THE roller-coaster just keeps on rolling...

Before Saturday's game at Worksop, Lancaster City looked set to get back on track after the defeats against Droylsden and Marine which followed wins over Runcorn and Wakefield and Emley.

But manager Tony Hesketh wasn't too surprised that the game ended in stalemate.

He told the Citizen this week: "I have been here for four seasons now and this is the most inconsistent year we have had - it's been like a roller coaster. In previous seasons, we have been quite successful but we have been plagued by injury this campaign and now look to finish mid-table - which would be a fair reflection."

Looking back to Saturday, he says the game at Worksop was a classic 'game of two-halves'.

He says: "We played very well overall, but in the first half Worksop should have had more than one goal in the back of the net. However, we really came back in the second-half and should also have scored more than we did.

"There were not a lot of chances created by us. Andy Whittaker had a very good second-half and had a good chance with a close range header which you would expect him to have scored. But he has played the last three games with a hamstring injury and that has restricted his movement."

Hesketh named Sparrow, Heddar and Sewell among the best players of the game - along with keeper Mark Thornley, who kept Worksop out with four top-drawer saves in the opening half hour.

Danny Sewell, who was making only his second start for the Dolly Blues, is proving a very good replacement for Brian Welch, adds Hesketh.

"He's settled in well as a striker behind Andy Whittaker and they have a good understanding with each other already, though it's early days yet."

Looking to next season, Hesketh says: "During the summer we will be looking at a number of players, and although there is nothing concrete we already have a few in mind."