PADIHAM went ahead on 15 mintues when Paul Barrett volleyed in from a long goal-kick, but then everything went wrong for the Storks in the five minutes before half-time.
PADIHAM'S home fixture against league leaders New Mills lasted 50 minutes before the weather got the better of both sides, leaving the referee with no option but to abandon the game because of a waterlogged pitch, with the visitors leading 2-1.
PADIHAM failed to build on last weekend's 5-0 win over Darwen when they finished on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline against second-placed Ashton Athletic at the Arbories.
PADIHAM secretary Alan Smith admitted the club was finding it hard to bring in new players, but was still optimistic ahead of tomorrow's home match against Stone Dominoes.
PADIHAM missed out on the chance to give caretaker manager Anthony McClus-key his first win since taking over as boss when they were held to a 2-2 draw by Leek CSOB.
A Vinnie Braine strike on 50 minutes - direct from a free-kick - ensured Padiham ended 2007 on a high, as it gave the Storks a 1-0 home win over Westhoughton side Daisy Hill in Vodkat League Division One.
PADIHAM manager Steve Wilkes is finally able to call on the services of Chris Ridehalgh - but the recent signing from Nelson is unavailable because he's on holiday in Tenerife.
A new 159-seater stand is now open at Padiham FC's Arbories Memorial Sports Ground, thanks to a grant of almost £50,000 from local regeneration agency Padiham Life.