Team Of The Weekend: National League North

By Tom Feaheny

Welcome to our new feature where we pick up the outstanding 16 players of Saturday and throw them all together to make the Team of the Weekend.

Our team select a starting XI as well as the substitutes - you always need a strong bench and our side is no different!

We’re creating a dream team from each of the National League divisions so everyone can keep tabs on the progress of the players across all three leagues.

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.

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Goalkeeper: Tony Breeden (Leamington)
This was a tough one as he was one of two obvious choices to be in net, but two penalty saves and a clean sheet ensured he gets the nod.

Defence: Cieron Keane (Alfreton Town)
A solid display by the defender ensured Alfreton got back to winning ways, with a number of crucial interceptions being made by Keane.

Defence: Matthew Challoner (Chorley)
It was so nearly a clean sheet for the Magpies with the defender also putting in some good crosses during the game.

Defence: Michael Jacklin (Gainsborough Trinity)
Played his part in Trinity keeping a clean sheet and getting back to winning ways after an impressive home display.

Defence: Michael Liddle (Blyth Spartans)
A goal and a clean sheet helped ensure Liddle got selected.

Midfield: Damen Mullen (Blyth Spartans)
A win for Blyth with the midfielder nearly getting on the scoresheet and playing his part in their victory.

Midfield: George Thomson (Harrogate Town)
A wonder goal and a strong midfield display helped Town back to winning ways.

Midfield: James McQuilkin (Kidderminster Harriers)
On another day the midfielder could have scored a few times, he was unlucky not to get on the score sheet.

Midfield: Oli Johnson (Bradford Park Avenue)
A solid performance by Johnson included him playing a part and being the key difference in the two goals Avenue scored during their win.

Striker: Colby Bishop (Leamington)
Three goals and a fine display by the forward ensured he gets selected.

Striker: Jack Redshaw (Salford City)
A simple choice after his four goals during the second-half ensured Salford moved to seven points clear at the top of the table once again.

Substitutes:
Adam Bartlett (York City)
Graham Kelly (Bradford Park Avenue)
Darryl Knights (Tamworth)
Jon Parkin (York City)
Nick Haughton (Chorley)

By Tom Feaheny

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