The top flight has been rocked by news that Blackfield & Langley Res may be forced to withdraw following their failure to land a manager - a great shame since they had only just won promotion.

They have plenty of quality players signed on and it is surprising that no one is willing to take up the mantle. If you are that person please ring 02380 893325. Their fixtures have been temporarily suspended while the search goes on, but a couple of weeks is about the limit.

On the pitch an efficient-looking Eastleigh Comrades, well marshalled by Stuart Richmond held Nursling. The champions took the lead through Greg King but Comrades levelled through livewire Afree Constable and Nursling were lucky to hold on for a point. The match was marred by Mandeep Singh breaking his shin.

AFC Arrow made their bow and were well worth their 1-1 draw with Botley Village. A blistering Carl Chambers strike cancelled out Rob Deacon's opener for Botley.

Sporting BTC took 35 minutes to break down the Brendon rearguard but ended comfortable 6-0 victors with Dan Spencer scoring twice, Matt Edwards, Kev Thorne, Kev Harris and Ryan Elliott marking their scorecard.

AFC Target also got off to a flyer winning 3-0 at Fair Oak with Darren Walker, Jamie Hoare and Craig Williams doing the business.