By Tom Simmonds

GET IN! Alex Byrne celebrates the only goal of the game
PICTURE: Kev Wilson

DESPITE controlling much of the game South Shields lost to Matlock in front a Covid-restricted crowd of 300 at Mariners Park. Shields’ second home defeat in three saw the Gladiators jump above them in the table.
Alex Byrne struck the all-important 70th minute goal that sunk th e Mariners. Regardless of the disappointing result, South Shields joint-manager Lee Picton was proud of his side’s display “The lads couldn’t have given more in terms of the w...