JON Armstrong gave his best performance in Heathens colours as Dudley edged out a powerhouse Scunthorpe side 47-43 in a National League thriller at their adopted Wolverhampton track on Tuesday.

The skipper notched 17-points from a possible 18 in a majestic display which inspired his colleagues to keep the Saints at bay.

Heathens went into the meeting without star man Adam Roynon and the visitors were also able to call on the services of trump card Richie Worrall for seven outings.

But despite the odds clearly being against the former Cradley club they displayed fantastic team spirit to dig deep and pull off a wonderful win.

Boss Will Pottinger said: "In my opinion we have just beaten one of the best teams in the league and whilst it's disappointing that we only got two-points instead of three, we're really happy.

"For Scunthorpe to have Richie Worrall at reserve means they have a massive advantage but I thought we showed great character. We were up against it, but we managed to pull it off and our thanks again go to our supporters for their backing.

"Armo was brilliant and he won the meeting for us, but everyone played their part and our 5-1 with Armo and Ash (Morris) in the last race was well deserved."

Scunthorpe were angry with the decision to exclude Steve Worrall from Heat 15, with the scores level at 42-42. However, video evidence proved referee Tony Steele was correct and Heathens completed a well deserved win.

Club bosses Pottinger and Nigel Pearson are in the market for a new signing to replace Roynon and an announcement could be made this week.

HEATHENS: Jon Armstrong 17, Ashley Morris 13+1, Richard Franklin 7+2, Tom Perry 6+2, Luke Chessell 2+1, Darryl Ritchings 2. Adam Roynon R/R.

SCUNTHORPE: Richie Worrall 15+2, Steve Worrall 12, Gary Irving 7, Greg Blair 3, Ashley Birks 2+1, Stefan Nielsen 2+1, Adam Wrathall 2.