GOOLE & SELBY SPORT ISSUE 14 5 SEPTEMBER 2018

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1 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT ISSUE 14 5 SEPTEMBER 2018 WELCOME TO GOOLE & SELBY SPORT GOOLE & SELBY SPORT is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. GOOLE & SELBY SPORT is independent of all other local newspapers and is edited by Graeme Wilson, who has written and edited sports coverage locally for many years and whose knowledge and contacts in local sport are unrivalled. GOOLE & SELBY SPORT is an e- newspaper which you can view on your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Sign-up to receive your FREE weekly copy by ing: goolesport@mail.com or go to the GOOLE & SELBY SPORT facebook page. LET S HEAR YOUR NEWS We want to hear YOUR sports news. Whatever your sport, let us have your scores, match reports and pictures of highlights. pictures and reports to: goolesport@mail.com or go to the GOOLE & SELBY SPORT facebook page. Next week s GOOLE & SELBY SPORT will be published on Thursday, 13 September Robins unbeaten run ends in heavy Vase defeat Selby Town 0, Staveley MW 5 The Robins unbeaten start to the season in league and cup was ended in clinical style by Premier Division side, Staveley Miners Welfare, in Saturday s FA Challenge Vase clash, sponsored by Buildbase, at the Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium. Their cause was not helped, although in no way was it completely to blame, by the dismissal of striker Joe Dale for a two-footed challenge just before half time, by which time they were already second best, and it went on to get worse after the break. This was no repeat of the Whickham FA Cup tie, where Sam Cable s dismissal still saw the Robins prevail. Ahead of an FA Cup replay, which took place last night against Kendal Town, it was not the ideal result or performance by any means, and yet after their seven-game unbeaten start, it brings everyone down to earth. There was no shortage of attacking intent from manager Christian Fox, including Dale, Carl Stewart and Liam Flanagan, supported by Gary Collier. But there were changes, with a debut in goal for Michael Clancy, in place of Peter Lawrie, who was absent, and a place on the bench for new signing Zac Lawrence, as Jordan Snodin replaced Alex Robinson at left back. The attack-minded Robins Carlton Towers 1st XI 144 Beverley Town 2nd XI With two teams from within the same club not allowed in the same division, it appeared that Carlton Towers may only need a third placed finish to achieve another promotion this term - to the Premier Division in the York Senior League, after a terrific run of results. And having gone top of the table over the Bank Holiday weekend in a suddenly threepronged race for the title in Division One, they could have settled it all with a win over Aerial combat in Selby s defeat to Staveley MW. Picture by Harvey Brewster. Beverley Town seconds at the Fishpond Field on Instead their first defeat since late May, coupled with events affecting York seconds and Beverley firsts in the division above, mean that their visitors now have eligibility for promotion and are in pole position, if by a slender margin. Beverley seconds did the sort of job on Carlton that they themselves have been doing to their league opponents since losing four of their first six matches. They were asked to bat first and their unit rather crumbled against tight bowling from Beverley, who then chased down the target in the clinical way that the Fishponders have done themselves. started brightly enough without seriously testing the Staveley back-line. They were guilty of being sloppy in possession, and then even more so of conceding free kicks in dangerous positions which were not capitalised on. Clancy was forced into tipping a shot round the post as the visitors looked to open the scoring, and eventually the dangerous Jamal Riley was to do so on 18 minutes, as he pounced on a poor clearing header to run on and coolly beat the debuting Robins keeper. A brave block from Ryan Gothard, which was to eventually lead to his departure, denied Riley a second before the Only Matthew Town with a half century (52) was anywhere near his best as their consistent openers, Tom Collins and Henry Bayston, were both out for single figure scores as Connor Bowden dismissed both, and then Layton Hallam in a three-wicket burst that eventually saw figures of 5-33 in 12 overs. When Richard Gomersall departed for one they were 31-4 before captain Rob Holah (29) and Town set about a recovery of sorts to 92 before the captain was dismissed. When Torn went for 52 with nine fours in 88 balls only Mark Holmes with 22 could see them get to 144 all out in 44 overs, and it was a miserable batting effort in the circumstances, Robins tried to get back in the tie. A good run and cross by Dale and then a lobbed effort gave them hope, before Gothard blotted his copybook in a dangerous airborne lunge and the red card signalled trouble for the Robins. Sam Lingard replaced Gothard early in the second half albeit Bowden and his colleagues, in particular Chappell and Franklin (3-33) kept things tight for the visitors. In reply, Beverley had the man to anchor the innings in opener Will Parker who made 61 not out off 93 balls and although James Stephenson, on his return to first team action, steamed in with an early burst of three wickets, as the visitors were reduced to Eventually the middle order settled in with Bowden (28) completing a good all-round game and then captain Alan Acklam played a knock to match his status with an unbeaten 25 to steer them home together with Parker with plenty in hand in the end. Stephenson s 3-24 was a fine and new boy Lawrence replaced Charlie Clamp, with Snodin reverting to midfield. When Ryan Woodhead came on for Reuben Pearse, there was almost a new back for Town, still stretched, though, with 10 men, and Riley was always a threat going close on turning his marker in the area. There were isolated moments for the Robins with Flanagan going close after good work by Collier, but the tie was sealed on 66 minutes with Riley s second, stabbed home after the right-hand side of the defence was opened up once more. That knocked the stuffing out of players and supporters alike,and the visitors went on to make their passage into the next round a relatively simple task with three goals in the last quarter. Firstly, Matthew Parkin looped in a third over Clancy and then substitute Joe Pugh, a target for Goole AFC in the summer, helped himself to a late double as the unbeaten run ended with a jolt. Dale will miss three games but was available for Tuesday night s FA Cup replay, and in the grand scheme of things it may well work out to be a blessing that Town are not caught with a glut of games in their No. 1 task, which is to secure promotion. Robins line-up: Clancy; Pearse (sub. Woodhead); Snodin; Ramsey; Ann; Gothard (sub. Lawrence); Collier; Clamp (sub. Lingard); Stewart; Flanagan; Dale. Last day promotion tension for Carlton effort for Carlton, who must now win at Pocklington on Saturday, a team already relegated, and hope Beverley and Sherriff Hutton Bridge seconds, who themselves returned to winning ways after inconsistencies of late, fail to win. The gap is 12 points between themselves and Sherriff Hutton Bridge in second spot. All this late drama unfurled after Beverley Town firsts secured their promotion to Yorkshire League North after a late season burst of form confirmed a third placed finish in the Premier Division on Saturday behind York seconds, who due to their first team s involvement in the top flight are unable to be promoted themselves.

2 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 5 September 2018 Good win for Selby leaves Seasiders struggling Selby 1st XI Scarborough 2nd XI 108 Selby first team were back on the winning trail in Ebor Division Two, thanks to a good bowling performance which earned them with a 59- run win over a struggling Scarborough seconds at Escrick Park on The visitors won the toss and put Selby in to bat, and they were soon reduced to 18-2 with early wickets for David Snowball and Charlie Hopper. Skipper Alex Bowden held the Bishopthorpe 1st XI 238 Drax 1st XI 165 Any faint hopes that Drax firsts had of escaping a return to Ebor Division Four appear to have disappeared after a defeat at fourth-placed Bishopthorpe firsts in York Senior League Ebor Three on Facing a daunting 239 to win in superb conditions on the outskirts of York, Drax put up a innings together and he helped to recover the situation when he added 67 for the third wicket with Lee Wild (23). Wickets fell at regular intervals with Matt Watson (3-44) and Adam Eustace (2-18) doing the damage, and he eventually had Bowden caught for a crucial 68. Gary Moore chipped in with a useful 16 but Selby were restricted to at the close. Selby needed early wickets to get on top and James Still produced the goods in the first over when he bowled Joe Padmore with a rapid delivery. Mark Cook and Matt Watson then had brave attempt but were always behind the clock and lost wickets regularly as none of their batsmen could get over 30. The home side made a positive start on winning the toss and batting first on a good wicket, reaching 73 before Rob Ireland, who played second fiddle to fellow opener Ben Smith, was out caught by Keith Powell off the bowling of Ben Worley. Smith went on to make 80 off 78 balls with fourteen fours and a six, and the rate continued to increase although the visiting to work hard against good bowling from Still and the accurate Jamie Middleton who broke the partnership when he bowled Cook for 11. Still took 1-12 from his seven overs and Lee Wild kept up the pressure when he had Watson (21) neatly caught by Steve Sherwood. The rest of the innings revolved around Brad Milburn, but wickets tumbled at the other end with Middleton producing his best bowling of the season to take 5-53, and he eventually had Milburn (35) caught behind by Gary Moore to put Selby in control. There was some late attack did take wickets too. Paul Vickers (2-22) was the most economical off 12 overs. Ben Worley took 3-63 and Powell (3-27) but a bright 64 from Ian Holmes off just 55 balls with six fours and two sixes made sure the hosts moved past 200 and closed on 238 in the last over. Drax needed a big innings, preferably two, along the way but although Kevin Thomas (21), Charlie Adamson (25) and Jordan Lissenburg (29) all made starts they could not go resistance from Adam Eustace (19) and Matt Graves (13) but they were both removed by Wild (3-27), and Bowden took the last wicket to fall as the visitors tumbled to 108 all out in the 36th over. The victory lifts Selby up to seventh in the table and they travel to York thirds on Saturday before finishing at Goole on September 15, in the game postponed from that wet opening day to the campaign in April. Scarborough have to beat Goole at North Marine Road on Saturday to stay in the division. Brave effort, but Drax hopes fade on, and in fact extra`s with 33 were to be their top score as Clarke (3-33) and Holmes (3-17) did most of the damage, with Drax all out for 165 to the penultimate ball of the 42nd over. They are still alive with two games remaining after Eastrington s defeat, read elsewhere, but the gap is 35 points between the two and Drax have the daunting task of facing champions Dunnington seconds at home on Saturday, and their rivals travel to North Duffield. Thorpe win but now await their fate Thorpe Willoughby 1st XI Ben Johnson A season hampered by player availability, loss of form, etc. etc., in York Vale Division Two may have been saved by this win, but Thorpe Willoughby firsts face an anxious Saturday afternoon twiddling their thumbs unable to do `any more. A win in a close and exciting game against Ben Johnson at Field Lane sees them out of the relegation zone and, with Acomb thirds having withdrawn earlier this term leaves them waiting on the result of the game between the two teams below them, Bishopthorpe and Hemingbrough seconds on the outskirts of York. A win for Bish means they are safe along with them, a win for Boro and they are in likelihood going down subject to the winter happenings. Thorpe just about saved their best till last in reality, on a good track and in terrific conditions overhead, and on winning the toss captain Andy Kirk decided to play to the side s strengths in bowling first. It was a decision that looked to have back-fired with stands of 84 and 93 for the first and third Ben Johnson wickets, with opener Mike Drew the star of the show with an unbeaten 125, as he carried his bat assisted by the evergreen Martin Reynolds with 42. The Thorpe attack did stick to their task as the target looked like being more than 212, but three catches in the field backed the effort as Steve Jackson finished with 3-59 in his 12 overs, supported by Watson and Crockford. A second wicket partnership of 142 gave Thorpe the momentum they needed in a chase of over five an over, with David Squires and Martin Cooke in form. Squires did go for 83 adjudged leg before, but Cooke went on to make 72 and, in partnership with Alex Kirk, seemed to be getting them over the line. A late scare could not deny Kirk and Andy Jackson getting them to in the 38th over and precious points in their survival which is now out of their hands. Thorpe seconds hold their nerve Stamford Bridge IV 138 Thorpe Willoughby 2nd XI Rather like their near neighbours Selby thirds recently, Thorpe Willoughby seconds held their nerve in a narrow two run win at Stamford Bridge fourths on Selby won by one wicket not long ago, the pitch equally tricky to score runs on, as the visitors batted first after losing the toss and with only 10 men and four ducks together with three teenagers to come in down the order, it was left to Tony Hinch to try and scramble them to a defendable total. He made a dogged 54 deciding to bat through, after an opening stand of 42 with Wilson and Carse held his end up well near the end. Porteous 4-18 from seven overs was the star of the bowling effort. In reply, Stevens was the man in form for Stamford Bridge with 60, but an in-form of late Thorpe felt they always had a chance, and they plugged away with Sam Hinch and Carse sharing five wickets and with two run outs. The champagne moment of the late afternoon, a direct hit from mid wicket by Hinch to turn the game. Only Porteous with 22 could reach double figures, Stevens apart, but it was still a tense finish with Leonard run out in trying to scramble the bottom of the table side to a rare win. Thorpe seconds complete the season at Clifton Alliance fourths on Saturday at a venue to be confirmed. Good bowling fails to avert defeat Selby 3rd XI 99, Ovington 3rd XI 140 Selby third team returned to action in York Vale Division Three, and despite a good bowling display went down to a 41 run defeat to Ovington thirds at Sandhill Lane on The York side won the toss and decided to bat first, and they struggled to 25-4 with 13 year-old Oliver Parsonage (2-24) and the pacey Luke Berzins giving Selby a good start. Young batsman Jacob Lamb then batted impressively and with support from Billy Jones (15) they added 54 for the fifth wicket. Lamb stroked nine boundaries before Dan McLoughlin bowled him for 61, but late runs were added by James Taylor (15) and Rob Wallace (17). Berzins returned to the attack, and he efficiently removed the Malton and Old Malton 2nd XI North Duffield 72 North Duffield will regroup in Division Four Ebor in 2019 aware that a substantial improvement in their batting has to be the aim, after another collapse led to a heavy defeat for the bottom of the table side at Malton and Old Malton seconds on On a perfect late summer/early autumn afternoon, the home side were put in to bat and made a good start, albeit against steady opening bowling which on another day would have brought reward. Jamie Pickles and Craig Patrick did beat the outside edge on several occasions, the latter then switching to his more customary spin which did bring him three wickets. The first of these broke the first wicket stand of 85 and then followed a run out from Patrick s arm and completed well by wick et keeper Dave Buckley. tail to finish with the fine figures of 5-18 from his nine overs as the visitors were bowled out for 140 in the 35th over. Selby also made a bad start and they soon slipped to 28-4 despite a quick 18 from Sam Mason. Rob Wallace (3-19) did the early damage but the experienced pair of Gary Wright and Ashley Heeley slowly re-built the innings, and a fifth wicket partnership of 36 got the home side back in the game. The introduction of Tom Irwin (3-14) signalled the end for Selby when he caught and bowled Heeley for 13 and wickets tumbled again. Wright became another victim for Irwin when he was caught behind for a solid 34, and despite some late runs from Oliver Steward (13no) the home side slipped to 99 all out in in the 32nd over. Selby complete their season on Saturday when they travel to Pocklington thirds. Batting has been North Duffield s problem Whitkirk 2nd XI Cawood 1st XI 168 Cawood firsts put up a good fight before going down in East Leeds against Whitkirk seconds by 29 runs in Ebor Division Three on Keith Towndrow s 74 looked to be steering them to a win at one stage in pursuit of a score just short of 200, but the home attack in the end were too good for the late order Cawood batting. The hosts won the toss and batted first with Luke Massey (66), Jake Thompson (44) and Josh Matthews (33) propelling The Duffield bowlers then chipped away at the home batting, reduced to after that first wicket stand, before a seventh wicket partnership of 84 between Gilbank (57no) and Harland (20no) took them to with Craig Patrick s three wickets at a cost of 49. In reply, Duffield s batting woes continued as the first six batsmen fell for just 15 runs between them as they fell to 7-3 and then Only three batsmen reached double figures, Nick Hatfield with 19 and one or two nice shots from Nigel Traylor (15) batting at No. 10, and they staggered to 72 all out in the 19th over as Gilbank s 5-21 completed a fine all-round afternoon for the Malton player. With two games left, starting at home to Eastrington on Saturday, Duffield will finish bottom, but look to secure at least one win to take them into the winter, whilst Malton look a good bet to join champions Dunnington seconds in Ebor Two next April. Good fight, but Cawood go down them to a 45 over closing total of Khalid Shefta maintained his recent good form with 4-51 for the Maypole Gardens outfit. In reply Cawood did their best to keep up with the rate required but lost wickets too regularly, and it was Towndrow with that 74 that kept them in with an outside chance which was ended by a late burst of wickets, and they were all out for 157 and defeat by 29 runs. With two games remaining they are still fifth in the table and a commendable effort. Bishopthorpe, in fourth, are the visitors this

3 5 September 2018 Other results aid Goole seconds Goole Town 2nd XI 115 Woodhouse Grange 2nd XI It was predictable, and it was more results elsewhere that mattered to Goole Town seconds in a 135-run defeat to long-time Ebor Two leaders, Woodhouse Grange seconds at Westfield on Gratefully, Selby firsts were doing their close rivals a favour by beating Scarborough seconds at Escrick Park, and there is still a positive 12-point gap in Goole s favour ahead of a must win clash for both Scarborough and themselves at the iconic North Marine Road on Despite Will O Donnell s return to boost the team, blessed with youth and experience, Antony Gibbins maintained the captaincy and put the visitors in to bat in warm conditions, and the visitors showed their top of the table credentials by posting in their 45 overs which started with a good opening stand between Luke Wilson Conference cricket roundup (36) and Robert Daniel (80), and then 77 from Sam Beales maintained the assault. Nathaniel Aitchison snaffled both top scorers but took some punishment with 2-72 in 12 overs, and also took the catch to dismiss Wilson off Jakey Kennedy, who took the other two wickets for 61. Chasing an unlikely 251 to win, Goole needed the in-form captain to come off and he reached 56 off 67 balls with 10 fours when he was fourth man out on 98. They were already in trouble losing Simon Franks, Andy Rodgers and O Donnell. Louis Sugden made a bright 37, but five ducks in the last six batsmen with four of the club s promising youngsters finding the pressure too much saw them all out for 115. It could all be a matter of who is available for Saturday as they seek revenge for a home defeat to the Seasiders not too long ago. Points are important to keep the last game at home to Selby on September 15 with the issue still in their own hands in a campaign where they have done well to survive so far in a strong division. Goole Town youngsters find some form There were wins for Goole Town and Carlton Towers thirds and for Eastrington seconds on Sunday in the Conference Sunday league, and defeats for Drax thirds (at Eastrington) and Gilberdyke seconds Goole Town s youngsters have run into a bit of form in the latter stages of the campaign and squeaked home by one wicket at home to Hessle thirds, who replace them at the foot of the table. The hosts won the toss and asked Hessle to bat first and they were restricted to 122 all out with Thomas Marritt taking 4-17 and Oliver Chappell Captain Gareth Fox with 47 and wicket keeper Eddie Dixon with 33 scored most of the Hessle runs, and it was no easier for the Goole side in chasing the moderate total. James Steele and Oliver Chappell with 10 and 14 made starts of sorts, but it needed Guy Richardson with 38 not out and Thomas Franks (29 not out) to get them near and allowed to return to see them to a narrow win as the tail faltered. Carlton Towers thirds atoned in a small way for their senior side s defeat the previous day by overcoming Beverley Town fifths by just four runs at the Fishpond Field to secure the title. Marcus Atkinson was the hero as he returned to take the last three wickets as the visitors looked set for a vital 30 points themselves. He finished with 3-42 as Jake Dawson made early inroads with Matthew Hudson (47) and captain Richard Sampson (29) looked to be seeing Beverley to that win after Carlton had made with solid contributions from Ben Copeland (21), Marcus Thandl (24), Thomas Shaw (25) and top scorer Hardeep Singh (35). Carlton s super season could be crowned if the first team can recover from Saturday in next week s clash at Pocklington. Elsewhere, Lewis Thomas 83 for Drax thirds enabled them to reach 176 all out in their game at Eastrington seconds, and looked set for a century until he was run out. Eastrington chased down the total with opener Nev Reed making 48, and Richard Harrison made 30 before Craig Chafer s unbeaten 33 saw them home with six overs and one ball to spare. Finally, despite 35 from Mark Eastwood and 35 from Richard Pettican, Gilberdyke seconds 150 all out was surpassed by visitors Sutton-on-Hull with one wicket to spare in an exciting ending, as Noble kept his head for the Hull side with an unbeaten 70. Hornsea 1st XI Goole Town 1st XI Goole Town firsts were left to ruefully reflect on a season of ifs and maybes as they narrowly miss out on a return to the Premier Division of the York Senior League. They were denied the full 30 points in their penultimate game of the campaign, when Hornsea s last pair remained steadfast on the East Coast in another high-scoring game between the teams, if not the heights of the corresponding game back in high summer. The ifs are if they could have fielded a more settled side throughout, if they could have had more strength in the bowling department, without decrying the efforts of those that have bowled superbly at times and the biggest if of all had they not frozen in the home derby; against Carlton Towers which was one of the more embarrassing performances in recent seasons. The maybes : maybe if they had won at Knaresborough last Monday when getting bogged down, and maybe one or two winning draws turned into wins which would have kept them in contention for next week s final set of games. The overall feeling is that another season in Division One may help and, providing Dave England can successfully get over another operation this autumn, and be fit to play a part at some time in 2019, that will be a help more than a hindrance. On a normally excellent batting track at Hornsea, Goole won the toss and batted with Ben Shelton and Guy Richardson getting to 99 before then former fell for a fine 57. Although Ashton Nottingham and Scott Thorpe fell cheaply and Richardson departed for 39, the stage was set for Ollie Ounsley to reproduce the form at the end of the season which he showed in May, and he made a tremendous 80 sharing stands with Ed Hasdell (31) and the returning former captain, James Kerr 34. They reached an imposing 285-7, which was still some way short of the 350 plus in the corresponding game at Westfield and also bearing in mind that Hornsea that day looked like chasing it down at one stage. GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Goole firsts rue what might have been Eastrington 1st XI Heworth 2nd XI Defeat by three wickets for Eastrington in their third successive home game in Ebor Division Three leaves them still with a little work to do to ensure their survival, although they remain very strong favourites to stay up. A good game of cricket in splendid conditions at Station Road went the way of the visitors who needed cool heads in an eighth wicket stand, batting following a solid start from their openers in reply to Eastrington s in their allotted 45 overs after they were asked to bat first. Grant Walsh, who had a fine game with bat and ball, helped the hosts make a decent start themselves after the early loss of Richard Harrison with a stand of 96 for the second wicket with Craig Chafer. Walsh made 68 with eight fours and two sixes, Chafer 37 with four boundaries and two sixes as the hosts looked to be set for a big score at Wickets then fell cheaply, Chafer, James Wraith and Walsh all going smartly as Chris Klays and Oliver Batt turned the screw for Heworth. Late hitting from last man Gary Laverack (18) helped Shane Chatham, unbeaten on 32 get them to in their 45 overs which was still a competitive score but not a match-winning one as it turned out. Heworth made a fine start to the chase with Jonathan Draper (62) and Kewell Ford (42) adding 81 for the first wicket before Walsh Not on this afternoon though, as Kerr and Mann renewed their new-ball partnership of three seasons ago and reduced the hosts to 12-2 before a stand of 117 rescued them. Ashely McKinlay, as he did at Goole, batted well for 77 and the evergreen Richard Medforth (66) before Kevin Murphy accounted for the former, caught by Ounsley and Kerr then caught Medforth off Richardson. The door was open for Goole and young Ed Hasdell with a terrific burst of 4-24 almost saw them to the win. Josh Tooke took his first wicket for the top side before the Hornsea last pair survived to add nine runs as they finished on The season closes out at Westfield on Saturday against Dringhouses, 12 noon start. High-scoring game ends in defeat for Eastrington Newport chase leather in heavy defeat Newport 1st XI 146 Cottingham 1st XI dec. It was a warm and sunny start to the first day of September, and the sun cannot set quick enough for Newport firsts, languishing at the foot of Division Two Holderness in the York Senior League and left chasing leather round the Recreation Ground after losing the toss against Cottingham firsts on An unbroken second wicket stand of 252 between captain James Brown (134no) and Danny Moss (100no) helped the visitors declare after just 36 overs of their allotted 45 with under their belts. The only success for Port came from Charlie Kirk, with the help of a Danny Smith catch to dismiss Masood Balbuch for 23 with the score on 43. Kirk opened the bowling and all the attack took punishment as runs came at over eight an over enabling them to declare on the completion of Moss s ton. With Newport s achilles heel being their batting all season, the omens were not good and despite Richard Sansom s 29, Smith with 39 and captain Matthew Phillips with 47 not out, and all tried to show their intent with big hitting, the remainder of the batting failed and they were all out for 141 in the 27th over of a possible 54 they had at their disposal after the visiting declaration. Sam Wilson took 3-38 but there were wickets for all the Cottingham attack. There are two games left to see out the season for Newport, who travel to leaders Welton on Saturday who have to win to keep their promotion hopes alive having played one game more than rivals Patrington. Bridlington 1st XI Hemingbrough 1st XI 138 It is turning into a disappointing end to the season for Hemingbrough firsts and, although defeat was no real surprise at a Bridlington side who look unluckily set to miss out on promotion in Division Two Ebor, the margin of 129 runs was decisive, even if the visitors did battle until the last over. The home side, who themselves have slipped from toplevel Premier cricket to Division Two Ebor in four years, find that Woodhouse Grange seconds appear to be struck with the first of his 3-30 in 12 overs and with Wraith (4-72) albeit expensive taking wickets, the visitors lost their way slightly. An unbroken eighth wicket partnership between Klays (37no) and Joe Johnson (22no) saw the visitors home with three overs to spare. Two innings followed similar paths for much of the time before Heworth found that match-winning combination towards the end. Eastrington have a mission to complete at bottom club North Duffield this weekend. Decisive defeat for Boro at the coast barring their way to a return to Division One although the situation is not quite done and dusted just yet. Bridlington won the toss and their powerful batting line-up amassed at five and threequarters an over on decent conditions at Dukes Park and, although the Boro bowlers stuck to their task, they could only take four wickets and could not totally contain the home side. In reply, the wickets fell at regular intervals but they battled into the last over where the final wicket was claimed with just three balls remaining. Hemingbrough entertain Stamford Bridge seconds in their penultimate game on Saturday, 12noon start now with the nights drawing in.

4 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 5 September 2018 Game abandoned at half-time Selby 1st XV 12 Hullensians 1st XV 3 Late try seals opening day win for Goole Goole seconds double up Old Otliensians 2nd XV 7 Goole RUFC 2nd XV 43 The first day of the new Yorkshire One season was The seconds won at the same played in extremely warm conditions at Sandhill Lane on Old Otliensians 1st as a good returning unsuccessful penalty was followed by Smith s strong surge style scoring seven tries to one venue in even more convincing Saturday, but was cut short prematurely at half time by an saw good field posi- continued by Holt and then led well by captain Rob Shand kick by Sam Smith XV 20 injury to the match referee, with Goole RUFC 1st XV 24 tion and, from a Moore dummied after quickly (pictured below). Selby leading Hullensians scrum, Connor recycled possession to go over A personal hat-trick of tries The official received lengthy treatment from the home physiotherapist Richard Binns gave Goole the first try of the From the restart and the lead strong pack dominant in the set A try late in the game from Walker shot over for for with the conversion. from the skipper, helped by a for a pulled hamstring which RUFC firsts an opening day, season. changed hands once more, Old piece and in the loose, allowing appeared to happen just before the win in Yorkshire Two Old Otliensians Otliensians producing a slick the back line the freedom to break, but was unable to continue in and if not quite as spectacular responded to reduce move in their backs to go over express. the second period and, with no other as their first day win at the arrears with a converted penalty, and Goole dug deep once more and Reece Almond, Ollie but the kick was missed. A good all-round effort from recognised official on the ground, Pontefract 12 months ago, no the game had to be stopped and will less important. then on the half hour were to win the game from the Mackintosh and veteran David be rearranged for a future date. This was a game between the mark, Goole were kick off, as Will Townend was Walton provided the platform Elswewhere in the division the last two winners of the RFU down to 14 men as stopped inches short of the line for their good start to the campaign. James Dougherty and Will Townend first day saw wins for promoted National Junior Vase and, after Tom Devenish was after great inter-play, but quick Pontefract (32-26) at newcomers a good pre-season with three sin-binned, and in that It was a similar scenario in the hands in the backs saw Binns newcomer, Luke Beecher were Guisborough, Bradford Salem excellent trial games backing time a scrum won against the second half in that there was no over for the match-winning also sharp in the backs. convincingly at Keighley and up good turnouts at training, in head by the hosts saw them over score in a well-contested affair score which the visitors defended well in the latter stages using Norton on Saturday, kick off They continue at Malton and home wins for Middlesborough, the end it paid dividends to see for an unconverted try for 8-5. until the hour mark where, having looked on top, an intercep- Moortown, Old Brodleians and the good start made. Goole were back to full the wind to their advantage. 3pm. Old Crossleyans over Heath, Old On a day where the strong strength just on half time and tion allowed Old Otliensians in It was a bonus-point first day Rishworthians, Beverley and wind barely tempered the heat went in front with a superb for a try converted and they win and they start their home Dinnington respectively. of a sun-filled afternoon, both break by Jamie Shand and an regained the lead at campaign this Saturday with a With 40 minutes under their sides started cautiously finding off-load in the tackle to the supporting Danny Holt to go over, It was a topsy-turvy affair in game against Wath-uponbelts, Selby will prepare this week their league legs once more terms of the lead with Goole Dearne at the Sports Complex for a game at Heath on Saturday, after a long break. The deadlock was broken by the visitors with the conversion. off 3pm. and Rhys Moore made it 12-8 back in front after a long, on Tim Richardson Way, kick kick off 3pm. Kelfield and Burn finishing well in league Although the York Vale Division One championship has largely been decided in Westow s favour since early August, if not before, our two local sides are finishing well in the top flight. Kelfield may still finish runners-up, depending on the final week s results this Saturday, but continued their good burst of form against Thixendale. The Wolds side were always on the back foot from losing their first wicket in the second over with no score on the board. The main resistance came from debutant Fred Smyth with 20, and although five other batsman made scores into the teens, nobody made a telling score in a total of 117 in 36 overs. The wickets were shared between Matt Walker (3-31), Sam Dunn (3-39), Dave Stephenson (2-19) and Ryan Lorryman (1-2). Kelfield, who held their catches and bowled tightly on a lively pitch, negated the effect of the pitch by putting Thixendale to the sword with aggressive batting, Openers Craig Lawson (60no) and Dendaleunn (53no) knocked off the runs in 14.4 overs for a 10- wicket win. Kelfield travel to South Cave and Brantingham, with Clifton Alliance thirds, above them in second place, at already relegated Askham Bryan. Speaking of whom, they were hit by Burn s Leigh Adamson striking his third century of the season after making 93 the previous week as Burn hammered them. Keven Smith bowled a superb opening spell for Askham and was unlucky to come away empty handed, after beating Adamson s outside edge on several occasions. It was Chris Copeland who eventually made a breakthrough with the dismissal of Ben Steward with 82 on the board. Ed Clark raced to a half century in no time at all taking the run rate beyond nine an over. Soham Nayak eventually took his wicket for 72, thanks to a smart catch from Copeland, and the same bowler gained Adamson s scalp for 101. Tom Cobley and Jacob Webster ensured the score kept moving in the final overs with a 46-run York Vale League tables (week ending Sunday September 2) partnership, to put 288 on the board in an innings that amassed an astonishing 56 extras. Local postman Dan Robinson soon delivered the wickets of both Askham Bryan openers on his way to figures of Graham Robson (5-20) demolished the middle order on his way to his first five-for of the season and the hosts could not recover. In Division two, Hirst Courtney and Yapham seconds will lock horns in the final game of the season to decide who will go up with divisional champions Stockton and Hopgrove. Luke Mitchell (4-26) tore through depleted Hemingbrough s middle order to set up Hirst s nine-wicket win. Boro crumbled to 34-5 before opener Eric Montgomery (47) and Sam Easthill (22) put on 53 for the sixth wicket. Russ Stones (3-7) removed Montgomery then quickly got the last two wickets, with Hemingbrough bowled out for 88. Hirst coasted home within 16 overs with Ben Copeland finishing unbeaten on 42. Matt Bradshaw took the only wicket to fall. Boro, as you will read elsewhere have to beat Bishopthorpe seconds on Saturday to maintain Division Two status at Thorpe Willoughby firsts expense. Yapham also had an easy win after bowling out Malton and Old Malton for just 62 and winning by nine wickets. In Division Three, Burn seconds are second after victory at Pocklington thirds. The hosts, batting freely, reached drinks at 110-3, with Gary Wilson (61) leading the way. A miserly spell from Ashley Abbott (3-25 in 11 overs) helped put the brakes on as Pocklington were reduced to Youngsters Adam Wilcock (27no) and Henry Sumner staged a recovery to get Pock to at tea. Burn s reply was rapid too, but both openers were dismissed within the first four overs, including Ray Adamson for 25. Michael Sullivan (93no) then played the perfect innings for his team, defending when it was called for and capitalising on anything loose. With good support from Bob Adamson (22) and Abbott, the score moved to 163 before the eighth wicket fell. With over 30 still required, Sullivan found the perfect ally in Nick Dowell who rotated the strike to allow Sullivan to win the game in the 38th over. Dunnington thirds have a game in hand and could pip them to runners-up spot after just getting home against Yapham thirds on Sunday fielding seven Under 15 players. York Vale League and cup results Up to Sunday September 2 DIVISION ONE: Askham Bryan 88 lost to Burn by 197 runs. Kelfield beat Thixendale 117 by 10 wickets. Melbourne beat South Cave and Brantingham 110 by three wickets. Ovington II beat Wheldrake 146 by 10 wickets. Clifton Alliance III 175 lost to Westow by 108 runs. DIVISION TWO: Hirst Courtney 89 beat Hemingbrough II 88 by nine wickets. Stockton and Hopgrove beat Bishopthorpe II by six wickets. Thorpe Willoughby beat Ben Johnson by five wickets. Yapham II 63-1 beat Malton and Old Malton III 62 by nine wickets. DIVISION THREE: Burn II beat Pocklington III by two wickets. Selby III 99 lost to Ovington III 140 by 41 runs. Sessay IV beat Clifton Alliance IV by four wickets. Dunnington III beat Yapham III by two wickets. Stamford Bridge IV 138 lost to Thorpe Willoughby II by two runs. DIVISION 1 P W L T NR Pts Westow Clifton Alliance III KELFIELD Melbourne BURN Sth Cave & Brantingham Ovington II Thixendale Askham Bryan Wheldrake DIVISION 2 P W L T NR Pts Stockton & Hopgrove Yapham II HIRST COURTNEY Stamford Bridge III Malton & Old Malton III Ben Johnson THORPE WILLOUGHBY I HEMINGBROUGH II Bishopthorpe II DIVISION 3 P W T L NR Pts Sessay IV BURN II Dunnington III Clifton Alliance IV Ovington III Pocklington III THORPE WILLOUGHBY II Yapham III SELBY III Stamford Bridge IV

5 5 September 2018 Minster Engineering League Riccall take early bragging rights Cliffe FC 1 Riccall United 2 The early bragging rights between the two close rivals went the way of Riccall United as the new Minster Engineering League Division One season opened with a local derby at Oxen Lane on The game was ill-tempered at times and the referee struggled for control as it finished with two men sent off from each side. Former Cliffe man Luke Durham and Owen O Neill scored for the visitors, under new management in , and Andy Addison was on the scoresheet for the hosts, who were left to rue a host of missed chances to have at least earned a point. Taking the early showers were Darren Jackson and long-serving Tom Hogg for Cliffe, who was particularly annoyed at what he deemed to be a wrong call from the match referee. Former Thorpe and Selby Town winger, James Arnold for two yellow cards and Liam Houston were the Riccall culprits. Cliffe have a free Saturday before entertaining promoted Haxby United on September 15, kick off 2pm and their reserves also kick off then in Reserve Section C against Rawcliffe Reserves. Riccall will look to maintain their winning start as the former Premier Division champions not too long ago travel to Rawcliffe, also 2pm kick off. Get Goole & Selby Sport FREE every week. Just goolesport@mail.com to be added to the mailing list Humber League Howden take a heavy beating Barton Town Reserves 8 Howden AFC 1 It was a mixed start certainly to the Humber League One season for Howden AFC as the wheels came off on the road in spectacular fashion once more last Wednesday evening at Barton Town Reserves. The early season pacemakers in the division were in electrifying form and the MinsterMen were simply no match in an 8-1 defeat and that follows the heavy opening day defeat at Bridlington Town Reserves. The Minstermen then suffered a frustrating day out at Brandesburton on Saturday, where the league game had to be cancelled when the referee failed to arrive, and all that after a breakdown on route. They did have a friendly game for an hour but the actual league game will have to be rearranged. After four successive away games to start, home comforts hopefully on Saturday with Driffield Juniors the visitors to the School. Pollington FC 1 Stamford Bridge 3 Pollington, who find themselves in Division Two as the Minster Engineering League condenses to four divisions this term, lost their first home game of the campaign against Stamford Bridge on Jimmy Hall scored for the home side but Stamford Bridge always had the edge and two goals from striker James Hunt Selby Olympia 1 LNER Builders 3 Facing the bottom league football for the first time after finishing at the foot of the old Division Three last term, Selby Olympia, who were GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Minster Engineering League Pollington beaten in division two opener and one for Nathan Spreckley saw them take the points. Pollington will look to get off the mark this weekend when they travel to Civil Service. Elsewhere in the division, Malt Shovel played Bubwith White Swan in their opener (see report). They have a blank Saturday this week with Bubwith, anxious to get over their first day drubbing, entertaining Rufforth United. Cawood, who had a blank opening day, will travel to new club The Beagle. Minster Engineering League Olympia go down only scheduled to start their season next week, did entertain LNER Builders last Saturday and went down 3-1 at Barlby. They are at home again on Saturday against new club Wombleton Wanderers, 2pm at Barlby. YORK SENIOR LEAGUE CRICKET TABLES (after Monday, August 27, 2018) DIVISION 1 P W Wd T LD L C/A Pts Beverley Town II Sherriff Hutton Bridge II CARLTON TOWERS GOOLE TOWN Knaresborough Harrogate II Dringhouses Heworth Hornsea Pocklington (R) Ripon (R) Sewerby (R) DIV 2 HOLDERNESS P W Wd T LD L C/A Pts Welton Patrington Beverley Town III Cottingham Sutton-on-Hull Hull Zingari II HICE Driffield Town III Middleton & North Dalton Hessle South Holderness NEWPORT (R) DIV 2 EBOR P W Wd T L LD C/A Pts Woodhouse Grange II Bridlington Londesborough Park York III Stamford Bridge II Yapham SELBY HEMINGBROUGH Pickering II GOOLE TOWN II Scarborough II Acomb II (R) DIV 3 EBOR P W Wd T LD L C/A Pts Dunnington II (C) Malton & Old Malton II Heslington Bishopthorpe CAWOOD Heworth II Copmanthorpe Castleford II Whitkirk II EASTRINGTON DRAX NORTH DUFFIELD (R) FINAL DIV 4 EBOR P W Wd T LD L C/A Pts DIV 4 HOLDERNESS P W Wd T L LD C/A Pts CARLTON TOWERS II Beverley Town IV (C) Pocklington II GILBERDYKE (Pr) Londesborough Park II Hull Strikers Ovington II Walkington SELBY II Pelican NORTH CAVE Middleton/North Dalton II Woodhouse Grange IV HICE II DRAX II Brandesburton II Heworth IV South Holderness II CAWOOD II Hessle II ALL YOUR LOCAL SPORT FREE IN GOOLE &SELBY SPORT

6 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 6 5 September 2018 Vikings have that little bit extra Bridlington Town 1 Goole AFC 3 (after extra time 90 min. score 1-1) Justice was done in Tuesday night s Toolstation NCEL Cup first round tie at Queensgate, but it took the Vikings a long time to make sure it was completed against Bridlington Town. A third cup exit inside the opening month of the campaign appeared likely, despite Goole being the better side for the most part, until Ollie Smith grabbed an 87th minute equaliser and then went on to score a minute into extra time. Selby Town 1, Kendal Town 1 a.e.t. 90 min.1-1 Kendal win on penalties Joint player/manager Derry Robson, albeit with a suspicion of offside, made it 3-1 in the first period and they comfortably held on to cause quite a shock. A shock, simply, as the difference in resources was rather like chalk and cheese between the teams, but the hosts did not have the spirit of the Vikings side, who were down to the barest of bones. Billy Law and Ollie Smith could have given the Vikings the lead in the first quarter, but Jody Barford, one of a handful of former Vikings players with ex-manager Curtis Woodhouse on the East Coast, made one fine stop from the former, and a more routine save from Smith. As so often seems to be the case, Goole s impressive start was undone by the Seasiders going ahead from their first serious raid, and Chris Adams fired them in front. To be honest, that was Bridlington s one and only real chance of the game, despite plenty of firepower on show and on the bench. But they were negated by disciplined, yes you read it right, disciplined defending, which eventually, but it was very late, manifested itself forward. Goole slowly upped the ante after the hour mark, and although chances were few and far between, inspired by Robson, they looked for an equaliser and, after Ollie Smith had gone close twice, he eventually made it three in three games with a close-range finish. Manager Woodhouse had tried to add power up front with three mid-half substitutions, but if anything, they were even more lack-lustre than before and the home supoorters gradually got on the players backs, especially when Smith put the Vikings ahead a minute into the first period of extra time four in three for the striker now finding his feet after a year out of the game. Confidence suddenly oozed from the Vikings, and the tie was put to bed before the first period came to an end, with Robson seemingly beating the offside trap to go on and beat Barford with the hone defence totally bemused. Despite throwing everyone forward, Goole s defence remained water-tight and they could have added a fourth had Barford not saved from Smith near time. Full credit to Goole, who rightly, have taken flak at times for their naivety in certain areas. Whilst not perfect by any means, they have grasped the nettle now and can move on, especially if Messrs. Robson and Jeff can entice a couple of targets in Chris Ovington and Marcus Edwards back to the club. They left it late, but fully deserved to send many of the club s old boys packing from the League Cup, namely Barford, Dennison, Jenkinson, Barwick, Modest, McKenzie and Norfolk quite a group. It will add to a very thin squad and bring pace and direction if they both come off ahead of Saturday s rearranged home game with Eccleshill United, kick off 3pm, where league points are now a must to arrest a very ordinary start to the season. REARRANGED GAME : Saturday, September 15 Hemsworth MW (home). Penalty heartache for brave Robins enjoyed an enthralling FA football resulted in a 1-1 draw. trol in the middle of the field cross was met by Sam Cable to miss the target. Cup preliminary round The Robins again went with but found it difficult, and so a with a deft header, down, and Kendal Town were reduced replay. Unfortunately the Michael Clancy in goal for the lot of service to the front men into the corner of Kendal net. to ten men shortly before the match ended in heartache for The Robins, as their higher ill Pete Lawrie, and had Alex Janes in at centre back for the was by way of a long ball over the top. Sam Cable and Liam The second half started with The Robins very much on the end, when Bradley Carroll received a second yellow league opponents triumphed absent Ali Ann. Alex Robinson Flanagan both troubled front foot. Jordan Snodin had card. This encouraged Selby A bumper crowd of 377 in the penalty shootout, after was at left back allowing Jordan Kendal s back line with their a shot well saved, Ryan on, but they were not able to 120 minutes plus of pulsating Snodin to play in midfield, pace and trickery. Carl Stewart Gothard headed just wide, make their extra man count. Extraordinary General Meeting where he was joined by Chris used his strength, and guile to and Liam Flanagan was Extra Time commenced Bilton. Sam Cable made his return from suspension, with Joe good effect to make it difficult for the Mintcake s defence. played through only to be flagged offside. Alas Town with Selby pressing, and Kendal looking dangerous on There will be an 7.30pm. Dale, Gary Collier and Charlie When Kendal did get something could not make their ascen- the break. Sam Cable was put Extraordinary General All supporters are urgently Clamp dropping to the bench. on target they found dancy pay. through by Carl Stewart, but Meeting of Goole AFC at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds on asked to attended the meeting. More details next week in It was the Mintcakes who settled first with their number 11, Michael Clancy in the Selby goal to be equal to the task. Kendal, with their tricky wide men, looked dangerous. wasn t able to find the finish he wanted. Substitute Joe Tuesday, September 18 from Goole and Selby Sport. Steven Yawson proving a tricky He combined well with They won a penalty with a Dale lost the ball between his handful. Selby dug in and a couple of hard tackles, first by Steven Yawson when clean edge of the penalty area, and clean through. Reuben Pearse, to thwart winger driving into the left feet, when he looked to be United win local derby Jordan Snodin, then by Alex through, and he used his feet being caught by an outstretched Selby leg. Mark time continued in the same The second half of extra Robinson drew applause from to save a fizzing drive, hit North Cave 2 netting the eventual winner. the fans. Town were mostly on from the edge of the box by Buchan slotted the spot kick vein, a herculean effort from United Man of the Match, the back foot and were conceding Sam Staunton-Turner. past Michael Clancy. both sides. So, after 120 pulsating minutes plus, penalties Goole United 3 Josh Lamming scored their two a worrying number of free kicks His best was shortly before The game became end to other goals in a 3-2 win which in their half of the field. However half time with a truly marvellous save. Kendal got behind great spectacle. Both sides Kendal went first and pro- end, a typical cup tie, and a were needed. The first of the local derbies will give them a timely boost their defending was dogged, and in Humber League One went ahead of a long trip to every time it looked like Kendal the Town defence and a cross had chances. Sam Cable shot duced five fine penalties. the way of Goole United at Easington on Saturday, kick off were going to breakthrough a came in for a point blank just wide when put through Unfortunately, with penalty North Cave on Saturday in 2pm. Town player would make an header. Somehow Michael by Chris Bilton, and Carl shoot outs, there is always at what turned out to be a fine They were due at home on important tackle or block. Clancy managed to get his Stewart put a header agonisingly least one player, who has to game played in blistering conditions. Saturday week against Although largely dominant, hands in the way to push the wide. Selby fans had suffer the agony of failing to Bridlington Town Reserves but the hardworking Robins ball over the bar. their hearts in their mouths, score. Carl Stewart, who had Both teams had come into the game with mixed results in their that game will have a changed date due to Goole AFC s restricted Kendal to long range efforts, most of which were That relief turned, almost immediately, into joy. Liam as Sam Staunton- Turner had the ball at his feet, yards from played a barnstorming game, was that unlucky player, early fixtures and it was United rearranged game with high and wide. Flanagan made a good run goal, with only the goalie to when Stuart Dixon managed prevailing with Danny Cotton Hemsworth on that day. Selby tried to get some con- down the left. His pinpoint beat. Somehow he managed to save his effort. Slow-starting Vikings pay the price Goole AFC 1 Barnoldswick Town 2 National cup exits have come ten-a-penny to Goole AFC in the last twenty years, and Saturday s case was another example against Hallmark North West Counties League Premier Division Barnoldwick Town in the first qualifying round of the FA Challenge Vase at the Victoria Pleasure grounds. This time they paid for a disastrously slow start in which they could so easily have been four or five goals down at the interval instead of just the one, which became two moments into the second half, which gave them a slim hope of a recovery. Even then, and in producing a more disciplined second half to a degree, they still managed to fluff their lines as, having equalised through Ollie Smith scrambling home, they then missed the chance of the season as Josh Schofield somehow shot wide from less than three yards out immediately afterwards. The spur from getting on top and getting back in the game was lost once more, although they dominated possession without the necessary quality needed to win games of football. Joint managers Derry Robson and Steve Jeff were without Rob Constable (sister s wedding), Daniel Nicholson and Jacob Stannard, but did have Marcel Chigumira back in the side and there was a debut a second time around for Jack Smith. The script in cupties in recent years is for the Vikings to make a slow start and fall behind early and there was no change there. You can say Barnoldswick were up for the task in hand and they were the better side, but Goole could barely put two passes together, they were lethargic and often out-paced. They fell behind to a training ground routine from a corner after eight minutes, with a step over and then a fine finish from Zach Dale. The Vikings were simply outfought, out-manoevred, outpaced and out everything in the first 25 minutes and it was a miracle it stayed 1-0, with Joe Wilton making two good saves and the woodwork rattled by a stinging shot from Hill. Dale could have made it two before that, as the Goole defence had no protection from an over-run midfield and it certainly looked bleak. Slowly, very slowly, and through laborious build-up play, Goole tried to get back in the game. Ollie Smith and Marcel Chigumira had half chances but all the time they were susceptible to bursts from Barnoldswick and they had a charmed existence at times. They reached the interval with no further damage, but within 30 seconds of the restart they were two goals down, as Dale beat Wilton after Coop s initial shot. It perhaps could have been stopped, but was no less than Barnoldswick deserved. With another early cup exit all but certain, suddenly the game changed, with Goole at last showing some fight, led by Schofield. From a corner not cleared, Smith managed to bundle the ball home for his second goal in as many games. Seconds later and the Barnoldswick manager was shaking his head in disbelief, as were the home supporters, but for different reasons, as Josh Schofield had the goal at his mercy from a well-worked move, but somehow shot wide. It certainly woke the visitors up and, urged on from their bench for that not to be repeated, they assumed control, if not possession, and were always strong enough in defence to snaffle any home threat. Substitutions were made but the tie slipped away from the Vikings as their play became scrappy again as they chased an equaliser, and although it was a better second half display, you are still left wondering just where a win is coming from. The concept of Goole becoming a Community club has to be applauded but somehow, somewhere that community has to be enticed. Although it is a Catch 22 situation, with limited funds to strengthen, without those funds the future looks bleak in the short term, with another relegation certainly not out of the question without a dramatic improvemernt.

7 5 September 2018 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 7 Hounds in good form Shovel off to a flyer Bramham 1 Hounds FC 7 It was a good start to the new Fastpack York Sunday Morning League season for Hounds FC. After picking up three points from their opening game with Malt Shovel Sunday the previous week, they hammered Bramham 7-1 away from Hemingbrough United 5 Poppleton United 4 There was entertaining fare at the Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium last Wednesday evening as Hemingbrough United prevailed in a ninegoal thriller against Poppleton United in the Minster Engineering League Premier Division. Boro, who have been on the end of conceding goals to date, were at it again and just managed to go one better with what may be a crucial three points. On the mark for Hemingbrough were Guy May, Craig Rawdon, Steven Lyon and two from substitute Benjamin Ewart, who replaced Lyon in a storming finish from the home side. There was no Saturday game for the villagers, who are in action tonight (Wednesday), though, when entertaining the 100 per cent league leaders to date, Huntington Rovers at the FPH Stadium. They have no league game on Saturday once more. PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pts inc.tues, September 5 home on Sunday thanks to a second half scoring spree. Player/manager Darren Jackson had given them that lead which was pegged back early in the second half only for the Selby side to then turn on the gas. Tom Hogg regained the lead for his side followed by a Tom Collins brace and then Jackson completed a Hemsworth MW Maltby Main Yorkshire Amateur Worksop Town Liversedge Staveley MW Garforth Town Barton Town Knaresborough Town Bridlington Town Penistone Church Albion Sports Eccleshill United Thackley Bottesford Town Handsworth Parramore GOOLE AFC Harrogate RA Hall Road Rangers Athersley Recreation hat-trick with shades of twin Chris and older brother Alan s finishing prowess. Tom Ellwood completed the late rout. Darren Jackson is pictured in action for the Hounds at Bramham on Sunday. Picture by Malcolm Bryce. Four points from their last two games has maintained Thorpe United s excellent start on their return to top flight Minster Engineering League football. Last Wednesday evening the only goal of the game by striker Paul Moran gave them the full three points at previously unbeaten Church Fenton, and although they may have been slightly disappointed in being held at home on Saturday, their 3-3 draw with Tadcaster Malt Shovel 7, Bubwith White Swan 1 An eagerly awaited local derby in Minster Engineering League Division Two as Malt Shovel, champions of Division Four and Three in the last two seasons, served notice that they intend to be strong contenders once more with a 7-1 drubbing of Bubwith white Swan at Denison Road. They did it too despite missing key players for various reasons. Having kept most of their squad together from last term, with an unbeaten pre-season behind them it was Luke Pearse, Jack Morris with hattricks and Tommy Butterfield on the scoresheet in warm, sunny conditions. Debuts for Oli O Neill and Jack Stocks made up for the absentees and a slow start from both sides came to life with two goals in as many minutes, one for each team midway through the first half. Firstly, Shovel went ahead through a volley from Luke Nine goal thriller Thorpe s good start to premier season Magnet at Field Lane took them to nine points from their first five league games and fifth spot in the table. Luke Crowther maintained his good goalscoring in early season, with Micheal Braithwaite and substitute Ed Wileman also on the scoresheet as they turn their attention to former champions Old Malton St. Mary s, again at Field Lane this weekend, kick off 2pm. Tadcaster replied with goals from Wilson (2) and Coughlan. Toolstation Northern Counties East tables DIVISION 1 P W D L F A Pts inc. Tues, September 4 Winterton Rangers Nostell MW Worsborough Bridge Dronfield Town Grimsby Borough SELBY TOWN Shirebrook Town Campion Glasshoughton Welfare AFC Emley Hallam Swallownest Ollerton Town Harworth Colliery Rossington Main Armthorpe Welfare East Yorkshire Carnegie Skegness Town Parkgate FC Bolsover Pearse from O Neill s pass but immediately an equaliser came when a bouncing ball in midfield was launched forward and the wind deceived Theo Ciepley as it sailed into goal. Bubwith enjoyed a good passage of play with Oli Bloxham and Tom Fox working hard to keep Shovel on terms before illdiscipline from the visitors saw two penalties seemingly put the home side in control at the break. Luke Pearse completed his hat-trick by converting both for fouls on Moore and the penalty taker respectively. With a few teaks her and there, the second half was oneway traffic with substitute Jack Morris scoring a hat-trick as a replacement for Mark Harrison. Debutant Stocks provided the first with a neat pass and then a cross-cum-shot brought his second and the Shovel fifth. His hat-trick came near time after Butterfield had made it 6-1 with a fine effort from the edge of the are atoning for an earlier miss. Morris hat-trick came from a rebound which he reacted to first and rounded off a great start to the campaign for him personally and the whole Denison Road outfit. Thanks go to Selby Super Bowl for sponsoring the match ball `and to Christine at the Malt Shovel for her post-match feast for the players. Minster Engineering League Premier Division table PREMIER DIVISION P W D L F A Pts inc.sat. September 1 Huntington Rovers Dunnington Old Malton St Mary s Church Fenton FC Dringhouses THORPE UNITED Wigginton Grasshoppers Tadcaster Magnets F1 Racing HEMINGBROUGH UNITED Poppleton United Sporting Knavesmire Osbaldwick Copmanthorpe Kirbymoorside Humber League Division One table DIVISION ONE P W D L F A Pts inc.sat, September 1 Barton Town Reserves Beverley Town Res Driffield Juniors Bridlington Town Res Driffield Evening Inst GOOLE UNITED Brandesburton NORTH CAVE Blackburn Athletic HOWDEN AFC Hall Road Rangers Res Hessle Sporting United Easington United

8 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 8 5 September 2018 Finals day brings out the best in local bowls It was a day that could not have been more perfect for the Goole and District Bowling Association as they held their annual Finals Day at Howden s Ashes green on A cool early morning had warmed up nicely by the 10am starting time, with the sun beating down all day. All the various cup finals were completed with the results below, and it was the start of a busy weekend at Howden with their own club finals held 24 The Winners were as follows: Coronation Shield: Airmyn Riverside P Collins, L Atkins, M Dodson, S West, P Hankins, M Eyre Eastham Cup 2 bowl pairs: R Westerman, D Westerman Harry West Cup 3 bowl pairs: J Barber, D Wray Killgallon Cup Ladies 4 bowl singles: M Mileham Broderick Cup over 60s 2 bowl singles: L Atkins Ellicott Cup 2 bowl singles: M Dodson hours later in similar conditions. Attention will turn to the indoor scene at the area s indoor rinks, chiefly North Cave and Selby, so they maintain their skills ready for Anderson Cup 4 bowl pairs: P Hankins, J Taylor Temple Cup 4 Bowl Singles: C Morris Junior Cup Final: Luke Barker Bevan Fours: L Atkins, B Smith, G Walker, M Dodson Clark Cup 3 bowl triples: K Duffy, L Atkins, M Dodson Thanks to all markers, Umpire Betty Harris and Howden Bowls Club for hosting. Trophies will be presented at the Goole and District Bowling Association AGM on Sunday 21st October at 10:30am at the NUR club, Goole. Airmyn Riverside bowls champions Airmyn Riverside, Champions of the Bowls Midweek Pairs League 2018, are pictured with their trophy. Chris Morris, winner of the Temple Cup. Matthew Dodson won the Elliott Singles Cup 2 wood Open. Junior cup competitors Adam Westerman, Elliott Fitton, Ben Longley, George Pinion, Amy Barker and Luke Barker (with LiamTupling absent).

9 5 September 2018 Goole bowls finals The Anderson 4 wood pairs cup went to John Taylor and Phil Hankins. Winner of the ladies singles was Marilyn Mileham against Carol Barker. Junior Finalist Elliot Fitton with winner Luke Barker. GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 9 Howden Bowls Club finals On Sunday, following the Goole bowls finals, Howden Bowls Club held its finals day in the beautiful setting of the Ashes Pictures, clockwise from above: Dinah Westerman took the ladies 2-wood and 4-wood singles titles. Chairman Ken Duck, President and Umpire Mick Jackson and Competition Secretary Sheila Duck. Saturday night triples finalists Harry Shipley, Martyn Westerman, Joyce Glew versus Sue Spivey, Jim Horrobinn and Steve Spivey. Sue Spivey in action on the green. Kilpin Cup Pairs Winners John Haslem and Jane Duguid. Playing Fields. Pictures by Sean Stewart.

10 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 10 5 September 2018 Six year-old Lucas qualifies for St Andrews final Six year-old Lucas Skilbeck, of Carlton in Snaith, achieved what golfers all over the world aspire to by qualifying for the final of a national junior golf tournament played at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland. Lucas, who attends Carlton Primary School, has been playing in age group tournaments all year. To qualify for the final of the Wee Wonders competition he needed to finish in the top 3 of the regional round played at the Leeds Golf Centre. Lucas, caddied by dad Phil, only went and won the heat to qualify! Before travelling to Scotland, Lucas had one more tournament to play, a round of the European Junior tour at Carden Park in Chester, where once again he led the field home with a level par score of 44 for the 9 holes played. Lucas and his family spent the bank holiday weekend in St Andrews and had a fantastic time, especially walking the famous old links and posing on the Swilken Bridge where all of golf s great champions have stood when marching down the 18th to claim the British Open. Unique Paints Limited Goole Pool League Panthers become first champions of the season Packet Panthers became the first champions of the Unique Paints Limited Goole Pool League season last Wednesday evening when they were crowned Division Two winners with an 8-5 success over Charter Cheddars. A Liam Coultish hat-trick secured the win which leaves them sitting out the final week of the campaign with a bye, but with an unassailable 15 point lead. The Cheddars turn their minds to the play-offs after braces of wins from Kevin Wright and Teresa Martin. The Fleet are second and had to come from behind to overcome Middle House Massive 8-5 after trailing 4-1 and 5-4, but Adam Penistone s hat-trick and the last four frames of the night kept them on course for a return to Division One. Lucas played tremendously well, and birdied the final hole to finish in a very creditable 7th place in a field of the best young players from all over Peacock Outlanders were comfortable 9-4 winners over Verm Vandals, assisted by a Bob Bracegirdle hat-trick, whilst double-frame wins from Aiden Whitehead and Andrew Sinclair made up the four points for the losers. Middle House Warriors kept their play-off hopes alive with a 9-4 win over Hungry Horse Stallions thanks to doubles from Kaylie Green, Nicky Hill and Roy Loombe, whilst Sam Lissiter hit a hat-trick for the Stallions, who may miss out. A treble from Steamed Uppers captain Dom Simpson saw them run out 8-5 winners at Mac Marauders. Peacock Dragons had a bye. In the Premier Division, Packet Sambas still lead by three points after a 9-4 win over Buchanan Bulldogs, who were relegated. The Sambas were not Britain. Lucas was back practising at Drax on Monday morning, looking to add to his haul of trophies for the year. Dad Phil is at their best, but they have turned around a 12 point-deficit in April into this position so late in the campaign. Double-frame wins came from Josh and Karl Buck, Ed Cunnyworth and Matty Dodson, whose double included a Lambrini clearance. Second played third and the reigning champions, Woodland Rawneks came back from the dead to earn a 7-6 win against the Vic Club Legends. John Turner and Neil Brooks hat-tricks spurred the fightback, where they won the last four frames, and rendered Dar Copperwheat and Andy Gill s double-frame wins a scant consolation. It is so tight at the top as Bowmans Outlaws also moved joint-second with a 9-4 win over Packet Inn, courtesy of a Chris Falkingham hat-trick delighted with Lucas progress and is also very thankful to everyone at Drax who has supported Lucas on his journey. Watch this space! and a sixth frame champagne clearance by Aiden White. Liam Parry and Brandon Stannard scored all the Packet Inn s points. They are now in the final relegation place. Another side not safe as yet by any means are the Creykes Crusaders, who sit one point above the drop zone after a 9-4 loss to Marsh Mellows. Howden Hustlers are just about safe after a crushing 11-2 win over already relegated Peacock Allstars. Mick Kelly, Andrew Stevens and captain Simon Everatt all hit trebles with Steve Scott securing both points for the Allstars. Woodland Pirates did their relegation cause no harm with an 8-5 win over Swingletree United inspired by a Colin Hall hat-trick, and the win may have been even more emphatic had it not been for a late rally from 7- Course welcomes rain, but maintains good gold Drax Golf Club head green keeper Mark Sneap welcomed the rain in August and the course was transformed from the baked fairways back to its attractive lush self. The golfers however continued unabated, and several familiar names added more gongs to their collection! Chief among them was the irrepressible Steve Fitt who won the Monthly medal and the Senior medal round, both with nett scores of 62, 6 under par. The handicap secretary duly sharpened his pencil and Steve has seen his handicap slashed by 6 shots this summer! Also doubling up this month was James Boyle who won the second division of the Monthly Medal and the Rabbits Major, the Barlow Cup. Darren Neary added the Division Three medal to his seasonal haul and has done enough to move up into Division Two for the the foreseeable future. The Tigers major this month was the J Scott Cup and vice captain Dan Mitchell clinched the trophy with a fine 40 points, four under par. 1 down by the visitors. In Division One, Woodland Wallins are six points away from going up as champions after a win on the road at Hungry Horse Nobles 5-8, after trailing early on. Excellent play came from captain Troy Oldridge and Gary Outhwaite, who both hit a hat-trick of frame wins on the night with a third frame champagne clearance from the latter. Second placed Peacock Nexus keep Hungry Horse Nobles guessing on their own automatic promotion hopes as they defeated play-off hopefuls, Middle House Masters 8-5. With a home game left, that two-point advantage over the Nobles is priceless. One issue decided is the fate of Crescent Cats as they were relegated after a home loss to Charter DMC 5-8, for whom a The Jubilee pairs is always a highlight of the year and 2018 was no exception. The in-form veteran Peter Rowbottom teamed up with last year s Senior captain Dave Littlefair to claim the prize for the first time with a very respectable 43 Stableford points. The midweek medals were claimed by the consistent Craig Shelton and John Thompson, with newcomer, and father of green keeper Mark, Bob Sneap winning the division 3 round. Nothing like a bit of inside knowledge Bob! Snaith veteran Graham Trotter finally put his dodgy knee problems behind him with a win in the Senior Cup August leg, which just shows that modern medical science is not just confined to the likes of Tiger Woods! As the season draws to a close, the course is in tip top condition and there are plenty of opportunities to pay and play before the summer ends. You can also sign up for our popular Autumn Open on September 22. All details can be found on Draxgolfclub.com. Danny Masterman hat-trick of frame successes keeps them in the play-off frame. Stuart Slack s hat-trick was no more than consolation for the Cats. Woodland Wanderers beat Marsh Simbas by the narrowest of margins, 7-6, as captain Antony Kenning produced a treble frame win, and yet they are relegated, whilst the Simbas are still alive thanks to a Sam Thompson hat-trick, which gives his side hope in the final round of fixtures tonight. There is the monthly captain s meeting tomorrow evening, Thursday, September 6 at the Steam Packet from 8pm and all registration forms for the new season just around the corner must be returned with full payment. Goolepool.leaguerepublic and facebook for all Goole Pool League news. PREMIERSHIP Points Played deducted Points Packet Sambas Woodlands Rawneks Bowmans Outlaws Vic Club Legends Marsh Mellows Swingletree United Howden Hustlers Creykes Crusaders Woodlands Pirates Packet Inn Buchanan Bulldogs Peacock Allstars DIVISION ONE Points Played deducted Points Woodlands Wallins Peacock Nexus Packet Punishers Hungry Horse Nobles Middle House Masters Charter DMC Verm Vipers Marsh Simbas Woodlands Wanderers Crescent Cats DIVISION TWO Points Played deducted Points Packet Panthers The Fleet Peacock Outlanders Charter Cheddars Middle House Warriors Middle House Massive Hungry Horse Stallions Macintosh Marauders Verm Vandals Peacock Dragons Steamed Uppers

11 5 September 2018 Warm weather entices the anglers Hawk Pond was well used once more in yet another busy time on the Viking Fishery complex at Pollington, with a couple of regular midweek clubs continuing their seasons. Last Wednesday on Hawk, Rodley Nomads were on site where Pete Mills catch of won the day from Dez North with , with two sharing third, Derrick Lawson and Bert Lockwood each landing On Thursday, Knottingley Power A.C. were also on Hawk Pond and Wayne Mountain s haul was 20 pounds more than Tab Hunter, with with A. Wood and A. Gascoigne sharing third with The Viking Saturday Open was also on Hawk Pond and brought a win for Selby regular, Nigel Taylor, with , ahead of Snaith s Chris Shaw with and Pontefract s Tab Hunter, Tennis back there on the pond within 48 hours, This Saturday s open is on Deer Pond and to book a peg, please call Also on Saturday, Old Tavern of Pontefract were on Deer Pond and Brad Smith s won the day from Alan Branton with and Steve Jones It was another beautiful day on Sunday, with Spring Grove Old Boys on Hawk Pond, where only four pounds separated first and fourth! F. Buike won with A. Robertson was second with , P. McNooke third with and R. Scott fourth with Chapel Street Angling Club were on Deer Pond, with success for A. Scawthorne, with , with R. Evan second with , and B. Cooper third with Finally, Dave Cox won the East Leeds A.C.match on Fox Pond with Last home game ends in a draw Selby Men s Tennis team entertained Bishopthorpe in their last home game of the season in Division 6 of the Tyke Petroleum Tennis League at a warm and sunny Court Lane on Sunday. There was just one change from the starting line-up that defeated Poppleton two weeks ago, with Daryl Young returning in place of the unavailable Aaron Clark. Jason Clark teamed up with Marc Hodge in Selby s first pair, Young joined Dave Stewart in Selby s second pair while Richard Dawes and Captain Colin Fone continued as the third pair. Having beaten Bishopthorpe away earlier in the season, Selby were hopeful of back to back victories but the Bishopthorpe side was much stronger than the one that faced them at the beginning of the season. Despite the strong Bishopthorpe side, Selby started well with both Clark and Hodge and Stewart and Young winning their rubbers 7-5 and 8-4 respectively, and Dawes and Fone managing a six-all draw. The Clark and Hodge victory over a very strong Bishopthorpe first pair was particularly noteworthy. The second round was not so successful, with only Clark and Hodge winning, whilst Stewart and Young were edged out 5-7 by the Bishopthorpe first pair and Dawes and Fone never got into the contest, going down 2-10.` With the tie finely placed Selby needed a solid third round but could again only manage one win, this time supplied by Stewart and Young Clark and Hodge ran out of steam and went down 5-7 to the Bishopthorpe second pair who were growing into the tie. Dawes and Fone struggled against the Bishopthorpe first pair and slipped to a 0-10 deficit. The match appeared lost but they rallied and pulled back to 1-10 leaving the match in the balance with victory or a draw, dependent upon the out come of the final game. Despite several deuce advantages, Dawes and Fone could not convert to earn a draw and eventually lost 1-11 leaving the match tied 54 games each and six points all. Majestic Garage Individual Pool League New season for Super League- Steam Packet Week 1- Fixtures/ Results Neil Buck 5-4 Karl Buck Antony Myers 5-4 Dale Masterman John Turner 6-3 Steve Purvis Martin Thomson v Jamie Waters Ed Cunneyworth v Stuart Smith Paul Hand 5-4 Joshua Buck Premiership- Peacock Week 1- fixtures/ results Matthew Dodson 3-6 Joe Holt Jordan King 5-4 Colt Woolass Aiden White v Aaron Lumley Gordon Gaughan 2-7 Andrew Stevens Danny Waudby 3-6 Jack Brown Ben Lamb 5-4 Martin Chafer Colin Masterman 5-4 Matthew Young Championship- Middle house Week 1- fixtures/ results Callum Duarte v Stephen Cawthorn Josh Brown 5-4 Josh Mallinson Liam Marshall 3-6 Shaun Pickles Antony Dodson 7-2 Tony Spink John Erwin v Natalie Merrill Ricky Fox 6-3 Mark Hinchcliffe Gaz Yates 8-1 Wayne Smith Anthony Kenning 4-5 Donal GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 11 Individual Pool League The new season of the Goole IPL is underway, with the best players in the area competing in five leagues. The IPL was founded in 2008 by Kev Harrison and is open to anyone who's up for a challenge. Top prize money is on offer plus knockout competitions throughout the season. Priority is given to IPL members. There is also a 1000 knockout, generously sponsored by Majestic Garage. IPL results and tables will appear every week in Goole & Selby Sport. Fullerton Division 1- Verm Week 1- fixtures/ results Ryan Slater New v Craig Axup Dallas Woods 5-4 Angie Johnson Allen Connell 5-4 Tom Howard Nath Broadhead 3-6 Sid Ellis Martin Wilson 4-5 Danny Green Steve Collins v Will Ferron Liam Staniforth 5-4 Gary Outhwaite Division 2- Middle house table 2 Week 1- fixtures/ results Keane Norcup 4-5 Roy Loombe Jack Merrington 1-8 Nicholas Jackson David Hughes 5-4 Andy Merrington Martin Loombe 5-4 Barry Marston Joshua Sellers 6-3 Dianne Sowden Selby Tennis Club s fine facilities.