South Shields' opener is scored by Darius Osei (all pics courtesy of Kev Wilson).South Shields' opener is scored by Darius Osei (all pics courtesy of Kev Wilson).
South Shields' opener is scored by Darius Osei (all pics courtesy of Kev Wilson).

South Shields' FA Cup player ratings: EIGHTS and NINES for the Mariners heroes

South Shields cruised through to the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time since 1973 with a routine win over Halifax Town – but how did their players rate on the day?
By Liam Kennedy
Published 25th Oct 2020, 08:00 BST

Our man at the 1st Cloud Arena, Liam Kennedy, dishes out the Mariners marks – and it’s fair to say he’s been VERY generous to the club’s competition heroes...

The keeper made a number of solid saves and punched with authority when Shields' backs were against the wall, albeit briefly.

1. Myles Boney - 8

The keeper made a number of solid saves and punched with authority when Shields' backs were against the wall, albeit briefly. Photo: -

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The defender has the debut dreams are made of. An incredibly composed performance. Excellent on the ball and read it well despite playing out of position.

2. Jamie Sterry - 9

The defender has the debut dreams are made of. An incredibly composed performance. Excellent on the ball and read it well despite playing out of position. Photo: -

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The only real central defender of the three at the back and was a leader in the centre.

3. Dillon Morse - 8

The only real central defender of the three at the back and was a leader in the centre. Photo: -

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Another played out of position but who looked anything but out of sorts.

4. Blair Adams - 8

Another played out of position but who looked anything but out of sorts. Photo: -

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