Over the last eight days, we have seen the best and worst of Workington and a cruel reminder of how tough and demanding the NPL Premier Division can be. In their last home game, they swept aside title challengers, Hednesford Town, but were quickly given a reminder of reality after this abject showing, against a Rylands outfit who could feature prominently in the play-offs. Reds looked a pale shadow of the team that had pieced together an impressive nine-match unbeaten run and

If Reds are to continue their excellent form over a hectic weekend, they are going to have to take points from two of the three teams they have never beaten in Northern Premier League action.

Reds extended their winning sequence to thirteen matches after completing a Lancashire League double over Squires Gate.

There is no better feeling than watching your team record a rare, high-scoring victory.  It gives you that feeling of invincibility for an hour or so after the game and, momentarily, you are on top of the world.