McManus's '˜unbelievable strike'

Scott McManus, FC Halifax Town's FA Trophy hero, said scoring the winner at Wembley today was the best moment of his career and one of the best in his life.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd May 2016, 20:19 BST

Updated 22nd May 2016, 21:26 BST

The FA Trophy Final.
FC Halifax v Grimsby Town.
Halifax's scott McManus celebrates his winning goal.
22nd May 2016.
Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe — The FA Trophy Final. FC Halifax v Grimsby Town. Halifax's scott McManus celebrates his winning goal. 22nd May 2016. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe

The full back struck a superb shot on 48 minutes to clinch a 1-0 victory over Grimsby in the Shaymen’s first ever appearance at the national stadium.

He said: “It was unbelievable. I haven’t hit a sweeter strike in my career.”

McManus is predominantly a left-footed player and he said: “I don’t think I’ve ever kicked one off the floor before with my right foot.

“I don’t think anything will top this. Other than my two kids being born, it’s the best moment of my life.”