Marsden played Perth Green in a repeat of the previous week, with this League match being switched to The Bents as Perth Green CA was unplayable. The squad was grateful for the return of; Mason Armour, Konnor Grech, Jude Shilling and Gavin McDonald as well as the introduction of new signing Adam Brown. However, as usual the squad was missing a number of players; Gareth Adams (Groin), Dayne Hunter & Ryan Dowens (No shows), Jon Peart, Stuart Simpson & Jordan Larkin (Working).

The starting 11 showed a debut for Adam Brown at centre half alongside Paul Storey, with Konnor Grech out wide and Gavin McDonald in central midfield. Mason Armour was the lone striker with Jude Shilling and only for the first half David Scroggins as the substitutes.

It was a really cold morning down the sea front and Marsden didn't really appear to be up for the fight from the start of the match. Paul Storey and Adam Brown both played well and were the only players that seemed to want to make a tackle and get amongst the opposition. By the end of the first half Marsden trailed 3-0 with two of Perth Greens goals coming from corners landing on the head of the same player, unmarked on both occasions.

Few words were spoken at half time and a reshuffle saw Jude Shilling come on for Gavin McDonald and playing down the right wing. Konnor Grech moved into central midfield with Michael Pittuck and Paul Storey swapping positions. Marsden looked better second half although MOM Kevin Garrick made a number of excellent saves throughout the game to keep the score down. Mason Armour smashed home a great effort on the hour mark and for about 5-10mins Marsden looked to be back in the game.

However two errors followed and Perth found themselves 5-1 and ultimately cruising to victory. Another difficult morning for the lads, not helped by the lack of options from the bench, but at least a bit more effort was seen in the second half. No game next week.

MOM - Kevin Garrick

Marsden CW FC

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