WEST KIRBY HANGOVER CONTINUES

Runcorn Town's hangover from Saturday's defeat at West Kirby continued last night with a 2-1 home loss to Poulton Vics.

Starting with just eleven fit and available players, Town's chances were hindered after just eight minutes when Simon Burton limped off after a recurrence of the ankle injury he picked up on Saturday.

Two minutes later Vics were ahead when Tommy Baker headed in at the back post from a short corner, and in the 19th minute Kevin Bimson doubled the lead with an easy tap in after good work on the right. James McShane hit the bar with a lob over the keeper, but Vics had a chance to increase their lead two minutes from half time with keeper Karl Wills lucky to stay on the field after bringing down Bimson in the box. Wills then made amends by saving his penalty and the resultant follow up shot.

Kyle Hamid failed to appear in the second half after picking up an injury towards the end of the first, but Town's nine men showed great character with James McShane unlucky on a few occassions to be given offside when going through. McShane eventually did beat the offside trap and latched onto a great ball from Danny Cummins to lob the keeper from the edge of the box for his 30th goal of the season.

With Town pushing up looking for the equaliser, Vics could have increased their lead on the counter but for some great defending, particularly by Paul Illidge on the left. However the two man disadvantage proved too much with Vics completing the double over Town.

Posted at 10:05 on Thursday 1st May 2008 - Viewed 269 times