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Hornby hits Town’s title ambitions

31/ 3/2004

Football

ROYTON Town and Springhead suffered mixed fortunes at either end of the Air Miles Manchester League's premier division on Saturday.

Title-chasing Town slumped to a 4-1 defeat against Atherton Town, thanks to Phil Hornby's hat-trick.

Gary Andrews added Atherton's fourth with Gareth Morris netting Royton's consolation goal.

Their slip went unpunished though as fellow challengers Prestwich Heys suffered a third straight loss in going down 2-0 at Irlam MS.

At the other end of the table, Springhead took a big stride towards ensuring their survival with a 4-0 victory over visiting New Mills.

Bobby Fulham's hat-trick made it six goals in four games, with the fourth coming from Anthony Pauls as Springhead leapfrogged their visitors.

Avro took a decisive step towards the first division title with a 3-1 win at Ashton Athletic thanks to a brace from Pete Ambrose and a third from Anthony Robinson. With Old Alts and Old Standians both losing, it proved to be a good day for the Failsworth side.

Ironically, it was Avro's neighbours Hollinwood who derailed Old Standians' charge with a 2-0 victory, while Old Alts lost 4-2 at Rochdale Sacred Heart.