g&s sport issue 154

A Luke Williams goal gave the Vikings a vital win against Maltby Main at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds on Tuesday. Report on page 2 is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. is independent of all Goole AFC 2 AFC kick, and although the visitors only raid of the first 45 minutes, that was conceded in centre way, and although the visitors other local newspa- pers and is edited by Mansfield 2 AFC also did similar with their first, with Overton on hand to save, field played forward and it took then had to come out and give it Graeme Wilson, who Josh Schofield's spot kick but after that it was 56 minutes wicked bounce to deceive all in a go, it seemed there was every has written and edit- Mansfield won 4-3 on against the bar with the third of Goole territorial dominance, the area to put the opportunity for Goole to catch ed sports coverage attempt was the difference as and chances fell for several Nottinghamshire side ahead. them on the break. locally for many penalties AFC Mansfield squeezed home Vikings' players, but they were years and whose For the next ten minutes or so, Five minutes into added-on knowledge and con- The Vikings could only blame 4-3. kept out by the defence or way- tacts in local sport themselves and the referee's In truth they shouldn't have ward finishing. Goole looked all at sea and the time, and seemingly all over, a are unrivalled. whistle, or rather a lack of it, visitors sensed they might add free kick was harshly awarded for a second round League even been in that position to be The return of Jordan to their fortuitous first. But in centre field and Thomas is an e- Cup exit at the hands of AFC able to do so as the Vikings Collington in the middle of the there was a response from Mick Cropper eventually forced the newspaper which Mansfield at the Victoria dominated three-quarters of the park has been a plus for Goole Xarmody's side as changes ball home in a crowded area you can view on Pleasure Grounds last night match, but once more could not and the loanee from Pontefract were made and the equaliser and almost instantly the referee your computer, lap- (Tuesday). top, tablet or smart- convert their superiority into was at the heart of much of the came after a period of pressure blew his whistle for the end. phone. After dominating most of the the valuable commodity of best work, and AFC Mansfield that had seen Leon Osborne and If that was not bad enough, Sign-up to receive 90 minutes, yet having to come goals and that was the differ- rarely got over the halfway line Jay Pence go close before, from your FREE weekly from a bizarre goal down to ence. for much of the half. a corner this time, the ball was then skipper Dacre missed copy by e-mailing: lead 2-1, they then had their only partially cleared and when poorly with the first spot kick [email protected] pockets picked from a dubious So no trophies to play for, but The visitors' defensive record, and Schofield's miss with the free kick which found a way it was returned in from the We want to hear past Lee Overton in a scramble there is progress being made at for all they are not as potent right, there was Josh Dacre to third allowed the visitors to YOUR sports news. to force penalties, as there was the VPG this season and the offensively without Ross score his ninth goal of the cam- escape with a passage through Whatever your not even time to get back to the return to form in the win on Duggan, suggested patience paign. that they really didn't deserve sport, let us have centre circle to kick off. Then to Saturday was maintained would be key and the Vikings on the night. your scores, match add insult to injury, their reli- despite the disappointing end- went into the second half Two minutes later and it reports and pictures able captain then blazed high Not a classic cuptie, but of highlights. and wide from the first spot ing from a side with just one appearing to have lost the seemed Goole had turned the E-mail pictures and change, as Josh Schofield momentum of that first period, game around with a neat move another of those exits that the reports to: replaced the holidaying Mitch not that they could have expect- finished off stylishly by Vikings seem to thrive on over [email protected] Pattinson. They survived a first ed to have fallen behind in such Collington for his first Vikings' the years – you name it and the minute scare in the visitors' a bizarre way with a free kick goal and passage through on the club seems to have found a way to do it. Goole AFC preview Season of stability was always the aim Disappointing as it is to be left are good teams in the form of after several years of being AFC, and indeed Bottesford above another game with two involved in relegation battles, with just league football for Grimsby, Eccleshill, Garforth, coupled with off the pitch prob- Town, kick off 7.45pm, will evenly-matched sides in that the remainder of the 2021-22 who are looking as if they may lems. mark Armistice Day with the equation for a top eight place campaign after last night's contend for promotion, bur They have not completely laying of wreaths in the centre for sure, whether they can go gone away, but that is outside penalty shoot-out defeat (see below that, and it includes the the club's control as within it circle prior to the game. higher will depend on the com- report on page 2), the mes- Vikings and their next two the spirit has improved dramat- Football in the town has ing weeks. ically through the hard work of sage has been clear from league opponents in three days, club directors and officials, always marked the solemn TOOSTATION NORTHERN who are negotiating obstacles within the Goole AFC walls there is little to choose as can put in their way. occasion and this year they will COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE that league stability this term be seen in the standings below. One likely debutant at the be joined by the mother of PREMIER DIVISION inc. was the number one priority. The Vikings make their first weekend, keeper Dylan Lance Corporal Alan SAT. OCTOBER 30: Manager Mick Carmody and visit to Emley in many years on Paekun, who left Selby recently Brackenbury, who lost his life Grimsby Borough P15 Pts. 33 and has signed for the Vikings assistant Alan Jackson were Saturday, kick off 3pm, and and is likely to replace Lee in the more modern conflict of GD 16; Eccleshill United 14 30 well aware of the task ahead both, despite placed in the Overton, who has deputised Iraq. We will remember those 17; Garforth Town 15 28 13; well in the last three weeks when they were appointed in lower reaches, are well within since Matt Zaniewski's depar- who lost their lives in two Sherwood Colliery 24 37 9; ture. Goole have also signed the midst of the second wave of sight of a top eight finish next Ryan Noon and Sam Nicholson World Wars and those more Handsworth 13 24 7; as they try to strengthen what Covid and although it was April and have the ability to do have been thin resources. modern day conflicts, including Bottesford Town 14 24 -2; almost eight months before so. Consistency is the key, one Iraq and Afghanistan. Maltby Main 14 23 11; VIKINGS WILL they could see the fruits of their would feel, and that is some- However, all who have served Winterton Rangers 13 20 9; REMEMBER THEM pandemic labours competitive- thing the Vikings can certainly in these terrible conflicts to AFC Mansfield 15 20 0; ly, they have, in the main, done work on, along with being able With next Tuesday's home keep us safe, and we remember Thackley 16 20 -9; Staveley league game the nearest to a wonderful job to have put to convert numerous goal-scor- November 11 this year, Goole the more local casualties more MW 14 9 6; Barton Town 15 19 together essentially a young ing chances into match-winning so, will be thought of especially 1; Silsden 13 19 1; squad eager to help each other. efforts. at this time. Knaresborough Rtown 13 18 2; The focus is entirely on the They have rediscovered their Even if you are not a football Penistone Church 15 27 1; league now and such is the form after the Winterton Vase supporter and you would wish GOOLE AFC 14 17 -4; Emley Toolstation Northern Counties humbling and the remainder of to join the small ceremony next AFC 13 14 -7; Albion Sports 15 East League Premier Division the season is the perfect oppor- Tuesday, please feel free to do 13 -8; Hemsworth MW 16 8 - this season there seems to be no tunity for the club to bring back so. 29; Athersley Recreation 16 8 - real stand-out club. Yes, there stability in their league placing, On the field as mentioned 34.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 3 November 2021 Minster Engineering League fixtures SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6 RESERVES v Huntington Rovers Reserves. PREMIER DIVISION – F1 SECTION 'C' – SELBY Racing v HEMINGBROUGH OLYMPIA RESERVES v Civil Service Reserves. UNITED; CAWOOD FC v WEST RIDING CHAL- Stamford Bridge. LENGE CUP ROUND TWO – Goole AFC 1 see a return of the battling qual- It wasn't all plain sailing by no doubt led to his early second Northoram v THORPE UNIT- DIVISION TWO – BUB- ED. Maltby Main 0 ities that have served them well any means and the visitors half substitution where ironical- up to the preceding fortnight, pressed hard for an equaliser ly the Maltby improvement WITH WHITE SWAN v WEST RIDING CHAL- A goal by Luke Williams, only LENGE TROPHY – MALT the second by an under pres- where even in the manager's late in the piece but Man of the stemmed. Heslington; Civil Service v SHOVEL v Horsforth St. sure Vikings strike force, gave own words they had been rather Match Josh Dacre, as chosen by Goole did have their chances POLLINGTON; CLIFFE FC v Margaret's. them a vital three points against visiting Maltby Main flat. the day's sponsors, and solid to kill the game off but were Rufforth United; HOWDEN As ever in these still Covid in the Toolstation NCEL related times, fixtures could be Premier Division on The goal to win the game keeping by Lee Ocerton, who is unable to do so and Dacre's AFC v. Barmby Moor. alteredat short notice. Kindly Saturday. was as good as any team goal expected to make way for new dangerous set pieces were off keep in touch with your mem- DIVISION FOUR – HEN- ber club. Cup games are decid- Still not the perfect show from you would want to see with signing Dylan Parkin this week, the mark for once, but in what ed on the day. Mick Carmody's men but it did five players involved and a showed up well. is certain to be a closely fought SALL HAWKS v Marton well-released final ball from Former Vikings striker race for the top eight perhaps Abbey; LNER Builders v Jordan Collington on his Reagen Wàud was largely kept higher this was three good SELBY OLYMPIA. return to the starting 11 to beat quiet, although he was booked, points against an equally RESERVE SECTION 'A' - the keeper. and the increasing frustration matched side. MALT SHOVEL RESERVES v Strensall Tigers Reserves; THORPE UNITED Much improved Robins settle for a draw Selby Town 1 the box. lems. He earned a corner which Smith was well placed to block Honours even at the break, his goal- bound header. At the other end, a back pass Armthorpe were pleased to the effort with his legs. after the kind of performance Armthorpe Welfare 1 scramble clear. His shot was that Selby fans are more used to Defender, and goalkeeper, on was a little short, meaning that Virtually the last action of an seeing. Just a little more inci- A much improved Robin’s Aiden Smith in the Selby goal blocked by a desperate defend- siveness required in front of the goal line,desperately tried performance, saw them stop had to be out sharpish to clear er. Luke Sellers had a shot, extended first half saw Harry goal. the rot of recent defeats, to the danger. He set Liam high, and wide. Clapham brought down. The to keep the ball out of their net earn a draw at the Fairfax Flanagan away on a counter referee was left with no option Another good run from Harry , but in doing so got in each Plant Hire Stadium, writes attack. The forward slipped the A defensive mistake saw but to book the offending Sheppard saw him feed Liam PHIL DEARNLEY. Armthorpe substitute, Sam Armthorpe player, but the other’s way, the ball bouncing ball past his man only to be Flanagan who in turn set up Playing with much more dragged back by the defender. Foulds resented with a shooting resulting free kick was blocked Charlie Clamp. An Armthorpe off the keeper, onto the defend- drive, energy, and desire than of chance. Fortunately, Aiden by the wall. defender was pleased to get in late, they just did not quite do The referee had not shown the the way of his blockbuster from er, and into the net. A reward enough to secure the three greatest of control. He did not twenty five yards. for Town who had just about points for themselves. seem to know who had commit- ted the offence, so gave a talk- As Armthorpe responded, been the better team. New signing Luke Balderson ing to an Armthorpe player, they enjoyed a period on top. made his debut on the right side possibly not the one involved, Town struggled to deal with a Luke Balderson, who had cer- of the front three, and Kain and there was no booking. corner, then were glad to deal Rogerson was back in midfield. Tensions which had been sim- with a dangerous free kick. tainly looked the part on debut, Otherwise the team was as per mering threatened to boil over, Danny Snaith earned the refer- drew a good save from the usual. as the match threatened to ee’s ire, finding his way into the descend into a free for all. Both official’s notebook. Armthorpe keeper. Liam The game started with Selby generally in the ascendancy, but managers were clearly unhap- Selby pushed back. Harry Flanagan had a couple of without them making any clear py, and were not slow to Clapham ran to the by- line efforts, shooting over, then cut chances. Armthorpe, for express their views. The referee only for his cross to be blocked. their part were looking to press spoke to both captains in an A dangerous Luke Sellers cross twisting and turning to make the Selby player on the ball, and attempt to calm things, which was headed behind, the result- to counter attack, again without did have the desired effect. ing corner was again knocked room for a shot, which wasn’t forging any clear cut goal behind for yet another corner. chances. Armthorpe were having a This time the ball reached the effort he was trying for. spell of pressure. A free kick Charlie Clamp on the edge of Harry Clapham met a free kick A good passing move from found a Welfare attacker on the the area. Once again his shot Town saw them win a corner, back post. Town were glad to was over the bar. with a header,which was, and they very nearly took the see the shot skew wide. The lead. A header from the corner ball was carelessly given away, Armthorpe again found space unfortunately, straight at the was blocked on the line by a and again, The Robins were at the back post, only to miss Welfare defender. There was a goalkeeper. Charlie Clamp was scramble in the penalty box, the happy to see the resulting shot the target with their shot. having his best game for a ball not dropping for a Selby flash wide. Just as a goalless draw was forward, and Armthorpe were while, but, again, was leaning grateful to scramble the ball Another good Harry Sheppard looking a distinct possibility, away. run resulted in the Welfare the Robins found a goal, backwards, as he had another keeper making a good stop with although there was an element shot from range. Unfortunately, Armthorpe’s his legs, from Harry Clapham’s of luck about it. After good Jack Wilson was injured in a header from the cross. After all passing created an opportunity, As the game drew to a close, clash of heads, and was forced this action, the assistant referee a cross found Charlie Clamp at to leave the field to go to hospi- raised the offside flag. the edge of the box. The the Welfare struck the sucker tal. After only 15 minutes Sam Armthorpe defence was scram- Foulds had to replace him. Harry Clapham was causing bling, as Charlie Clamp sent in punch to deprive Selby of two the Armthorpe defence prob- points. Town’s defence again Harry Sheppard was having a good game and became promi- showed their vulnerability to a nent making attacking runs down the right side. His dan- long high ball. The ball should gerous crosses were creating trouble for the Armthorpe have been dealt with, but was- defence, but on more than one n’t, and Adam Baskerville was occasion his crosses just evaded a diving Selby attacker. onto it like a flash. Taking the Armthorpe were creating half volley with a scissor kick, pressure of their own, winning the ball screamed past Aiden a corner. Selby dealt with the corner, and a good Kain Smith into the corner of the net. Rogerson pass to Liam Flanagan saw an Armthorpe The goalkeeper had no chance. defender stretch to get a toe to the ball to stop the Selby man Rocked by this, Selby very advancing on goal. A diving nearly let their opponents in for Harry Clapham just missed connecting with a Liam an unlikely winner. Town gath- Flanagan free kick from outside ered themselves, as a good Danny Snaith pass nearly set Liam Flanagan free, before another bullet Harry Clapham header found the keeper’s midriff. After a good passing move, a Charlie Clamp shot past agonisingly wide of the post. A winning goal eluded Town, but they were pleased to earn a point, to end their poor run of form. Next Saturday, the Robins travel to Clipstone. Doubtless they will be looking to create their own fireworks display, to return home with three points. As ever your support will be much appreciated. Please get yourself to the Lido Ground to cheer on the team.  Pictures by Harvey Brewster.

3 November 2021 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Selby Town preview Robins stop the rot Going along nicely in the the area in the senior competi- cede their home tie at Oxen Pollington, though, for despite league and other cup compe- tion and both had resounding their 100 per cent league record and plan for winter titions so far this season, wins to progress. Lane against Bishopthorpe so far, they were bundled out of Thorpe United suffered a the cup 1-0 at home to Reserve shock reversal at the hands of Malt Shovel won 4-0 in what White Rose Reserves, but there Section'A' side Dringhouses early Division One pace-set- was an all-Division One clash was a comfortable passage Reserves. ters Osbaldwick in the sec- at Bishopthorpe White Rose Backed by their loyal sup- this season after reorganisation ond round of the York FA and Cawood went even better through for Division Three In the league, Bubwith White porters, who must still be a at step four to six and the dis- Senior Cup. than that in a similar status Swan failed to make ground on trifle bewildered at just what banding of the East Midlands clash at HaxbyTown , who have free-scoring Howden, who put the two teams above when los- has happened in the last League. They are in the lower Jay Smyth's goal was the only shown up well so far. ing 2-1 at home to an improv- month, Selby Town stopped reaches, but so were Ollerton a consolation as the former the reserves from Huntington ing Clifford outfit In Division the rot back at the FPH month ago, who gave Christian Premier outfit showed their However, Cawood have done Four there was there was a Stadium on Saturday and Fox's charges a bloody nose in a intentions to return there with similarly well, and inspired by a Rovers out at the School and share of the spoils in a mid- took a share of the spoils 4-0 win and they will be anx- the scalp of Thorpe, and with Mathew Ward hat-trick they table battle between league against an Armthorpe side ious to avoid anything similar Hemingbrough also out, it really rubbed the home side's Technology ground, although newcomers, York Shamrocks, for whom confidence was on the lush turf at the former means Malt Shovel and noses in the dirt to advance. and a much improved Selby high after improved results of mining village. Cawood are flying the flag for they will have been disappoint- Olympia that ended 1-1. late. In the York FA Junior Cup, What the Robins did do last Division Two Cliffe had to con- ed to concede three times. Town, who have slipped into Saturday was show the Sam Dchofield, Matthew mid-table since the club resilience in defence after con- revealed the bombshell of an ceding 13 goals in their last two White, Charley Petch, Ellis historical debt, have to face games and after a baptism of up to what could be a long fire the previous week, keeper Eastwood and Dominic winter, and although the Aiden Smith's home debut was nucleus of the playing staff less adventurous than the Asgworth were on the score- remain, there has had to be an Hallam goal spree. It is going to adjustment which could lead be a long winter at the FPH sheet for the MinsterMen. to changes in the coming Stadium, but they are safe from weeks and months. any prospect of relegation and Disappointment for the aim to return the club to an They have already lost Dylan even keel is the no. 1 priority U14s show character in Parkin, who has joined Goole for all. AFC in the last week, and the TOOLSTATION NORTH- gloomy deluge club will be braced for ERN COUNTIES EAST approaches for other players LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Selby RUFC u14s 35 that is for sure, not that that STANDINGS: Aireborough RUFC can't happen in a normal chain u14s 25 of events, but they are more Rossington Main P17 Pts. 37 vulnerable than before. GD 29; North Ferriby 15 37 25; In torrential rain the Selby In the second half, and after a passages of play, there were Billy Tipping. Other mentions Hallam 16 35 47; Brigg Town under14s hosted Aireborough team pep talk, Selby came on more tries for each side but were for Ben Cockeram, who Stalemate ensued for two- 15 3431; Harrogate Railway 17 at Sandhill Lane on Sunday and stepped up the pace. Better Selby eventually deservedly led the fowards throughout, and thirds of the game at the week- 32 8; Armthorpe Welfare 18 2- morning, October 31. In the end, but it seemed that little bit 14; Nostell MW 16 29 7; gloomy deluge spectators rucking and better organisation won the match 35 -25. Leon Partington for his power- of luck required when the chips Worsborough Bridge Athletic clustered under umbrellas saw them take a stronger grasp Man of the match was ful running, which gave Selby are down had come to aid the 15 28 3; Parkgate 16 27 9; on the game. The rain contin- much needed advantage. Robins with an own goal that Retford FC 16 27 5; and the subs sheltered in the ued to pour and the lads, undoubtedly Ben Sibley, who seemed would give them all the Glasshoughton Welfare 16 24 2; dugout, as the youngsters although soaked, played on, scored a hat trick of tries almost In the dying seconds of the game points, but the Doncaster side SELBY TOWN 15 24 1; took to pitch two to play this another amzing try from full single handedly and who the deluge finally stopped and the rocked them four minutes from Ollerton Town 16 23 -1; Hall week's friendly fixture. seemed unstoppable as he sun showed its face. As the final time with an equaliser and they Road Rangers 16 9 -15; back Ben Sibley put the game now travel to Clipstone this Clipstone 16 15 -0; Dronfield In the driving rain the game at 10-15. The match continued danced past the Aireborough whistle blew the under14s left the Saturday hoping they can keep Town 16 14 -23; Shirebrook began and Aireborough took an with Selby showing some good defence. Other try scorers were field saturated but victorious and the side together as approaches Town 16 11 -21; Swallownest early lead by scoring two tries in Connor Dale, Joe Bugg and delighted with another win. come in from other clubs aware 16 10 -134; FC Humber United of the situation. 17 10 -38; Rainworth MW 14 0 the opening ten minutes. Selby -22; Teversal 17 5 -38. rallied and despite a few fumbles Clipstone have returned to the with the wet ball, they clawed a Northern Counties East League try back, unfortunately only for Aireborough to reply with their Rugby comment third try. However, In the mon- soon-like conditions Selby kept Hard-fought share the pressure on and with some good tackling and passing they held the game at 5-15. of spoils keeps the Strong finish gives u15s victory record intact Selby RUFC u15s 38 Ripon RUFC u15s 21 Selby RUFC took a share of tions take centre stage this Selby under15s travelled to Selby raised their game in the Bogie all had huge impact up the Scrum-half and try scorer the spoils from Saturday's weekend at the second round Ripon on a very wet Sunday, Oliver Randerson made some Yorkshire One game at stage. following their recent second half to show what they middle. Both wingers made an great breaks with his jinking West Leeds and their 17-all Yorkshire Cup match victory were all about. Xander impact, with Ryan Wilson run- runs. Selby scored further tries draw maintains their Goole, who were looking to at Rotherham. However and finished the game with a unbeaten away record in back up their first win of the Leighton received a yellow card ning 50 metres up the wing in commanding lead of 38 points the division to date going season at home to Beverley Ripon proved to be a much and spent time in the bin for an free space before being double to 21. into another week's break with a win at Bradford Salem greater challenge. In what for cup rugby. were disappointed when the was a game of two halves, accidental high tackle. On his tackled into touch. Ben Wood Xanda Leighton completed match was postponed so they do Selby has a sluggish start, return, he immediately scored a catching a superb of high ball, his hat trick, Harry Tunningley Games with their Leeds rivals remain at the foot of the table. with a strong finish. scored twice, Ellis Bogie rolled are hotly contested and this was YORKSHIRE ONE STAND- try, cutting a diagonal line followed by some jinking foot- over the line to add another no different as the conditions INGS: The first half began with through Ripon’s defence. Some work, making ground returning with Joseph Hoyland convert- for the first time to date were Ripon making some superb ing four of the tries. testing after heavy rain in the Old Cxrossleyans P8 W8 D0 phase play the length of the great individual performances, kicks. Henry Toye returning preceding 24 hours leading up L0 For 303 Agt. 96 Pts. 36; field and scoring two converted facilitated by a great team effort, after injury started at number to the game and the grim, over- Middlesborough 8 7 0 1 312 tries to take a lead of 14 to 0. meant that forwards Mac Heron ten, serving William Payne and cast wet morning had actually 156 35; Pontefract 8 6 0 2 252 Selby rallied by raising their cleared to a sparkling afternoon 128 SELBY 8 5 1 2 214 203 28; game, stringing together some and Jacob Langhorn, with their Jack Richmond well, who both of long, sunny spells. Old Rishworthians 8 5 0 3 184 slick passes in the challenging strong runs, and try scorer Ellis made positive contributions. 206 22; West Leeds 8 4 1 3 268 Selby lie fourth and their next 266 21; Bridlington 7 4 0 4 220 conditions, creating gaps up the league encounter will seriously 141 19; Beverley 8 3 0 5 220 middle, countering with two test just how good the Swans 204 17; Dinnington 8 3 0 5 158 tries of their own, with one con- are this term when 194 15; Roundhegians8 3 0 5 version leaving them trailing by Middlesborough, lying second, 151 195 14; Huddersfield just two points just before half are the visitors to Sandhill Lane YMCA 8 2 1 5 133 269 12; time. Ripon scored another on Saturday week, 12.15pm Leodensians 8 1 1 6 99 268 7; converted try at the end of the kick off. Bradford Salem 7 1 0 6 112 215 half, creating a two score gap 7; GOOLE 7 1 0 6 222 385 5. for the interval. The Yorkshire Cup competi- After an inspiring team talk by Selby captain Joseph Hoyland,

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 3 November 2021 West Leeds RUFC 17 Selby RUFC 17 Selby battled back to earn a Tom Edwards draw against West Leeds on Saturday, and while some wasn’t seen as such by the only started to appear in opposition a superb try and 17-7. quite disjointed and not a lot misery. may feel that the Swans got opinion that mattered, and defences as Selby probe out With Selby continuing to happened really. Selby had the There was still time for Leeds the better of things overall Breakwell slotted over the wide, for this Leeds team that and maybe deserved more - penalty for Leeds to regain the struggle against the Leeds vast majority of the possession to pinch the match, though, as a they didn’t actually as a draw lead at 10-7 after 25 minutes. definitely wasn’t the case as but didn’t/couldn’t do anything succession of Swan indiscre- was a fair result, writes IAN their defence (unlike Selby’s) defence, even when the West tions gave them field position MARLOW. Things remained tight there- remained absolutely rock solid Yorkshire men went down to 14 with it as they continued to to camp on the Selby line and after, but what was becoming – both up the middle and out for a yellow card, it was left to bounce off the Leeds force field set up good position for a last- Thankfully the morning’s del- apparent was that, while previ- their scrummage to come to the gasp drop goal attempt which, uge had subsided by kick off ously this season gaps have wide. The Leeds forwards then up the middle, and their back fortunately for Selby’s day, and the weather was as warm showed their attacking mettle rescue again, pushing Leeds play was similarly ‘easy meat’ sailed just the wrong side of the and sunny as the hospitality of with some strong ball carrying, back over their line for number posts. So, another two points the hosts and perfect for run- to release elusive right winger 8 Sam Broughton to touch as, with the exception of a few for Selby - and the positives to ning rugby, albeit that the pitch Eliah Chitiyo in a bit of space, down to reduce the lead to 17- hopeful kicks through, they take are that, despite an indif- was still a bit soggy and no 14 at half-time. ferent performance, these were doubt heavy going for the legs. and he absolutely skinned the became as predictable as the taken against a very good West Swans cover inside and out for The second half was a frus- James Bond movie I watched Leeds team. Both teams moved the ball trating affair as things became well from the off, but Selby’s midweek. At least Selby’s There is no first team match scrum took control right away, scrummage continued to domi- this Saturday, but Selby’s thirds forcing Leeds to immediately and fourth are at home - so opt for lineouts instead where nate, but any possession they come along to be entertained by possible – and from one of got from it was quickly handed bit of ‘coarse’ rugby! these Leeds struck first by breaking through the Swans back by their malfunctioning Henry Wright kick off defence, rather too easily, for line out – so it was left to Henry Keir Breakwell to score and convert for 7-0. Wright to level the scores and save the day by slotting a penal- Selby struck back immediate- ly, though, as their forwards ty for 17-17 shortly before we recycled on the Leeds line long were all due to be put out of our enough for scrum-half Danny Wilkinson to spot a gap and sneak in for 7-7. Both teams continued to spread the ball wide at every chance and Selby’s tackling frailties continued likewise, with the hard-running Leeds backs (and forwards) finding more gaps – and from one of these breaks upfield Alex Webster’s apparent (to my aged eyes!) immaculate turnover Harrison Green Alex Webster

3 November 2021 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Majestic Garage Individual Pool League Week 4 - fixtures/results Matthew Dodson v Natalie Chafer Aaron Raymond v Antony Paul Dodson 3-6 Steve Shand Super League - Steam Merrill tba Chris pollard v Chris farrar Dodson tba Collins Danny Green 6-3 Ian Packet Stephen Cawthorn 3-6 Chris tba Championship - Middle Tony Spink 2-7 David Silva Morewood Neil Buck 2-7 John Turner Lloyd Gordon Gaughan 5-4 Liam House Luke McHugh 5-4 Scott Steve Hebden v Andrew Jordan King 5-4 Stuart Smith Clements Steve Hayes v Shaun Logan Gary Knights 7-2 Matthew Marshall Dan Neal v Kevin Wright Sid Ellis 6-3 Keane Norcup Merrington tba tba Young Sean Broadhead 0-9 Ben tba Wilf Whitehead 4-5 Peter Jack Merrington 6-3 Kyle Paul Hand v Regan Allen tba Clements Joshua Buck 7-2 Aaron Premiership - Steam Buck Angie Johnson v Brian Nicholls Lumley Packet Liam Dallison 2-7 Joshua Robinson Division 1 - Verm Simon Everatt v David Tom Jackson 5-4 Steve Purvis Barry Marston 2-7 Daniel Ricky Fox 7-2 Ant Kenning Sellers Liam Coultish 2-7 Jamie Cruickshank tba Matti Baxter 2-7 Martin Jamie Fox 7-2 Peter Legge Billy Burns 6-3 David Wheldrake Hughes Viking Fishery results ’Boro lottery Tuesday's Open match was third with 40lb 3oz. South Park Rangers found football, but their two goals their cuptie with Hull side rolls on held on Deer Pond where Open matches are held each the divisional difference and from Thomas Bayram and Costello, who fought to the Mark Jukes of Wakefield won ground advantage against Connor Moore were consola- end. Sunday, October 31, the match with a catch of 86lb Tuesday and Saturday. To book them on Saturday as they tion on the day. Halloween night, in 6oz. a place please ring 01405 bowed out of the League In the League Junior Cup, Hemingbrough and the talk- 785206. Senior Cup at North Cave. Two goals from Rogerson and Goole United Reserves made ing point in the village, witch- Paul Brunyee of Castleford one apiece for Snaith, Malton progress with a home win over es and warlocks aside, was the was second with 63lb 7oz, Mal Rodley Barge AC held a club Always a tricky looking tie at and Robotham put the Cave AFC Cottingham at West Park, large jackpot still burning a Bailey also of Castleford was match on Hawk Pond on their Premier Division oppo- outfit through. but there was a heavy league hole in the club ccffers to be third with 58lb 13oz and Shaun Sunday. The winner with 87lb nents, Division One South Park defeat 7-0 on ghe road for fel- eventually won by some lucky Gibbins of Snaith was fourth 6oz was M Balderson. R battled hard throughout on what Two goals from Olive Starkry low Division Five Eastrington person/people. with 45lb 4oz. Walton was second with 43lb became a fine afternoon for and one for Matty Smith edged Sports Club. 7oz and E Holmes was third Gilberdyke Phoenix through in Jeanette Watson was in charge The Saturday Open match was with 42lb. of the draw at the Crown with held on both Deer and Fox Ponds. 15-43-49 the combination Rob Green of Selby won this J Thomas won the Glen AC which once more eluded all and match with 47lb 11oz, Mal Bailey match on Deer Pond with 49lb the new total to be up for grabs was second with 44lb 3oz, and 8oz, D Welton was second with this Sunday is £2450. Andy Middleton of Bradford was 44lb 11oz and B Nevison was third with 30lb 9oz. Tickets, as ever, on sale behind the bar of the Crown in the vil- Moorfield Farm Fishery United’s nap hand in big win lage. Friday, October 23 Saturday, October 31 Beverley Town they were on the offensive with the ranks after two good results. No joy in the cup 100 club final Gibbon maintaining the family HUMBER LEAGUE ONE 1st Jamie Blyth 52.10.0 Reserves 2, Goole honour of wearing the United STANDINGS: On the field 24 hours earlier, a 2nd Steve Hoyle 35.4.0 1st Roger Hammond 104.2.0 shirt, as father Paul and uncle heavy Senior Cup defeat for the 3rd Dave Wain 25.2.0 2nd Deano Lumley 81.6.0 United 5 Jason before him, as he was on St. Mary's Athletic P8 W6 D3 firsts as they were hammered 7- Saturday, October 24 3rd Jamie Blyth 53.0.0 L1 For 24 Agst. 17 Ptd. 17; 2 at fellow Premier Division 1st Carl Kidd 77.0.0 4th Simon Holmes 44.0.0 No doubting the significant the mark twice after turning his side Huntington Rovers. 2nd Jamie Blyth 58.0.0 5th Alec Johnson 40.8.0 win for Goole United on the hand to the Humber League Hessle Sporting Club 8 5 1 2 27 3rd Anthony Rogerson 56.6.0 6th Andy Waters 39.8.0 road for the first time since after two appearances with 15 16; Hutton Cranswick 8 4 3 After picking up their first 4th Roger summerscales 54.0. Open matches are held every the opening day at Easington Goole AFC. 1 23 15 15; Beverley Town league point the week before at 5th Steve Hoyle 51.0.0 Wednesday, Friday and as doubles from Cole Gibbon Reserves 8 4 2 2 27 21 14; home to F1 Racing, optimism Wednesday, October 28 Saturday. Call 07710817150 for and Cohen Vause did the trick Two also for Cohen Vause and that they might be turning the info at Beverley Town Reserves in one for Keanern Cunningham Brandesburton 7 4 1 2 21 15 13; corner vanished quickly as the 1st Jason Raspin 74.2.0 Teams of four competition Humber League One on as the home side had little or no Driffield Evening Institute 8 4 1 York side, who are struggling 2nd Mike Beevo 60.8.0 over the winter Saturday. answer and their consolations 3 21 18 13; Blackburn Athletic for consistency themselves so 3rd Dave Wain 57.6.0 Dates are all Sundays: 21st came in the form of one each 7 3 2 2 14 11 11; Reckitts far, showed no mercy on a Friday, October 30 November; 19th December; With the conditions improv- Reserves 8 3 1 4 13 29 10; bright afternoon, with six differ- 23rd January; 13th February; ing by the minute from kick off, for Michael Claxton and Adam ent scorers on the mark. 1st Carl Kidd 77.2.0 20th March. United were in no mood to let Foster. Chaos United 8 3 0 5 27 22 9; 2nd Jamie Blyth 50.0.0 Call 07710817150 for info if the home side off lightly, as GOOLE UNITED 8 2 1 5 17 23 The 'Boro consolation came 3rd joint Steve Hoyle, Dave you are interested in putting a United into safer waters in 7; Bridlington Town Reserves 9 from Daniel Pratt. Morritt. 43.8.0 team in. mid-table and will be looking to 2 1 6 21 32 7; Easington United 5th Andy Blyth 37.8.0 sports- 6th Merve Baxter. 36.4.0 go higher with confidence in 7 0 1 6 8 26 1. Moorfield Farm Fishery Your friends and fellow Goole and District peg 1 - small lake people can all get Goole & Angling Club held a Sections: Selby Sport FREE every week. match on Sunday, October Just email: [email protected] to be 31 at Moorfields- both Nigel Burt - 81lb - peg 23 lakes. main lake added to the mailing list Twenty anglers fished. Richard Scott - 72lb 4oz peg Results: 53 main lake 1st Stephen Huntington - Andy Blyth - 73 lb 4 oz peg 14 102lb 12 oz - peg 47 - main lake small lake 2nd Josh Brown - 99lb 12oz Steph fished the bomb and peg 10 - small lake 8mm pellets towards the reed bed to catch carp. 3rd- Dean Lumley - 94lb 8 oz Well done Steph.