Steelers leave Somers reeling
BOLDMERE Steelers are setting the early pace in the Premier Division.
Having finished third last season, Steelers showed their intent by putting seven goals past an injury-hit AFC Somers.
James Sullivan and Paul Tivernan both struck twice with Shaun Ellis, Reece Johnson and Craig Johnson making it seventh heaven for Steelers.
Aston Labs, who were formerly known as Lakin Rangers, snatched all three points with a 1-0 win over last-season runners-up Sutton United.
The game appeared to be heading towards a goalless draw until Michael Toms was brought down in the box with just five minutes remaining and got up to convert the penalty.
Shirley Athletic have also made an excellent start to the season, having already beaten defending champions Village 2-0.
But they left it late before beating local rivals Wake Green 2-1 at the Holloway.
Eamon Hanlon gave Wakes the lead and that looked good enough for the points until Ben Ince popped up with two goals in the last three minutes to steal the points.
Village, who went through last season undefeated, recovered from the shock of losing to Shirley last week by securing a 2-0 success over a Silhill side lacking firepower up front.
Second-half strikes from Mike Robbs and new boy Matthew Stanczyszyn sealed victory.
Previously unbeaten Cresconians were brought crashing back down to earth with a 3-0 beating by Handsworth GSOB, who scored through Neil Pritchard, Scott Thomas and Jimmy Waterstone.
Promoted side Erin Go Bragh had to battle back twice before beating Flamengo 3-2. Twice Henson put Flamengo in front but last season’s Division One champions Erin eventually took the points through Micharl Harrigan, Nathan Joshi and Ashley McDowell.
