The odds are stacked against Reich Blue, says Delmonte

FOOTBALL REICH Insurance Blue are the new leaders of the Manchester Jewish Soccer League following a topclass performance against Prestfield.

The Blues replaced Haroldeans at the summit, who saw their match with Maccabi Manchester Blue postponed due to an unplayable pitch.

Stuart Delmonte’s men took full advantage against a Prestfield side who are still yet to win a game this season.

The hosts never looked like breaking their duck here as goals from Jordan Gold, Eli Bloom, Rafi Leker, Adam Wilson and Adam Tauber saw the visitors cruise to a 5-0 victory.

Co-manager Delmonte said: “All we can do is win our games and hope Haroldeans slip up. That’s the only chance we have of winning the league.

“A couple of poor weekends mean we are playing catch-up and we know the odds of us winning the title remain against us.

“It won’t stop us working hard and seeing where that gets us.”

Reich Insurance White survived a major scare to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season.

It was too close for comfort for Michael Gastwirth’s side, who were forced to come from behind to make it five wins from five.

Reich’s title bid remains in their own hands thanks to Daniel Warwick’s double with Moses Seitler, Ovadiah Klyne and Matt Polden all weighing in.

Gaswith said: “It’s been a perfect start but every game is a must-win for us. Having started the season behind every other team, we simply have to make up the points.

“We are doing a good job of that but it does bring its own added pressure on you every week. It’s pleasing that we are coping with that.”

Maccabi Manchester Yellow underlined why they are such a dangerous team. But Roy Fux’s brace along with strikes from Jamie Bowden and Rafi Newman counted for nothing for Anton Radiven’s side.

Leeds Maccabi saw their title chances all but killed off by struggling South Manchester 2nd following a 4-4 draw.