MACCLESFIELD were hurtling towards relegation, despite playing some culltured football, until the board gambled on League Two specialist Keith Alexander, whose back-to-basics approach carried them to safety.

STAR MAN: JON BRAIN: This 25-year-old muscular 6ft 4in is proving to be one of the best keepers in League Two. 8

RICHARD EDGHILL: Calm influence at the start of season, but lost place after serious injury. 5

SHAUN BRISLEY: Composed utility player who can score goals. 7

NEIL ASHTON: Outstanding replacement for Kevin McIntyre up and down the left flank. 7

RICHARD WALKER: Big no-nonsense defender. Unafraid and fearsome. 7

RYAN CRESSWELL: Ensured the team went back to basics in defence, but perhaps lacks pace. 7

SEAN HESSEY: Captained the side while on loan from Chester and was able to marshal the back line intelligently. 7

IZAK REID: Product of the youth academy who oozes potential in both defence and attack. 7

TERRY DUNFIELD: Former City trainee was the midfield kingpin and heart and soul of the club's revival. 7

JAMIE TOLLEY: Finished an injury-plagued season strongly by playing his way back into the set-up. 6

LEVI REID: Lacked punch and was not given an opportunity to improve under Alexander. 4

FRANCIS GREEN: Scored some vital goals at the start and the end of the campaign. 6

MARTIN GRITTON: Makes up for lack of pace with touch and vision, but injury-prone. 6

DANNY THOMAS: Exciting winger who has added grit to his game. 7

GARETH EVANS: Young striker needs to add composure and cutting edge. 6

MICHAEL SYMES: Disappointing loan signing from Shrewsbury. 5

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