The Kingfishers' march to the Welsh League first division was interrupted by a waterlogged pitch in Wenvoe, which brought a first postponement of the season much to the disappointment and bemusement of travelling fans including new president of Monmouth Town Lisa Rogers, who had cleared her busy diary to make her way to east Barry.

While the let down supporters were forced to kick their heels traipsing the aisles of Handyman House, the Town management decided to give run outs to rusty and returning heroes in the reserves.

It was a riotous affair that the Kingfishers won at a canter with hat-tricks from Alderdice and Hughes, two from 'air shot' Lewis, a peach from Dean Palmer and a sneaky claim from first team 'keeper Tom Pass, making an appearance in the yellow outfield jersey for the first time.

Rob Laurie and Michael Cleaves also found the score sheet after Town had surprisingly gone one-nil down.

Shrugging off criticism that it was unfair to field so many first team regulars, Town co-boss Barry Burns stressed the huge improvements made in the mentality of the club management team, which includes Keane and Philpotts, reserve team coaches, and the players themselves.

"Unfair to whom exactly? Newport Civil? Don't be silly," said Burns.

"We've made huge strides to get rid of the idea that there is a second team and a first team.

"We have a squad, and a very good one. Certainly some players are first team  regulars – for now; but look at Elliot Ford out for six weeks, Aaron Davies out for six weeks, Dan MacDonald off to West Wales.

"It creates opportunities and the squad players have to show they have the mentality and ability to step up and take the shirt."

Perhaps the best results of the day were happening elsewhere as the Kingfishers' nearest challengers Newport YMCFA were being beaten by bottom of the table Treharris three-two and promotion rivals Caerleon and Tata Steel played out a nil-nil draw leaving the Town 18 points clear at the top of the table. Next week they travel to Dinas Powis.

Transport provided courtesy of Sam Hales' Wyeside Recycling.