FOOTBALL IN BRIEF

Dan Kosky has been appointed manager of the first Olim Representative Team who will compete in the Israeli Workers League. A preliminary 25-man squad includes former West Bromwich Albion player Nicky Plotnek and exAnderlecht striker Roy Bihi-zenou.

A goal from defender Kyle Bentwood saw London Lions move up to a season’s high fifth place in the Spartan South Midlands League Division One table following a 1-0 victory against Amersham Town.

Manchester Maccabi 1st registered their third straight win with Adam Stevens (2), Sam Van Gelder, Louie Basso and Max Rose on target in a 5-1 success over Astley Arms in the Tameside League Division One.

Strikes from Mark Stewart and Ben Peppi helped South Manchester Sports 1st return to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Lawds in the Manchester Accountants League Premier Division.

Dave Woolman (2), Elliot Jackson, Oliver Abrahamson and Jonny Goldstone earned title-chasing Leeds Maccabi 1st a 5-1 win over West Hunslet in the Sunday Alliance Premier Division.

Manchester Maccabi 3rd booked their place in the final of the Harold Feldman Trophy with a 6-0 success over MJSL leaders Haroldeans. Daniel Rubinstein (3), Bobby Lee, Marc Magid and Jake Bentwood fired Maccabi to their fourth win over the Merseysiders this season.

A late brace from Calev Ben-dor plus a goal from Lolu Hibbert helped Jerusalem maintain their Olim League title challenge with a 3-0 victory over England B.