17 August 2013
Bishop Auckland v. Marske United
Heritage Park
I couldn't blame the supporters who were sad to see
Phil Booth and
Darren Griffiths leave the club. They were expected to be a large part of Bishops' offense this season, and the only reasons for their departure were financial.
Hopefully, the fans won't miss them as much after today. New front man
Dean Walker scored one goal and set up another as the Two Blues came from behind to defeat Marske United, 2-1.
The Seasiders drew first blood, with Matty Main scoring a highlight-worthy goal against the run of play on 28 minutes. Almost immediately, Bishops drew level, as Walker took
Dave Lumley's diagonal pass and sliced it inside Marske keeper Chris Broster's near post.
The scoreline stayed where it was until 86'.
Toby Baker muscled David Shepherd off the ball and pushed it ahead to Walker. As
Callum Baker began his run, Walker picked him out perfectly, and Callum beat Broster with a rising shot from just inside the area.
It was a Fans' Day at Heritage Park, and the crowd went home happy.
Bishop Auckland 2 (Walker 29, C. Baker 86)
Marske United 1 (Main 28)
Bishops Lineup: Griffin, Casey, Pook, Lord, Reed (Hunt), Birch, T. Baker, Hughes (Forsyth), Lumley, C. Baker, Walker.
Booked: None.
Attendance: 303.