Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Star Award :
Gretton who earned their third win in eight days, including victory in the Division Two Cup final.

Russell Roofing Premier Division Cup:
Ash Magee brought some cheer to Milton as they put their league struggles aside with a fine 4-2 win over local rivals Kislingbury. His hat-trick crowned the win in fine style.

Russell Roofing Premier Division:
Seen by some as a title decider, the Brixworth-Weldon tie lived up to expectations. In the end it was Weldon who took the points through Dominic Johnson and Michael Chong to ascend to the summit once again. Brixworth still have two games in hand, but need the leaders to drop points in one of their remaining games if they are to snatch the crown from their heads. Weldon may be in charge at the moment, but their mid-season wobbles prove that it is not over yet. Adam Watson netted the winner for Harborough who over came Queen Eleanor 3-2, to move third, while Roade occupy fourth after taking all three points with a 3-1 win on the short trip to Whitefield. Fellow strugglers Pegasus entertained Medbourne and will be pleased with a 3-2 win as they look to catch Milton and Queen Eleanor.  Jack Collins struck for Moulton to give them a surprise 2-1 win over Harpole.

Keystone Roofing Supplies Division 1:
Lester Nunley’s late goal earned the 2-1 win for Ringstead over Kettering Nomads and moves the East Northants side top of the table. Welford wasted the chance to go top themselves after drawing 3-3 with hosts Finedon Volta. Ash Smith, Mike Hawkins and Graham Southgate netted for the home side, with Scott Goodman, Seb Seward and Mark Edge hitting the replies. Spratton and Stanion both won to boost their survival chances. Spratton recorded a 2-0 win over Stanwick, while Brad Phillips’ solo effort earned the 1-0 win for Stanion over Earls Barton.  Lee Sinclair was also the lone marksman, netting for Kingfisher in their 1-0 success over Drayton Grange.

Rothenberger Group Division 2:
The double is within Gretton’s grasp. The Villagers showed no sign of fatigue after their midweek cup final success as they swept aside relegated Weedon 7-0. George Donnelly and John Fursden were the pick of the scorers, each netting twice. A 4-2 win over Islip ensures that Ranelagh stay in with a mathematical chance of beating Gretton for at least another week. The same can be said for Old Grammarians, but their goalless draw with Orchard Park means that where once they were contenders they are now also-rans. Although safe from the drop, Bective and Corby Strip Mills continue to languish at the wrong end of the table after respective heavy defeats. Captain Jamie Hunter opened the scoring for Burton United as they cruised to a 4-0 win at Bective, while Great Doddington romped to a 6-2 success over Strip Mills. Brett Greenhalf and Shane Richardson both scored twice. Wollaston’s leaky defence again proved their demise, as Clispton edged the tie 4-3. Wollaston have now shipped 21 goals in their last five games.

Division 3:
Sam Cope netted two for Ise Lodge as they saw off Rising Sun 3-0. Everards remain in the driving seat after their 2-0 win over rivals Eagles. Dan White netted both goals for the Corby outfit who are two points off the top with a game in hand. A 2-2 draw with cup winners Saxons benefitted Crick in their fight against the drop. Avoiding defeat was paramount to keep up the pressure on Wilbarston and Dainite. Darren Herbert netted the equaliser for Crick. The fates were against cup runners-up Wilby once again as Corby Locos ran out 7-3 victors. Connor Hartwell netted twice in consolation for Wilby. Wellingborough WMC lost out 3-2 to Hillmorton.

Division 4:
Long Buckby Ravens became Division 4 champions with victory over Walgrave, and West Haddon’s defeat at FC Higham. Ryan Grant scored two of the goals in the 5-2 success. Attention now switches to the Area Cup Final as the Ravens look to secure the double in their maiden season. Jimmy Gant scored a brace for FC Higham who defeated lacklustre West Haddon 4-2, to hand the Ravens the trophy. Despite sitting in fourth, Wymington remain best placed to secure second by virtue of games in hand. James Wood was another brace-bagger as his side snatched a 5-3 win away at Yardley. Kingswood defeated Kettering Park Rovers 3-0 to ensure a top-five finish in their debut season. Kennedys meanwhile defeated CSV 3-1.

Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Reserve Premier Division:
Weldon are eight points from taking the Reserve Premier crown. With a 6-0 victory over Kislingbury they have a five point advantage over Harborough Town who went down 1-0 to an Adrian Hobson strike for Nomads. Whitefield’s challenge was effectively ended by stubborn Moulton defending which ended in stalemate.  Steve Chilton netted two for Gretton who only just held off Pegasus, who are fighting for their lives at the foot of the table. 3-2 was the final score. Pegasus’ case was aided by defeats for rivals Milton and Bugbrooke ‘A’. Junior Campbell doubled up for Khalsa to give them a 2-0 win over Milton, while Nick Howard and John Freeman were the scorers for Roade, who saw off rivals Bugbrooke by the same margin.

Reserve Division 1:
 A 2-0 win over Queen Eleanor moved Blisworth into second place behind non-playing Orchard Park. Dale Lewis had a hand in both goals which came in the last ten minutes, creating the first and scoring the second. Gavin Boddington scored three in Wollaston’s 9-1 mauling of Bugbrooke ‘B’ who finally succumbed to the inevitable drop. Wootton defeated Heyford 4-1. Ben Richards got Heyford’s reply.

Reserve Division 2:
Four, three, two, one was the order of the day for Weedon who thumped basement boys Wilby 12-3. Gavin Oliff netted four, a hat-trick went to Chris Cowley, a brace to Rob Punch and singles to Mike Wincott, Edd Harris and Lee Sargisson. A 3-0 win away at Stanwick ensured that Harpole ‘A’ secured second place with a game to spare, despite Weedon’s heroics. Drayton Grange meanwhile defeated Dainite 3-2.

20th APRIL 2010 report by Ian Huckle

Russell Roofing Premier Division:
Some cheer returned to Wootton Hall Park as Whitefield Norpol moved out of minus figures and onto zero points with a 3-0 win. Rivals Milton made the short journey up the road but went home empty-handed for the third away game in a row. Anthony Kirby was the Whitefield hero scoring two of the goals.

Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Reserve Premier Division:
Barnes Gladman struck twice to keep Harborough within touching distance of leaders Weldon. His brace helped the Leicestershire side see off Khalsa 2-1. A 2-0 over ON Chenecks ‘A’ keeps Weldon on course for first place however, maintaining their two point advantage. Sometime leaders Kislingbury picked up their first win in twelve games, a 2-1 success at Gretton, doing the double over the Corby side. Roade and Milton drew 1-1 while Pegasus and Nomads shared the points with a goalless draw.

Reserve Division 1:
Brixworth slumped to a surprise 4-1 defeat at Wollaston. Gary Roberts put the home side ahead to blow the title race wide open. Blisworth took full advantage destroying Finedon Volta 8-2. Matt Cale struck twice in consolation for Volta, but his side were no match for the firepower of the Tunnelmen, for whom both Dale Lewis and Chris Gale netted twice. Austin Milne struck the winner for Weldon ‘A’ in their 2-1 victory over Queen Eleanor, while Stanion defeated Locos by the same margin.

Reserve Division 2:
Jack Abbot’s brace was scant consolation for Dainite as they were thumped 6-2 by a rampant Old Grammarians side.