By John Baron
Farsley Celtic’s young side put up a valiant display against a top-of-the-league Chester team gunning for automatic promotion.
A first-half strike from Tom Peers was enough for Chester to claim all three points as The Celts played yet another game on the road in Derbyshire.
The Celts, fielding an inexperienced side, proved stubborn opponents and frustrated their high-flying opposition, putting in a committed and well-organised performance which will give new manager David Stockdale confidence moving forward.
You couldn’t have asked anything more from the lads, who gave their all for the shirt.
The Celts almost took the lead early on – ETS player Bubba Krubally ran in behind the Seals’ defence but his low strike was denied by the legs of Chester keeper Jimmy Storer.
Chester had the better chances throughout, but a combination of some staunch defending and some find saves from Brook in Farsley’s goal kept the visitors – cheered on by a large travelling support – at bay for long periods.
David Stockdale’s side were unlocked in the 26th minute, when fine play from the tricky Weeks cut through the home midfield. He threaded a ball to Woodthorpe, who crossed for Peers to finish from a few yards out.
The defeat sent Farsley to the bottom of National League North.
Perhaps more importantly a bucket collection held by a young Farsley fan raised £365 towards the club’s crowdfunding appeal to see the club through until the end of the season. The money will be added to the crowdfunder, which currently stands at more than £12,000.
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Farsley gaffer David Stockdale was proud of his team’s performance:
Line up
Farsley Celtic: Brook, Bumhira, Janneh, Sheridan (C), Hyde, Mampala, Kondolo, Polwarth, Silva, Krubally. Subs: Monteiro, Ameno, Newsome, Priestley-Standing, Morrisey.
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