AFC Fylde's on-song forwards earn head coach's plaudits
AFC Fylde head coach Craig Mahon paid tribute to Danny Ormerod and Jon Ustabasi after Tuesday’s National League North victory at Macclesfield.
The Coasters’ deadly duo shared all four goals in the 4-1 success, a fifth consecutive league victory which keeps them top of the table.
Ormerod continued a prolific season by completing his midweek double with a stunning effort from inside his own half.
“He has been unbelievable for me,” Mahon told Fylde’s media team.
“I always judge a person before the player, so Danny Ormerod is an unbelievable kid.
“He’s humble, he’s mannerly and he does everything he can for this club.
“Then you look at the player and it’s even better: he’s a joy to watch, he’s a joy to be around and I think he made a statement for himself.
“I think a lot of eyes will be on him now and he deserves all the credit.
“As long as he keeps his head down and keeps working hard, I think Fylde will be in a good place.”
Ustabasi, meanwhile, made it eight goals in his last five appearances by finding the net in each half.
Mahon added: “I don’t know if he likes me calling him a senior pro: the lads look up to him and what he’s done all season has been different gravy, he’s been brilliant.
“He’s worked hard on and off the pitch and he drives people to higher standards.
“We’re all in the same situation, we’re all trying to achieve the same goal but, as Jon said, we’ll just keep taking one game at a time.”