Not your average Joe!
Joe Thomas ripped the heart out of the Basford defence on Valentine's Day with an outstanding display.
Chasetown took the lead after 20 minutes when Thomas superbly picked out debutant Jamie Sheldon who took the ball on his chest and lobbed goalkeeper Jake Wood.
Thomas had a storming first half and struck the crossbar on the half hour and Jack Langston followed up from 8 yards to fire home the rebound.
Basford immediately reduced the deficit through Kieran Wells after a defensive slip in midfield.
Thomas scored a sensational third goal at the start of the second half. Bursting through the last line of defence he smashed the ball past Wood who got a touch but couldn't keep it out.
Thomas added his second goal to cap a wonderful personal performance from the young new signing.
Basford reduced the deficit again after Chasetown conceded a penalty which Fabian Smith despatched straight down the middle.
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As it happened
- Chasetown
- Basford United
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Jamie Sheldon Goal 16:00'
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Joe Thomas Assist 16:00'
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Jack Langston Goal 27:00'
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Kieran Weĺls Goal 29:00'
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Joe Thomas Goal 48:00'
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James Dance Assist 48:00'
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Joe Thomas Goal 54:00'
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Jake Wood Scored Penalty 75:43'
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| # | Team | Pl | Pts |
| 15. | Sheffield FC | 42 | 48 |
| 16. | Stamford | 42 | 48 |
| 17. | Chasetown | 42 | 47 |
| 18. | Gresley FC | 42 | 45 |
| 19. | Carlton Town | 42 | 42 |
| 20. | Loughborough Dynamo | 42 | 34 |
| 21. | Rugby Town | 42 | 30 |
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