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

placeholder image — 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

By Liam Kennedy

Published 25th Oct 2020, 08:00 GMT

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?

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...

So cool and calm on the ball. Looks like he's got the world at his feet at times. Solid.

5. Jordan Hunter - 7

So cool and calm on the ball. Looks like he's got the world at his feet at times. Solid. Photo: -

A composed display in the middle of the park.

6. Callum Ross - 8

A composed display in the middle of the park. Photo: -

Went about his business with a minimum amount of fuss. Did the less than flashy work, allowing the others to shine.

7. Phil Turnbull - 7

Went about his business with a minimum amount of fuss. Did the less than flashy work, allowing the others to shine. Photo: =

A dynamic display down the left-hand side. A memorable first-half performance, running Halifax ragged.

8. Alex Kempster - 9

A dynamic display down the left-hand side. A memorable first-half performance, running Halifax ragged. Photo: -

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