Match Preview: Marske United (h)

We took a deep dive into our neighbours and rivals, Marske United.

Our battle with Marske United continues this evening, left balanced on a knife’s edge after a goalless draw at the John Keegan Stadium on Boxing Day.

In the midst of a slump at the time, Redcar Athletic now welcome their most local rivals to the B&D Interiors Stadium on the back of an eight goal thrashing of Carlisle City at the weekend.

We truly need YOUR support today, Steelmen. Please, get down to Green Lane, and bring the noise!

WHO ARE YA?

Marske United

Founded in 1956 by members of Marske Cricket Club, Marske United plied their trade in local leagues before earning a place in the North Riding League (then the Teesside League) in 1976.

Promotion to the Wearside League came with a stint as dominant as our own, if not better, as the Seasiders clinched the North Riding Senior Cup in 1995, and the following year a sensational quadruple.

The club was accepted into the Northern League in 1997 after the erection of floodlights at Mount Pleasant, gaining promotion to Division One on their very first attempt.

It was there the Teessiders first crossed paths with former boss, Carl Jarrett, who took the reins at the club to wild success.

A team bursting with talent the likes of Curtis Round, Adam Boyes and Kevin Burgess, Marske won promotion to the Northern Premier League East, and soon after, the Premier Division.

Life after Carl Jarrett proved somewhat challenging for the Seasiders. Marske barely survived in the Northern Premier League at the first attempt, trudging into a precarious financial position the following year.

The club withdrew from the league in December, but secured the funds to preserve their future. A Northern League return was on the cards this season, as too a first ever derby with Redcar Athletic.

CURRENT FORM

It’s fair to say matters weren’t great when we last faced Marske United, but now it’s hard to deny that the feel-good-feeling from earlier in the season is back at the B&D Interiors Stadium.

Redcar Athletic began the year with a derby victory over Guisborough Town, since keeping four clean sheets in the Northern League, and even putting EIGHT past Carlisle City.

A North Riding Cup success over Boro Rangers in such time also books the Steelmen a lucrative semifinal date.

The Seasiders were in a very similar position on Boxing Day – albeit, with less pressure and expectation – and were equally unsuited to a point.

Marske have since graced the turf competitively just three times, beating Northallerton Town to close out the year, whilst drawing with two goals apiece with both Easington Colliery and West Auckland Town.

PREVIOUS HISTORY

There’s been only the one competitive meeting between the two Teesside rivals, and you don’t have to strain your memory to think back to it.

Redcar Athletic made the short journey down the Coast Road in a festive, Boxing Day special, the highs promised by such a high-octane fixture never truly reached.

MARSKE UNITED 0-0 REDCAR ATHLETIC

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TEAM NEWS

Once again it’s Dave McTiernan at the helm this evening, the assistant boss taking charge of the Steelmen whilst Carl Jarrett is unavailable.

McTiernan has no fresh injury concerns following Saturday’s emphatic eight-goal thrashing of Carlisle City, the only question put to him whether to keep the same team, or switch.

In other news, the Seasiders will bring a number of familiar faces to the golden shores of Redcar.

James Sayer caused problems across the backline when the two sides met on Boxing Day, supplied by Alfie Conway from the midfield.

Charlie Graham made up half of a defensive partnership, whilst Danny Boyle entered play from the bench in the closing stages.

PRE-MATCH MEDIA

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MATCHDAY INFORMATION

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FINDING THE B&D INTERIORS STADIUM

Joining us for Friday night football? You can find The B&D Interiors Stadium at the end of Green Lane – accessed from the Coast Road – using the postcode TS10 3RW.