Thornton Hibs move up the table after crushing Lochore Welfare

Thornton moved up to fourth place in the South Superleague following this 4-0 win over Lochore Welfare – a victory that maybe wasn’t just as convincing as the scoreline would suggest.

The visitors had plenty of possession but found the Hibs rearguard just too strong to break down.

The first half looked like finishing goal-less until Jack Wilson’s powerful header from Andy Adam’s corner kick gave the Hibs a 44th minute lead.

Ricki Cooper made it two in the 63rd minute with a terrific strike from outside the penalty area and five minutes later Daniel McNab found the net following clever work from Chris Ireland.

Andy Warrender had only one save of note to make and it was a beauty as he diverted Jamie McNeish’s effort wide for a fruitless corner kick.

With one minute remaining good play from Raymond Crichton afforded Chris Ireland the opportunity to complete the scoring from 12 yards.

GI Joinery Hibs Man of the Match: Daniel McNab.

Next up for Thornton is a trip to Lochgelly Albert in the Fife & Lothians Cup on Saturday, kick-off 2.30 p.m.

Thornton Hibs: Warrender, Ford, Wilson, S.Drummond, Shanks, Coleman, Cooper, Adam, McNab, Thomson, A.Drummond. Subs: Crichton, Robertson, Shields, Ireland, McMillan.

Lochore Welfare: Inglis, Christie, Anderson, Dawson, Small, Donaldson, G.Renton, Wood, Rolland, McNeish, S.Renton. Subs: Arthur, Sutherland, Murray

Referee: Mr R.Bowie.