The day didn't start well when GNE's 2 new signings from Mossley failed to turn up for the coach.
Injuries and work commitments meant GNE started with Clarke and Birch as fullbacks and Gorton slotting in alongside Lugsden at centre half. Although not fully fit, Brackenridge started the game in midfield.
Things got worse in the warm up when Trucca broke down and we were left with 2 subs, Lavian Tom and a tired looking Adam Oakes. Adam hadn't been selected in the original squad but was drafted in when the Mossley players went awol. He couldn't meet the coach in time so had to make his own way down and, just to make things more interesting, he had a puncture on the way!
Glossop started well but soon lost Steve Brack to his injury and he was replaced by Oakes - which was probably only fair after the effort he had made to get there!
The game itself was poor, with very few chances created by either side. The only highlight was Kharas hitting the post midway through the 1st half and overall a draw was a fair result.
The replay will be at Surrey Street this coming Wednesday, kick off 7.45
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