Clinical Jeanfield Swifts yesterday swept aside Vale of Leithen 8-0 to maintain their push at the top of the table.
Goals from Paul Simpson, Keiran Stewart, Chris Dodd, Chris McLeish (2) and a hat-trick from Chris ‘Kiffy’ Scott contributed to a very comfortable afternoon.
Manager Ross Gunnion felt his players performed very well from start to finish.
He told the PA: “The squad was depleted slightly but the players available handled the test very well and were ruthless in front of goal.
“We got off to a perfect start scoring early and pushed hard throughout to add to the lead.
“I couldn’t fault anyone for the effort and quality on show.”
For Scott, it was his fifth goal in just two games and Gunnion added: “There were some excellent performances and Kiffy showed his quality again with three excellent finishes.
“He’s mainly been at right back for us this season but we occasionally push him into midfield as he’s very comfortable on the ball and he’s thrived again in that position scoring a hat-trick.”
Swifts sit second in the standings, 10 points back of Linlithgow Rose but still with a game in hand.
Gunnion said: “All we can do now is keep adding wins to our tally and see where it takes us come the end of the season.
“We’re sitting in second with a gap to close on Linlithgow which won’t be easy. But we’re in good form and hopefully playing with confidence heading into the final months of the season.”
