Crisp heads Selby towards play-offs

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Selby Town 1-0 Winterton Rangers

Selby Town midfielder Jason Crisp made the headlines for the second week running

Selby Town midfielder Jason Crisp made the headlines for the second week running

Jason Crisp’s header guided resurgent Selby Town past high-flying Winterton Rangers to put his side on the periphery of the play-offs.

The first half goal was the highlight of a tight match of few chances, but full of maximum effort from both sides.

The win, Selby’s third in a row, fired them up to a point away from the top six.

All the attention was on Selby’s trio of stellar signings – Calum Ward, goalkeeper Pete Lawrie and left-back Tim Robertson.

The player all Selby’s supporters wanted to see, prolific former Tadcaster Albion striker Ward, put himself about, but his lack of match fitness was plain to see.

He did the cause the odd problem for Winterton side, managed by ex-Selby assistant Lee Hastings, that have surprised many this season after holding top spot a couple of times already.

Crisp’s header came at the end of the first half and Selby looked comfortable from there on.

Ash Hope and Liam Flanagan failed to convert chances to kill Winterton off as the game reached its closing stages. There was a couple of nervy moments in stoppage time, but Selby defended well and held out.

New Selby Town striker Calum Ward (centre) was the star attraction for many people

New Selby Town striker Calum Ward (centre) was the star attraction for many people

Pete Lawrie also made his Selby debut

Pete Lawrie also made his Selby debut

To certain extent, he was kept busy

To certain extent, he was kept busy

Tim Robertson (right) was Selby's third debutant

Tim Robertson (right) was Selby’s third debutant

Selby celebrate Crisp's header

Selby celebrate Crisp’s header

Selby midfielder Ash Hope controls the ball

Selby midfielder Ash Hope controls the ball

Tim Robertson is tackled

Tim Robertson is tackled

Jason Crisp on the attack for Selby Town

Jason Crisp on the attack for Selby Town

What They Said

Selby Town joint manager Graham Hodder

Winterton Rangers manager Lee Hastings

The Teams

Selby Town: Lawrie, Hogg, Robertson (Arnold 61), O’Neill, Lumley, Cusworth, Crisp, Ramsey, C Ward (Douglas 80), Jones (Flanagan 61), Hope. Subs unused: Emery, A Ward.

Winterton Rangers: Tomlinson, Walsh, Roheram, Houghton, Coulbeck, Giblin, Broadley (Richardson 70), Harrison, Varquez, Kilburn (Atkinson 84), Shortland. Sub unused: Zand.

Who Was In Charge

Robert Woodburn (8/10)

Referee Robert Woodburn

Referee Robert Woodburn

After an extremely tough game last week involving Hallam and Nostell in the FA Vase, Mr Woodburn had a relaxed afternoon with literally nothing to do.

How Many Were There

111

NLY Man of the Match

Will Ramsey (Selby Town)

Selby Town's Will Ramsey (left) was Non League Yorkshire's man of the match

Selby Town’s Will Ramsey (left) was Non League Yorkshire’s man of the match

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