York City reporter Dave Flett scrutinises three of the most vital battles at Wembley.


Daniel Parslow v Steve Morison

No striker has caused City’s reliable skipper more problems this season but a glance at Morison’s goal tally over the last three campaigns clearly illustrates he is operating at a level beneath him.

Having been shackled for the first quarter of the game, the former Northampton man twice burst past Parslow in the first half and might have opened the scoring on both occasions.

The Press Player of the Year also failed to prevent Stevenage’s 32-goal man breaking the deadlock despite a last-gasp sliding challenge and was later caught out by Morison’s quick throw-in as Boylan doubled the scoreline.


Adam Boyes v Ronny Henry

Dangerous going forward, but susceptible to pace at the back, Stevenage’s right-back Henry was only really threatened once by City teenager Adam Boyes.

The former Manchester United trialist beat Henry in a chase to Simon Rusk’s 41st-minute through ball but then fired straight at Stevenage goalkeeper Chris Day.

Henry, meanwhile, ran off Boyes on a number of occasions and managed to deliver a steady supply of crosses from the right.


Andy Drury v Levi Mackin

While Drury floated around in a free attacking role with Gary Mills and Darren Murphy unselfishly sitting in the Stevenage engine-room, Mackin struggled to provide City with any forward momentum.

He also also found it difficult to keep tabs on the former Lewes midfielder.

Drury created chances and had his own efforts on goal while a peripheral and overran Mackin’s frustration was summed up by his 87th-minute caution for chopping down Darren Murphy.