Blues' reserve side squandered a two-goal advantage at Ashton on Saturday afternoon.
In a defensive performance that left manager Jon Westall speechless after the game, the Blues managed to lose this league game at Ashton after being in total control.
Within half an hour, the Blues had surged 3-1 clear, with Sean Thompson helping himself to a brace and Glenn Ainsworth grabbing the other.
But the Blues let the home side off the hook, and Athletic came back with three goals to steal victory and leave a shellshocked Nelson to return home pointless.
Next up for the Blues is an away trip to Colne tomorrow night, where the manager is expected to make several changes.
Within half an hour, the Blues had surged 3-1 clear, with Sean Thompson helping himself to a brace and Glenn Ainsworth grabbing the other.
But the Blues let the home side off the hook, and Athletic came back with three goals to steal victory and leave a shellshocked Nelson to return home pointless.
Next up for the Blues is an away trip to Colne tomorrow night, where the manager is expected to make several changes.
