WINSFORD'S tennis players took a step closer to securing a promotion place following the South and Mid Cheshire Spring League's latest round at the weekend.

The A team, with Mark Abbiss, Mike Johnston, Alex Lerzcak and Chris Mayoh on duty, edged hosts Nantwich B by 4½-3½ in a Division Two fixture.

It leaves them top of the table, with four wins from their five matches, ahead of a visit from Congleton B in their remaining game.

Meanwhile Winsford B will complete their campaign in Division Four with a trip to Kelsall.

There will be four teams - three for men and a mixed line-up - representing the Knights Grange outfit in the league's summer competition, which starts later this month.

Winsford are hoping to recruit more female players by then.

The club's members meet every Monday to practice, from 5.30pm.

For further details, contact chairman Chris Mayoh on 07731 072921.