g&s sport issue 176

is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. is independent of all Selby RUFC 34 30 While Selby’s attacking play were similarly wasted as Selby number of ‘home-grown’ play- son is away at local rivals other local newspa- was admirable their defensive failed to hang onto the ball in ers for the day to 15 out of 18!) Pontefract on 23 April, kick-off pers and is edited by Bridlington RUFC 30 efforts were less so, and the contact. Finally, though, weight as Selby continued to press - but 3pm – and where no matter Graeme Wilson, who Brid full-back was making full of possession had to tell and so their profligacy continued what is at stake, a tough game is has written and edit- Selby cemented fifth place in use of the space and time the Ben Bell crossed after a spell of likewise as more chances went guaranteed. ed sports coverage Yorkshire One by defeating Swans were affording him, to forward pressure for 19-10 begging, until a superb driving  Photos courtesy of Carl locally for many fourth-placed Bridlington at find good field positions with shortly before half-time. Selby maul from the forwards sent Leetham. years and whose home on Saturday, writes two 50-22 kicks - which Brid failed to deal with Brid’s kick- hooker Charlie Thompson in to knowledge and con- IAN MARLOW, - although in then didn’t squander as they off though (after you Claude!) stretch the lead to 31-18. And Yorkshire Rugby League One tacts in local sport allowing the visitors to score cashed in with a penalty and and Brid then taught Selby how when Wright slotted a penalty table. are unrivalled. two late tries,earning them then a try to take the lead at 7- to protect the ball by recycling near the end for 34-18 it looked two losing bonus points, they 10. Back came Selby, though, it through numerous phases that Brid’s game effort was over. Middlesborough P24 W20 D0 is an e- seriously dented their chance as Brid cocked-up the re-start, until they did score – and then L4 For 866 Agst 477 Pts 100; newspaper which of overtaking them after the allowing whippersnapper then closed the gap further by Only it wasn’t as Brid simply Old Crossleyans 25 20 3 2 743 you can view on final league game in two scrum-half Archie Bennett to doing the same again until they wouldn’t lie down. Deep into 363 95; Pontefract 25 19 1 5 your computer, lap- weeks’ time. And it may just duck and weave his way over earned a penalty for 19-18 at injury-time they worked their 776 358 91; Bridlington 25 16 1 top, tablet or smart- be important as, following from the back of a scrum 20 half-time. way upfield to score their third 8?816 500 79; SELBY 25 14 2 phone. league restructuring, fourth metres out for a fine individual try - and then straight from the 9 645 415 76; West Leeds 25 13 Sign-up to receive place guarantees promotion try, and 12-10 lead. Selby were straight on the restart they repeated the trick, 1 11 530 556 64; GOOLE 25 11 your FREE weekly while fifth is only a probabili- attack again from the re-start with Selby powerless to stop 1 13 518 642 55; Beverley 25 copy by e-mailing: ty, and dependent on circum- Selby were now looking well and despite some fantastic last- them, to score their fourth try 10 0 15 518 623 48; Old [email protected] stances elsewhere, and out of on top with only slack handing ditch tackling from the East (from probably only four Rishworthians 25 10 1 14 481 Selby’s own hands. and their own mistakes prevent- Yorkshiremen, second row appearances in the Selby 22 all 623 48; Dinnington 25 10 0 15 ing them stretching their lead. Jamie Ibbetson squeezed in at match) to earn the two losing 484 643 45; Roundhegians 25 9 Anyhow, any win over Brid is Great handling down the line the corner for 24-18, and the bonus points that probably 0 17 545 701; Leodensian 25 6 a good one and in front of a put Dan Reid over in the corner four-try bonus point. Another guarantees them the fourth- 2 16?356 651 37; Bradford bumper sponsors’ day crowd but, yet again, the simplest of ex-Selby colt, Tom Scholefield, placed promotion spot, with Salem 25 6 0 19 458 812 31; both teams gave it their all in a final passes was forward - and then crossed the whitewash for Selby fifth. Huddersfield YMCA 24.4 1 19 game that while maybe lacking other good chances to score his first-team debut (taking the 428 789 26. a bit of quality, made up for it Selby’s final match this sea- with buckets of blood and thun- der. Selby were much changed with ongoing and new injuries and Brid were also fielding a makeshift team with their con- siderable and colossal antipodean cohort having migrated home for the winter. New faces maybe, but the same old Brid I’m happy to report, as the ‘replacements’ put in a typ- ically feisty, aggressive, and fully committed Brid-like effort right up to the final whistle - and that includes their support- ers too (only joking!). Selby started as brightly as the weather, spreading the ball wide at every chance and after a good break by winger George Stoker down the left the for- wards took it on for Sean Campbell to dot it down over the line, but without confirma- tion by the unsighted referee who, fair play, can’t be every- where at once and has no slo- mo replay. No matter though as more good play saw Alex Webster cross shortly after for 7-0 after five minutes. We want to hear Starting from the left, photographer Carl Leetham captures the build-up to Charlie Thompson’s try. 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GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 13 April 2022 Selby Town preview Striker Liam Flanagan league’s top scorer As well as the summer Star striker Liam Flanagan. Shirebrook Town 2 never really materialised until The hosts looked to respond counter attacks, but were soon changes in personnel that after twenty minutes, when but any effort that fell to them thwarted by the opposing are part and parcel of the a striker who, as mentioned Selby Town 2 Flan looked to be released on a remained off target. Shirebrook defensive lines. Town should non-league game at any several times previously this handful of occasions, yet the did find a second goal of the level, Selby Town may well season, has remained loyal to For the final time this season, match officials pegged the game shortly before the break have taken the lead shortly past find more changes in the Town. a return to Northern Robins back each time for off- after a miscommunication the hour mark, after winning a league constitution than Counties East action was side. In typical fashion, the between Pete Lawrie and envisaged. The Robins' season was afoot for Christian Fox’s hosts took the lead in the twen- Town's defence allowed the free kick out right, on the defined by the autumn finan- Selby Town after securing ty-six minute after a deft hosts in to take the game into byline. Flan hit it low and hard The latter will only become cial jolt, which needed their fifth successive league through pass found Josh Parfitt, the break at two goals a piece. across the face of goal, missing fact upon the completion of addressing and any realistic victory at home, against FC who rounded Pete Lawrie and league play-offs in the pyra- chance of promotion, or a Humber United, writes TOM slotted home for the lead. The second forty-five didn’t Chris Murray's touch by mil- mid system, but one or two realistic desire for the same DEVEREUX. Heading into really offer that much more limetres. other surprises are likely. going there and then. the tie, the Robins sought to The hosts' lead was short lived than the first, as a steady start to end their campaign with a six- as Town levelled the fixture in the half ensued once again. A Likewise, the hosts had a As it stands, Hallam are The fact they then came back game unbeaten run on visit- the thirty-third minute. Liam smattering of opportunity did promoted as champions with again to come close to the ing Shirebrook Town at Flanagan was set free once come and go thereafter, but the great chance to take the lead 100 points, plus a 100-plus play-offs is testament to the Langwith Road in a 3pm kick more, this time beating the off- elusive fifth goal evaded the themselves after finding them- goals and a goal difference of players, management and offi- off. side trap. Joe Dunn came off his game. As the half began to tick over 100 too. Joining them in cials to turn a sticky situation line, but an audacious lob from over, the hosts enjoyed a decent selves overwhelming the the Premier Division one of around. As for team news, Christian the Selby forward found the spell on the ball and created Selby defence, however, the North Ferriby, Brigg Town, Fox made four changes to the back of the net. Four minutes some good opportunity on goal, shot was well below par and Harrogate Railway or In fact, Town finished with starting eleven that sealed the later the Robins took the lead yet the Robins' defence held Rossington Main, who com- five successive wins at the fate of tenants, FC Humber after Flan was released once firm. fired well over the bar. The mencd semi finals, and subse- Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium, United, at the Fairfax Plant Hire more, who tucked the ball remaining moments of the half quently a final this Saturday. where support has stayed with Stadium; Pete Lawrie, Henry inside of the far post after los- The fixture soon became the club, and now it will be a Rollinson, Ellis Stephenson and ing his man. somewhat of a war of attrition, offered pretty much that, to There is still some doubt as summer to plan for August and Christian Fox returned to the as both side opted to launch what was witnessed for the to how many teams will be the 2022-23 season. side in place of Jody Barford, most part of the second forty- relegated, further adding Charlie Clamp, Harry uncertainty to the compilation Sheppeard and Harry Clapham. five, a tough battle of attrition of Division One, but it is Ultimately, the Robins would with sporadic half chances for reported that 19 teams have bask in a sixth straight league submitted applications, sub- victory after another fine dis- the twenty-two combatants of ject to league positioning in play after overcoming their the game. their current divisions and opposition at Langwith Road. ground criteria, etc. With plenty of battle worn The Robins finished with a legs out there, the game share of the spoils in a 2-2 promptly offered the standard draw at Shirebrook at the to match, with little on offer weekend, who else but Liam from the opening exchanges. Flanagan on the mark with two more goals to finish Despite an early smattering of another fine campaign person- opportunity on goal from the ally. hosts, the Robins first chances His 38 league goals will mean he is the top scorer in terms of those scored in the 38 or 40-game programme and that is a great achievement for Goole AFC preview Cruel bounce denies Goole The early conclusion to a down with ten minutes to go, will always have the on-going dis- against run of play Toolstation NCEL season which before levelling and being inches agreement with the local authority started on July 31 ended a sea- away from winning. in mind. Goole AFC 0 Far more efforts on goal, midfield in this spell of domi- son of undoubted improvement more fluency going forward nance, but the VPG has been on a low note for the Vikings, Away, there were goals aplenty, How that can be resolved is open Handsworth 1 generally, and a lot more enter- starved of home goals this sea- and there is no doubt what has including a memorable FA Cup to question, suffice to say that the tainment for the last day son and, despite being on top, it to be addressed for a new cam- replay night in the Notth East - rare club needs every means of raising It rather summed up the crowd, including former mem- was goalless at the break. paign in just under four months in recent times both in execution revenue it can - all clubs do, but in home season at the Victoria bers of the Goole Town side of time. and in the area too. appreciating work that has been Pleasure Grounds that the the late 1960s, supporting The second period did see done and hearing plans for the Vikings were beaten yet again Graham Wagstaff and members Handsworth improve, Eyles Seventeen league goals in 19 The signs of inexperience were future, a message from the princi- - this time albeit from a cruel of his family trying to bring working hard, but it was still home games with just six wins, there that night, though, and that is pal user of the VPG has to be that bounce, which gave visiting back memories for the right half Goole asking most of the ques- against 41 goals in the same num- together with the wretched home to deny the club of a key compo- Handsworth a late winner in his day, now suffering with tions, striving for the goal to ber of away outings from eight form where a mid-table position nent in delivering non-league foot- and revenge for defeat back dementia. end the season on a winning wins. did not become top six, a position ball to its visitors and guests as in November. note, and Luke Williams which would have pleased the ter- well as their own supporters they For Handsworth, the second thought he had ended his goal In making significant strides for- rific band of support conveyed by need all facilities flourishing. Leon Howarth's 24th goal of half of the season has been drought just entering the last ward after turbulent seasons pre- the chairman Alan Wilson in the the campaign with six minutes mixed, with several big wins, quarter, but the youngster's Covid, the Vikings officials end of season ceremony after They have been without a tea to go came against the run of but equally, mind-blowing 2022 travails in front of goal seemed to hit on a management Saturday's game. bar, one of those key components play overall, and took what heavy losses. Much seems to continued as a defender team understanding of a club for the last three months. looked a cruel bounce over depend on the form and avail- stopped him just as he looked predicament which had seen them Those supporters, which includ- keeper Matt Zaniewski for the ability of players, which had certain to score. as a laughing stock, but in the six ed a record league crowd for the The politics aside, and thanks to visiting striker's effort. You seen an improvement once months before a ball was kicked in Vikings in a 2-0 win over the sacrifices and assistance of could argue the Polish keeper more in the last month. Hogarth was the Handsworth anger once more after a second Hemsworth on December 28, 478, Darren, Kerry and family the club was slow to cover, but there threat without doubt, and as the successive season was expunged, gave the club a terrific morale- have tried to provide, but when a have been some strange Goole started well with their Vikings failed to make their ter- Mick Carmody and assistant Alan boost, allied to the league's deci- building with equipment to pro- bounces of the ball in easier own team at more or less full ritorial dominance count, it was Jackson assembled a squad of sion to delay their Christmas vide a good and meaningful serv- games to soften any blame strength, and they should have the visitors' leading scorer who largely inexperienced players, games until the last of the Bank ice is shut it reflects badly on attached. been a couple of goals to the pounced with that element of crucially with several having seen Holidays, with fewer distractions Goole AFC. good in the opening stages, good fortune as his shot inside it all before and, if not the best, above a pay-what-you-want occa- However a 12th home league with Sam Cable and Dylan the area took a wicked bounce made sure that on opening day at sion and good weather. Over the years the club have pro- loss does tell the story of why Collington going close. to beat Zaniewski and give Thackley last summer as vided a great service off the field, Goole will finish halfway, when them the lead. Carmody openly admitted that That, and other encouraging restored as best as it can in 2021- the efforts over 38 games have The former Goole leading aftrrnoon, we might not be the attendances despite the home 22 but it needs a functioning tea been so much improved from scorer then hit the crossbar after The 50-point mark now need- best side but my team will never form, provided an upbeat message bar faciliy to assist in many ways previous seasons. 25 minutes and Mitch Pattinson ed a Vikings equaliser for it to lack effort. as Mr Wilson also praised the was then denied by Townsend be reached, but despite press- club's sponsors including local There is still plenty to be opti- And to be fair they were a lot between the visiting sticks. ing to the end it evaded them The result 4-4 more or less epit- major ones, Cand J Stonemasonry mistic about, however, and come better than in the last few games and they drew a home blank omised what was to come, with the and the volunteers without whom August the progress made to see in front of their supporters. Collington and Sean once more. Vikings leading 2-0 early, then 4-3 the club could not succeed. the Vikings return to somewhere Heselwood commanded the near where they should be can A summer of optimism which continue.

13 April 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Rugby preview Pocklington 7s returns on Good Friday Goole RUFC 55 signs of their recent form, and half with a converted try. looked as strong as ever. The respective home support- ing, coaching or administration in the 36th minute a line out in Overall, the pace and fitness ers of Selby and Goole RUFC side. Leodensians RUFC Leos' half saw Newsum secure Then to the 76th minute and throughout the team was the were well rewarded on the the ball to set up an attack. final home occasions in Another of the victims of the 19 Patient build up by the forwards another Goole lineout just difference, coupled with some Yorkshire One this season on Covid outbreaks, the traditional and Newsum on the end of it all smart skills across the squad. another breezy Saturday end of season fun and frolics, The renaissance of Goole con- to touch down. Deficit reduced inside the visitor’s half. Front afternoon. albeit with still a competitive tinued with what turned out to 10-14 and the half ended What was most impressive edge in the form of the to be a try fest, and ultimate- with no further scores. ball secured, Townend peeling was that the 18-man squad had For the former at Sandhill Pocklington 7s, which return on ly a classy end to what was a 16 players who started in the Lane it was somewhat nervy, this Good Friday with both our pretty even contest for almost Goole seemed to settle fol- round the front of the lineout, but after the trials and tribula- local teams sending squads for an hour of the game, writes lowing the half time chat and club's own Mini / Junior’s sec- tions of their early season home the competition, sponsored as STEVE GRIMBLEBY. But went on to control the second before delivering a wonderful tion - credit to all those who form, the 34-30 success does ever by John Smith's. Goole, as has been seen over period, although to be fair to have been involved for many mean they will travel to the last three months, are no Leos, it never really looked like reverse pass to Sam Patrick for years in keeping the club where Pontefract on Saturday week in Goole were winners of the push over these days, and cer- a one-sided game. It was just the knowledge that a win there competition back in the early tainly the form team of 2022, the sheer execution of the him to sprint through unop- it finds itself today. could give them a fourth placed days, and do reasonably well, with nine victories from 12 scores that resulted in the visi- A score like this has been finish if Goole can do them a Selby perhaps less so, but with fixtures, two of those defeats posed to the posts, for his 1st favour and win at Bridlington. the 15-a-side season often see- coming against the top two tors being blown away, as they coming for some time, so cred- ing a relegation scrap and sides, with even those going avenged the narrow away XV debut try. it to the coaches in showing Goole, bottom at Christmas injuries affect availability of down to the wire. defeat in the first half of the consistency in all that goes on with just two wins to their selection, together with pres- season. Goole went on to complete name, made it nine wins in sure on maintaining status, Combat started with Goole behind the scenes, particularly 2022 and a guaranteed sixth those issues are forgotten about again playing into a strong Goole kicked off with the the home season with two with the first half of the season spot with a convincing victory this time. wind but, as is their style, they wind behind them and were being so difficult, but sticking over Dinnington at Westfield took control deep in their half soon deep in Leo’s territory. memorable scores. Starting on to their guns, and getting things Banks Sports Complex. That, and the social nature of to force their way down the With six minutes on the clock, back to normal. This perform- the day mean a good following right side of the pitch for there was a line out on the visi- the 78th minute, when centre The season is rapidly drawing from both camps joining the Malcolmson to go in at the cor- tors five metre line. A good ance must have been very satis- to a close, with both teams sur- two to three thousand expected ner, Moore’s kick wide out nar- throw in by Drury, Newsum as Sam Smith tore into the visitors' fying for them, as it must have passing themselves after two on Friday. rowly missing. usual gathering the ball, a for- been for the players. It certainly campaigns ruined by the pan- ward drive to the line, and to no midfield with a surging run past was an entertaining afternoon, demic and all the problems The entertaonment will be full Leos re-start suddenly had one’s surprise Townend touch- attached, whether on the play- throttle from lunch time to the Goole on the defensive, as their ing down. A Moore conversion at least four defenders, before for all watching, of which there early evening final. mobile back row began to test and Goole went ahead 17-14, were many. Goole’s defence in what looked before the visitors resistance passing inside to brother Jack to be a sign of what a stern test started to wane, as Goole began So, to the season's end. A dif- the game would be for the to rack up scores at regular for an easy touchdown by the ficult last game awaits Goole, home XV. Despite some intervals. away at Bridlington, who are resilient, sometimes desperate, posts, much to the large defending, Goole’s line was On 53 minutes there was a close to a promotion place and eventually breached on the 15th penalty kick to corner. The line- crowd’s delight. Moore again I’m sure wanting to finish and 21st minutes, with convert- out was won (Newsum again), things off with a home victory. ed tries by Leos, both coming then three phases of play and on target. They won’t be underestimating from fast paced attack, swift Ray Coates on the score sheet Goole, for if they do, then they interchanges, and strong surges following his introduction off Then to the 80th minute of by their heavyweight pack. It the bench. Moore converted, will be in for a long afternoon. was not looking great for a then adding a penalty on the this enthralling home perform- Gooles supporters will be there Goole side who looked a little in force, particularly the stal- bemused by events. 64th minute. ance. Right winger wart group who I think have At 66 minutes, Tom Drury Play did even out after Leos' Malcolmson fielded a Leos' been to every game. second score and Goole at last touched down following yet Whatever the result, we can began to show some familiar another Newsum-led lineout, kick in his own half, then went Moore again with the extras. 70 all say we have enjoyed all the minutes and the visitors rallied on an arcing run across field to ups and downs of this season. Toolstation league tables to add their only response of the The bar debriefs by the outpace all opposition before GoldBoys have been interest- touching down on the far left ing, as have the states they have Toolstation NCEL tables. Division One - Hallam P40 got into. One more debrief to Premier - Grimsby Borough Pts 102 GD 103; North Ferriby try line. A sight to behold. come. Let’s go out with a bang. 40 96 73; Brigg Town 40 86 71; P38 Pts 88 GD 59; Eccleshill Harrogate Railway 40 83 41; Moore once again obliged with Good luck to Goole 1st XV United 38 79 42; Garforth Town Rossington Main 40 81 45; squad. 38 77 42; Winterton Rangers SELBY TOWN 40 75 38; the kick, to finish with 13 38 76 47; Sherwood Colliery 38 Retford FC 40 68 13; Parkgate 73 27; Penistone Church 38 66 40 66 15; Worsborough Bridge points to his credit. 20; Barton Town 38 61 12; Athletic 40 55 -19; Dronfield Handsworth 37 57 3; Staveley Town 40 54 -10; Hall Road In summary, it was a bitty first MW 37 50 11; Emley AFC 37 Rangers 39 54 -3; Armthorpe 50 8; Maltby Main 38 49 -3; Welfare 40 52 6; Ollerton period for Goole, followed by a GOOLE AFC 38 49 -10; Town 39 50 -2; Nostell MW 40 Silsden FC 38 46 -5; Bottesford 50 -33; Shirebrook Town 40 47 try blitz and impressive display Town 38 45 -30; Thackly 38 44 -24; Rainworth MW 40 43 -29; -28; AFC Mansfield 38 41 -16; Glasshoughton Welfare 40 41 - all round, backs and forwards Knaresborough Town 38 40 - 16; Swallownest 40 31 -32; FC 25; Hemsworth MW 38 33 -27; Humber United 40 27 -64; all contributing. Tom Drury’s Albion Sports 38 33 -32; Clipstone 40 22 -75; Teversal Athersley Recreation 38 10 - 40 10 -109. line out throwing excellent, as 98. was his loose play. Newsum dominated the lineout. Townend and co caused prob- lems across the park. Scrums against a much heavier eight were never really a problem. The backs looked sharp, with Jones at full back again show- ing his potential. Moore was always looking for openings, and the centre partnership Bittersweet day for United Cricket preview Brandesburton 4 Two league games remain for United, three points ahead of Ten days to start of cricket season Goole United 5 Easington, who have three games in hand. Just ten days and counting undoubtedly Carlton Towers, Division to be called the forget in the York Senior On an afternoon of shocks in down to the start of the 2022 for whom both their Saturday Championship this year for the League top flight and have Humber League One, strug- The Humber League, though, local cricket sesson and teams earned promotion as first time. returned to the experienced gling Goole United thought is expected to see Driffield JFC, despite a winter of gloom champions of Division One head of Neil Foster as first they had done themselves a Driffield Evening Institute and nationally, with both England West and Division Three Ebor. Other successes in 2021 were team captain to try and steer favour with an incredible 5-4 Men and Women losing the Eastrington firsts - worthy them back towards the win in a thrilling game at Hutton Cranswick merging to Ashes down under and the The firsts will play Division Four Ebor winners Championship from Division Brandesburton. form a super Driffield team in problems besetting Yorkshire Championship cricket for the and moving up a grade - whilst One East. The batting was the August, the next stop it seems CC, now resolved satisfactori- first time in many years, which in the HPHYork Vale League, big let down in 2021 with Imagine their surprise - and in former Goole AFC manager ly enough for threatened saw a rapid decline to Division Kelfield won the Division One their bowlers seldom having one would feel a great deal of Curtis Woodhouse's footballing sanctions to be lifted on them Three, but under Rob Holah title and now join the Senior enough runs in the bank to disbelief too - to find the only career by the England and Wales and other experienced heads League for the first time. play with despite toiling away team below them, Easington HUMBER LEAGUE ONE Cricket Board, there is opti- and talent within they have manfully. United had also won on the road TABLE inc SATURDAY, mism that with the sun shin- climbed back, not without some Hirst Courtney won the Vale at Blackburn Athletic, 3-1. APRIL 9. ing there can be more success disappointment at times, but Two title and move up a divi- Gilberdyke had similar prob- for our teams. they deserve their chance. sion with Thorpe Willoughby lems in Division Three So United remain in the mire, Hessle Sporting Club P22 W15 firsts also moving up. Holderness and suffered a drop and will be wondering when D2 L5 For 83 Agst 38 Pts 47; St The winners of 2021 were The York Senior League is in grade. capable of results like this that Mary's 21 13 3 5 68 38 42; rebranding the Premier On the negative side, Goole they find themselves fighting Brandesburton 20 10 3 7 47 41 Town firsts had a season to for their Humber League lives, 33; Beverley Town Reserves 19 9 especially when against higher Your friends and fellow sportspeople can all get placed opponents they have 4 6 56 37 31; Hutton Cranswick produced better shows, as their 18 8 6 4 39 32 30; Bridlington Goole & Selby Sport FREE every week. League Cup run to the semi Town Reserves 20 8 4 8 60 57 28; final has further illustrated. Chaos United 20 9 1 10 44 50 28; Just email: [email protected] to be added to the mailing list Blackburn Athletic 17 6 5 6 35 31 The goalscorers when the 23; Reckitts Reserves 20 6 2 12 backs seemed to be against the 27.80 20; Driffield Evening wall were Harry Jackson with Institute 18 5 2 11 39 55 17; two, Jamie Baxter, Keane GOOLE UNITED 20 4 412 42 Cunningham and Dane Clark. 64 16; Easington United 17 3 4 10 30 50 13.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 13 April 2022 Malt Shovel preview Cup beckons in big week for Shovel Manager Chris Harkin semi final there in the same Osbaldwick 1 was Shovel that were on the not a bad return from the were awarded a soft penalty, describes it as the biggest competition a few years ago. front foot. Pearse saw a thun- defender. the ball striking Chaz Harvey week in the club's history, and And this time they have made it Malt Shovel 1 derous drive saved and Petch from close range, with the ref there can be no argument all the way, with a largely also saw his curling over tipped Shovel were buoyed by the pointing to the spot. However, with that appraisal. untroubled passage, including a It was honours even from over, two saves of the highest goal and put the hosts under Cieply made a blinding stop healthy attendance at the FPH Saturday's big Division One quality. serious pressure until the break, from the spot kick and there And at the end of what could Stadium against South Milford. clash, a result which leaves Pearse again and Brace both was still time for one last be a momentous week, a night promotion in both teams' It was the home side that having efforts saved by the attack from Shovel. out for their loyal staff and sup- It won't be easy against one of hands and the season heads made the breakthrough on the Osso keeper. Butterfield and sub Latham porters at the club's base with a the strong teams in West for a dramatic finish, with 15 minute mark with a goal of caused panic and the ball fell first-ever County Cup final Yorkshire, but providing all has four teams still in the hunt for real class, their number ten The second half began in tight to Pearse, but his close range appearance in the Saturday gone well in their league quest the title. megged one, skipped round fashion, both sides not giving a effort was once again bril- Challenge Trophy against West before next Wednesday it could another before blasting a fine inch. Cieply saved a long range liantly saved, which drew the Yorkshire League side Horbury be a night and a week to Chris Harkin made a couple efffort into the top corner from effort comfortably, Petch con- final whistle. A point each Town Reserves. remember for a team who have of changes from the midweek 25 yards, the goal shaking the tinued to threaten up front. which sees the title go down risen quickly under Harkin's win over Brooklyn. Theo Shovel side, who then needed Brace saw a shot drift wide to the wire, both Shovel and The venue perhaps not spar- leadership with plenty of play- Cieply returned in goal and to dig deep to keep out a now before Shovel were nearly Osbaldwick needing three ing, but the County HQ is not ers loyal to the cause. there were also returns to the confident home side. handed the lead. A quick break points for promotion. Tonight, strange to them as they lost a starting 11 for Tommy saw Brace to the byline and his Wednesday, Osbaldwick face Butterfield and Connor Gigg, Shovel began to regain con- pull back was blocked by a Bishopthorpe, whilst there is a skipper Luke Pearse joining trol and they drew level from a defender with his boot, sending huge local derby when Shovel Cal Petch and Deac Brace in corner. Petch struck over a low the ball onto his post before travel to Cawood, who them- attack. ball from the left which was landing safe. selves still harbour hopes of met at the near post by the out- the title. On a fantastic pitch, the game stretched boot of Tom Fox, who Into the last five minutes and started at a frantic pace and it grabbed his 11th of the season, there was still plenty of drama to come. Firstly, the home side Minster Engineering League roundup Howden take Division Three title Snooker and billiards league tables from 1973/74. Howden AFC clinched the league encounters, but next 6 59 22 37; THORPE UNIT- 19; Heslington 19 5 4 3 11 42 Minster Engineering League Tuesday have their West Riding ED 20 10 3 7 54 38 33; F1 61 15; BUBWITH WHITE Snooker and billiards Division Three title without Challenge Trophy final at Racing 21 10 2 9 47 43 32; SWAN 17 4 2 11 29 68 14; playing on Saturday. County HQ. Huntington Rovers 10 9 2 8 51 Ebor Wanderers 17 0 0 18 7 119 big back in the day 39 20; Tadcaster Magnets 19 7 3+. The only team that could deny In Division Two, Pocklington 2 9 42 48 20; Poppleton United I am writing to you in connec- tinued for a further four seasons them, Garforth LG, were beaten are still on course to go up to 21 5 5 11 34 50 20; Strensall + denotes points deducted gor tion of your report on the before that finished as well. in one of their games in hand Division One after thrashing Tigers 21 5 2 14 30 54 17; breach of league rules. snooker league forced to fold against rivals South Milford Heslington in the York suburbs. Kirbymoorside 23 4 2 17 34 82 after 93 years in last week's I was currently playing and and are unable to match 14; Easingwold Town 23 3 3 18 DIVISION THREE - HOW- edition due to lack of interest captain of the Charter Howden's total. Jack Stocks with two and a 37 78 12; HEMINGBROUGH DEN AFC P19 W15 F1 L3 For and availability - however this Crusaders, but we were only goal apiece for Mark Baggaley, UNITED 21 1 2 18 15.89 -1+. 98 Agst 45 Pts 43; Helperby has not always been the case, one of six teams over two clubs, It is a second successive pro- Oliver Brennan, Matthew United 19 12 2 5 77 34 38; writes BOB HAYWOOD. which were the Charter and the motion for the MinsterMen, Wright Joe Lock and Alec Hunt + denotes points deducted for Fulford United 17 10 1 6 45 31 NUR, to be involved in the last who are taking strides back after keep them second behind lead- brwaches of league rules. 31; Garforth LG 16 10 0 6 52 In the 1973/74 season when I season, so you can how the opting to change course after a ers, Rufforth, but if they win 30 30; Church Fenton FC 17 7 started playing there were 29 league had declined over the struggle in the Humber League. their last three games they will DIVISION ONE - Haxby 4 6 54 56 25; York St John snooker teams and 20 billiard years. be champions. Town P16 W11 D2 L3 For 49 University 18 8 1 9 45 49 25; teams with over 300 players, so And there could be further Agst 33 Pts 35; Osbaldwick 16 Wilberfoss 19 8 1 9 54 60 25; the game was thriving then. I have attached a picture of the success pending in Divisions Not so good for Bubwith 10 3 3 60 22 32; MALT SHOV- Copmanthorpe 16 6 3 8 20 46 final league tables for the 1973/ One and Two as Malt Shovel, or White Swan at the other end of EL 14 10 2 2 51 13 32; 18; South Milford 10 4 1 5 28 However, over the years vari- 74 season so your readers can possibly Cawood, in the former the table as they need a win or CAWOOD 14 9 2 3 57 35 29; 27 13; Crayke United 19 4 0 14 ous clubs closed and with live see which clubs are no longer and Pollington in the latter two from their remaining Pocklington Town II 16 7 3 6 65 81 12+; Barmby Moor 17 2 football on most evenings and here, which unfortunately is the chase silverware. games after their season 39 33 24; Bishopthorpe White 0 14 35 85 3+. home entertainments, etc of majority of them - for your imploded further with defeat at Rose 14 5 3 8 54 45 18; streaming services, etc there readers the Charter was the In Division One, four points near neighbours Wheldrake, 7- Tockwith AFC 16 5 2 8 28 43 + denotes points deducted for was a slow but steady decline of Legion back then - hopefully out of six for Selby side Shovel, 0. 17; Stamford Bridge 16 1 1 14 breaches of league rules. the league. this will bring back a lot of against bottom side Brooklyn 30 70 4; Brooklyn FC 16 2 0 14 memories for ex-players who last Thursday, and then leaders In the Premier Division, there 13 87 -3+. DIVISION FOUR - Sporting The billiards league finished took part in the league over the Osbaldwick on Saturday, mean were defeats for Thorpe United, Knavesmire P18 W15 D3 L0 in the 2001 / 2002 season then a years. victory tonight against Cawood 0-4 at home to Wigginton + denotes points deducted for For 94 Agst 24 Pts 48; individual billiard league con- and at Bishopthorpe on Saturday Grasshoppers, and to a doomed breach of league rules. Hamilton Panthers 16 13 2 1 91 will see them champions. Hemingbrough United at 22 41; Elvington Harriers 15 11 Easingwold, 2-1. DIVISION TWO - Rufforth 1 4 50 27 34; Bishop Wilton Cawood themselves could LEAGUE TABLES inc SAT- United P18 W17 D0 L1 For 94 18 8 3 6 34 36 27; Marton still snatch glory if they can URDAY, APRIL 9. Agst 17 Pts 51; POLLINGTON Abbey 18 7 2 9 45 49 23; beat their rivals and win their 17 16 0 1 105 33 48; Duncombe SELBY OLYMPIA 17 6 3 8 41 last game, as Haxby, who took PREMIER - Dunningtpn P22 Park 18 14 0 4 68 23 42; Civil 54 21; York Railway Institute over the leadership at the week- W18 D3 L1 For 59 Agst 13 Pts Service 16 8 3 5 54 44 27; 18 6 2 10 41 63 20; York end, can only sit back, having 57; Wigginton Grasshoppers 20 Clifford 18 7 0 11 50 56 21; Shamrocks 17 3 5.9 33 56 14; completed their programme. 17 2 1 61 14 53; Dringhouses CLIFFE FC 19 6 2 11 51 79 20; HENSALL HAWKS 17 3 2 12 AFC 19 14 0 5 62 38 42; Wheldrake FC 16 7 1 9 45 44 34 64 11; LNER Builders 17 1 For Malt Shovel, one heck of Rawcliffe 20 13 3 4 45 22 42; 19; Walnut Tree 15 6 1 8 46 51 1 15 20 89 4. a finish beckons as not.only Old Malton St Mary's 19 12 1 have they those two huge Your friends and fellow sportspeople can all get Goole & Selby Sport FREE every week. 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