ATHERTON Collieries' goalscoring problems continued as they lost their fourth striker of the season ahead of their home clash with Congleton Town.

Flixton-bound Rio Nelson is the latest forward to leave the struggling Division One club, who have also seen Danny Stubberfield, Barry Massey and Vita Bina move on.

Colls, who have not won in the league in more than three months, could also be without Danny Shannon tomorrow, after the winger limped off in the midweek defeat at Salford City.

Atherton LR's trip to Ramsbottom United is in major doubt if the poor weather continues. The Riverside was under water two weeks ago and, with more rain forcast, there seems little prospect of the fixture taking place.

Rovers, two places and three points above the drop zone, will be missing striker Rick Arnold and defender Rick Newell, who have both decided to take a break from football.

The Crilly Park outfit did receive some better news this week when the league ruled their 3-3 draw at Squires Gate would stand after the December clash was abandoned with 10 minutes remaining due to fog.

In Division Two, second-bottom Daisy Hill entertain Padiham.