Jamie Vardy in action for Halifax in 2011. Picture: Bruce Fitzgerald. Jamie Vardy in action for Halifax in 2011. Picture: Bruce Fitzgerald.
Jamie Vardy in action for Halifax in 2011. Picture: Bruce Fitzgerald.

First name on the team sheet? Jamie Vardy - My FC Halifax Town dream team

Just imagine if you could pick your best Halifax Town XI from all the players you’ve seen at The Shay over the years – who would you pick?

I’ve had a go at mine and here is what I'd consider a Halifax Town dream team from all the players I’ve seen at the club.

It was no easy task.

I've had to leave out some superb players, most notably Matt Glennon, James Bolton, Kian Spence, Jack Earing and loanees Dion Charles, David Brooks and CJ Hamilton.

But my criteria was basing the selection on what they did at Halifax, the contribution they made in their time at The Shay, not what they've gone on to do elsewhere.

With that in mind, the most difficult to leave out was probably Billy Waters, who was absolutely outstanding in his sole season at the club, but when you have Jamie Vardy and Lee Gregory also vying for the two striker slots, you have to make tough decisions.

Another tricky choice was between Matty Pearson and Kieran Green in midfield, both are hugely competitive, dynamic and all-action players, but I just plumped for Pearson due to his dedication, will to win and commitment.

I also found it difficult to leave out Kevin Roberts, who was a terrific defender and a great leader.

I've gone for a 3-5-2 formation, mainly to allow me to have Jamie Vardy and Lee Gregory up-front together – what a partnership!

It's certainly a team who wouldn't be beaten for hard-work, application and attitude, while there's a good mix of style and substance.

It’s just a shame I never got to see them all play together.