Northern League: Easington Colliery boss hails in-form forward ahead of Whitley Bay visit
Easington Colliery will visit Northern League Division One rivals Whitley Bay on Saturday afternoon.
Olly Hotchkiss has described in-form Easington Colliery forward Liam Adamson as ‘an absolute dream’ - but insisted he could have plundered his way to even more goals this season.
Adamson found the net once again in midweek as Hotchkiss’ side claimed a 2-1 win at Redcar Town to move within two points of Division one leaders ahead of Saturday’s visit to Whitley Bay. That was enough to take his tally for the season to 15 goals in 16 appearances in all competitions and his 13 goals in league games means he sits at the top of the Northern League’s top scorers list across both divisions.
Adamson’s form in front of goal is one of they reasons why Easington travel to Hillheads looking to extend what has been a stunning start to the season after the Colliers have lost just one of their 12 league games to move into contention for promotion into the Northern Premier League East Division.
Reflecting on Adamson’s prolific goal in front of goal, Hotchkiss hailed the forward as ‘a killer’ and insisted the Colliers are lucky to have him because every manager would love to have him in their squad.
He told The Echo: “He’s an absolute dream, he’s different class. That’s why we were so desperate to get him back to the football club. He’s humble, he’s hardworking, he’s down to earth and I’m absolutely delighted for him. We actually went through some stats during the week and he probably should have a few more goals in terms of the chances he’s either missed or he’s passed.
“But I’m absolutely delighted for Liam because he’s a local boy and he’s delivering the goods. He’s a menace and a killer and every team would love him and we are very lucky to have him at our football club.”
Division One fixtures
Saturday: Horden CW v Penrith, Newcastle Benfield v Marske United, Newton Aycliffe v Birtley Town, North Shields v Kendal Town, Northallerton Town v Newcastle Blue Star, Shildon v Carlisle City, Thornaby v Redcar Town, Whickham v Bishop Auckland, Whitley Bay v Easington Colliery
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