Team Of The Weekend: National League South

By Sam Elliott

There wasn’t a full programme in the Vanarama National League South but that doesn’t mean we’re putting our feet up.

We’ve been hard at work selecting our Team of the Weekend following an important day in the division.

Six games, but no shortage of action. There was a lot at stake - including a match which saw the joint leaders go head-to-head.

We have done away with a traditional 4-4-2 - and handed the captain’s armband to a player who did something special.

We’ve been in conversation with reporters, managers and club officials to piece together a squad of 16.

But we can’t be at all the games - did you see a player who should have made it in? If so, you’ll find us on twitter @TheNationalLge so make your voice heard!

National League South Team of the Weekend:

Goalkeeper: Deren Ibrahim (Dartford)
Pulled off some top saves against a Havant side who certainly know where the net is.

Defence: Charlie Wassmer (Hampton & RB)
Another game, another goal! Few defenders will have Wassmer’s goal record - he’s looking at double figures!

Defence: Danny Harris (Dartford)
Harris was outstanding as the Darts held firm to get one over a huge title rival.

Defence: Joseph Ellul (Braintree Town)
He’s a regular in our Team of the Weekend and another gutsy display for the Iron against Chippenham means it’s three in five weeks. No appearance bonus, sadly!


Midfield: Ross Stern (Bath City)

A goal and a dazzling display at Chelmsford. Looks to be getting back to his Sutton United best.

Midfield: Simon Mensah (Whitehawk)
What a few weeks for Whitehawk. Mensah inspired the Hawks’ latest win at Oxford City - they’re on the up.

Midfield: Brendan Kiernan (Hampton & RB)
The Beavers unbeaten run goes on and on and on. Kiernan was in form as they won at Eastbourne Borough.

Midfield: Frankie Artus (Bath City)
The Romans are really improving under Jerry Gill and Artus’ form has helped their climb up the table.

Midfield: Tom Murphy (Dartford)
Scoring the winner in the biggest game of the season means only one thing - he can take the armband!

Striker: Nick Bignall (Hungerford Town)
Hungerford have now won four games out of six and Bignall scored and was MOTM as they secured a great win at Hemel Hempstead.

Striker: Gold Omotayo (Whitehawk)

The headline writers’ dream is being talked about regarding a full-time move. We won’t bother with the puns.

Substitutes:
Jake Jackson (Chippenham)
Lloyd Dawes (Eastbourne)
Luke Hopper (Hungerford Town)
Tom Hitchcock (Chelmsford City)
Philip Roberts (Braintree Town)

Where next?

Five Things We Learned From The Weekend's Action! It may have been a disrupted weekend of Vanarama National League action because of the snow but there was still plenty of drama.
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