DIV 1 WEST
By Shane Lewis

■ THE Tom Pope and Matt Rhead era at Kidsgrove got underway with a defeat at home to Clitheroe.
The visitors took an early lead when Leon Creech fed Jordan Windass, who from 25 yards out smashed it into the net via the bar.
Ten minutes later, Clitheroe were reduced to ten men when Cameron Lancaster was shown a straight red as he hauled down Nat Morley who was through on goal. Despite being a man down, the Lancashire side doubled their lead when Veron Parney slotted home.
Robbie Hatton pulled one back with 25 minutes to go from a lovely free-kick but ...