DERBY day defeat did not prove disastrous to Five Ways who rounded off a torrid season in appropriate style.

The Masshouse side sit fourth from bottom in North Midlands One with a provisional two clubs being relegated.

Old Eds can slump one further place if Bishops Castle win their outstanding fixture against Edwardians at the weekend but will beat the drop pending any reorganisations in the constantly shifting world of regional rugby.

Williams confirmed his plan to step down as captain in the close season.