Shiffman leads the way again for Haroldeans

“I don’t feel we have hit top form yet which bodes well for the season ahead.”

The win was sealed by further strikes from Maxim Green (2) and Jack Green.

Bloomberg said: “I think the league’s standard has improved from last season which means we will have to perform well to win matches.”

South Manchester 2nd replied via Ollie Gordon and David Searle as their inconsistent start continued.

Elsewhere, the wet weather meant three games due to be played at Brooklands and Frederick Road were called off.

Maccabi Manchester Blue's game with South Manchester Sports 1st fell foul to the conditions. The matches involving Prestfield and Reich and Sedgley Park Celtic’s game with Maccabi Manchester Yellow were postponed due to waterlogged pitches.