Sheppey United player-manager Jack Midson on Isthmian South East 2-2 draw with Faversham Town and goalkeeper Aiden Prall

Player-boss Jack Midson defended Sheppey goalkeeper Aiden Prall after his mistake in Saturday’s derby draw with Faversham.

With the Lilywhites already 1-0 ahead after Michael Ademiluyi’s second-minute strike, a long-range Kieron Campbell drive somehow got past Prall and into his net.

The Ites rallied at Holm Park, though, through midfielder Josh Wisson’s header and then equalised in the Isthmian South East clash courtesy of a penalty by skipper Richie Hamill.

They were level by the interval, too, before a goalless second period, and Midson was pleased his troops managed to get back into the contest before half-time.

“I’m glad we got back before the second half,” he said.

“Otherwise, it becomes an uphill battle, with them sort of sitting in. That would have been tough.

“A few months ago, we probably wouldn’t have come back and would have rolled over, but we have got the right characters in.

“Obviously we were disappointed to concede those two goals - one was a goalkeeping mistake and the other their quick player [Ademiluyi] got through us too easily and had the pick of which corner he wanted.

“Aids has been brilliant for us. Obviously he made a mistake and held his hands up. Then he made a great save, second half.

“He’s dug us out of a lot of situations so I certainly won’t be blaming him for any mistakes.”

Midson also revealed Town themselves had recently come in for Prall - only for the summer signing to stay loyal to the club while the Lilywhites signed Bailey Vose to replace George Bentley.

He said: “That just shows his loyalty to us.

“I won’t blame him for that one mistake because he’s kept us in a lot of games.

“I believe he’s the best keeper in this league and I believe he’ll continue to show us how good he is.”

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