Relegation fight loss frustrates manager

Gainsborough Trinity v Kidderminster Harriers - Saturday March 10th 2018. Gainsborough player Nicky Walker. Picture: Chris Etchells

Battling Gainsborough Trinity's bid to climb out of the National League North relegation zone was hit by a 2-1 home defeat on Tuesday '” three days after a morale-boosting victory at the Northolme.

Manager Lee Sinnott, beaten for the second time in his three matches in charge, said his players had missed an opportunity after surrendering a 1-0 lead in the 2-1 loss to high-flying Brackley Town.

“I honestly believe this was a bit of an opportunity missed. I am not saying we should have got all three points, but maybe a point,” he said.

“We have had a good chat with the players. It is important that we keep out foot down on the pedal all the time.”

Trinity, whose backroom staff worked hard to allow the pitch to pass a pre-match inspection earlier in the day, remain second bottom and three points from safety.

Wingman Nicky Walker gave Trinity the perfect start with a ninth-minute goal — three days after striking a dramatic injury-time winner to defeat Kidderminster Harriers 1-0 at the Northolme.

The ball was crossed in from the right by Craig King and, when Brackley keeper Danny Lowe failed to gather, Walker slotted in.

The visitors, pushing for promotion, levelled on the half-hour when Aaron Williams scrambled in fromt a corner.