FORMER Kendal Town striker Lee O'Keefe hit two goals as Dalton United got back to winning ways in the ASDA Logic West Lancashire League Premier Division.

In their 5-0 home win against Springfields, at Railway Meadow, Dave Mansergh (2), Lee O'Keefe and Dave Addenbrook were also on target to keep their side hard on the heels of leaders Charnock Richard.

But BAe Systems SC travelled to Blackrod Town's Community Centre's ground and came away worst in a 5-1 hiding, with New their scorer.

Poulton Town held Bootle, the Division One team of the month for January, to a goalless draw at Millholme.

Crooklands Casuals entertained Carnforth Rangers on Longlands Park and gave them a lesson in finishing with a 4-0 win.

Scott Johnson (2), Terry Anderson and player-manager Toby O'Reilly did the damage.

Millom were also in fine form, beating visitors Lancashire Constabulary 6-4 with Carl Waters (2), Jamie Smith, Steve Grieve, Steve Waugh and Stuart Patterson on target in a 10-goal thriller.

Second-round action in the Tavern Cup brought a win for Barrow Rangers, who beat Crosshills 2-1 with goals from Liam McNulty and Kidson.

Askam United lost 3-0 at home to BAC/EE Preston and GSK Ulverston Rangers went out of the competition 3-2 at Lytham St Anne's with Toal and Fraser their scorers.

In the Rifleman's Garage & Premier Tiles Furness Premier League, Dalton United Reserves retained a three-point lead at the top after beating Haverigg United 2-0, with Mike Park and Mike Everett netting.

Barrow Celtic stayed hard on their heels with a 4-1 win at Barrow Wanderers.

Walney Island maintained their unbeaten league run with a 3-0 win against Furness Rovers. Strikes by Steve Marshall and Steve Bassett and a Steve McCullough penalty did the business.

Bootle Reserves visited BAe Systems SC Reserves and lost 4-0, Colin Athersmith and Craig Metcalfe both netting a brace.

In Division One, Askam United Reserves drew 1-1 with Holker Old Boys, who scored through a Phil Stirzaker header for a 1-0 half-time lead before Les Davies equalised to enable Askam to share the points.

In the Broomby's Furness Junior Cup, Dalton United A won 2-1 against SDO Seniors.

Tony Griffiths and Martin Robinson netted for Dalton, with John Dawes on target for Seniors.

February 13, 2003 11:00