LEAMINGTON manager Paul Holleran says the Brakes’ point at AFC Fylde on Tuesday was ‘right up there’.
The National League North game was replayed after the original fixture last month was abandoned due to heavy rain.
Fylde had just scored a fourth goal – which owed much to the conditions – before it was called off just before the hour mark.
It meant the Leamington squad making the 300-mile round trip again – and comng away with a share of the honours.
Charlie Jolley put Fylde ahead from the penalty sport after a foul by Leamington keeper Rogan Ravenhill.
But Brakes fought back and levelled through skipper Adam Walker, seven minutes before half-time.
And that is how it stayed – although Fylde had Danny Mayor sent off after a tussle with Ravenhill, who was booked.
Holleran told the club’s official website: “In all my time at Leamington – and we can talk about the days when we beat Wrexham and Stockport – but I think that point tonight is right up there, just for the pure guts and determination of the players.
“But I don’t want to get away from the fact that they’re such an exceptional club and side. They’re like a League Two club.
“I’m delighted for the young lads as well. We’re trying to compete in this league and trying to bed players in.
“Two or three weeks ago here, I was a little bit embarrassed the way the game went.
“As much as we’re aware of the differences, I thought we could have done a lot better.
“After an horrific start for us, again on Tuesday, I thought we showed unbelievable character – our work ethic and our shape was good.”
