g&s sport issue 167

is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. is independent of all Goole 1st XV 32 duced a stalemate, with both kicked for goal and Goole’s ties of a team near the top of the Townend again excelled at no8, other local newspa- pers and is edited by Middlesborough 21 sides in possession, the other score moved to 22 points. table.Goole, to their credit were breaking wherever possible to Graeme Wilson, who has written and edit- Another changed line up, resisting any attempt to go for- More was to come in the 44th in control both of territory and get the line moving. Moore had ed sports coverage with yet more to consider for ward by the ball carriers, until minute, this time from the set possession for most of the last his best game this season, espe- locally for many DoR Greg Bone. As the sea- years and whose son moves into its last period suddenly Jack Smith, who was piece where Goole won the 20 minutes of this pulsating cially his kicking game: and of knowledge and con- it has been a difficult time for a towering influence through- strike, but were immediately game, and should have had two course who could forget Josh tacts in local sport the club, who are looking for are unrivalled. an antidote to the symptoms out the game, appeared at the pushed back by the larger 'Boro more tries. One in particular Malcolmson’s debut, on a day they have been suffering is an e- from. Last week's tough end of a flowing passage of pack. However no.8 Townend should have provided Josh he won’t forget. All at the club newspaper which encounter saw a side of Goole play, to finish off what he’d showed his full range of skills Malcolmson with a well- admire his efforts under his cur- you can view on that has been missing. Well, your computer, lap- the medicine must be working started by touching down for by picking the ball from a deserved debut hat trick, but for rent circumstances, well done top, tablet or smart- if Saturday's fantastic per- phone. formance is anything to go Goole’s second try. Moore’s scrum in reverse, running into a wayward final pass with the him.Middlesbrough are a very Sign-up to receive by.Goole started facing conversion brought the score space, offloading inside to Jack line at his mercy. The only good side and didn’t start well, your FREE weekly another strong wind driving copy by e-mailing: down the pitch, and in copy- back to 12-14. Smith who created a two on one other score of the half came with a front row injury after just [email protected] book style began on the back Goole were certainly perform- opportunity. Malcolmson from the boot of captain Moore, three minutes. They also lost foot as 'Boro pushed into We want to hear their 22. However, in a similar ing well against the elements. received the pass for another with a long range drop goal their influential centre early in YOUR sports news. vein to the previous week Whatever your Goole literally weathered the All watching were hoping that sprint to the line and his second moving the advantage out to the second half. They just sport, let us have early storm and began to use Goole could now maintain con- try of the afternoon, again con- 32-21, a lead they never looked caught Goole on a good day your scores, match their effective forward domi- reports and pictures nated pick and go method, as trol until the half-time break. verted by Moore for Goole to like losing as they saw out the and I’m sure they will be look- of highlights. they slowly moved upfield. E-mail pictures and More was to come in the 39th ease further in front 29-14.Not game to the delight of the home ing forward to the return leg in reports to: Constant aggressive support minute, when debutant Josh to be outdone, to their credit spectators.Forget the strong March. Goole therefore need to [email protected] play pushed the visitors back into their own 22 giving them Malcolmson sprinted through Middlesbrough upped the pres- wind, it didn’t really have a maintain the quality displays the upper hand. the 'Boro defence to collect a sure on the home 15, with a bearing on the game. What did, they have been producing So it continued for the open- kick through from Moore and series of attacks from their own once again was the game plan recently, and we will be in for ing 20 minutes, until 'Boro were awarded a penalty in their dive in for a third Goole try. half, finishing with them sprint- which suits this group of play- yet another exciting day own half. A long-range wind Moore again obliged, and the ing down the centre of the pitch ers. The forwards in particular out.That just leaves next week assisted kick took them into enemy territory. Textbook line half time whistle blew with courtesy of a dummy, which cause big problems with their to think about, with our local out, good support play and sud- denly Goole were 0-7 down, Goole now ahead 19-14.Goole Goole took, to go in under style of play. The share of the derby against higher ranked having looked the better side. started the second half full of Goole’s points for a seven territory, particularly in the sec- Beverley. Let’s hope that Greg Undeterred, and showing remarkable confidence, they confidence and ready to take pointer on the 50th minute. This ond half, favoured the home has everyone available for kicked off, won the high ball advantage of the elements. With reduced the deficit to eight side. Individually, Jack Smith selection for a change, as the and once again surged deep into the visitors' half with wave after only two minutes of the half points, with the score at 29-21, was superb from start to finish. side look to carry forward their wave of impressive, controlled attack. This resulted in Ryan gone their positive play was against the run of play, but nev- Lamb punched holes in the vis- momentum so far this calendar Lamb going over on the 23rd rewarded with a penalty. Moore ertheless showing the capabili- itor’s line time after time. year. minute, Moore was unlucky with his conversion from wide out, against the strong wind. Goole were now within two points of the visitors.27 min- utes on the clock and there was a repeat of the earlier circum- stances. Goole were in control, then one poor pass and 'Boro broke through the home mid- field, courtesy of a couple of missed tackles, to score by the posts to add seven points to their tally. The next nine minutes pro-

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 9 February 2022 Selby Town preview End of jinxed run puts Robins in the frame Selby Town ended a three- in ten days, starting at match jinxed run by hammer- Glasshoughton Welfare on Selby Town 5 minutes that was borderline their lead further and perhaps Liam Flanagan who had previ- ing Worsborough Bridge Saturday, 3pm, and then a Athletic at a breezy old FPH Tuesday night appointment at Worsborough physical as the twenty-two felt they should have; Harry ously missed one of his last two stadium on Saturday to leem Rossington, one of those teams, combatants of Town and Clapham provided a couple of spot kicks, stepped up to the alive their play-off hopes. together with the Robins, being Bridge 0 up for what appears to be one Worsbrough Bridge vied for decent efforts on goal only to be mark and slotted home his third A Liam Flanagan hat-trick in a place im the play-offs, which Returning to league action off early supremacy. denied and Liam Flanagan did and Towns fifth of the evening. five-star show from the Robins could be finishing fifth. the back of recent heartbreak have the ball in the back of the who simply have to take as against Swallownest and The opening exchanges wit- The deserved victory, in front many points as they can from The original game was aban- Dronfield, the Robins sighted net six minutes from time, only their last 13 games to see if they doned due to floodlight failure, a return to winning ways nessed the Robins gain a grad- to be denied by the offside flag. of the two hundred and nine can get promoted via the play- but the Robins did check the upon hosting a decent ual presence on the tie that saw strong crowd certainly restored off route. South Yotkshire side's early run Worsbrough side at the Town got their just rewards with a narrow win in the corre- Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium, the lion's share of opportunities shortly before the break, after the faith in the club's push for They will need the sharpness sponding meeting. writes TOM DEVEREUX. go Town's way, after a Liam the playoffs and gave the squad of their 26-goal leading marks- Having seen themselves slip winning a dangerous free kick man as he continues his personal Rossington are finding their from the playoff positions; Flanagan free kick and a Harry in added time, Liam Flanagan a much-needed morale boost. bid to be leading divisional scor- feet again and they were in the magnitude of the coming Clapham shot somehow evaded again stepping up for the set With Rossington Main not in er where he currently lies second action last night, playing a games hadn’t gone unnoticed the back of the net. The dead- competitive action, the victory between Brigg's Scott Philips game in hand which they had. as Town sought to regain a lit- piece that took a deflection off and Hallam's Iren Wilson, tle momentum heading into lock was soon broken,, howev- the Worsbrough defence on its sees Town pull level with the First though is the final matches of the sea- er, after a sensational team Doncaster outfit as we now Both are in teams actually Glasshoughton, who most cer- son. way through to goal. vying for the one automatic spot tainly blow hot and cold, which move culminated in Liam The Robins saw their lead look to push one once more and through being champions, makes them difficult opponents And the return to league Flanagan being released down navigate these busy months North Ferriby the other. to judge as well. action offered just that, as Town the left flank, who then found extended with ten minutes to ahead. were left to bask in another Flanagan and his colleagues However, Town can only con- comprehensive victory on Harry Clapham in plenty of go, Town's in-form man, Dan There was no shortage of will have to take almost every- trol the immediate and that is home turf, after proving too space in the area to slot the ball Davison, found himself in pos- entertainment in Selby Town’s thing that comes their way, three points themselves and clinical on the day. With match including a busy little schedule keep doing that to see where it officials commencing the home for a well-deserved lead. session inside the area and slot- latest Northern Counties fix- up and coming with four games takes them. league fixture, the game had Four minutes later, Town dou- ted home his third goal in three ture. The victory was made all begun as perhaps many a game Goole AFC preview would, an intense opening few bled their advantage in yet games. Thereafter, it was all the sweeter by securing a clean another fantastic passage of about game management for sheet; an aspect that has Title-chasers visit play; a wonderfully placed the hosting Selby Town, and become something of a rarity of poor form Vikings manoeuvre saw the ball land at that was exactly what resulted late. However, all aspects con- the feet of Liam Flanagan to the from Christian Fox’s men, suc- sidered, victory over It would be fair to say that assemble a group of players that Goole AFC are experiencing sees them in such a good posi- right of the goal, who then cut cessfully thwarting any hopes Worsbrough proved a well- their most prolonged spell of tion. onto his left and curled a won- Worsbrough had in gaining a rounded performance from poor form this season to date derful effort inside the far post. foothold in the game. Town Christian Fox's squad that will as they prepare for the visit of Mick Carmody and Alan title-chasing, and surprise Jackson will hope they can create With the half wearing on, the were awarded a penalty as the no doubt stand them in good ones at that, Eccleshill United more than of late, especially at the hosts could well have extended fixture entered added time, stead, moving forward. to the Victoria Pleadure VPG, where despite the wonder- Grounds onSaturday, kick off ful support that has been generat- Vikings second best as run 3pm. ed in the last six months, they are finding wìnning games is hard. of poor form continues There have been little spells make a second half appearance The writing looked on the inated possession for about 15 here and there when the inexpe- Shaun Heselwood's return Staveley MW 4 as a replacement here,, his and wall, though, with incessant minutes, but for all that never rience of this young side has from ìnjuries in the second half Dylan Collington's absence forays from Staveley, eventual- tested the keeper. shown, but the thin squad that it of Saturday's game at Staveley Goole AFC 1 from midfield as a pair has cer- ly rewarded just before the half is has been hit by one or two was good to see and this,, tainly had a bearing on the out- hour mark, with Howe eventu- Gradually the momentum of injuries to key personnel since together with a chest infection The Vikings' recent poor run come of games in the period ally forcing home at the third any comeback went, despite the turn of the year, and with that has laid low Dylan of form continued at Inkersall since the turn of the year, and time of asking after Parkin changes made, and soon only one win since then, and Collington, has made a big dif- Road on Saturday, where Staveley were back testing that had the nerves jangling ference as they, together with they were distinctly second Luke Williams has also been heroically denied them twice somewhat at 10-man Winterton, Spence in the middle of the best to hosts Staveley, and out of touch since returning with point-blank stops, Parkin once more as they there is the need for a lift. park,, have been a potent force.. were grateful to keeper Dylan from time out with the effects turned the screw. Parkin that the margin of of Covid. The game continued to benefit Whether the in-form Bradford Creativity thus has been lack- defeat was not wider in this the home side helped by the Two goals in the last ten min- area side, who like their closest ing,, despite the management Toolstation NCEL Premier With Tyler Walker in mid- strong wind, but their second utes, firstly a second for Dunn rivals for honours, Grimsby team trying different ways and Division game. field, Josh Schofield started at goal on 40 minutes may have on 80 minutes, and then a spot Borough, have been in the mix means to alleviate it. right back with the Vikings been softy conceded from the of defensive suicide from a all season, will allow them a No blame could be attached to nonsense pass across their own return to form themselves will A familiar face who could line conditions as Goole had already searching for a double after a 1- Vikings perspective, but after be open to question. up for the visitors will be Jordan performed adequately on two 0 win in the corresponding the ball had been skilfully kept penalty area saw Catt with the Emery, who played in the two artificial surfaces at Hemsworth game and without really testing in place on the right touchline, easiest of finishes condemning Under the management of for- holiday games for the Vikings and Handsworth, although the home keeper they did at Goole could not stop three inci- the Vikings and overall they mer Goole midfielder Lee as he was dual-signed whilst there was a strong and gusty least start brightly against the sive passes and a finish could have no complaints. Elam, they are certainly not giv- playing for Bishop Auckland in wind, but in truth all but a quar- wind and intermittent rain, fromTyler Dunn. ing up on their quest, even more the Northern League, but he has ter of an hour at the start of each Aligned to their downturn in amazing considering the lack of come a little nearer home, but half, and they were well off the No real chances, though, A lot to do then in the second fortunes has seen goals and support through the turnstiles. without any promise of regular pace. despite good movement from half for Mick Carmody's side, action at the VPG has joined Sam Cable and Lucas Robinson but they did have the elements creativity dry up with just one Alyhough their gates have Elam,, who has connections If anything it will be Staveley replacing Liam Parker. and the boost of a goal back goal in open play since the shown an increase of late, the with father Nigel from veterans asking the question why it took almost immediately from a excellent opening hour at corresponding game at football on a Sunday. them so long to get up and run- However, Staveley,, for whom free kick on their left, and Josh Sherwood on New Year's Day, Plumpton Park on a damp ning this term, or they would form has improved markedly in Schofield's excellent delivery at The factors of key plazers October afternoon last year saw Goole AFC officials are hop- surely have been knocking on the last three months, were soon missing in the middle of the just 49 as the official attendance ing that those attending the promotion door as pre-sea- pace saw Mitch Pattinson's park has not helped,, but a lit- and included a sizeable chunk Saturday's game will have a tea son favouritism suggested, carving holes in a threadbare deftest of touches beat the within that from East Yorkshire. bar in operation in some form Goole midfield, with former keeper for the defender's furst tle bit of gloss is being after being plunged into chaos Goole's form is a concern and striker Declan Howe testing goal since the FA Vase defeat at removed from generally what It is a marvellous effort by the on the eve of their last game although Shaun Heselwood did Dylan Parkin twice, and the Winterton in October. has been a campaign of prom- Eccleshill management to with Garforth. keeper responding magnificent- ise, and importantly can still be ly. A welcome lift and they dom- if they can find their mojo again. Toolstation PREMIER - Grimsby Barton Town 26 42 12; Maltby Hemsworth MW 30 20 -36; 55 38; SELBY TOWN 27 52 Glasshoughton Welfare 29 35 - NCEL Borough P28 Pts 62 GD 32; Main 25 41 12; Handsworth 28 Albion Sports 25 19 -25; 23; Retford FC 27 49 11; 6; Dronfield Town 28 32 -24; Eccleshill United 27 59 31; 41 -9; Bottesford Town 26 39 - Athersley Recreation 27 10 -55.. Parkgate 28 44 7; Worsborough Shirebrook Town 28 30 -2; standings Garforth Town 28 52 24; 7; GOOLE AFC 29 36 -11; Bridge Athletic 28 44 -11; Rainworth MW 28 23 -30; Sherwood Colliery 25 49 17; Silsden AFC 25 34 5; Thackley DIVISION ONE - Hallam Nostell MW 29 43 -2; Hall Clipstone 28 22 -35; Penistone Church 27 55 27; 28 34 -15; Emley AFC 28 33 0; P29 Pts 69 Gd 74; North Road Rangers 30 42 -1; Swallownest 27 17 -25; FC Staveley MW 28 43 19; AFC Mansfield 27 31 -10; Ferriby 29 66 44; Brigg Town Armthorpe Welfare 28 40 9; Humber United 27 13 -59; Winterton Rangers 25 42 19; Knaresborough Town 27 28 -17; 29 65 65; Harrogate Railway Ollerton Town 29 39 -2; Teversal 29 6 -83. 30 60 27; Rossington Main 28

9 February 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Minster Engineering League roundup Two draws for local Premier sides Two draws for our Minster are in fine form and still less the way after heaping more misery Engineering League Premier on a Bubwith White Swan's sea- son which has imploded since Division clubs in Saturday the first game between the teams which saw Pollington conditions against good foot- score double figures a fortnight before. ball on another windy after- This time it was just five on noon their travels, with Mark Baggley's hat-trick making it Thorpe United were held by nine goals in the two games against White Swan and ten in Huntington Rovers at Field his last three outings, Brennan Lane, where a Liam Brown with the other two. effort for United was cancelled Cliffe could not do their area rivals a favour,, though, as their out by a reply from Blenkinsop recent fine run was ended by Oak Soccer 1 very heavy. centre back Tom Fox, who At half time, manager Harkin promotion-challenging Shovel started with the wind powered home a header from spoke of managing the game for the visitors. Duncombe Park at Oxen Lane. Malt Shovel 4 close range. correctly and with the weather behind them and knew they As you will see elsewhere, Still little margin for error, Malt Shovel continue to fly Shovel were then put on the and pitch conditions worsening despite Pollington's fine form as the flag for the York and needed a good 45 minutes, and back foot with skipper Luke it was going to be a tough grind bottom side Hemingbrough Rufforth kept up the pressure in District League as they they started well. Oak were a Pearse finding himself in the to see out the game. what seems two from three for moved into the semi finals of quick side with a strong mid- sin bin for a disagreement with United took a point of league divisional honours and eleva- the West Riding County field, Chaz Harvey given a man the ref, but Shovel stood firm, Oak were now dominating the tion after crushing Hemington Trophy and a great victory in marking mission on the hosts' Connor Gigg marshalling the ball, but Shovel were standing leaders, Wigginton 8-0. Leeds on a horrible day for star man. back four, well helped by firm and were sharp on the football. Raistrick, Harrison and Fox. counter attack, Deac Brace and Grasshoppers,, at School Roqd Howden were without a game Shovel went in front after 20 Petch both using their pace to and had it not been for a second in Division Three, but in the Jake Raistrick returned to the minutes. Dan Montgomery Just before half time, Shovel good effect. local battle in Division Four, starting line up with only Ollie claimed a ball and used his grabbed a vital third with the half equaliser for the leaders Selby Olympia made it a double Bloxham missing out due to kicking skills to release top Oak finally made a break- over improving Hensall Hawks injury, but it was clear from the conditions playing a big part. there would have been the with a 4-2 home win at the warm up that conditions were scorer Cal Petch, who made no Tom Fox won a clearance and through to the delight of their Recreation Ground in Barlby. definitely going to be a factor mistake for goal 22 of his sea- sent the ball forward from just touchline after a neat finish, but shock of the season there and with gale force winds and son and within five minutes it in his own half, the ball then any hopes of a comeback were In Reserve Section 'A', area heavy rain making the pitch got better for the Shovel side, catching the wind and with one soon out to bed when Pearse then. honours this time going to birthday boy Mark Harrison bounce it sailed over their keep- bundled home to seal the game Thorpe United Reserves as they whipping in an inch perfect free er and into the net. and a date with either Beeston No Division One games for beat their Malt Shovel counter- kick straight onto the head of St Anthony’s or South Milford. parts by four goals to two. our local representatives, with Cawood still leaders as the chasers queue up behind for a Premier Division chance next season. One of them, Malt Shovel,, with games in hand,, advanced further in the West Riding Challenge Trophy with victory Dominant Donnie beat over Oak Soccer United from West Yorkshire (see report) and are very much in the promotion frame, albeit the pressure on them increases despite several games in hand. determined Selby Colts In Division Two, Pollington Minster fixtures Donaster RUFC Colts 29 SAT., FEBRUARY 12. Shamrock; SELBY OLYMPIA Selby RUFC Colts 10 PREMIER DIVISION - v Sporting Knavesmire. HEMINGBROUGH UNITED v Dunnington; Poppleton RESERVE SECTION 'A' - United v THORPE UNITED. DIVISION ONE - Haxby Town MALT SHOVEL RESERVES v v CAWOOD FC; Stamford Bridge v MALT SHOVEL. Poppleton United Reserves; With what seemed like ‘all DIVISION TWO - Clifford four seasons of weather in one FC v POLLINGTON. THORPE UNITED DIVISION FOUR - HEN- day’, Selby faced local oppo- SALL HAWKS v York RESERVES v Dunnington nents Doncaster on Sunday Reserves. afternoon in a double ‘winner takes all’ fxture at the As ever please check with Doncaster Knights stadium. your club that there are no This combined a Yorkshire changes to the scheduled games plate semi-final and a sched- due to Covid, etc. uled league game all in one. Despite some of the Selby United need win squad missing on the pitch due After a Saturday stood down too close to bottom club, to injuries in recent weeks, the windy conditions! success in each round was sure. in Humber League One, Easington United, for comfort. Goole United, still uncomfort- Colts started play with a deter- Congratulations to all the Try scorers – Matthews (2) ably close to bottom spot, It is not too many years ago mined attitude taking the first players for their commitment Selby Colts are taking a entertain Reckitts Reserves at they were rubbing shoulders try, showing they were a wor- West Park on Saturday, kick and beating the best in the and engagement throughout well earned break this week- off 2pm. Humber Premier Division, such thy team to have progressed to the Yorkshire Cup/ Plate end before returning for a as the likes of Saturday's oppo- this point of this Yorkshire United have shown in patches, nents' first team, until to prove competition this season, re-arranged home match but not consistently enough that they can cut it in one-off affairs RUFC competition. they can compete with the top they have had the scalp of top However as play continued, whether on the field or sup- versus Malton on 20 teams, as in their last game with level opposition in the League porting due to injury. Your February. Hutton Cranswick, but they Cup in the form of Cherry Doncaster became the domi- remain one off the bottom and Burton. nant team as they ‘handed off’ or ‘out ran’ their opponents. Surpise ’Boro draw well deserved. Selby continued to show their perseverance and were engaged Man of the match was award- in the play direction and strate- ed to Aaron Hardegon for his gy, finding spaces and looking On Sunday, February 6, 20-35- fortunes on the field and almost strong performance throughout 48, drawn by Malc Calverton, for exit opportunites to move once more failed to produce a one of the surprises of the sea- the ball higher up the field but the match and stepping up his jackpot winner in the latest Hemingbrough United FC son so far in the Premier ultimately they were ‘out commitment against weekly draw at the Crown. played’ by Doncaster and the Division of the Minster Doncaster’s persistent pres- The prize rises to a possible £600 this Sunday with tickets as Engineering League on another Your friends and fellow sportspeople can all get ever available behind the bar in the village pub. wind-swept Saturday as Almost a surprise Hemingbrough United, bottom It was a welcome change in of the table, held the league Goole & Selby Sport FREE every week. leaders Wigginton Grasshoppers to a 2-2 draw. 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GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 9 February 2022 Rugby preview No room for complacency at Westfield Banks Although there is still no not blown aside, were still beat- Selby RUFC 65 Home Debut try for James Bramley. room for complacency at en a shade cosily and unable to Westfield Banks Sports collect even a losing bonus Huddersfield YMCA back anyway and IS probably Stoker (yes!) who orchestrated their progeny (i.e. James Complex, the after-match point, as they went down by 11 no stranger to the dressing the try-fest, and the Bramley) score their opening, atmosphere in a raucous club- points. RUFC 3 room mirror), and each one was Frankenstein lovechild of Manu and superb, First Team try – house told the story on an absolute cracker. Most were Tuilagi and Philippe Sella (aka you actually need to be near the Saturday afternoon of a To make the day even sweeter, Selby exorcised the psycho- long-range efforts too, involv- Big Bob Robinson) deputising end they are attacking, rather famous win over the if at all possible, Huddersfield logical demons of their recent ing superb handling between in the centre, and surprising than sheltering like a snowflake Yorkshire One leaders that YMCA and Bradford Salem, losses with a massive and forwards and backs as many with a super display of (i.e. Carl Leetham’s match should go a long way to pre- the bottom two, shipped 136 cathartic mullering of lowly- Huddersfield’s demoralised brutality and deftness. And photo 22/69) from a little bit of serving Yorkshire One status points between them in respec- placed Huddersfield YMCA defence crumbled somewhat - spare a thought for poor old wind and drizzle at the other for 2022-23. tive losses at Selby and at Sandhill Lane on Saturday and one may just have been the Jamie Dentith who, for the third end! Bridlington. – their second emphatic victo- ‘furthest’ try ever scored by the match running, battered his way ?Middlesborough were dis- ry over the same opposition Swans, as they ran it from well over the whitewash, and actual- So now Selbyites (or is it patched back up the A19 wal- Good news at Sandhill Lane this season, writes IAN MAR- behind their own try-line to ly grounded the ball properly Selbonians?), instead of putting loped after, as Goole always do for the Swans as they rediscov- LOW. score under the opposition this time – only for Mr Referee your feet up at home and socially, but coming under pres- ered their form in front of their sticks. (who was excellent throughout) watching the boring sure at the top after one or two own supporters, chalking up This re-arranged fixture to spot a forward pass in pro- Internationals on the telly this worrying slip-ups of late, with their highest Yorkshire One win necessitated a number of team The whole team played fabu- ceeding and disallow it! Next coming Saturday, take the long, Old Crossleyans and Pontefract in the process. changes as un-arrangeable pre- lously, but special mentions to week, Jamie* (*if selected). tortuous, and often mis-direct- certainly taking closer order viously arranged shopping trips the pack who yet again continu- ed trip to Bradford Salem It ended a barren run stretch- with girlfriends /boyfriends/ ally demolished their much And some final advice to any RUFC instead, to watch some For Goole, their record before ing back two and a half months partners (or any other modern larger opposition at scrum-time, prospective ex-first team play- proper rugby – where any win, and after Christmas is like chalk and will put them in good heart affiliation) were called-in, and the 9/10/12/14 playmakers of ers and fathers (i.e. Martin no matter how small, will and cheese, with four wins out for a visit to the league's bottom as a result Selby’s back line had Bennett, Wright, Tanumi, and Bramley) wanting to watch always do! of five, and their only reverse to club, Bradford Salem, this a decidedly makeshift and, dare Old Crossleyans the week Saturday, kick off 2.15pm. I say it, lightweight look about before, but in similar very it. They didn’t play like it how- breezy and awkward conditions A rather intense period contin- ever! And it may of course be by the side of the Ouse they uines for Goole, too, as they that Huddersfield were suffer- made sure that the Teessiders, if aim to complete a league double ing similarly, but they looked over Beverley at Beaver Park, the genuine (not to mention also 2.15pm. very big!) article during their warm up - which was probably Yorkshire One standings the most enjoyable part of their day. Middlesborough P18 W14 D0 Rishworthians 18 8 0 19 357 L4 For 652 Agst 368 Pts 71; 461 35; Beverley 17 7 0 10 289 Suffice it to say that Selby Old Crossleyans18 15 1 2 549 322 34; Roundhegians 16 7 0 9 scored eleven tries and too 246 69; Pontefract 18 14 0 5 357 451 33; GOOLE 18 6 0 many to detail here, excepting 545 387 63; Bridlington 17 10 1 332 624 30; Leodensians 18 6 1 that all were scored by the 6 498 352 49; West Leeds 17 9 11 246 449 30; Huddersfield backs (apart from the first by 1 7 376 373 44; Dinnington 17 YMCA 17 4 1 12 292 537 24; coach and hooker-for-the-day 9 0 8 360 337 41; SELBY 16 7 Bradford Salem 17 3 0 14 262 Jay Robinson - who looks like a 1 8 369 251 40; Old 538 17. Your friends and fellow sportspeople can all get Goole & Selby Sport FREE every week. Just email: [email protected] to be added to the mailing list Hat trick for James 'Bob' Robinson (left). First try scorer Jay Robinson on his 100th cap. Selby seconds beaten but they showed promise Selby 2nds 19 ments PAUL GABEL, look- Blackwell, shrugging off sever- and against the run of play. Credit line with B Lazenby, adding guts Selby were able to cross ing on from the side line. al challenges to go over the where it is due, Selby kept most five points to the scoreboard. the line once more with a Heath 34 line, converted by O Uren. of the possession for the remain- However, Heath were not down cheeky shimmer from the Heath came out in the first 20 der of the half, building momen- and out and the old trait of ‘put young C Bramley, who showed Selby 2nds played an early minutes looking the better side, Selby then found a little form tum with ball in hand and were it up your jump’ was the order traits of his father (ex-Selby kick off at Sandhill Lane on by keeping it tight and making and were stretching Heath, in unlucky not to cross the line on of play for the next 15-20 min- player) Martin watching on the Saturday, against a forwards good use of the big lads up side to side rugby, keeping the several occasions. utes. The Selby lads held on, but side line. The try was converted dominant Heath side. Selby, front, gaining yard after yard, ball alive and running the big with tired legs. Heath started a by O Uren. fielded a youthful side and heading towards the home Heath lads around the pitch. After positive comments at flurry of ‘old man’ style tries showed that there is more to teams line. Selby absorbed the Unfortunately, Heath kept up and half time. Selby came out as and made a comfortable lead. Overall, Selby lost to a good come as they grow in confi- pressure and stuck together as a was able to ride out the pressure they finished the first, ball in Heath side,, but Selby played dence. The end result at the 15 man unit. A fumbled ball and upon gaining possession hand and running the big Heath Selby showed maturity and a the better rugby on the day, final whistle, of 19-34, was a from Heath and Selby was able rumble up the park with their first lads around the park. Selby couple of changes gave a boost showing that they like ball in little flattering to Heath, com- to capitalise with a fine 50 try coming from a rolling maul, were able to probe the wings, to the tempo of the game. hand and can create something metre break away from E 10 metres out from the Selby line and eventually going over the Eventually, with resilience and from nothing.

9 February 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Hull Ionians u14s v Selby u14s Alec Johnson with his winning catch of 44.0.0. The Selby under14s squad of games, to score a hat-trick. marginal fight, but it was quite Dale (4), Will Cresham (3), travelled across to Brough, With his lightening pace and clear they would struggle to get Jack Calam (2), Harry Kealey Moorfields Farm East Yorkshire, this Sunday confident running, he seemed to points on the scoreboard as the (1), Fin Leighton (1), Toby for an away fixture at completely out fox the Hull try count for Selby continued to Tapperel (1), Ben Sibley (1) Fishery results Brantingham Park, home back line. mount. and Billy Tipping (1). ground of Hull Ionians. In the scrum the broad shoul- In the final quarter the sun Conversions: Harry Kealey The sun shone over the ders of Toby Tapperell and Fin disappeared and instead came a (6), Ben Cockeram (1). impressive staduim as the Leighton proved a formidable pelting of sleet and hail, yet Selby youngsters warmed up to partnership at second row and Selby continued to push and Selbys dynamics, with a mix- meet the Ionians, whom they were the driving force behind push and scored four more ture of old hand experience and had already beaten back in Selby's dominant forward play. times. Despite the frozen del- some talented new blood, September on home turf. Fin, also a newcomer to the uge they ran from the pitch seems to be proving a winning squad, also powered over the smiling and clapping each oth- formula as the boys continue to The opening whistle blew and line to score his debut try. ers sodden backs, reflecting gel as a team. the match was afoot and within with some joy on such an five minutes Selby had taken By now the green, gold and impressive performance. So to Ripon away next week, their first points with a magnif- reds shirts of Selby were flying hoping for a similar strong per- icent try from captain Connor over the try line. The loinians After 80 minutes the tally of formance and to keep the win- Dale,, who went over the line to remained upbeat and put up a tries were as follows: Connor ning ball rolling before the annu- almost nonchalantly place the al tour at the start of March. ball right between the posts, leaving Harry Kealey, at fly sports- half, to field a smooth conver- sion kick. His first of six suc- cessful shots. After last week's gruelling clash against Pocklington, this fixture seemed almost plain sailing with Selby completely in control. With some intelli- gent play and skifull passing between the backs, they found space on the wings time and time again, to rattle home a suc- cession of tries. Newcomer Will Cresham finally got off the mark, after a frustrating couple Saturday 25.6.0 Your friends and fellow 1st Alec Johnson. 44.0.0 6th Andy Blyth 21.0.0 2nd Jamie Blyth 34.6.0 Open matches every 3rd Mike Lumley 38.8.0 4th Andy Waters 25.14.0 Wednesday and Saturday. 5th Garry Summerscales Call 07710817150 for infor- mation. Viking Fishery results people can all get Goole & Selby Sport FREE every week. The Viking Saturday Open Close Old Boys match on Deer was again held on Fox Pond Pond with 41lb 13oz. M Paylor this weekend. was second with 38lb 15oz and R Paylor was third with 20lb Brian Whitehead of Byrom 9oz. was first with 30lb 14oz. Mark Jukes was second with 24lb Matt Eccles won the Fryston 8oz and Mal Bailey was third match on Hawk Pond with 35lb with 16lb 13oz. 6oz. Geoff Vause was second with 23lb 4oz and Shaun Open matches are held every Lupton was third with 22lb Saturday. To book a place 3oz. please ring 01405 785206. The Eddy House AC match Our two winter leagues con- on Fox Pond was won by L tinued on the Sunday. Thomas with 27 lb 3 oz. Ray Scott won the Spring Goole Angling Club Just email: [email protected] to be added to the mailing list Goole and District Angling 44 island Club held a match at Jamie Blyth- 29lb 9oz peg 63 Messingham Sands Fishery, Island pond and Little Swan, island on Sunday, February 6. Mike Beavers 33lb 7oz peg 16 Results:- little swan 1st- Alan Lowe- 82lb 1oz peg Alan fished the long pole to 26 little swan 2nd- Richard Scott- 64lb 2oz the left hand side margins to peg 30 little swan catch some big carp . He fished 3rd- Andy Waters - 51lb 9oz 8mm pellet over micro pellets. peg 32 little swan Well done Alan . Dean Lumley Sections:- is the bookies favourite to take Dean Lumley- 50lb 12oz peg the title with three matches remaining with yet another sec- tion win.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 6 9 February 2022 Majestic Garage Individual Pool League Week 15 Fixtures/Results Stuart Smith v Shaun Logan - Pollard Whitehead Super League - Steam TBA Gordon Gaughan 4 - 5 Liam Angie Johnson 5 - 4 Scott Packet Stephen Cawthorn 4 - 5 Aaron Dallison Clements John Turner 8 - 1 Natalie Lumley Sean Broadhead 6 - 3 Jamie Liam Coultish 6 - 3 Pete Merrill Matthew Young 2 - 7 Steve Fox Clements Jordan King 5 - 4 Chris Lloyd Purvis Liam Marshall 7 - 2 Chris Luke McHugh v Paul Dodson Steve Hayes 7 - 2 Gary Premiership - Steam Knights Packet Farrar - TBA Paul Hand v Matthew Dodson Ant Kenning 5 - 4 Ben Buck Tony Spink 5 - 4 Sid Ellis - TBA Ricky Fox 5 - 4 Antony Peter Wheldrake 5 - 4 Matti Steve Collins 3 - 6 Jamie Neil Buck 3 - 6 Tom Jackson Regan Allen 6 - 3 Joshua Dodson Baxter Legge Buck Martin Chafer 5 - 4 Joshua Championship - Middle Kevin Wright 6 - 3 David House Sellers Silva Aaron Raymond 3 - 6 Chris Dan Neal 5 - 4 Wilf Brian Robinson 4 - 5 Keane Norcup North Cave Tigers 0 showing great composure ball to Swaby saw clean keeper, who picked up the ball bringing the ball out from the through on goal, but the Cave with Wilson batting down on Goole Town Tigers back with ease, ghosting by two defender clipped him on way him. A free kick was given for Orange 3 Cave players. through. Swaby didn’t go down the back pass in the six yard Goole travelled to top-of-the- The wind yet again picked up and with only the keeper to beat box. Cave players all stood on league North Cave last and started to spoil the game. the referee blew for the foul to the goal line with the keeper in Saturday for a cup game, writes MARK LOCKWOOD. Goole striker Swaby saw his the astonishment of the Goole front of them, Wilson played Played in very windy condi- shot from outside box force the players. The resulting free kick the ball to Lockwood who fired tions, Goole, playing in unfa- keeper into a good save. was cleared as the whistle was home into the bottom corner miliar colours of red, put in a solid display to progress Goole attacked again with blown for half time. only for the ref to make them through to the quarter finals Wilson, who played a great ball Goole now going into the retake it because he hadn’t and gain sweet revenge for the 6-3 defeat they faced ear- to Ruhmann, who played in strong wind started the half blown his whistle. Same again - lier in the season. Swaby on goal, but the keeper well, as Swaby saw his shot sail Wilson played the ball to Goole won the toss and decid- saved. over bar. Cave lob the long ball Lockwood, who this time ed to take wind advantage, Goole were camped in the but Goole defended well in the smashed the ball into the roof playing an attacking formation of the net to make it 3-0. of 4-3-3. This turned out to be a Cave box and again Ruhmann wind and clear the danger good move as Goole pressed created a chance, which fell to again, Barnes at the helm as Cave looked to pull a goal from the off forcing Cave back. back from the off. Goole Axup near the six yard box, but cool as ever. Goole gained a free kick on he was forced wide. But quick Cave continued to go long, defended well as Flynn took the halfway line when Charlie one to the head after great bat- Axup was brought down. Leon thinking and a cheeky overhead but the ball just went out for a Lockwood stepped up and, with kick back into the box saw goal kick as they kept over hit- tling with his counterpart. Cave the wind behind, fired the ball pushed bodies forward, leaving home, with the keeper making Swaby pounce to head home ting the ball. Lockwood took the door wide open for a Goole an total blunder as he let the and double Goole’s lead. the goal kick and putting all his ball go through his legs and into counter, as Swaby and Wilson the net. Goole made a change with power through the laces some- combined but Swaby saw his Josh Bartlett coming on for how hit the ball over the half Goole continued to press shot curl just round the post. with the front three of Lennon Axup. way against the wind, seeing Goole made changes with Wilson, Charlie Axup and Minutes after coming on, Swaby and Bartlett clean Ryan Swaby attacking at Ruhmann, Barnes and Swaby every opportunity. Goole Bartlett looked to be through through,, but Bartlett apparent- all coming off for a well were playing a high line on goal after a ball from ly handled the ball. deserved rest. Cave mounted an defence,, with Lockwood in front of Finley Strutt and Pearson, but off side was Goole don't give Cave time on attack and a scramble in the box Jacob Hibbard, and nothing given. High pressure again as the ball as Spencer Theaker and saw Scarr dive at the feet of the was to pass them as they stopped everything with some Lazzari,, the Goole right Ruhmann pressed Cave, forc- Cave striker to deny him a solid tackling. back, forced the Cave ing them into mistakes. golden chance to pull a goal Ollie Pearson and Cole defender back into his own Felix Scarr shows off his back. Lazzari showed great link up half. Goole pumped an aim- keeping skills, coming off his Goole defender Lazzari play down the right as Goole looked for a second, however lessly high ball into box, line to deny Cave any chance defended well again, forcing Cave manage to clear their which saw the keeper spill in of an attack. Hibbard and lines. With Goole looking for a Cave out and yet again were left second and pushing players on, front of Ruhmann who Strutt showed great strength to having long range shots to no the high defence was nearly pounced,, but his shot was in defence, forcing Cave out. breached,, but Ollie Ruhmann avail. came to the rescue to clear the saved on the goal one by the Goole were now defending in Wilson and Bartlett were link- danger. keeper's feet. numbers with Sam Flynn, ing well up top as Goole knock Cave gained a corner after Goole continued the pressure Theaker combining well on the ball up field. Pearson mean- some constant pressure, but and a corner fired in by Wilson the right keeping Cave at Goole yet again cleared the ball while terrorised the Cave - this time Jayden Barnes com- hit a Cave player then onto the bay. defender who knocked the ball ing to the rescue at the near cross bar and out for another A quick counter from Goole out for a corner. post. corner. Another great corner then caught Cave unawares as Cave came again as time was Goole decided to then sit back whipped in somehow deceived Lockwood knocked a great ball running out. However, great for some reason and let Cave attack at will,, and a rash chal- everyone and was eventually upfield to Ryan, who in turn defending by Goole saw them lenge from Lockwood saw the cleared as Cave defended in played the ball to Wilson,, but not diving in and forcing Cave Goole captain booked for a reckless challenge. numbers. the Cave player got there first out wide. Lockwood’s great tackle and and played the ball back to the The final whistle blew as Cave attacked, but yet again Goole stood firm, with Barnes Goole got sweet revenge for the league defeat earlier in the sea- son and stopped any chance of Cave doing the double. Goole will be full of confi- dence after this victory and hopefully they can continue this form all the way to the final Man of the match for Goole was Leon Lockwood and Jayden Barnes Goole this weekend (February 12) face Knottingley Albion in the league with a change of venue. They are playing at Kent Road. Kick off at a later time of 11.15.