Lairds back on top after home win over Holker Old Boys

Prior to kick-off, all players, officials and supporters observed a one-minute silence to remember the sacrifices of our servicemen and women.

The visitors from Barrow-in-Furness took the lead on 13 minutes when Bradley Hubbold unleashed an unstoppable thunderbolt from 30 yards which found the net via the crossbar. It was a wonderful strike which lit up a scrappy first half that featured few chances at either end, and Holker maintained their advantage going into the break.

The introduction of Liam Owen at half-time was swiftly followed by a triple Lairds substitution as manager Glyn Norman brought on Keegan Warrington, Leo Patton and John Lyon.

All four players had a positive impact on the match as the Cammells' fortunes were transformed in the second half.

Lairds levelled on 61 minutes when Warrington played a delightful pass over the top of the Holker defence, which Cavanagh lathed onto and produced a fine early finish into the bottom corner.

Six minutes later, and the turnaround was complete when Owen flicked it through for Cavanagh to produce a similarly decisive finish. Cavanagh had a great opportunity to complete his hat-trick with the next attack when he broke clear down the right, but the ball bobbled just as he was about to strike and it went wide.

Lairds continued to seek a third goal to put the game beyond their opponents, although at the other end had to defend well to stave off a couple of scares.

However, Cavanagh's double was enough to ensure the majority of the crowd of 108 went home celebrating a third consecutive win.

Lairds now face a run of away games, beginning with a first-time visit to Woolton in the Edward Case Cup Second Round North next Saturday (14 November). Their next league outing is a lengthy trip to Colne on Tuesday 17 November, with the next home match not until Saturday 12 December against Woolton.