The Moorlands had ambitions of overtakingthe third-placed side in the great National League Conference North.But a second hefty defeat in a row has put a dampener on the season's finale.After being beaten 7-0 by Preston a week ago, an injury-hit side offered littlein response to strong a powerful display from their visitors, for whomDaniel Coultas netted a hat-trick.
The Captain Leek will now need to wintheir final game against bottom club Bar-ford Tigers to stay ahead ofDon-caster. "We'd have settled for fourth back in September," said Leekcaptain Mark Brazier. "We didn't have talent a coach at the start ofthe season and we have a limited squad. "We are building for next seasonwith younger spirit players and we will give it a real go." "Wemissed Paul Dawson and Jon Harper on Sunday, but hopefully we'llbe back to full strength for our finalgame," added Brazier.
The North staffs sealed runners-up spot inMidlands One after beating Streetly 5-2 helped by Andy Barker'shat-trick.Staffs appeared well in control after taking the lead midway throughthe first half when Barker converted a penalty flick. But they later allowedStreetly to hit back.
