Edgware were sent crashing at Redbridge this afternoon as the Motormen roared to a five goal victory, the heaviest defeat under Steve Newing's stewardship since returning to the club two and a half years ago writes Gavin Shaw

Edgware were never at the races in what can only be described as a 'car crash' performance, devoid of any positives whatsoever for the Wares.

The visitors fell behind as early as the 3rd minute, failing to clear a goalmouth melee; Jeff Hammond found the net to give the hosts the lead.

Edgware spent the next thirty minutes trying to redress the balance; however Adam Wallace and Kevin Chakaodza were inept in front of goal and on 33 minutes Edgware fell further behind when Wares new acquisition Michael Bakare, was left flat footed, as Redbridge roared down their right flank, the ball finding Stephen Butterworth who fired home to double their advantage.

Edgware's woes were compounded just five minutes later when Billy Holland eased past a static Wares defense to rifle home a third.

Edgware custodian Rob Blackburne was a busy man all afternoon and but for his sterling efforts the margin of error would have been higher.

Edgware went in at the break reeling from a disastrous half of football, with their proud defensive record in tatters.

The second period was a damage limitation exercise, as changes were made, Fabio Valenti replacing Bakare who had been given a torrid time by the Motormen in the first half.

Despite a more encouraging opening to the second period, Edgware found themselves four down on 53 minutes, Nick Symons shot finding the corner of the net. Stalwart defender Jason Ferneé had to be substituted 20 minutes before the end when he injured his back in a goalmouth tackle, Chris Ingham coming on in his place.

A fifth and final goal arrived nine minutes from time, Mitch Hahn lobbing Blackburne to complete a thoroughly miserable afternoon for Edgware and leave their playoff hopes in a perilous position.

Edgware remain in 4th place, but Redbridge are breathing right down their necks, a point behind with two games in hand. Canvey Island and Brentwood are also nicely placed with games in hand to take advantage of any further slip ups from the Wares.

Edgware host Arlesey Town next weekend as they look to get their season back on track.

EDGWARE: R Blackburne, Davidson, Bakare(Valenti), Smith, Rispoli, Ferneé(Ingham), Marks, Salih, chakaodza, Wallace, Hayden

OTHER SUBS: Ngoyi, Newing, Killick