WINNINGTON Avenue have appointed Gary Jamieson as their new manager after Jason Locke resigned due to increasing work commitments.

And the new man on the touchline was denied a winning start on Saturday when guests Sandbach Curshaws pinched a point with the last kick of a close contest at Jubilee Field.

Avenue, who host Sandbach Town this weekend, are still searching for a first victory of the campaign in the Crewe and District League following five defeats in seven matches.

The other games were draws.

They are four points adrift of second-bottom Mary Dendy, with three games in hand.