'Motormen' run over Edgware

'Road Kill' at Oakside Stadium as Edgware got

the run around by Redbridge Redbridge FC, were formerly known as Ford United, due to the club being formed by workers at the Ford motor plant.

Action from Redbridge v Edgware

Ryman League Division 1 North

Redbridge 5 (Hammond 3, Butterworth 33, Holland 38, Symons 53, Hahn 81)

Edgware Town 0

Attendance 82

Edgware were sent crashing at Redbridge this afternoon as the Motormen roared to a five goal victory, the heaviest defeat under Steve Newing's stewardship since returning to the club two and a half years ago.

Edgware were never at the races in what can only be described as a 'car crash' performance, devoid of any positives whatsoever for the Wares.

The visitors fell behind as early as the 3rd minute, failing to clear a goalmouth melee, Jeff Hammond found the net to give the hosts the lead.

Edgware spent the next thirty minutes trying to redress the balance, however Adam Wallace and Kevin Chakaodza were inept in front of goal.

On 33 minutes Edgware fell further behind when Wares new aqusistion Michael Bakare, was left flat footed, as Redbridge roared down their right flank, the ball finding Stephen Butterworth who fired home to double their advantage.

Edgware's woes were compounded just five minutes later when Billy Holland eased past a static Wares defence to rifle home a third.

Edgware custodian Rob Blackburne was a busy man all afternoon and but for his sterling efforts the margin of error would have been higher.

Edgware went in at the break reeling from a disastrous half of football, with their proud defensive record in tatters.

The second period was a damage limitation exercise, as changes were made, Fabio Valenti replacing Bakare who was given a torrid time by the Motormen in the first 45.

Despite a more encouraging opening to the second period, Edgware found themselves four down on 53 minutes, Nick Symons shot finding the corner of the net.

A fifth and final goal arrived nine minutes from time, Mitch Hahn lobbing Blackburne to complete a thoroughly miserable afternoon for Edgware and leave their playoff hopes in a perilous position.

Edgware remain in 4th place, but Redbridge are breathing right down their necks, a point behind with two games in hand; Canvey Island and Brentwood are also nicely placed with games in hand to take advantage of any further slip ups from the Wares.

Edgware host Arlesey Town next weekend as they look to get their season back on track.

Match Rating 0 out of 5 (that bad!)

MOTM Rob Blackburne the scoreline could have looked even worse without Rob's intervention