One of the biggest ever men's fields for the Merseyside Cross Country Championships at Sherdley Park meant the Wallasey's men faced tough competion for places. The six counters were Rob Pearse (18th), Jay Wallker (21st), Phil Dabner (55th), Matt Gillbanks (62nd), Kevin Hall (98th) and John Bassett (102nd) and they brought the club home in ninth place out of the 12 complete teams.