TERRAS new signing Sam Jackson made an instant impact in his first league start with a well placed header to help his side beat Shaftesbury 4-1.
Jackson signed for the Terras over the August Bank Holiday weekend making his debut off the bench in the FA Cup win over Bath before making his first start against Hartpury in the FA Trophy on Saturday.
Whilst featuring at centre back against Hartpury, Jackson was moved to left back for his first league appearance and was a constant threat as he marauded down the line.
His constant overlapping with either Brooklyn Genesini or Mitch Beardmore gave Rockies right back Louis Sweeten plenty to think about and was rewarded in the 29th minute.
Jackson was well placed at the back post to head home Tom Bearwish's cross to give his new side the lead and put them on their way to a fifth league win on the bounce.
Not only was his attacking output there for everyone to see but he looked assured in defence, albeit rarely tested as the game went on.
It does offer Jamie Wells options at either centre back or left back whilst giving the likes of Harry Hutchinson competition and added cover for Calvin Brooks and Euan Pollock.
When asked if Jackson can be an option at left back moving forward, Wells said: "Exactly and again, he can come on, he can score, he can defend, he can go play centre-half, he can play left-back.
"There's just great competition right across the board.
"Again another player that just adds another goal threat as well."
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