Hot-shot Paul hits four goals
Date published: 20 January 2012
AMATEUR FOOTBALL:
PAUL Stevenson bagged four goals as Springhead produced a terrific display, hammering Dukinfield Town 6-0 in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League Premier Division.
The home side were fantastic from the first whistle resulting in some exhilarating football to which Dukinfield had no answer. Springhead had already missed good chances from Richard Bennett, Mark Ashworth and Stevenson when they took the lead after 17 minutes. Dale Jackman’s cross was headed back across goal for Josh Walker to nod past the goalkeeper from close range.
Stevenson doubled the advantage 10 minutes later when he buried the ball from close range, and Bennett extended the lead before half-time, latching on to Walker’s pinpoint through-ball.
Stevenson got his brace after an hour, firing home a free-kick, before completing his hat-trick with 20 minutes remaining following good work from skipper Joe Cunningham.
His fourth was an instinctive strike from 20 yards, putting the icing on the cake.
Springhead are now ninth in the table, with 22 points to their name and, thanks to this result, a much-improved goal difference.
Elsewhere, Royton Town slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Prestwich Heys.
Division One action saw in-form Hollinwood earn a 1-1 draw at home to Elton Vale.
SPRINGHEAD FC are holding a dinner for players past and present as part of their 90th anniversary
celebrations. Former Wolves, Burnley and Huddersfield Town striker Steve Kindon is the guest speaker.
The dinner is being staged on Saturday, February 18, at St Edward’s RC Parish Church Hall, Spring Lane (7.30pm).
Tickets are £30, and for more details contact club chairman Peter Dowd on 07719 818452.
HEYSIDE scored two late goals in a thrilling 6-4 win at home to Scissett in the Huddersfield and District League Division Two.
On the mark for the home outfit were Jason Titterington with four goals, James Taylor and Kane Lees.
UPPERMILL, Diggle, Moorside and 3D Dynamos saw their fixtures fall foul to the bad weather conditions.
