Dickman hopes to end home campaign on a positive note

SOUTH Shields manager Elliott Dickman has described Spennymoor Town's FA Trophy heroics as "brilliant for the North East" as he looks to disrupt the Moors push for a National League play-off spot.

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Graeme Lee's side face Aldershot Town at Wembley next month after seeing off three National League clubs to secure their spot under the famous arch.

That run actually started with a win against the Mariners and the sides meet for the third time this season at the 1st Cloud Arena this afternoon.

In their final home game of the season, Dickman's men are suffering a poor run of form, two draws - including Good Friday's at Darlington - following a run of five defeats.

He said: "Any game at this level is a difficult one in this division and our form isn't great.