Chester and Wirral Football League - Weekend Round Up

Here are the latest results from the Chester and Wirral Football League...

Moreton FC capped off a sensational week by completing a league and cup double following a dramatic title decider against reigning champions Waggon & Horses on Friday night. Having already lifted the CWFL Dee Radio 106.3 League Cup on Bank Holiday Monday (5 May) with a 2-0 win over Upton JFC Reserves — both goals coming from Danny Keogh — Moreton went into Friday’s clash (9th May) knowing a draw or win would be enough to seal the league title. For Waggon & Horses, only a win would do — three points would see them crowned champions and retain the title they won last season.

Moreton made the perfect start when Alfie Naylor fired them into an early lead. Waggon & Horses, however, were dealt a double blow before the break as they lost both their central defender and goalkeeper to injury. Despite that, they showed real character to turn the game around, with a brace from Harley Bennion and a strike from Aiden Field putting them 3-1 up before half-time — a score line that had the title heading back to Blacon.

The next goal would be crucial and despite a slow start Moreton responded and captain Jay Hanson pulled one back with a well-placed header before Manny Olaitan struck a dramatic equaliser with just five minutes remaining. The 3-3 draw was enough to crown Moreton CWFL Queensfery Sports Premier Division league champions. Credit goes to manager Jonathon White and Assistant Scott Neale and the entire squad for a memorable campaign Congratulations to Moreton FC.

Mersey Royal Vets rounded off an extraordinary season by completing a remarkable quadruple on Saturday. Having already secured the Vets Cheshire Cup, the CWFL Doug Johnson Vets Cup, and the CWFL Tarvin Precision Division 1 Vets title, they added the CWFL P2plant Life Members Open Age Trophy on Saturday with a 3-0 win over Kelsall FC. Goals from Anthony Cotgrave, Mike Burke and Robbo Courtenay sealed the deal. Royal who have gone unbeaten all season and have been head and shoulders above everyone else throughout the campaign, showing consistency, quality and strength in depth across all competitions. Congratulations to manager David Carrington, assistant David Lewis and the whole Mersey Royal team on a brilliant achievement.

All goals and highlights from this Friday nights Premier Division title decider between Moreton and Waggon and Saturdays game between Mersey Royal vets and Kelsall can be viewed on the CWFL Facebook group page.

There was further silverware in the veterans’ game as Great Float Vets marked their return to the CWFL Vets League with title success. On Wednesday night, they clinched the Tarvin Precision Vets Division 2 crown in emphatic fashion, defeating Ellesmere Port Red Lions Vets 5-0. Tommy Harris led the way with a brace, while James Harris, Shaun Parrington and Paul Howell were also on the scoresheet. Well done to manager Lee Bridge and all involved at Great Float.

In midweek CWFL Olympic Trophies Championship action, Waggon & Horses and Chester Nomads Fourth played out an incredible 5-5 draw in a game full of drama. Sam Harris scored twice for Nomads, while Richard Birtwistle, Matthew Griffith, and George Cornes also found the net. For Waggon & Horses, Ellis Moore led the charge with a brace, and Liam Roberts, Shaun Griffiths, and Caleb Rose were all on target in an extraordinary encounter.

On Saturday, Waggon & Horses Reserves once again conceded three goals, this time falling 3-2 to West Kirby thirds. Finn Bradley and Caleb Rose were the scorers for Waggon, as West Kirby continue their push for a third-place finish in the Championship.

In the CWFL Tarvin Precision Vets Division 3, Waggon & Horses Vets ended their season with a resounding 5-0 victory over Tarvin Vets. Chris Young, Robert Joinson, Adam Cheers, James Henry, and an own goal rounded off a dominant performance.

Over in Division 5, West Kirby Vets kept their slim hopes of a title win alive with a 2-0 win over Poulton Athletic Vets. Justin Tonali and Lee Bedding were the goalscorers. Meanwhile, Cheshire Vikings cruised to a 3-0 victory over Hoole Wanderers Vets, with goals from Peter McWilliams, Stuart Hardman, and Michael Large.

Port Sunlight Vets secured a narrow 2-1 win against Crossway Vets, thanks to goals from Loz Alkins and Mike McGee.

Pictured - Mersey Royal showcasing their Quadruple of trophies.

Picture Credit - Bernie Holmes.