MERCURIAL Mike Haskell took centre stage as Verwood Town climbed off the foot of the Sydenhams Wessex Premier table following an emphatic 3-0 win over Whitchurch United on Wednesday.
Haskell, playing his first game for the Potters since 2013-14, ensured it would be a fairytale return and marked his comeback by bagging the opening goal midway through the first half at Potterne Park.
Striker Haskell hit 23 goals when Verwood lifted the Wessex One title in 2012 and has also been turning out for Holt United in the Dorset Premier League this season.
His 24th-minute effort was added to by Liam Donachy on the stroke of half-time before Charlie Gajic completed the scoring with a penalty as the Potters registered a fourth successive home league win.
It took Adie Arnold's team up three places to 19th ahead of tomorrow’s trip to runaway leaders Moneyfields (3pm).
In Sydenhams Wessex Premier tonight, Brockenhurst host Bemerton Heath Harlequins (7.45pm).
Tomorrow, Hamworthy United entertain Blackfield & Langley, Poppies visit Cowes Sports and Lymington travel to Whitchurch United (all 3pm).
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