MGBSFL PREMIER DIVISION
FAITHFOLD A 1 HARMEN 6

Joe Marsh paid tribute to star man Joel Alterman who marked his return to action with the stand-out performance in Harmen's 6-1 demolition of Faithfold at Hatfield University.

A hat-trick from top-scorer James Gershfield kept Harmen in contention for the title, with Joey Lazare (2) and Dan Green adding the gloss, but it was the performance of Alterman that had Harmen fans purring.

Harmen joint-manager Joe Marsh told JC Sport: "With a depleted squad due to injuries and an early kick-off at White Hart Lane, we had to call on some players who have not featured regularly this season.

"Josh Brooks on his return from injury could only last 15 minutes and was replaced by Jordan Grant who made his return after a year out and slotted back in effortlessly. We expect to see more of him over the next few weeks.

"With a hat-trick from James Gershfield and a Joey Lazare double, you’d expect them to be the ones that everyone was talking about, but the star of the show undoubtedly was co-chairmen/manager and now star player Joel Alterman who made his long-awaited debut for Harmen after two years. He filled in on the left of a midfield five, linking up superbly with Ricky Rinder at left-back and did not misplace a pass. His first touch was superb and everyone’s spirits were certainly raised by having him on the pitch with them. We look forward to him becoming a regular in the side."

Star man Joel Alterman, another member of the Harmen management set-up, told JC Sport: "This was a game that we dominated from the start, the 3G pitch suited our style and we took the lead very early on.

"The back-line were superb throughout and birthday boy Max Shields was solid between the sticks, as per usual.

"We showed today how much depth we have in our squad, even without seven players we were able to field a strong team and take a convincing win against one of the big names in Jewish football."

Alex Kaye grabbed a consolation for Faithfold. Boss Zuriel Solomon told JC Sport: "It was not a good day at the office. We just didn't get going with a real makeshift team."