Mack the knife

Keith Kurpass, of Highfield United attempts an overhead kick.

FOOTBALL:

Highfield United 1, Failsworth Dynamos 7
FAILSWORTH Dynamos striker Luke Mack stuck the knife in to Highfield United to give his side a fighting chance of avoiding relegation from David Giblin Division One in the D&J Builders (North West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League.

Mack took his three goals with aplomb, but credit must also go to his stand-in fellow front man Karl Hallas — normally a defender — who chipped in with a double.

While Dynamos earned the credit, this was a sombre occasion for United, who will tender their resignation to the league at the next meeting.

United manager Steve Palmer said: “I just got a little tired of the disappointments. I’ve managed the side for five years and I think the time is right to call it a day.”

There was the potential for Palmer’s side to bow out on a high, but their Challenge Cup quarter-final tie against Anglers ended in defeat, United losing 5-4 on penalties.

Conditions on Royton and Crompton 3G were easily the worst of the season with a strong wind and driving rain saw Dynamos take full advantage of United’s injury woes.