Away-day misery

BARRY Foster, of Hollinwood, lines up a shot during the 4-2 defeat to Avro in the Manchester FA Challenge Trophy semi-final.

AMATEUR FOOTBALL: SPRINGHEAD suffered their 10th defeat of the campaign in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League Premier Division, courtesy of a 2-0 reverse at Wythenshawe Amateurs.


It leaves Springhead in 12th place, having won four games and drawn three so far this term.

Elsewhere, Avro earned the local bragging rights with a 4-2 win over Hollinwood in the Manchester FA Challenge Trophy semi-final.

Royton Town roared to a 10-0 triumph at the expense of Dukinfield Town



ROYAL Oak, of D & J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League Division Two, earned a credible 4-4 draw at Westwood in the Challenge Cup.
Rahman notched a brace for Westwood, with Udin and Vader also on target for the David Giblin Division One side.

But two goals from Denton and further efforts courtesy of Hall and Nolan forced a replay.

Division Three team Khartoum Northern ‘B’ produced a gritty display at Limeside Athletic ‘A’, of Division One, before bowing out in a 3-2 defeat.

J Glynn got the consolation goals.

Jack Abbott Premier Division side Coppice United ‘A’ roared to an 11-0 victory at Northside, who play their football two divisions below.

In an all-Division Two tie, Manor AFC overcame Rifle Range Tangerines 3-0. D Jackman scored twice.

Top flight Failsworth Athletic eased to a 6-2 triumph at Parkside, of Division Two.

S Wilson and M Olive bagged a brace each.

Rifle Range Royle Blues beat Royton Athletic 3-1.

Walsh scored the consolation.