Rangers nip in ahead of Lane
MOORSIDE Rangers have made a great start to life following promotion to the Premier division and with title rivals High Lane’s game at Old Ashtonians postponed, Rangers took full advantage to establish a three-point lead and preserve their 100 per cent record with an efficient 6-1 win at Signol Athletic.
Signol took an early lead but Rangers levelled before the break with a strike from Sixsmith in an evenly contested first half.
But a more direct approach from Rangers paid dividends in the second half as Sixsmith completed his hat-trick and Kay added a brace to take Rangers well clear.
Newton were also in hot form as they walloped Whalley Range 8-3 to move into the top four and reigning champions Mellor enjoyed a comfortable 6-1 win at Abacus Media to keep in the mix with games in hand.
South Manchester were also on fire as they enjoyed their first win of the season with a 6-1 win at Newton Heath.
Rob Anderson led the way for South with a hattrick and also on target were Azuka Otutu, Tufail Balouch and Marc Critchley to left them out of the relegation zone.
Division one pace setters Old Stretfordians and Waterloo played the game of the day in their division and Waterloo were dynamic as they cruised to a big 8-1 win to move to within a point of Strets with two games in hand.
High-flying Milton suffered a setback as they went down 3-0 in their local derby at Bury Ams and a 4-0 win for Trafford United over Didsbury lifted them into third place.
Stoconians were in seventh heaven after posting a 7-0 win at Moston Brook and also in the goals were Salford Vics with a 5-1 win over Oldham Vics while Chorltonians won their local derby with Parrs Wood Celtic by 5-3.
The top two in division two were out of action allowing Hooley Bridge Celtic to move closer to them as they beat AFC Oldham 3-1.
The same score-line saw Mellor seconds win at Bedians and the other game was a close affair as Swinton beat Newton seconds by the odd goal in seven for their first win of the season.
Division three leaders Dom Doyle had their game postponed and a Tameside derby saw Hollingworth move into the top three with a 5-3 victory at Dukinfield Athletic.
Heaton Mersey also hit six against Moston Brook seconds with the goals flowing from Rory Scott and John Hurst (two apiece), Mike Hazelhurst and Lyon Dickinson.
Brook got two deserved consolation including the goals of the game with their stunning second.
The other game in the division ended in a 2-2 deadlock between Santos and Irlam Tigers.
Netting for Santos were keeper Johnny Lambert with a long clearance that eluded everyone and bounce over the Tigers keeper and their point was sealed with a 25-yard drive into the corner of the net from Andrew Wade.
Signol Athletic seconds took over top spot in division A from non-playing leaders Aldermere as they preserved their 100 per cent record with a comfortable 8-1 win at AFC Oldham seconds.
Mellor thirds hit double figures against Moston Brook thirds and Stoconians seconds eased to a 3-1 win over Hargreaves Bury.
There were loads of goals in division B with leaders Salford Vics seconds taking out high-flying Hillgate by 7-3.
High Lane seconds were also in lethal form with a big 8-2 derby win over Spurley Hey seconds and Rochdale Galaxy beat Trafford United seconds 6-3. Closer contests saw Milton seconds beat Chorltonians Villa 4-3 and Dukinfield Athletic seconds and Signol Athletic thirds drew 2-2.
Didsbury seconds enjoyed their best result of the season in division C as they were too hot for Abacus Media thirds to handle in a 9-0 win that takes them into second spot behind non-playing leaders Deans.
Radclyffe have a 100 per cent record after a comfortable second win of the season by 6-0 at Stoconians thirds.
The other game saw Old Strets seconds move into mid-table security after a 5-2 win over Manchester Rovers.
AFC Oldham fourths top division D after beating Chorltonians Albion 5-2 and a 12-2 win for Stoconians fourths at Trafford United thirds takes them into second place and Bury Ams thirds are level on points with Stocs with a 4-0 win at Old Strets thirds.
Staly Lions had their winning streak ended by AFC Stockport with a 4-1 win and Didsbury thirds were in top form in a big 8-3 derby win over Whalley Range seconds.