Rusthall FC striker Charlie Clover goes viral after attempting to fix the floodlights in abandoned game against Corinthian at the Jockey Farm Stadium

Rusthall’s weekend game was abandoned due to floodlight issues - but not before home striker Charlie Clover attempted to save the day.

The 28-year-old has become an internet sensation, after an image of his half-time attempts to get the lights working again went viral, pictured up a ladder trying to sort out the electrical problem.

Clover’s a sparky by trade and managed to get most of the lights back working. He’d already scored in the first half as the Rustics were 2-0 up against Cortinhian at their Jockey Farm Stadium.

The forward claimed the referee was happy to let the game continue, following his tinkering, but the opposition weren’t so keen, and so despite Clover’s best efforts - done without his toolkit - the match was abandoned at the break.

“Getting up there without any tools, it was more ‘could I have a look to see if there were any obvious issues?'” said the club’s star striker.

“I did what I could and managed to get 14 out of the 16 lights on. The ref and us felt there was sufficient enough light but the opposition didn’t.

"If one team isn’t happy, then the ref doesn’t have a decision. It’s out of his hands.”

Rusthall said that the light imbalance was “deemed too severe for competitive play” and added: “Supporters expressed disappointment but were largely understanding."

Last season’s golden-boot winner, Clover added: “We had done so well in the first half, and I just tried to see if I could get the game back on.

“My manager didn’t ask me straight away, but I was keen to have a look. Everyone was having their say, and I just said, ‘Stick the ladder up and let me have a look.’ I had nothing, no tools. I was going up there blind.”

A picture of his efforts has now been viewed millions of times online. Supporters