The teams tipped for promotion from Division Two both won emphatically on Saturday.

Old Boys thrashed Ramsey Youth Centre 6-1 at Blackberry Lane, while Corinthians demolished Malew 9-0.

Old Boys were 2-0 up inside 10 minutes and went onto win with goals from Sean Gavin (two), Craig Stewart, Patrick Manning and Paul Murphy.

Mark McClurg scored the Youth Centre consolation.

Corinthians showed why they’re tipped by many to gain promotion with goals from new signings Steve Glover (four) and Kevin Harding, David Bignall, John Coppell, Greg Taylor and Max Kneale.

Castletown, playing outside the top flight for the first time in their 101 year history, made a winning start against the side who shocked them in the FA Cup last season.

Onchan were defeated 3-1 at the Stadium after Town goals from Greg Hoskisson, Mike Quine and John Howarth.

Steve McIntosh was the visitors’ scorer.

And it was also a wonderful start for Colby, depleted by the loss of key players in the summer, but still far too strong for a Police side tipped to challenge the title contenders.

The 4-1 win at Glen Road was secured with goals from Marty Moore, Rob Weaver, James Cain and Duncan Miller.

New signing Chris Coxon found the net for the Police, hours after he joined the club.

A Dave Skillen hat-trick fired Pulrose to a 4-0 victory over neighbours Douglas and District with strike partner Barry English grabbing the other.

Michael were held 1-1 at home by Foxdale in the western derby – Michael Shimmin and Shaun Sheridan the respective scorers.

In the final gave there was a superb win for Jurby, 4-3 at Ronaldsway after goals from Dave Lawson, Phil Corkill, Jamie Skillen and Mark Teare.

However, the Rockets will think they threw the points away after leading 3-1 at half-time thanks to goals from Mark Wolfenden (two) and Matty Willington.