THERE was no doubting the result of the weekend in the Thurlow Nunn League as an Ollie Mann-inspired BRANTHAM ATHLETIC romped to a 4-0 victory at Thetford.
It was an exceptional win for Paul Abrahams’ side, especially at the end of a disappointing week that had seen them lose at home to FC Clacton and knocked out of the League Cup by Braintree Town Reserves.
All four goals came during a one-sided first half as Mann plundered a hat-trick, after the scoring was opened by Ed Nobbs.
After a couple of defeats, WIVENHOE TOWN put another point on the board after drawing 0-0 at home to Fakenham.
Ben Lampon had an effort nodded off the line, while substitute Joe Heron nearly grabbed a late winner – only to be denied by the woodwork.
Dragons boss Mo Osman also admitted he was “fuming” after a couple of penalty appeals didn’t go his side’s way.
FC CLACTON had been in confident, free-scoring form heading into their premier division match at home to Walsham-le-Willows.
Glenn Eldridge’s side had won five in a row – four in the league and one in the Essex Senior Cup.
However, they were brought down to earth after a bitterly disappointing 1-0 defeat at the Rush Green Bowl.
The only goal of a scrappy contest came in the 78th minute.
STANWAY ROVERS were without a fixture on Saturday.
In division one, HALSTEAD TOWN suffered a 3-1 defeat at home to Woodbridge.
BRAINTREE TOWN RESERVES slid to a 1-0 defeat at home to Leiston.
For a full league round-up, including quotes, see Monday's Daily Gazette.
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