Liddle sets sights on extending West End’s victorious start to season

Sunderland West End manager Darren Liddle has called for focus from his side are they prepare to visit Brandon United this weekend.

West End belatedly got their new season underway by claiming an impressive three points at Tow Law Town on Wednesday night as late goals from Dane Burlace and Matthew Hughes helped them to a 2-0 win at Ironworks Road.

Liddle’s side will now look towards Saturday’s trip to Brandon as they look to sec u re bac k- to - bac k l ea g ue wins for the first time since they joined the Northern League last season.

The West End manager told the Echo: “We never had back-to-back win last season; we had some very good wins but never backed it up in the next game.”

He added: “That is the target for us now – Tow Law is gone, and it’s done with, it’s all about Saturday against Brandon United.

“We want points on the board, and it’s all about getting points as early as possible.”

Dane Burlace will miss the game as he is on trial at Sky Bet League One club Fleetwood Town and Lewis Lynn is unavailable.

Elsewhere on Saturday,

Durham City hope to field a number of new signings as they visit Perth Green to face a Jarrow side still loo ki ng for their first victory of the season.

Easington Colliery have confirmed that club captain Chris Pearson has retired ahead of their trip to Washington. Jack Pounder takes over the captaincy as he returns to the Colliers’ squad for the game.

W i l l i n g to n h ave i n j u r y doubts over Jordan Lee and Aidan Hart ahead of their home game against Heaton Stannington.

James Dawson, Jack Bailey and Aaron Croft will make their return to the Billingham Synthonia squad as they prepare to host Bedlington Terriers.

Tow Law Tow n will look to bounce back from their midweek defeat against Sunderland West End when they entertain Ryton and Crawcrook Albion.

N e w c a s t l e Un ive r s i ty take on promotion contenders Redcar Athletic at Green Lane.

Esh Winning came away from Redcar having suffered a nar row 1-0 defeat on Wednesday night and they will look to put that result behind them when they make the journey to Carlisle City.