DROPPING two divisions into the Blue Square Premier was something Marc Bridge- Wilkinson admits he had to think twice about.

But the on-loan Darlington midfielder is glad he made the change.

The 31-year-old joined from Carlisle ten days ago and grabbed his first goal for the club in Saturday’s 6-2 FA Cup win at Mossley, who had three players sent off.

The attack-minded midfielder was the most impressive performer at Seel Park and says he is enjoying his spell with Quakers.

“It’s nice to be playing games,” he said.

“I had an injury many moons ago then last season I was fit for most of the year but on the bench most of the time.

“I think I had nine starts, which is not enough.

“Dropping to this level was something I had to think about but the situation was that I needed to play games.

“The offer came up and Darlington are a good club.

I’d have preferred to have played at a higher level but now that I’ve come here I’ve enjoyed it so far and I plan to enjoy the rest of it as well.”

He is due to stay with Quakers for only a month, though he admits that arrangement could easily be altered.

He said: “The manager at Carlisle said to come here for a month, get some games then hopefully get into the first team there.

“As we stand that is the situation, but things can change in football.”

Bridge-Wilkinson’s eyecatching goal, which made it 2-0 to Quakers after 31 minutes, was a fine volley from 18 yards after receiving a long pass from Ian Miller.

“I enjoyed my goal, it was nice to get back on the scoresheet because it’s been a while,” he added.

“The pass made the goal really, a great diagonal ball.

“The defender got underneath it, which made it a little bit easier for me.

“It was difficult game to start with. The pitch was a bit bobbly and rough but it was the same for both sides and I thought Mossley started very well.

“We perhaps got caught on the back foot but we got a grip on the game and managed to kick on from there.

“Obviously the sendings off helped but we’d been getting on top before then.”