BOLTON Under 15s are still waiting for their first win in the Greater Manchester Schools' League following a heavy 9-1 defeat against Salford o nSaturday writes Graeme Hollinshead

The local youngsters who suffered a disappointing 6-1 defeat against Manchester in their opening league match, quickly went behind after three minutes when Michael Hazeldine fired home from the edge of the box and Salford soon added another through James Walsh.

Simon Bowman made it three with a superb left foot shot before Hazeldine added another couple to grab a first half hat trick and send Bolton in 5-0 down at the break.

It was a similar story in the second half with Bolton forced back into their own half for most of the game. Salford made it 7-0 with goals from Hazeldine and Walsh before Bolton opened their account with an own goal. Salford continued to press forward and it was no surprise when they added another couple through Walsh and Hazeldine.

Bolton Under 14s fared better when they held Blackpool to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the season.

Bolton pressed forward in the opening exchanges and they were unfortunate not to open their account when Joe Whittaker's (Mount St Joseph's) shot hit the upright.

The seasiders took the lead shortly after the break but Bolton hit back to claim a share of the spoils when Billy McGuiness (Turton ) fired home following good work from Carl Budworth (Westhoughton).

The Under 14s have another challenge match against Blackburn at Plessington tonight, kick off 5pm. Bolton's team will be picked from : Scott Moore, Craig Whittaker, John Fairhurst, Carl Budworth (Westhoughton), James Illiff (Canon Slade), Alex Meace (Thornleigh), Paul Dawson (Deane), James Molineux (Rivington), Keith Wedge (Harper Green), Ben Rooney, Sean Chambers, Joe Whittaker (Mount St. Joseph's), Nick Lester, Keir McNeill, Tom Fairclough, Billy McGuinness, Tom Cotton (Turton).

Bury Under 15s made it two out of two in the Greater Manchester Schools League when they beat Wigan 1-0. Bury defended well against a strong Wigan side and did well to soak up the visitor's early pressure but they broke clear after 38 minutes for Mick Carroll to score.