ATHERTON LR boss Dave Morris is staying at Crilly Park.
The board rejected his offer of resignation which followed a disastrous run of 19 Unibond Division One matches.
Rovers look doomed to relegation, but the board feel the club's problems are not down to bad management.
KEVIN SMITH celebrated his 36th birthday in stunning style.
He used to five-year age advantage over his fellow Leigh Athletic players to good effect, sparking a tense 2-1 win at Tarleton Corinthians to reach the League Cup semis.
He set up the change for Johnny Knowles' opener. Andy Pickles then capitalised on a slack defence to double the score, the Southport side pulling one back to keep it interesting.
Athletic 2nd lost their final league game, 1-0 at Walshaw.
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