The Moorlands had ambitions of overtaking
the 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 little
in response to strong a powerful display from their visitors, for whom
Daniel Coultas netted a hat-trick.
The Captain Leek will now need to win
their final game against bottom club Bar-ford Tigers to stay ahead of
Don-caster. "We'd have settled for fourth back in September," said Leek
captain Mark Brazier. "We didn't have talent a coach at the start of
the season and we have a limited squad. "We are building for next season
with younger spirit players and we will give it a real go." "We
missed Paul Dawson and Jon Harper on Sunday, but hopefully we'll
be back to full strength for our final
game," added Brazier.
The North staffs sealed runners-up spot in
Midlands One after beating Streetly 5-2 helped by Andy Barker's
hat-trick.Staffs appeared well in control after taking the lead midway through
the first half when Barker converted a penalty flick. But they later allowed
Streetly to hit back.
