Northern Premier League

Hansen’s heroics crucial for Colls

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
12 December 2021

GRANTHAM TOWN 0 ATHERTON COLLS 1
By Pat Nixon

GRANTHAM’S long wait for a home win continues as they went down at the Meres to Atherton Collieries.
Atherton forced the first corner but Grantham went close when Ricky Miller’s cross just evaded a Gingerbreads forward.
Atherton began to control the game with Jim Pollard saving from Arran Smith. Grantham countered and Michael Williams drove wide.
Atherton took the lead on 18 minutes when Clive Smith’s cross was powerfully headed home by Luca Hansen.
Orlando Young powered forward for Grantham but dragged his shot wide. A...

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