TREMENDOUS ORTON ARE TABLETOPPERS WITH MASSIVE WIN

Thatcher the hero with two goals and captain's performance

A last minute free-kick from Paul Thatcher capped a marvellous display from the lions of Water Orton as they beat old enemies St Marys to leapfrog them at the top of the table.  Missing five players from the first team line-up, Orton called on all their resolve to overcome their opponents and although the winning goal came so late on it was no less than Rangers deserved in a truely spirited performance which saw them overwhelm St Marys.  It means that three points from two games against Halfway and St George will see Orton champions.

League fixture - Sunday 28th April 2002
ORTON RANGERS 2-1 St Marys & St Johns Celtic (HT:1-1)


GOAL: 1-0  THATCHER tapped into empty net with after Adams had knocked Cheshire's cross into goalmouth
GOAL: 1-1
Half-time
GOAL: 2-1 THATCHER low free-kick was deflected into net after Jennings was fouled to spark wild scenes of celebration
Full-time


Starting Team (3-5-2): Gawam; Adams, Cheshire, Thatcher(c), Noakes, Jennings; Johnson, Giles, Baird; Shemmans (W.Billingsley), D.Billingsley


Referee:- N.Ensor

Man of match: Paul Thatcher