Team Of New Year's Day: The Vanarama National League North

We’ve selected the 16 who were the headline makers after speaking with clubs and reporters at the ground, writes Tom Feaheny.

The formation is 3-4-3, though some on the bench narrowly missed out being in the 11.

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Goalkeeper: Henrich Ravas (Gainsborough Trinity)

The loanee helped Trinity to a valuable point with some instinctive saves ensuring their match ended in a draw.

Defence: Chris Smalley (Stockport County)

Smalley scored not one but two goals during Stockport's win, including a marvellous scissor kick, that got them off to the best possible start.

Defence: Fraser Horsfall (Kidderminster Harriers)

It was a great bit of business for Kidderminster ensuring they kept the defender who once again stood out, with a fine display.

Defence: Luke Jones (Tamworth)

A captain's performance by Jones who helped the back line with plenty of instructions as they kept a clean sheet.

Midfield: Callum Powell (Tamworth)

Powell was a real bright spark for Andy Morrell's side and helped himself to a goal and could have scored more only being stopped by good saves.

Midfield: Rob Ramshaw (Spennymoor Town)

A local derby win for Town was secured with help from Ramshaw who played his part with a goal and a dominant display in the centre.

Midfield: Joe Leesley (Harrogate Town)

2017 was an impressive year for Leesley and on this performance 2018 could be even better, he caused Darlington no end of problems with a goal and assist.

Midfield: Steven Irwin (FC United of Manchester)

Quality with a real work rate included meant Irwin had to be selected, his performance played a big part in FC United gaining a point at the league leaders.

Striker: Jon Parkin (York City)

The big striker keeps on making a big impact for the Minstermen with another two goals safely in the bag.

Striker: Jack Sampson (Southport)

Kevin Davies praised the forward who played on the left of the attack for the side, a good performance and a goal ensured he got selected.

Striker: Glen Taylor (Spennymoor Town)

Another goal for the forward who helped Spennymoor do the double over Blyth Spartans.

Substitutes:

Jamie Chandler (Spennymoor Town)

Jack Emmett (Harrogate Town)

Jon Worsnop (Southport)

Reece Thompson (Boston United)

Jimmy O'Connor (Kidderminster Harriers)

Photo by John Rudkin