’Head hit back in style

Manchester League

SPRINGHEAD are back on song in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League premier division.

Sevens days after losing to Chapel Town, the Ashfield Crescent club claimed maximum points with a 3-1 win at Prestwich Heys.

And they recovered from the blow of conceding a goal within two minutes of the start to record their first victory in four games.

Springhead remained focused and drew level after 18 minutes when Richard Bennett created a chance for Paul Stevenson, who provided a cool finish.

The visitors were in front moments later when a free-kick was deflected into his own net by a Heys defender.

Springhead added a third on the half-hour mark when Bennett ended a flowing move.

Points were shared in the local derby between Royton Town and Avro, but Hollinwood went on the rampage at home to Hindsford.

Mark Howard’s men won 13-2 with Alan Beckett bagging nine of the goals. See separate story.

Results are —

Premier division: Elton Vale 3, Chapel Town 3; Prestwich Heys 1, Springhead 3; Royton Town 2, Avro 2; Wythenshawe Amateurs 1, Stockport Georgians 2; Hollinwood 13, Hindsford 2.

Division two: Avro Res 3, Leigh Athletic Res 2; Hindsford Res 2, Prestwich Heys Res 4; Monton Amateurs Res 2, Elton Vale Res 1; Springhead Res 3, Rochdale Sacred Heart Res 2; Stockport Georgians Res 1, Bury Amateurs Res 2; Walshaw Sports Res 1, Dukinfield Town Res 3; West Didsbury & Chorlton Res 1, Wythenshawe Amateurs Res 2; East Manchester Res 2, Gregorians Res 0.

Division three: Atherton Town Res 5, Walshaw Sports ‘A’ 0; Bury Amateurs ‘A’ 2, Royton Town Res 1; Chapel Town Res 4, Hollinwood ‘A’ 5; Gregorians ‘A’ 1, Wythenshawe Town Res 2; Old Alts Res 6, Hollinwood Res 1; Stand Athletic Res 4, Beechfield United Res 6; Stockport Georgians ‘A’ 2, Breightmet United Res 1.