OLD Halesonians had the perfect start to life in a new league by easily despatching Malvern at Wassell Grove.

After suffering relegation from the Midlands Premier Division last season, Old Hales were looking to quickly recover from a disappointing season.

And the team got off to the best possible start in the Midlands One West with a 41-0 victory over the Worcestershire side.

The result sees Old Hales head straight to the high end of the table, only being held off top spot by Newbold on Avon on points difference.

They now take the short trip to Birmingham on Friday night to face off against Moseley Oak, who themselves were on the wrong side of the Newbold drubbing.