BORO'S interest in the Unibond League's cup competitions was finally laid to rest in the last of five group game ties at Burscough.

The game was much closer than the 3-0 scoreline suggests with Boro having rattled the crossbar twice in the first three minutes and a post early in the second half.

Atherton LR travel to NWCL Division Two outfit Nelson tonight for a Lancs FA Marsden Challenge Trophy Round One tie.