Altrincham 1  Marine 0

in UniBond Premier League

16 February 2002.

Summary and other details by John Laidlar. His full report is in the Official Site by John

This match was rearranged from 6th November because of Altrincham's Trophy replay with Spalding United. Altrincham lost the reverse fixture 0-1 at Crosby on 31 January when they put in a disappointing performance.

Alty dominated the early stages and went ahead after 20 minutes through Rod Thornley, after keeper Clarke had failed to hold Craney's shot. However, they could not add to this goal despite having much the better of the second half until the final stages when Marine put in some belated but unproductive pressure.

 Altrincham were without the suspended Mark Maddox at centre-back, but Paul Taylor returned from an absence with a knee injury to take his place. Dave Swanick made his second League start, playing at left-back in a defence lacking Jason Gallagher, who has suffered an adverse reaction after his recent return from a double-hernia operation. Neil Ryan and Gary Scott switched positions yet again with Neil in defence and Gary in right midfield today. Rod Thornley was supported up front by Kevin Hulme. Danny Murphy was also included for his first league start since the away game at Marine. Keith Mairs, the Reserves' captain (seen left), made his first league appearance of the season, on the bench.

David Tracey, Director (extreme left) and the Club invited 30 pupils from the Bolin School to come and support Alty, which they did in no uncertain manner with chants and cheers. Here they are giving a balloon welcome as the team came on to the pitch

Rod Thornley and Kevin Hulme on the attack

Marine's keeper Chris Clarke makes a good save

The ball boys have got a second job - half-time divot removers

A corner to Alty with Kevin Hulme, Rod Thornley and Mark Sertori in action

Altrincham  demonstrates its opposition to racism with a new hording

Danny Murphy going over the top watched by Mark Sertori

Substitute Lee Poland in action

Clarke take the ball from the feet of Rod Thornley

From the other end - a  high jump and header but no result

Kevin Hulme wins a good header but it goes just wide

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