g&s sport issue 161

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT We wish all our readers and correspondents a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for what will hopefully be a happier New Year. Our next issue will be on January 5. is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. is independent of all Knaresborough buried at the break. just after the half hour then blocking the initial shot for the tencies as they gain more expe- other local newspa- He was forced back into gave the Vikings what looked a second goal, but had made a rience. pers and is edited by Town 2 Graeme Wilson, who action after a positive Covid match-winning position. A super stop from the former just The season is far from over has written and edit- Goole AFC 4 test ruled out Dylan Parkin on penalty awarded for a clumsy before the first goal as the home (hopefully) and despite any ed sports coverage the morning of the game and he challenge on Williams and side now sensed blood. possible restrictions, will locally for many Striker Sam Cble delivered made one fine save at the start Cable's second successive spot- continue next Tuesday after- years and whose the perfect Christmas mes- of the match and several excel- kick made it two followed by Goole tried to change things noon with the visit of knowledge and con- sage to Vikings supporters on again and although the contest tacts in local sport Saturday with a hat-trick to lent ones in the second to mke Williams then slotting home Hemsworth MW, kick off are unrivalled. end a three-match losing sure that all the good work was after more intricate football was now far more open, it did 2pm, as the league use the sequence, and earn a first not undone. opened up a threabare mean they could still force the second of the Bank Holidays is an e- Northern Counties East Knaresborough back line. issue at the other end and on 62 in lieu of Christmas falling on newspaper which League win over And that good work came minutes Cable struck with a you can view on Knaresborough Town. Cable went close to a first half a weekend, to slot in holiday your computer, lap- from a dominant first half hat-trick and really the Vikings clinical finish to put daylight, games. top, tablet or smart- The game as a whole once where, after that early Watson didn’t want the first half to end despite the pitch black above, phone. more showed the inconsistency stop, such was the total control and what happened for a quar- between the teams once more. The corresponding game saw Sign-up to receive of the Vikings’ side, but you that the Vikings had, they ter of an hour in the second Goole finish with nine men in a your FREE weekly could say that of so much of the should have been six goals up Knaresbourough didn't give 2-2 draw, but the Vikings will copy by e-mailing: division with little to choose period made that act so. up and Watson had to be watch- [email protected] between the top three and the at the break without nny exag- There was no immediate sign be mindful that those inconsis- bottom two in the division. geration. There was a fluency in ful more than once and yet tencies shown has seen them We want to hear the play from back to front and of recovery, albeit the home there were openings for the drop points to the bottom two in YOUR sports news. Cable was the star of the show after two good chances fell to side did raise the tempo from Vikings to make it five as well the table, and if they want to be Whatever your in the outfield department for in what became a very enter- sport, let us have his side, but the manager, whilst Cable and Josh Scofield, win- the restart, but the Vikings considered a top eight side, they your scores, match delighted with his contribution, ning a starting place in a more looked comfortable and still taining, if slightly more nerv- need to be beating teams such reports and pictures pointed out the crucial saves advanced role, the former put had one or two sights of the ous late afternoon than it should as this. of highlights. made by stand-in keeper the Vikings ahead after seven home goal. have been. E-mail pictures and Richard Watson, who was They did have a relatively full reports to: thrust into the spotlight again minutes. He finished confident- However, two goals in four Reece Kral and Marcel [email protected] from his coaching duties and ly after good approach work minute around the hour mark squad available last weekend, helped to repel a strong home involving Luke Willuams. changed the mood and sudden- Chigamura were given late but will be aware that their side comeback in the second ly the Vikings looked shaky and introductions from the bench keeper's positive Covid test half after they looked dead and Goole allowed the home side grateful to their coach between without being able to make any means changes can happen at little room for manoevre and real impression, but to end a such short notice. the posts. losing sequence with four goals dominated the match, borough's He had no chance with the The New Year Day game at supporters were rather bemused away from home shows there is Sherwood Colliery will be a at how outplayed their own goals scored by Craig Ramplin character in the young squad. strong test too, and that will be charges were. and Dean Hunter in 49 and 74 Supporters have to, it seems for a 3pm kick off, Covid restric- the remainder of the season, Two goals in three minutes minutes respectively, despite tions permitting. learn to live with the inconsis- Santa meet brings top club award for Sharks After a very successful year massive Doncaster Dartes. for the third year in a row, under the watchful and skilful proved he was just too quick for Selby Tiger Sharks, it This amazing achievement Alice Moore. Alice achieved eyes of Carl Cockcroft and for the field, with no fewer six first place finishes in her Janette Moore, who have than four speeding tickets, was down to the 'Swim was helped along by three races, a truly outstanding per- spent hours honing the tech- having swam faster than the along a Santa' meet to add swimmers in particular, who formance, with Isla and niques and skills to get each cut off times for each event. more medals to the already also picked up Top Girl Amanda picking up five first swimmer where they are bulging sacks. Organised by awards for gaining the most place finishes between them. today, an amazing perform- Olivia Rowan was fresh points in their respective age ance given the turbulent year back from a swim camp at Doncaster Dartes and held groups, Isla Carter, Amanda The Sharks took along 33 for all. Alex McCallum Catterick Leisure centre after at Beverley Leisure centre Laurisonyte and, once gain swimmers, who were all been selected by Swim on December 5, the Sharks England to further enhance took along their biggest her swimming skills with squad ever to show the com- one-to-one coaching both in the pool and in a classroom petition who is the best club. environment. Olivia kept the It wasn’t just the seasoned flag flying with three first place finishes, a third place swimmers who showed off and a speeding ticket. their skills on the day, with Gracie Pinder, as always, new competitive swimmers proved she is an extremely Emma Jackson, Molly Soar, competitive swimmer with Emelia Potter, Neive Whaley three first place finishes, and new pocket rocket Lola three speeding tickets and a worthy second place. Pinder proving they will be a force to be reckoned with in Everyone at Selby Tiger the very near future. Sharks is extremely proud of the club's achievements, not With 18 of the biggest clubs just at this gala but all the galas they have been to which from around the region, it was have really put the Sharks on Selby Tiger Sharks who came the swimming map. away for the first time in the club's history with the much- coveted Top Club award after amassing more than 80 points more than their nearest rivals, and 200 points more than the

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 22 December 2021 Toolstation League standings TOOLSTATION NCEL Recreation 23 9 -47. DIVISION ONE: TABLES including TUES., North Ferriby P22 Pts. 53 GD DECEMBER 21. 38; Hallam 22 51 62; Brigg Town 22 49 42; SELBY PREMIER DIVISION : TOWN 22 45 22; Harrogate Railway 23 45 18; Rossington Grimsby Borough P22 Pts. 51 Main 23 42 26; Retford FC 21 39 14; Worsborough Bridge GD 27; Eccleshill United 22 49 Athletic 23 37 -6; Armthorpe Welfare 23 35 8; Ollerton 27; Garforth Town 21 41 21; Town 23 35 3; Nostell MW 23 Sherwood Colliery 19 37 12; 34 2; Hall Road Rangers 23 32 -11; Glasshoughton Welfare 23 Handsworth 22 34 -5; 31 -3; Parkgate 21 30 0; Hall Road Rangers 1 defenders, especially James needed keep the hosts at bay on The equalising goal certainly Dronfield Town 22 24 -23; Piercy, were easy meat and more than one occasion. lifted the Robins, who started to Winterton Rangers 20 33 15; Shirebrook Town 23 19 -25; Selby Town 2 drink. Most second balls were look dangerous every time they Rainworth MW 22 19 -26; won by the hosts. The many of a Selby persua- went forward. The game Barton Town 21 33 7; Clipstone 21 18 -16; Just under two months ago, sion were glad to hear the half became much more open with Swallownest 21 14 -17; FC Selby Town were on the It wasn’t long at all before the time whistle, with Town only Town, at times, guilty of leav- Penistone Church 20 32 8; Humber United 22 10 -54; wrong end of an absolute pressure told. Hall Road centre the one goal in arrears. ing themselves too exposed at Teversal 23 6 -54 thrashing from Hallam FC, forward, Reece Moody went the back. There were some Maltby Main 20 28 11; writes PHIL DEARNLEY. down in the box under a tackle, Christian Fox made a half close shaves for Selby, who The team’s attitude was poor, and the referee had no hesita- time change, Calum Ward were grateful for the dogged- Bottesford Town 19 31 7; and the harsh score line was tion in pointing to the spot. Up entering the fray in the stead of ness shown by their defenders. the least they deserved. Their the forward stepped to take the Charlie Clamp. Calum Ward GOOLE AFC 23 29 -4; season looked all but over. kick, facing Jody Barford who was played in the centre of the The game was getting quite had been a team mate just two attack. His duty was clearly to feisty with yellow cards becom- Staveley MW 21 28 7; Silsden Fast forward two months, and weeks ago. hold the ball up to facilitate bet- ing a common sight, as fog AFC 20 28 -1; Thackley 23 28 - it is hard to credit that since that ter attacks. His presence cer- descended on the ground mak- fateful game, the magnificent Jody Barford sprung to his tainly improved things up front ing visibility difficult. 9;AFC Mansfield 21 26 -8; Robins have had a draw, and left, and was able to beat the for Selby. have won their last seven spot kick away, earning himself Town were pressing on in an Knaresborough Town 20 25 3; games on the trot. Far from hero status, as well as keeping Liam Flanagan got behind the attempt to find a winner, which their season being over, Town Selby in the game. Hall Road back line, but his eventually came just as the Emley AFC 20 22 -2; Albion are now pursuing a playoff cross was well claimed by goal- game entered time added on. place with a vengeance. Town were finding it difficult keeper Tom Macauley. Calum Ward took in a throw Sports 22 19 -17; Hemsworth to get in the game. A Dan Meanwhile, at the other end, before working his way across During this tremendous run, Davison flick on from a throw Jody Barford was forced into a the pitch. He was looking for a MW 23 13 -32; Athersley the players have exhibited mas- in found Liam Flanagan, but the save to push the ball out wide of willing runner, and found one in sive grit, determination, team- striker wasn’t able to get a good onrushing forwards. Hall Road the form of Harry Clapham. Goole United work, and skill, but none more cross in. Harry Clapham, strug- headed over the top of the Running on the outside of the so than in this match, when the gling to make headway against Selby bar, whilst Calum Ward Hall Road defence, the young match called off Robins had to dig very deep James Piercy managed to get a did the same at the other end. forward cut in before firing an indeed, to secure another pre- shot off, but over the bar. unstoppable winner into the Goole United's last scheduled foot of the table and cious victory. There was an almighty scram- corner of the net. game of 2021 in Humber Easington United moved Most of the attacking play had ble in the Selby goal mouth, League One was postponed closer with a surprise 5-5 The pitch survived a pre- come from the hosts, but they which Town were mighty glad Tempers were beginning to on Saturday. draw at second place St. match inspection, which must were not able to find a shot to to clear. The Rangers had the fray, with a melee in the dug Mary's. have been a close run thing. cause Jody Barford real trouble. ball in the Selby net, only to be outs, before the referee blew for It leaves them one off the The surface was boggy, bumpy, However this all changed in the thwarted by the offside flag for time much to the delight of the and slow. The same for both twenty second minute. A cross real this time Selby faithful. Unfortunately Seven share ’Boro sides, but the Robins certainly into the box bounced off a Selby the unpleasantness continued as found it very difficult to create defender into the path of Reece Selby were gradually assert- both sets of players, and staff Xmas jackpot attacks all through the game. Moody who slotted the ball ing themselves, and the hosts left the pitch. home. Heads down the Selby were having to resort to petty Seven winners shared a bonus club committee, £1000 was Kain Rogerson returned to players trudged off to restart, infringements to stop them. So three points, hard won in prize for one week only on the made available for lucky win- midfield with Calum Ward but they were given a glimmer One such foul saw Calum Ward their last match before weekly Hemingbrough United ners picking two numbers, each dropping to the bench. of hope by the offside flag. stopped about 30 yards from Christmas. The Robins will be lottery, but the long-standing of whom received £142.85. Otherwise, it was what has goal. A yellow card was shown back at the Fairfax Plant Hire jackpot continues to grow. become the regular team. Town The referee consulted with his to a Hall Road player, and after Stadium on Tuesday, December The main jackpot continues to were playing four across the assistant, but no reprieve for the referee finally sorted the 28 at 3 pm when our tenants, 36-46-48 were drawn by Chris grow and next week is £2800. middle once more. Selby as he awarded the goal. wall, Liam Flanagan stepped up FC Humber United will be the Grant on Sunday evening at The Tickets, as ever, are available to send a low shot heading opponents. Crown and, as agreed by the from the bar in The Crown. The match kicked off, and the Town tried to strike back. towards the corner of the net. It Robins were soon finding it dif- First Ryan Gothard, then looked as if Hull City under 18s From all at the club, have a Your friends and ficult. The ball wasn’t sticking Connor Qualter headed over keeper Tom Macauley might great Christmas, and be there fellow with their front men, and the from set pieces, which were just get there, but he was unable on Tuesday afternoon to cheer midfield were struggling to becoming more and more a fea- to stop the ball squirming into on the team in their last match sportspeople can contain their counterparts. High ture of a scrappy game. the net. of 2021. all get balls up to the Hall Road Last gasp defending was Goole & Selby Sport FREE Selby Town preview every week. Just email: Robins should end the [email protected] year with a bang to be added to the mailing list Without being disrespectful unrest within the club following have won every game since as ing Brigg Town 5-5 in one of to their opponents next the financial problems caused they continue to close the gap the shocks of the season so far. Tuesday afternoon, Selby by the emergence of a substan- on the leaders, who still look Just a word of caution then for Town should end the old year tial historical debt that the new the favourites for automatic Fox's men, who face a much with a bang and maintain committee within the club elevation, but just who knows tougher looking prospect on their high hopes of a possible seemed unaware of. in this up and down season Monday, January 3 when they return to the Premier which could still take a Covid travel to Cannon Park to play Division in 2022 when they And yet since their 8-1 defeat twist, not test, yet. Retford, kick off 3pm. entertain their season's ten- at Hallam, on the back of a ants, FC Humber United, heavy home loss to North Obviously games are not won The Nottinghamshire side are before what should be a large Ferriby, it seemed that the on paper and Town can ill not completely out of the play- FPH Stadium crowd, kick off Robins were so far and away afford to take FC Humber off equation themselves, with 3pm. from the top two clubs they United too lightly despite their one or two games in hand. would have to concentrate on frailties in defence and, to be Town, with eight wins and a seeing out the campaign by bat- fair, ran the Robins close in the A year of Covid and turmoil draw in their last nine games, tening down the hatches. corresponding league game in at the FPH ending on a high and in the sort of form that the autumn, only losing 6-4 and 2022 looking a completely manager Christian Fox can only Howver, a 1-1 draw at home with the Town defence exposed different prospect again pro- have dreamt about back in to Armthorpe, and crucially the equally that night. viding the worst of the new October, when there seemed squad all but two or three play- wave of Covid can be kept at ers sticking together and they They could also point to beat- bay.

22 December 2021 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Majestic Garage Individual Pool League Week 11 Fixtures/Results Cawthorn Peter Wheldrake v Joshua Clements Super League - Steam Matthew Dodson 8 - 1 Chris Sellers - TBA Wilf Whitehead 4 - 5 David Packet Lloyd Ben Buck 7 - 2 Antony Silva John Turner 4 - 5 Gary Premiership - Steam Dodson Division 1 - The Knights Packet Championship - Middle Vermuyden House Jordan King 3 - 6 Neil Buck Ricky Fox v Aaron Raymond Barry Marston v Danny Green Steve Hayes v Paul Hand - - TBA Dan Neal 4 - 5 Pete Clements - TBA TBA Angie Johnson 8 - 1 Paul Regan Allen v Aaron Lumley Martin Chafer v Gordon Dodson Steve Hebden 6 - 3 Daniel - TBA Gaughan - TBA Liam Coultish v Steve Collins Shand Shaun Logan v Steve Purvis - - TBA TBA Chris Pollard 5 - 4 Liam Tony Spink v Brian Robinson Andrew Merrington v David Stuart Smith v Natalie Merrill Marshall - TBA Hughes - TBA - TBA Kevin Wright 3 - 6 Sid Ellis Joshua Buck 8 - 1 Matthew Sean Broadhead 7 - 2 Matti Luke McHugh v Jamie Legge Jack Merrington v Billy Burns Young Baxter - TBA - TBA Tom Jackson 8 - 1 Stephen Keane Norcup 6 - 3 Scott Ant Kenning v Jamie Fox - Simon Everatt v Kyle TBA Nicholls - TBA Liam Dallison v Chris Farrar - Ian Morewood 6 - 3 David TBA Cruickshank Goole RUFC 15 time being converted to create a and Goole were back in front, on the right side of the official, 3-0 lead for the visitors. with the score now 12-6 in who provided them with a kick Pontefract RUFC 17 favour of the home side. to the tight of the posts on the The re-start from the kick was 68th minute, approximately 25 No early Christmas present just what Goole needed, as it 45 minutes and yet another metres out. The chance went for the Goole first team squad, gave them the opportunity to penalised home scrum, grateful- begging much to the relief of the but a lot to be proud of in this work their way into the visitors' ly converted by Ponty's no. 10 to visiting supporters, and the exas- hard-fought encounter against territory, which they did with close the gap on Goole to three peration of the home crowd. So it local rivals Pontefract, cur- their first real chance to test the points. To Goole’s credit they was that Goole, try as they did, rently lying third in the league, resolve of the opposition. again competed for the kick off couldn’t manage to breach the with ten wins to date, writes Several thrusts to the line by and within a minute added visitors' line, before the final STEVE GRIMBLEBY. Goole saw excellent Ponty another three pointer courtesy of whistle ended the competition. defence, but try as they might Moore to give Goole a 15-9 lead. To the close band of supporters Goole wouldn’t go away, with a The next 15 minutes produced a Could Goole have won? Yes, who saw the reverse fixture at fine team effort finally resulting pattern of even play from both they certainly could. Should they the beginning of the season, it in a 33rd minute try for centre sides, apart from the dominance have won? Why not? This was was difficult to consider any- Sam Smith, touching down to of the away side's scrum, which certainly their best display for thing other than a defeat, having the left of the visitors' posts from as a weapon, began to prove the some considerable time, the suffered a 64-7 mauling in that a well-worked lineout and good difference between the sides. whole group contributing from game, but what transpired was a midfield support. Unfortunately, Time after time Goole were start to finish. It was no surprise hard-fought dual between two the simple conversion went penalised, with the only obvious that getting the best centre part- sides fighting for every inch of wide, but Goole finally saw thing of note being that Ponty nership back together, gave the ground, and possession, with the themselves ahead and looking as were pushing Goole back at midfield much more balance and final outcome only decided on though they were well capable of almost every scrum, of which provided several attacking the 66th minute, when the visi- more. Well, more came as Goole there were quite a few. With the opportunities, with 9 to 13 look- tors kicked a penalty to go from managed territory and posses- laws of the game allowing inter- ing more at ease in play. The 15-14 down to 15-17 in front. sion well, but in the last throws pretation, it was obvious that the back row was everywhere, and of injury time the visitors pushed view was that Goole were com- the lineout was efficient and The conditions were dull, on into Goole’s half and were mitting offences. Although other effective, both with their own damp and decidedly cold, with rewarded with a shot at goal than Ponty being a bigger, tighter ball, and with attacks on fading light meaning the flood- from yet another scrum penalty, unit, non-watching could under- Pontefract’s lineout. The Goole lights were on from the start. Goole received the kick-off, and Ponty doubling their score with stand the decisions being made. scrum never gave in, and in my were soon on the defensive, with another three points, to close the So it was that on the 60th minute, opinion, along with most sup- Ponty's pack hammering away at half 6-5 ahead. and from a scrum penalty, the porters, were unlucky to be the home team's try line. To their visitors’ kicked for touch into penalised as many times as they credit, Goole were more than What was said at the break no Goole’s 22, gained territory and were, but that’s down more to the equipped to repel all boarders, one knows, but whatever it was quickly transferred the ball wide age-old myth about front rows. and time after time turned ball produced a rapid start for the for a score in the corner, reduc- over into opportunities for them home side. Receiving the Ponty ing the lead to one point, with the If they can move on in the new to attack. The pattern lasting for kick off Goole took control, with score at Goole 15-Ponty 14. Six year from this display, more wins 24 minutes until the official the pack punching holes in the minutes later, yet another scrum will come. As will more confi- penalised Goole’s scrum (a pat- away defensive line in midfield penalty, and yet another three dence in their actions and deeds. tern throughout the game), and creating the overlap, to pro- pointer for the lead to change Add to that the injuries clearing awarding the visitors their first vide an opening within the 1st hands yet again, Ponty now lead- up, then they will have sufficient kick at goal, but to their relief it minute of the re-start for centre ing 17-15, but plenty of time left ammo available to hopefully went wide. However, two min- Lill to race down the touch line on the clock. With 12 minutes climb the table. Here's to a hap- utes later and a somewhat bizarre and dive in at the corner. The now remaining, at last Goole got pier 2022 for the group, they decision went against Goole, this touch line conversion sailed over deserve it after this display. Rugby preview Frustrating postponements before Xmas The pre-Christmas rugby the bottom after the gloomy period. 0 324 59; Bridlington 12 7 1 4 programme was hit by three afternoon at the Westfield As to the traditional Boxing 315 208 34; SELBY 13 6 1 6 postponements, including Banks Sports Complex was at 285 220 33; Dinnington 134 70 Selby's home game with least met with a really close Day festivities, that will be at 6 300 265 32; West Leeds 13 6 Huddersfield YMCA at game with promotion-chasing the behest of club officials and 1 5 26 70 31; Beverley 14 6 0 8 Sandhill Lane, and that was Pontefract as they lost narrowly this will be conveyed through 337 350 30; Old Rishworthians frustrating for all, especially 15-17, but at least had the con- the social networking channels. 13 65 0 7 282 352 26; with the uncertainty as to solation of a bonus point, which YORKSHIRE ONE STAND- Huddersfield YMCA 12 4 1 6 whether there will be compet- could be very important as and INGS inc. SAT. DECEMBER 233 367 23; Leodensians 23 4 1 itive rugby again in the New when the season does resume. 18: 8 163 351 20; Roundhegians 12 Year as the pandemic contin- 4 0 8 262 372 19;Bradford ues to rear its head. That is expected to be January Middlesborough P3 W11 D0 Salem 12 3 0 9 184 332 16; 8, but that will be dependent on L2 For 496 Agst. 246 Pts, 55; GOOLE 13 2 0 11 208 336 11. Goole will finish the year at what happens over the holiday Old Crossleyans 25 11 1 2 448 192 52; Pontefract 14 10 0 4 4-

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 22 December 2021 Saturday winner Jamie Blyth with part of Shane Gibbons with his recent winning his 79.2.0 winning catch. catch of 53.0.0. Moorfields Farm Fishery results 1st Dave Wain 111.8.0 Wednesday 2nd Mike Lumley 97.4.0 There were two good winning 73lb 9oz, Mal Bailey of Foster was second with 36lb 3rd Deano Lumley 76.12.0 weights at Viking Fishery, Castleford was third with 42lb 3oz and F Buike third with 25lb 1st Shane Gibbons. 53.0.0 Dates for the open matches over the Pollington, this weekend. 5oz and Mick Smith of 5oz. 2nd Alec Johnson. 38.0.0 Christmas holidays are Pontefract fourth with 31lb 5oz. 3rd Jason Raspin 27.0.0 The Saturday Open was held There will be a special sea- Saturday Wednesday,December 22 on Hawk Pond. It was won with On Sunday, Vic Rooks won sonal Open match on Hawk Monday, December 27 116lb 4oz by Andy Middleton the Spring Close Old Boys Pond on Tuesday, December 1st Jamie Blyth 79.2.0 Wednesday, December 29 of Bradford. Mark Jukes of match on Hawk Pond with a 29. To book a place please ring 2nd Shane Gibbons 49.4.0 Sunday, January 2 Wakefield was second with catch of 117lb 6oz on corn. P 01405 785206. 3rd Mick Marney 36.0.0 Anyone interested please book on 07710817150 4th Merve Baxter 26.12.0 Sunday teams of 4 round 2 Your friends and fellow sports- people can all get Goole & Selby Sport FREE every week. Just email: [email protected] to be added to the mailing list