BIG-BUDGET Tadley Calleva announced their Sydenhams League championship intentions with a resounding 4-0 victory at title rivals Blackfield & Langley - and by unveiling new signing Ian Mancey.
The former Basingstoke, Fleet and Winchester City striker made his debut from off the bench after Luke Walker had cracked in a sumptuous hat trick - Walker completing his treble with a superb 25-yard free kick after 65 minutes.
Ex-Thatcham Town favourite Jamie Green completed the scoring for the Berkshire side late on with a far post header.
But it's Farnborough North End who top the Division 1 table after slamming seven without reply past East Cowes Vics, winning doubles by debutant Aaron King and Paul Xiberras plus solos from Mike Denny, Steve Lloyd and an own goal completing the rout.
Full league round-up in today's Daily Echo.
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