Congratulations to Signol Athletic who edged past Newton Vikings 2-1 at West Didsbury and Chorlton in the Whitehead Cup Final. West Didsbury and Chorlton FC were again excellent hosts as they provided a superb pitch, great hospitality and a their usual warm and friendly welcome for the L&C’s first cup final of the season It was the Whitehead Cup Final for teams in Divisions A and B. The match was between two teams in Division A- unbeaten league leaders Signol Athletic and New

Two further cup finalists were confirmed as Fitton Hill All-Stars and Newton Vikings won their respective cup semi-finals. In the Wray Cup, Fitton Hill were faced with a difficult task as the Division Three outfit took on Moston Brook Reserves who are second in Division Two and well placed to achieve promotion. But they were shocked by Fitton Hill who edged home 2-1 to set up a final against Saddleworth 3D. There were no giant killing antics in the Whitehead Cup as Division A

It was a big day for L&C teams in the Manchester Amateur County Cup second round with 16 teams competing in the last 32. One of the most dramatic was the all-L&C derby between Old StretsGregs and Stretford Paddock Ams which saw a breathless game decided on penalties after a 4-4 draw. StretsGregs won the tense shootout 2-1 to move into the next round. Another penalty shoot-out was needed as Newton Vikings hosted Clarksfield and Glodwick and after a 1-1 deadlock, Vikings crui