Butler serving up a tasty five-goal feast

TWR WEARSIDE LEAGUE

SUNDERLAND West End moved to within one point of leaders Hebburn Town Reserves with a 9-1 hammering of Coxhoe Athletic.

John Butler rounded off an impressive week by scoring five goals for the second match in succession.

Bryan Norton grabbed a hat-trick and Daley Clarke rounded off the scoring in an emphatic win for Anthony Nelson’s side.

Wolviston lie in second place as Ryan Hebb netted a dramatic late goal in their 3-2 home victory against Darlington RA.

The scores were level as the game approached its conclusion, Nathan Bayes and Phil Otele notching for the hosts and Chris Tarn and Daniel Pigg finding the target for RA.

However, Hebb slotted home a winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time to ensure his side stayed in second place.

Dave Stevens scored twice in Horden CW’s comfortable 4-0 home success against Annfield Plain.

That result moves Horden to within two points of the top five.

Harton and Westoe CW wasted the chance to continue their fine form as they were held at home by local rivals Boldon CA.

John Murray netted a brace for Boldon but his side looked destined for another defeat as counters from Grant Pressling, Sam Urwin and Levi Collins put the hosts on the brink of three points.

However, a stunning late free-kick The TWR BiFolds Wearside League has again entered into a partnership with the FA and BHF to supply newly-joined clubs with a AED defibrillator. Pictured receiving their defibrillators are (left to right) Lee Bogan (Horden CW), Helen Pollard (Durham United) and Stephen Rutherford (Hebburn Town Reserves).

from Dan Dunbar ensured the points were shared.

Two headers from Paul Donaghy and Mike Snowdon helped Hartlepool FC move up to fifth in the table after their 2-0 home result against Darlington Town.

Nathan Richardson bagged a hattrick as Hebburn Town Reserves eased into the second round of the TWR Shipowners Charity Cup with

a 7-0 triumph against West Auckland Tunns.

James Cook’s second-half brace helped Silksworth CW come from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Windscale in round one of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup.

Scott Ryan struck twice in Richmond Town’s 4-3 victory over Gateshead Leam Rangers in round two of the same competition.

■ THE league is seeking a new sponsor after main backer TWR BiFolds decided not to renew its deal at the end of this campaign.

The Peterlee-based company has been the league’s main sponsor for the last three seasons.

Anyone interested should contact league chairman Peter Maguire at peter.maguire@me.com or by ringing 07545 549 830.