Collin on song as Basford win again

ADAM Collin starred as Basford United made it three successive wins on Saturday with a hardfought 1-0 home victory over Lancaster City in the NPL Premier Division.

The 37-year-old former Notts County goalkeeper stood strong, capping a fine performance with a penalty save to deny Robert Wilson midway through the second half.

Brad Gascoigne gave Steve Chettle’s men the win with a header after 37 minutes as they go six unbeaten and move to 11th in the table after an indifferent start.

“It’s been a good week for us,” said Chettle.

“We have had three clean sheets which I’m really pleased about.

“The boys had to fight hard, as it was a tough game, but we’d have taken a 1-0 beforehand.

“We stuck with a team that got us two clean sheets in the previous games and they’ve done the same again.

“Stef (Galinski) has come in right at the death when we’re under a little bit of pressure and trying to see the game out, which worked, but the team selection will now give me headaches.

“I’ve got headaches with Matt Thornhill coming back on Tuesday night (when Basford are home to Gainsborough Trinity) and Marcus Marshall will also be fit for that game but that’s part of the role of being a manager of a football club.

“We’re in a better position compared to the start of the season when we were really scraping around and were relying on the kids but it’s a better headache now having the experienced boys back.

“There’s been a lack of individual mistakes in the last few games which obviously helps.

“Personal errors earlier in the season were costing us goals and we’ve minimised those, but I think personnel and the return of key players is a big thing.

“Getting those experienced people back and getting people fit with a few more minutes and just having that continuity massively helps as well.”