RAMSBOTTOM United fell to a ninth NWCL Division One defeat losing 1-0 at home to Newcastle Town, Andy Bott getting the only goal on 29 minutes, writes John Bullen.

The absence of 21-goal striker Russell Brierley through suspension deprived the Rams of their cutting edge up front although the industry of striker David Yorke-Robinson did earn him the man of the match vote.