Point reward for tenacious show

FOOTBALL: SPRINGHEAD were unable to make it a dozen wins in a row as they were held to a pulsating 3-3 draw at home to reigning champions Hindsford in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League.

But the Ashfield Crescent side displayed plenty of fighting spirit, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to earn a point in the Premier Division clash.

Springhead started strongly, and after Josh Walker and Richard Bennett both missed good chances, they went head when Adam Monks’ cross was diverted into his own net by a Hindsford defender.

The goal galvanised the top-flight leaders, who equalised through Wes Bancroft. Hindsford went ahead two minutes before the break through Aaron Swift.

The second half was a more even affair, but Hindsford extended their lead when Josh Waldies curled a superb effort beyond Coombes.

The introduction of Nick Fitzpatrick gave Springhead a boost. His through-ball found full-back Dave Ashworth, who produced a composed finish.

Hindsford missed a penalty and Springhead capitalised on their good luck when veteran substitute Richard Ferguson headed home Ashworth’s cross.


Royton Town were unable to break down a well-organised Manchester Gregorian’s outfit on the 3G at the Platt Lane Complex. Town paid for their lack of firepower when they conceded a penalty with two minutes to go.
Avro secured maximum points thanks to a 2-0 win at Stockport Georgians.

In Division One, Hollinwood slumped to a 5-0 loss at Atherton Town.


DIGGLE FC made their first appearance at Clayton playing fields last Saturday and gear up for another first at Snipe Clough tomorrow.
Teams from Uppermill and Diggle met in a local derby away from their traditional home bases seven days ago as Clayton was the only available site in the borough to host the fixture.

Uppermill reserves were 2-1 winners over their Diggle counterparts in a Huddersfield and District League Richardson Cup encounter.

Tomorrow sees all three Diggle teams at Snipe Clough for “home fixtures”. The club’s usual base

at Churchill is currently undergoing renovation work.

Diggle firsts take on Hepworth United in the third round of the Huddersfield FA Challenge Cup.


Form-team Uppermill raced into the next stage of the Barlow Cup.
Second in Division One with nine wins out of nine, ’Mill put on a show to sweep aside Westend, from Division Two, 8-1.

Struggling Diggle, the holders, were shown the exit door by Division One rivals Netherton, who recorded a 3-1 win.