PENZANCE manager John Dent would have been glad to see the return of goalkeeper Paul Williams for this Carlsberg South West Peninsula League Premier Division game against Liskeard Athletic at Lux Park, which prevented the 57-year-old from making a second consecutive appearance between the sticks.

Dent was able to watch the continued improvement of his new-look side as he brings in new faces and tries to turn the Magpies' season of crisis around.

Said Liskeard boss Martin Burgess: 'They are a hard-working side with far more experience in their ranks now, and we are satisfied with the result as it was all about gaining three points in this game.'

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