National League North

Four-star Poppies take the heat off boss Glover

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
30 October 2022

By Peter Short

KETTERING TOWN 4
BLY TH SPARTANS 2
UNDER-PRESSURE Lee Glover was delighted by Kettering’s performance in a six-pointer basement battle against Blyth. Keaton Ward opened the scoring within seven minutes – slamming the ball home inside the area. But the early goal didn’t settle the hosts’ nerves as Spartans enjoyed the rest of the first half.
Nicky Deverdics converted a 13th-minute penalty after Brad Gascoigne needlessly up-ended his opposite number.
Two exceptional saves were then needed from Harrison Foulkes to keep the visitors at bay &#...

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