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King’s Lynn share the spoils with Rushall Olympic following goalless encounter in National League North




Rushall Olympic 0 King’s Lynn Town 0

King's Lynn Town picked up a hard-fought point after a goalless draw at relegation-threatened Rushall Olympic tonight.

Despite their best efforts, Lynn were unable to regain the winning thread against a much-improved Pics outfit, who came into the game having won four of their previous five games, including impressive successes against the likes of Scunthorpe, Kidderminster Harriers and Leamington.

The Linnets still occupy one of the play-off spots in the National League North but dropped a place to sixth in the table after tonight's other games and now find themselves six points behind Chester at the top.

Striker Jonny Margetts returned from injury and came on during the second half of a goalless encounter at Rushall Olympic tonight. Picture: Tim Smith
Striker Jonny Margetts returned from injury and came on during the second half of a goalless encounter at Rushall Olympic tonight. Picture: Tim Smith

Lakeland said: “It was a tough game, but we knew it was going to be a difficult game.

"They've won five out of the last six, beat Kidderminster, beat Scunthorpe, so we knew it wasn't going to be easy, but I'm looking at the positives - delighted with a clean sheet. I thought the performance, generally, was pretty good.

"We've lacked a little bit in the final third, but I think it's fair to say so did they. It was a game of very few opportunities, but I think both teams still tried to play decent, positive football to try and win the game.

"And it was just one of those evenings where probably the defences for both teams came out on top and just restricted the other team to half moments.”

Manager Adam Lakeland was true to his word by making three changes to the side with Dylan Crowe, Sam Walker and Finlay Barnes all coming into the side while striker Jonny Margetts was among the substitutes.

Josh Coulson and Josh McCammon paid the price for Saturday's dismal display at Peterborough Sports and were dropped to the bench while loan signing Finlay Armstrong wasn't in the squad.

After a goalless first half on the plastic pitch at Dales Lane, the game came to life after the interval with both goalkeepers making key saves.

Nathan Cameron was denied a certain goal by Paul Jones at one end while at the other end of the pitch Paul White brilliantly tipped a Ross Crane effort over his woodwork.

On the return of Margetts from injury, Lakeland added: "It's always positive to have any player returning from injury,

“To get Jonny that 18, 20 minutes, whatever he got, it's an important part of his return to full fitness, so he'll be training Thursday, Friday and probably in contention for a start now.

“I think 90 minutes is a big ask, but with another couple of days training and the 20 minutes there tonight he’ll be in contention for a return to the team.

“Gold will be training on Thursday, which is another positive. We’re still obviously looking to bring one or two if at all possible.”

The Linnets are back in home action on Saturday when Radcliffe - 3-0 losers at home to Chester this evening - are the visitors to The Walks.

Rushall Olympic: White, Green, Hull, Cameron, Martin, Thomas, Mantom, McLintock, Ryley (McAlinden 62), Wodskou (King 62), Sterling-James (Lalkovic 83). Subs not used: Forde, Barkers

King's Lynn Town: Jones, Ronan, Wilson, Taylor, Crowe, Walker, Johnson, Barnes (Williams 78), Hughes (Margetts 78), Crane (McCammon 66), Hmami. Subs not used: Boyes, Coulson.



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