Favourites are humbled

By James Gordon

NEWLY-PROMOTED Morpeth Town caused an upset on the opening day as they defeated Northern Premier play-off champions Warrington Town at Cantilever Park.
It was a result that is sure to set a benchmark for their season, and perhaps hint that they may well replicate the success that many of their former Northern League predecessors have had in progressing up the football pyramid.
New signing Sean Reid scored an early contender for goal of the season, lashing home a volley from all of 30 yards to open the scoring on the stroke of half time, and Jack ...