Mike's a shooting star

MIKE Shepherd donned his shooting boots to inspire WinterbourneUnited's biggest win of the season.

The former Slimbridge striker smashed four goals as Unitedthrashed Hellenic League Division I West rivals Clandown 5-1.ScottCameron fired the Bristol side in front from the penalty spot afterPhil Newberry had been fouled and Clandown collapsed.

Shepherd made it 2-0 before the interval and then beat severaldefenders to score a fine individual goal early in the second half.Mark Newberry gave Clandown hope when heading into his own net, afterwhich Shepherd completed his hat-trick before scoring his fourth andUnited's fifth from close range.

Almondsbury Town'spoor start to the Premier Division campaigncontinued as they crashed to a 4-1 home defeat at the hands ofPewsey Vale.

Matt Messenger (2), Andy Bryant (pen) and Justin Messenger tookadvantage of defensive lapses to ram home Pewsey's advantage and LiamTyler's debut goal was no more than a consolation.

Cadbury Heathallowed a two-goal lead to evaporate in the finalfive minutes asShepton Mallet hit back to claim a share of the spoilsin a Screwfix League First Division fixture at Springfield.

Ben Trace and Mark Allen fired Heath 2-0 in front, but GavinTaylor gave Shepton renewed hope on 85 minutes and John Toyelevelled matters from a free-kick on the edge of the area.