Tom hits eight goals on opening weekend of Sunday League season

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Tom Cottam grabbed an astonishing eight goals as New Gate Inn launched their Wolverhampton & District Sunday League Division Four campaign with a 10-1 demolition of Dudley Athletic United.

Division Four side AFC Goldthorne, pictured before their match was abandoned because of a serious injury | Phil Reade

placeholder image — Division Four side AFC Goldthorne, pictured before their match was abandoned because of a serious injury | Phil Reade

Cottam was the star of the show in a remarkable attacking display, with Billy Betts and Corey Nickle-Dodd also finding the net for the winners. Morgan Dawes scored Dudley’s consolation.

There were goals aplenty elsewhere as the new season got under way.

In Division One, Emerald Athletic edged a five-goal thriller at Charlie’s Sports Bar, winning 3-2 through goals from Ryan Bright, Connor Parker and Alex Ryder. Little Vic United made a winning start with a 3-0 victory over Shepwell Wanderers, Adam Tonks, Hugh Burrowes and Adam Shorto on target.

Tettenhall Athletic opened their Division Two campaign with a 2-1 success at AFC Willenhall, Dan Lloyd-Hickman and Parm Singh scoring for the visitors, with Singh’s effort described as an “absolute rocket”.

Warstones Wanderers Sports won a 10-goal thriller against AFC Huntsmen 6-4, while Dynamo 50 Stile beat DY United 3-2.

Bushbury Hill produced a fine comeback in Division Three, recovering from 2-0 down to beat Lonestar Hydrobolt Rangers 4-2. Liam Day-Downing scored twice on his league debut before Josh Lawcock and Connor Dilger completed the turnaround.

Mason-Joseph Leek also hit a hat-trick as AFC Wolves CIC defeated Old Bush Lions 3-1.