Steven Jeff and co at Ossett Town face a huge game at New Mills tonight after the 3-0 defeat to Mossley. Picture: Mark Gledhill
Ossett Town remain rooted in relegation danger as they prepare ahead to visit fellow strugglers New Mills on Monday night after a 3-0 defeat at Mossley.
Defeat in the crunch match at New Mills and Ossett will be only three points above the Evo Stik Division One North drop zone.
They will have to improve drastically for the midweek trip as Mossley were out of sight by half-time at Seel Park.
Mossley fans had worked for hours clearing snow from the pitch in the morning to make it playable and Ossett will be wishing they hadn’t after the horror show.
One positive for Ossett Town was the return of Nathan Curtis after a few months out with an injury. Picture: Mark Gledhill
Ossett conceded two in the opening 20 minutes. Sam Robinson split the Ossett defence open for the first one with Tom Pratt adding the finishing touches.
A harsh free kick awarded by criticised referee Chris Isherwood, set Kyle McGonigle up a bullet from a strike.
Ossett were now fighting a losing battle, although they did get the ball in the net when Isherwood blew up for an injury in back-play.
That probably summed their day up and Pratt put the game beyond reach with a simple finish just before half-time.
Ossett Town: Backhouse, Lucas, Jeff (captain), Wood, Allott, Akeroyd, Ovington (Merris 46), Patterson, Wood (Cheeseman 67), Clarkson (Curtis 46), Armstrong. Subs unused: Whiteley, Hepworth.
Referee: C Isherwood
Attendance: 124