MIDDLESEX U-16s extended their lead at the top of the Home Counties table as they comprehensively beat Surrey 6-2.

Surrey had shown early promise in the game, but a professional performance in difficult conditions saw the Middlesex side take the game 2-1.

Middlesex U-18s were knocked out of the FA County Cup by Birmingham at Northwood on Saturday. Steve O'Meara scored from the penalty spot for Middlesex but the game finished 2-1 to the Midland side.

The Harrow and District Society of Association Football Referees is on the search for referees for local football teams.

They are running a course which involves attendance for two hours, two nights a week during February, March and April, followed by a written and an oral examination.

On completion of the course, successful applicants will be awarded their badge and certificate and will be entitled to referee local football matches.

The course will take place at Middlesex F.A. County Headquarters, 39/41 Roxborough Road, Harrow and will start on Monday February 18.

For more information call Fred Kempton on 01895 624396 or Keith Sloggett on 8427 6535.