Wisbech continue pre-season with two thumping wins over Fenland rivals
Tom James in action against King's Lynn.Picture: Steve Williams. - Credit: Archant
WISBECH Town carried on their serene pre-season progress with two comfortable wins over Fenland rivals.
They beat Whittlesey Town 5-1 at home on Friday and claimed a 5-1 victory at Leverington Sports yesterday.
New signing Tom James continued his excellent start since joining the Fenmen with two goals against Whittlesey, including a spectacular 25-yard curling effort into the top corner.
Paul Cousins, Chris Bacon and debutant Shane Green, a midfielder who has graduated from the under-18 side, also found the net.
Wisbech fell behind against Leverington through a strike from former player Nathan Watson.
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But they responded emphatically with five goals.
Matt Lunn scored the first before Wisbech put the result beyond doubt with three goals in 10 minutes early in the second half.
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Callum Reed struck twice and Jack Friend found the net. Bacon completed the scoring.
Wisbech welcome Eynesbury Rovers to the Elgood’s Fenland Stadium on Saturday.
