THE Rams never really looked back after getting off to a real flyer against visitors Glossop, going ahead with just two minutes on the clock.

Neil Wallace's inch-perfect pass put Russell Brierley in the clear and the striker made it look easy with a precise finish into the bottom.

Ramsbottom were well on top with Russell Brierley, Steve Brennan and Yorke-Robinson all testing Steve Allan in the North End goal.

But midway through the half Glossop rocked the home side with a shock equaliser. Central defender Chris Ringland heading the simple goal after Rams keeper Mark Bedford failed to reach a corner kick.

However, 10 minutes before the break Ramsbottom regained the lead from a Martin Hulme free kick.

In the opening minute of the second half Ramsbottom produced a classic piece of football.

Shaughnessy's diagonal pass found Brennan who made rapid progress down the right before crossing into the danger area where Russell Brierley scored with a diving header.

The game was all over as a contest on 53 minutes when goalkeeper Allan misjudged a long ball down the middle and Yorke-Robinson bravely forced it over the line, injuring himself in the process.

In the end though, Ramsbottom were excellent value for their first league win of the season.

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