BOLTON Mets pulled off a 20-4 victory over Widnes Tigers to lift them from the bottom of North West Counties Division Four.

Mets carried on from where they left off last week with an early try from centre Gaz Cartwright finishing off a well-executed team move.

Once again, Bolton's defensive line and tackling was outstanding having conceded only one try in the last two games. Prop Colin Crompton lead the charge going forward assisted by second rowers Dave Cain and Ryan Terry.

At half-time the score was 8-4 to the Mets and the game was still in the balance.

But utility forward Stuart Cooke put in a sound second half performance along with full back Neil Walsh. And the man of the match performance was easily won by Cartwright, who dove through a packed defence twice to score in the last 10 minutes and kill the game off.

After a shaky start to the season, the full-strength Mets now look a formidable bunch and are more than a match for most teams in this division.

Next week's game is at home to Parr Hare and Hounds of St Helens. Meet at Newhouse Farm at 12.30pm.