A FREE-FLOWING and end-to-end tussle in the North West Counties First Division South saw Cammell Laird earn a creditable draw away at Abbey Hey.

Having better possession in the first half and relying on the aerial threat of Jay Harvey, combined with the work rate of Mike Speed and Nathan Johnston, Lairds could have gone in front, but Harvey's header onto the bar was the closest they came.

The hosts always looked dangerous on the break, but Laird's defence repelled the danger with Dom Hoppe outstanding to leave it goalless at half-time.

The home team began to look more dangerous after the break as Will Ebbrell made two excellent saves and watched a couple of efforts fly past his uprights.

Neither side could convert any openings produced, which included late chances Lairds squandered due to hesitancy and the game ended 0-0.

Lairds remain in the top seven and unbeaten in their last three fixtures which were all against teams above them.

They take on Abbey Hey away again on Tuesday in the First Division Challenge Cup with a 7.45pm kick off.

That is followed by yet another away league game versus Abbey Hulton United on Saturday, September 16 with a 3pm kick off.