Hot-shot James shows his class

IN FORM: James Atkinson

MIDFIELDER turned forward, James Atkinson showed his true striking instincts when scoring an amazing NINE goals in one game for Boundary Park Juniors under-12s Blues.

Crompton House Year Seven pupil James bagged his triple hat-trick as Boundary swept aside Abraham Moss 13-3 in a thrilling Manchester Youth League clash.

James' proud dad Steven said: "He is normally a midfielder, but he was up front against Abraham Moss. His first came in the opening 30 seconds when he fired a great shot into the top corner.

"After that he scored some really good goals. One was a header, a couple from long range and a nice chipped effort."

James' nine-goal haul takes his season's tally to 49 - he'll more than likely break the half-century mark this weekend.

The Athletic fan has bagged a few multiple goal hauls this season so far, including a couple of four-timers and a double hat-trick against Chaddy End.

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CHADDERTON Park under-13s Vipers drew 2-2 away at CS City JFC.

Meanwhile, Park's under-14s Eagles crashed out at the semi-final stage in the Sunday Premier JFC Sports Cup, losing 5-3 on penalties against West End Wolves after the game had finished 2-2.

UPPERMILL under-12s lost 4-2 at home against West End Lions in the League Cup semi-final.

Joe Mullen bagged both goals for Uppermill, while Shay Mitchell was the player of the match.

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UPPERMILL under-16s lost by the odd goal in nine in a thrilling match against Middleton Lads.

Matt Barlow (two), Cav Purtill and Olly Griffiths scored.

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