Davies becomes a Martyr again

Oliver Davies has agreed to return to help solve the club's goalkeeping crisis for the upcoming fixtures.

With Cameron Clarke and Ed Hewitson being forced to leave the field in consecutive games at Kings Langley & Basingstoke Town, Davies will be the 5th goalkeeper in 3 games when you consider Ryan Prosser and Jarrad Wright have also played in goals during the games.

Manager Gavin Williams said "It's great Olly has agreed to help us out with the problems that we have. After Cam's injury Ed came in and did great to be fair, making one very good save in a one on one against a striker who scored 5 goals on Saturday. But unfortunately Ed had to come off. I did not think our luck could get any worse but I was wrong."

"Fair play to Jarrad Wright though, who like Ryan Prosser on Saturday, took on the responsibility, although for a longer period on this occasion. With Corey Jenkins missing with a tight hamstring, and Ashley Evans, Ian traylor and Ryan all suffering with minor knocks I did not want to use them last night, and I was delighted with the efforts of all of the players to get us back into the game, and we could have won it in the end."

"Liam Martin has been excellent every time he has played, Connor Hanford came in last night and did well, as did Harrison Lewis when he came on at half time. Jacob Flower who came on for Kerry Morgan when he picked up an injury looked sharp and probably could have had a penalty too. I also thought Harry Franklin showed his qualities in his first appearance for us since joining from Hereford, especially when you think he hasn't even trained with us yet."

"The experienced players are playing a vital role, not just with their performances but with the way they are guiding the young players through games. Adam Davies, Matty Harris, Craig Reddy, Miles John and Jarrad all showed their qualities last night. Jaye Bowen was great for us as well and his work rate was first class. We've got a pretty good mix when everyone is available."

Source Merthyr Town FC