BOURNEMOUTH Poppies' steady start to the season came to an abrupt end when they were hammered 8-0 at VT FC.

Vospers maintained their unbeaten record and moved up to third in the table as Warren Hunt fired in four goals to take his season's tally to six already.

Poppies, who were overwhelmed, conceded double the goals they had leaked in their opening three games ahead of their daunting trip to leaders Poole Town tonight (7.45pm).