CHIRK AAA fell back to the foot of the JD Cymru North table with a 2-0 defeat at home to Holywell Town on Saturday.
The sides went into the game following contrasting weeks with the Wellmen bolstering their attacking line up with the signing of ex-Caernarfon Town strike Jamie Breese from fellow JD Cymru North strugglers Llanidloes Town.
In contrast the Colliers bid farewell to a host of players following the opening of the transfer window with Dale Davies departing to Bangor 1876 and Jake Jones departing to join Porthmadog while Ed Baker has joined Llansantffraid.
The Colliers held their own until Adam Williams saw red just before the break with two goals in as many minutes from Breese after the break ensuring three points for Holywell as Chirk returned to the foot of the division.
Action from Chirk AAA's defeat to Holywell Town. Picture by Brian Prydden.
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Coach Gary Jones remained upbeat, saying: "It was a good performance against league leaders Holywell and we were unfortunate not to take a point.
"However we now have som good momentum to take into a crunch game with Bangor."
Action from Chirk AAA's defeat to Holywell Town. Picture by Brian Prydden.
Llanfyllin Town fell to a 2-1 defeat at Abermule in the MMP Central Wales League North basement battle.
Two goals from Mike Humphreys earned Mule the spoils while the Magpies remained in contention through a Kai Davies penalty.
Four Crosses handed Kerry a fright before the Lambs hit back to claim a potentially crucial 2-1 win at Dolforgan Park to remain top of the table.
Crosses led through Will Howard’s early strike before the Lambs hit back with strikes from Richard Davies and Finley Bellamore.
Four Crosses Reserves claimed the spoils in a 3-1 win at home to Llanfair United Reserves in the JT Hughes Montgomeryshire League on Saturday with Reuben Coslett-Hughes leading the scoring a hat-trick while Ryan McVeagh replied.
League leaders Llangedwyn tasted a shock 2-1 defeat at Felindre with goals from Tom Griffiths and Hywel Watson cancelling a reply from Richard Evans.
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