GRESLEY ROVERS Moatman edged to narrow defeat

GRESLEY Rovers lost out 1-0 at home to Grantham Town but there were positives to take from slow but sure improvements.

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"It was a close game and Grantham are a very good side, no two ways about it," said Gresley manager Andy Gray.

"We stayed in the game in the first half and gave away a goal that was probably avoidable - the cross could have been stopped.

"In the second half, we competed and, on chances, I think a draw would have been a fair result because we missed some sitters.

"But I'm a bit happier than I've been because - not for the first time - I can see certain areas where we're starting to click a little bit.

"Of course I'm upset that we've lost the game but I can see some shoots, which, as a manager, is what you're looking for because you know that if you can keep doing it and keep improving, you're going to get results."

Will Mansfield was named man of the match by the sponsors and Gray did not disagree, although he thought Fin Barker ran Mansfield close.