: Stephen Thompson (Darlington)

The versatile player put in another good shift for his team winning an early penalty and converting a late one.

Midfield: Darren Stephenson (Stockport County)

A lively display which concluded in him getting an assist that helped County to victory.

Midfield: Jay Rollins (Boston United)

Rollins made his 100th appearance for the side against Trinity and got a goal in the process of their victory.

Midfield: Jordan Nicholson (Nuneaton Town)

The loanee scored and produced an assist as well that helped Town to a big win against Tamworth.

Striker: Jon Parkin (York City)

A hat-trick for the forward who made it 36 goals in the calendar year the Minstermen.

Striker: Ashley Chambers (Nuneaton Town)

Another impressive display by Chambers who continues to score goals for Town.

Striker: Reece Styche (Darlington)

Two goals by the forward who helped Tommy Wright to his first win as Darlington boss.

Substitutes
Glen Taylor (Spennymoor Town)

Wayne Brooksby (Bradford Park Avenue)

Brad Abbott (Boston United)

Jasbir Singh (AFC Telford United)

Jamie Hood (Leamington)

Where next?

WATCH NOW! Highlights From The Boxing Day National League Games The Vanarama National League season 2017-18 saw plenty of Boxing Day action yesterday, with a full programme of fixtures across our three divisions - and you can catch the best of the games right now.
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