g&s sport issue 109

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT ISSUE 109 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 WELCOME TO GOOLE & SELBY Vikings’ defence isSPORT GOOLE & SELBY SPORT is your socially distanced FREE weekly guide to all local sport. Goole AFC 2 was encouraging though, GOOLE & SELBY Garforth Town 7 Waud on a seemingly personal SPORT mission to get his side back on is independent of all A minute's silence was terms, and he, together with other local newspa- Anees Younus and Kitchen, pers and is edited by observed before the start of worked hard testing Wells and Graeme Wilson, who his defence. They had their has written and edit- the game in memory of club reward in added on time for ed sports coverage the Keightley injury when locally for many president Eric Lawton (pic- Waud's persistence won a cor- years and whose ner and from it he was on knowledge and con- tured), who sadly passed hand to force home to end an tacts in local sport entertaining half all square. are unrivalled. away last week. Members of So the first half ended on GOOLE & SELBY his family were in atten- that encouraging note, but SPORT is an e- what was to come was nothing newspaper which dance at the match. short of embarrassing, with you can view on red faces to match the shirts of your computer, lap- Goole AFC rather took the the Vikings' players. Straight top, tablet or smart- from kick off the cover was phone. current social distancing too non-existent and the keeper Sign-up to receive totally exposed for Marshall your FREE weekly literally at the Victoria to complete a hat-trick unop- copy by e-mailing: posed and it set the tone for [email protected] Pleasure Grounds on Saturday the remainder of the game. LET’S HEAR – or at least their defence did It stayed 2-3 for a while, but YOUR NEWS the spark and fire in the bel- – as a second half meltdown lies going forward had disap- We want to hear peared largely as Garforth YOUR sports news. saw a decent first 45 minutes found huge holes in the Whatever your attacking third and four goals sport, let us have degenerate into one of those in 20 minutes from Marshall your scores, match again, Lee Turner, Jack reports and pictures nightmare scorelines that have Lazenby and Sam Barker, and of highlights. there could have been more, E-mail pictures and been their custom in recent with home supporters reports to: bemused, if not totally sur- [email protected] campaigns. prised, as these occurences have happened too many Arguably, one of the tormen- times in the past to put down to being 'simply one of those tors-in-chief, Charlie Eric Lawton days'. Marshall, son of the Garforth was amongst the goals for the A couple of late efforts from Vikings. He returned from the Vikings strikers almost manager and former Vikings completing a league suspen- saw a consolation to what had sion hung over from last term become a sobering afternoon, boss, Paul, who scored four to give his side the lead, and as no one was shouting from too, converting after a good and with restrictions imposed then equalise with the last the rooftops too much at the Vikings attack, where the as they are, there was no times, should not have been action of the first half where decent start, it was the way early signs of the pace shown means of being able to drown there was little clue as to what they collapsed that was so at Cheadle in the Vase was sorrows afterwards. More on the field, but in truth such would happen afterwards. familiar, with inexperience very much in evidence, and he important to try and correct certainly to bear, but this was was a menace to the Garforth the faults ahead of tonight's was the abject defending in Another of the Vikings' largely not doing the basics back line through the half. visit to Albion Sports and then perennial problems which correctly and Garforth's own Silsden on Saturday as games the second half, any player none of the numerous man- promising beginning to the Unfortunately, the advantage come thick and fast in the agement teams have been able season was never going to let lasted less than a minute, delayed season. worth his salt would have cap- to address is when the side the Vikings get away with Marshall was on hand to react gets in front, they have the such carelessness. well to a loose ball and shoot italised. inability to hold on for any past Cotton, but the soon to be length of time. Having bucked Still, for all that, the visitors hero of the afternoon for the It ended a little run of two the trend at Eccleshill in the looked the more composed visitors was very much the midweek win, it was reverting and they had that physical, if villain in home supporters' wins in league and cup which to type here, Waud's first goal slightly over the top on occa- eyes when his reckless tackle cancelled out within the sions, edge. The decent sized on Nathan Keightley on the suggested better times ahead minute. The hard work of the VPG crowd on an overcast left saw a yellow card, rather end of first half equaliser was afternoon saw a fine opening than the red it could have been and whether the first half undone as ten seconds into the half with opportunities at both from referee Pontin, who did second period they fell behind ends from forwards in form to seem to show remarkable injury to Nathan Keightley, for a second time and after date in the fledgling season. restraint at several injudicious that it was just carnage. The Waud and Kitchen looked challenges elsewhere as well. which saw his afternoon term 'social distancing' is used sharp for the hosts and Toby Keightley's departure was a so commonly in the pandem- Erlls had his hands stung by blow to Goole as he had ended by Marshall's extreme- ic-struck UK, and the Goole one early shot and the visitors shown in the last week what defence took it to the extreme. also went close with a snap an asset he could be this term, ly rash challenge, would have effort inches wide. and his departure was fol- Whether one should get car- lowed by Marshall giving the made a difference will never ried away with this, as equally The deadlock was broken on visitors the lead on 26 minutes nine minutes, with Waud on with another simple, but com- be known, but it ended the the mark for the fourth time posed finish. already this term, adding to first Toolstation Northern his eight pre-season efforts The response from Goole Counties East Premier Division game at Goole since a similar afternoon of woe against Liversedge back in early March, with a familiar feeling for home supporters. That afternoon it was 2-6, Saturday's visitors going one better. Garforth always looked the better side, but the first 45 minutes was extremely com- petitive and quite thrilling, with chances at both ends, and the returning Reagen Waud No rugby until January The players and officials of The RFU issued the grim now have been hit and the sea- the country, where although programme had been constuct- Goole RUFC and Selby news last week after the latest son will now be cut in half at their facilities are now open ed for a number of eventualities RUFC together with all other government guidance and, least. following the lockdown, area emerging from Covid-19, of senior teams up and down the although clubs have been restrictions are impacting once which one was a start to be country will have no competi- training in accordance with the The season has been extend- more. made in January. tive rugby before January RFU roadmap return, the ed once until May 31 from ear- 2021. hopes that this may be as of lier decisions taken, but this is Both goole and Selby clUbs No more decisions have yet a blow to teams up and down are in Yorkshire One, where a been forthcoming.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 30 September 2020 Tigers presented with match ball On Saturday, Goole Town Tigers under10 Orange played North Duffield Dragons under10 Blacks at their home grounds at West Park, writes REBECCA THOMPSON. The match ball this week was sponsored by Jo Robinson from Healing Hypnotherapy in Goole. Unfortunately Jo couldn't make the photo on Saturday due to work commitments, but the team thank her for her continued support! Robins languish after United held in second home defeat opening game Selby Town 2 chase up field to try to support had been defending corners him. Simpson. The ball was nicked the front men, and then were with eight men in and around After all their struggles, the away from him just in time to Goole United 1 Swallownest 3 being bypassed as Swallownest the penalty box, with the two stop him shooting. Ryan swept forward, putting the front men stationed on the half Robins showed just what they Cooper made a good run St. Mary's 1 The second home league Town back line under pressure. way line. Of course this leaves are capable of. A terrific pass- through the middle, but was game of the week, and once a huge amount of space for any- ing move carved open the denied the space to shoot. After a terrific opening day again the Robins left the Cam Collins was called upon one dropping off the penalty Swallownest defence leaving win at Bridlington Town Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium to make a smart block as area, and sure enough the Charlie Clamp in the clear to Selby were pushing up, creat- Reserves last week, Goole empty handed, writes PHIL Swallownest dominated the Swallownest corner was played blast his shot home. ing pressure, but not creating United were held in their first DEARNLEY. early proceedings, but it wasn’t to one of their men in acres of the chances their pressure sug- home league game in long before a good passing space outside the area. As the The half time whistle sounded gested. Unfortunately, all the Humber One against St. In truth, they got what they move played in Nathan Morrit Selby defenders rushed out, the shortly after, with Town fans, at good work was undone as Mary's at a blustery Kent deserved, generally lacking in who gave goalkeeper Dylan ball was slipped back to the least, having some grounds for Swallownest scored their third Road on Saturday. creativity, bite and defensive Parkin no chance. corner taker who whipped a optimism. to retake the lead. Selby always solidity. Early doors, of course, cross towards the penalty spot. looked out of shape as Ben Earl was off the mark but after two home games Town It wasn’t until the twelfth The cross cried out to be The second half commenced, Swallownest worked the ball to with his first goal of the sea- are only saved from being bot- minute that the Robins looked attacked, and sure enough and it looked as though that Thomas Cropper. He tiptoed son. tom of the table by goal differ- like threatening the opposition Matthew Morton outjumped his optimism was well founded. A past two defenders before beat- ence. goal. Unfortunately, Liam marking defenders, to deftly run, then a cross, from Nick ing Dylan Parkin with ease. Four points from two games Flanagan fell foul of the offside head the ball into the corner of Kennedy was met by Mark Mark Simpson had a good run is, though, perfectly acceptable Selby suffered a blow imme- flag. The same player shot high, the Selby net. Simpson charging towards the on goal beating defenders, but ahead of a week's break on the diately before kick-off with and wide after Town won the near post. Unfortunately, taking unfortunately his left foot shot scheduled fixture list before a George Bissett pulling out, ball in midfield. Jon-Paul Vass Shortly after, Swallownest the chance on the volley, he lacked the pace, and direction, visit to Kingfields on Saturday Cam Collins replacing him. In a had a rare forward run, but his had another headed chance; this turned the ball just the wrong to really trouble the keeper. week. change to the usual formation, cross into the box was cut out. time the ball flashed narrowly side of the post. Town played Ryan Gothard, Zeph Thomas managed a shot wide of the post. Things nearly got worse for The reserves maintained their Brett Lucas, and Cam Collins which was blocked. Town were looking more like Selby, as Swallownest were winning start in County as a three man defence, with Town continued to look all at their old selves and were soon awarded a penalty. The penalty League Division Five with a 3- Nick Kennedy, and Jon-Paul All this time, Town were sea as Swallownest continued on level terms. The charging was taken by one of their 0 home win over Brownie's Vass operating as wing backs. launching the ball forward, see- to pour forward. Selby were Mark Simpson drew defenders defenders, Tyler Bradley. FC, with Robert Middleton, In midfield Ryan Cooper came ing it generally being returned struggling to contain the oppo- towards him before playing the Much to Selby’s frustration, all Noah Modi and Lewis Jeffers in to replace the injured Brad with interest by the opposition. sition, but managed to keep ball inside for Liam Flanagan. game he had tackled, and head- on the scoresheet. Freer, joining Charlie Clamp, Town were struggling to play themselves in the game. He gave the goalkeeper no ed everything that came his and Zeph Thomas. Josh Street any of their usual passing foot- Swallownest were pushing up chance, to enable the Robins to way. Fortunately, for Town, he Meanwhile, football proper in and Liam Flanagan completed ball, and even the shortest of and playing a very high defen- draw level. showed that spot kicks might the town and district will be the line-up. passes were being misplaced. sive line, and were very nearly not be his forte as he skied the hoping that long-serving mem- Town did manage to get some caught out. A Josh Street chal- Hopes that Town would now ball way over the bar. Try as ber of the United set-up and a Before kick-off there was a possession but were not able to lenge set up Liam Flanagan take the game by the scruff of them might Selby could not big organiser of many minutes silence to remember trouble the resolute opposition who managed to get behind the the neck, and go onto win, just take advantage of the let off, Sportsmans Evenings for the both Goole AFC Life President, defence, and so create real back line, streaking towards the did not materialise. Frustrations and were unable to create an club, Kenny Baxter, makes a Eric Lawton, and chances. Frustration was opposition goal. As all Selby were increasing again, and equalising goal. full recovery from a stroke he Glasshoughton Welfare secre- increasing both on and off the fans hoped Liam would convert Brett Lucas and Cam Collins suffered last week. Goole and tary, Frank MacLachlan, who field. his one-on-one chance, he were booked with a Selby’s players trooped off the Selby Sport understand he has have passed away this week. unleashed a shot which brought Swallownest player after an pitch at the end of the game with been up and about in hospital Swallownest were able to out a super point blank save altercation in the corner. heads down. They will have to and hopefully he will be on his The game started well for the control the middle of the park, from Owen Evans in the Another referee, and all three lift themselves for Tuesday night way to returning to the stands Robins as a Zeph Thomas shot and kept the pressure on the Swallownest goal. could easily have seen red. as Skegness Town visit the watching United or the Vikings from range sailed just wide, but Selby back line, which was Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium for a in due course. it wasn’t long before looking unsure of itself. Swallownest roared back, Dylan Parkin was forced into 7.45 pm kick off. Swallownest took control, forcing a good save from Dylan a good save as Alex Kenny played for Goole despite playing into a strong It was no surprise when Parkin. Josh Street had Nightingale cut inside, leaving The Robins are finding it Town in the late 60s early 70s wind. Town were not stringing Swallownest increased their remained down after winning two defenders in his wake. tough at the moment, so every and is a popular figure in local any passes together, and their lead. A long throw into the box the chance-creating challenge Brett Lucas cut out a dangerous supporter’s help would be football having also managed long balls over the top were caused problems for the and was forced to leave the cross from Selby’s left. A head- greatly appreciated. Make sure the youngsters at Selby Town meat and drink for the Robin’s defenders, and they field, Mark Simpson replacing er from the resulting corner that you are there to get behind as well. Swallownest back line. The were pleased to scramble the found the side netting. the lads. Selby midfield was having to ball away for a corner. Town A good through ball from Zeph Thomas played in Mark

30 September 2020 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Alarm bells ring after another home defeat Selby Town 1 cope. Forward passes were a diately. Jon-Paul Vass was inch- Parkin had to tip a rocket of a Skegness Town 4 rarity, being replaced with long es away from setting Zeph free kick over his bar. balls forward. Easy for the Thomas free. Joe Matique was Skegness had an almighty spell Trophy Centre presents Down at the Fairfax Plant Skegness defence. Skegness making his mark, and created of pressure, shots being desper- Tigers with match ball Hire Stadium, the Robins were standing off the Selby Town’s best chance of the half. ately blocked, and the post were down to the bare bones, back line safe in the knowledge His cross from the right was being struck, before the ball Goole Town Tigers Under12s Yellows are pictured receiv- with walking wounded in the that a hoof forward would fol- met by Ryan Cooper’s head. was finally headed wide, much ing a match ball kindly donated by Richard Stevens of team, and only one fit substi- low, and possession would be Unfortunately, a top save from to Selby Town relief. Goole Trophy Centre. Richard Stevens is shown present- tute. However, that scarcely gifted back and yet another James Lambley in the Skegness ing the match Ball to Adam Coult, a Tigers under 12s accounts for a performance, attack could be launched. goal prevented an equaliser. Skegness Town were defend- squad member. Goole Tigers kindly thank Richard for his which had few positives, ing deep, looking to protect sponsorship without which local junior football would writes PHIL DEARNLEY. Skegness were forced into an More Skegness pressure, and their lead, and rely on counter struggle. early substitution, but this made more work for Dylan Parkin, attacks. They became a little On the night, Selby Town no difference to the pattern of but it was not long before the too casual. Liam Flanagan was Your friends and fellow sports- were miles behind their oppo- the match. Lilywhites extended their lead. finding some space on the left nents, and have goalkeeper Again it was that man Cenk and was putting in crosses, and people can all get Goole & Dylan Parkin to thank for The Robins back line were Acar who scored. He cut in leading the full back a merry keeping the scoreline some- finding the pace and move- from the left leaving Nick dance. Eventually he managed Selby Sport FREE every week. where near respectable. ment of the opposition a real Kennedy trailing in his wake, to pull one back for the Robins. problem. It was no surprise before slotting the ball past the Beating his man and cutting in Just email: [email protected] Three home games and no when a desperate tackle ended exposed Selby Town stopper. from the left, his goalbound points. Alarm bells are ringing. up with a booking, this time for shot was deflected over the to be added to the mailing list Town eagerly await the return Cam Collins. The half time whistle sound- despairing dive of the Skegness of some of their missing play- ed, Selby glad to get back to keeper. ers, and some reinforcements, It looked like a busy night for their changing room only two so that they can accumulate Dylan Parkin, and sure enough goals down. None of the Selby fans pres- points to take them away from he was soon employed mak- ent seriously considered that a the bottom of the table. ing stops and claiming cross- In the first minute of the sec- fightback was on the cards. es. The nearest Selby came to ond half Selby Town hopes Dylan Parkin was on hand to Teamwise, Selby reverted to what could be called an attack were raised, as Joe Matique make a point blank save to deny their familiar 4-3-3 formation, was a Ryan Cooper foray cur- won the ball in front of goal. Daniel Trott a second, and had Cam Collins switching to left tailed by the offside flag. Jon- Unfortunately he shot wide to repeat the feat shortly after. back. Myles Lawman came into Paul Vass made a run down the from a good position. the centre midfield to partner left and sent in a good looking It wouldn’t be long before Charlie Clamp, and Ryan cross that the Skegness keeper This proved to be but a tem- there was another goal for the Cooper. In the absence of the claimed. The Robins were not porary respite, as Skegness fur- away side. The perfect ball was injured Josh Street, and the playing the football to make ther extended their lead just a played into Daniel Durkin, run- departed Mark Simpson, Zeph coordinated attacks involving couple of minutes later. A ning unchallenged into the Thomas played up front, with more than one player at a time. charging run down Selby’s left inside left channel. Dylan Liam Flanagan, and Jon-Paul flank was topped off with a Parkin rushed out to meet him, Vass. There was more by way of cross into oft times Selby but hesitated just enough to injury woe for Selby. After nemesis, Danny Trott. With allow the forward to get there Town could only name four about 20 minutes Cam Collins time, and space aplenty, he first, and chip the ball over substitutes, including two went down, and after lengthy smashed the ball home. him. injured, and the goalkeeping treatment was replaced by Joe coach. Matique. This meant a reshuf- To their credit the Robins kept Any suggestions that the goal- fle. Jon-Paul Vass dropped into fighting. Zeph Thomas was keeper might have been at fault In the first half hour of the the left back slot. Liam fouled as he tried to get a shot were soon dispelled, as he game there was not a great deal Flanagan moved over to the left away. Brett Lucas took the free made not one, but two terrific of goalmouth action from either of the attack, with the substitute kick only for his attempt at goal point blank saves, to retain a side, but the pattern for the playing on the right. to bounce back off the wall. modicum of respectability for whole match was set. Some good football found Liam Town. It was no surprise when Flanagan with space on the left Skegness Town looked big- Skegness took the lead. A burst edge of the penalty area, but he Town players trooped off, a ger, stronger, fitter and more down the left side of the Selby just couldn’t find the shot he well-beaten side. Hopefully organised. They swarmed defence left Brett Lucas for wanted, as the ball sailed over there will be some help avail- around any Selby player with dead. The ball was played into the bar. Charlie Clamp hit his able for Saturday, as the Robins the ball then, when they had the middle, giving Cenk Acar shot over the bar, when the ball travel to Parkgate for their first won it, the ball was moved the easy task of sliding the ball was cleared to him from a cor- away game of the league sea- quickly, and crisply through home free of any attentions ner. son. Support is needed, please their midfield and up to the from a defender in red. do your best to be there, and front men. Town could not All this time Skegness were behind the lads. Selby tried to respond imme- looking dangerous. Dylan Robins’ chairman takes a break There has been no shortage of won't he sign' saga are hopeful- son friendly at Tadcaster. enabled them to become promo- Taking over the reins in the that they have conceded 11 talking points at the Fairfax ly at an end with the decision Mr Pearse, who took over the tion contenders, indeed they short term is Dave Haddock, goals in these three home Plant Hire Stadium in the last taken not to go ahead after would have probably been back in and although the situation is far games, yet have had plenty of ten days and it has led to the much displeasure shown on role as chairman of Selby Town the top flight now, but for Covid. from critical he will be aware possession in each. Their record chairman Ralph Pearse tak- social media and indeed other when the fortunes were at their that with manager Fox they in the last two seasons is largely ing a break from the post as media forms, there is no doubt lowest ebb over a decade ago, Instead, Pearse has decided to have to get the focus back on of a solid back line and free- they take stock over the Reece that the Robins have been hit on arguably in history, has over- take a breather and told Goole the field after these three early flowing football further up the Thompson affair and now and off the pitch which has seen seen relegation to Division and Selby Sport that “he defeats, not helped by injuries field. The immediate aim is to three successive home defeats, long-serving chairman Pearse One, where even their place in enjoyed watching the game last coming after a heavy pre-sea- try and get some of their injured in addition to a long injury list take what is described as 'leave the league was threatened as on week with no pressure on”. He son list of games. However, players back, stop leaking those threatening to hit their hopes of absence' with newly- the field fortunes, linked to off kicked every ball he has seen they are the players who won at goals and a change of environm- of a league challenge so early appointed vice chairman Dave the field financial concerns, since taking over from Mick Litherland in the Vase just rent at Rawmarsh on Saturday in the campaign. Haddock now in an interim also dipped, to a rise back up Dunne a decade or more ago. eleven days ago so the ability is can change the mood somewhat. role. He made a statement on the table and with the club He said he would be spending a there to get themselves out of The latest loss against Skegness the club's website this week try- buoyed by a vast change in little more time with wife Mary, the sticky situation. Travel to Northwich Town last night is perhaps the ing to calm matters down and commercial activity, thanks to indeed was enjoying the sun- most concerning of the three and explain to the increasing band the sterling efforts of David shine as we spoke yesterday. A They travel to Parkgate on A supporters coach free of with the squad at bare bones, of Robins followers what has Haddock, that has seen on the committee vote taken on the Saturday, followed by the visit charge will be going to manager Christian Fox may be gone on and admitting they field change too. Thompson affair appears to of Mick Carmody's Armthorpe Cheshire on Saturday week, glad in a way to take the pressure may have misread a situation have been the catalyst for the next Tuesday – both in the restrictive seating due to the off somewhat by an away game that could have been avoided Under manager Christian Fox, disquiet, and at the current time league - and then a visit to pandemic measures and details this Saturday at Parkgate as they over the former Frickley and for whom his tenure has been the Ralph would not commit to a 1874 Northwich in the second will be announced of departure try to get off the mark. York City striker, who had longest in the seat since Bob return, but of a period off, per- qualifying round of the FA Vase time etc. over the public acted as a trialist in a pre-sea- Lyon, the pair have had a good haps three weeks, and then the on October 10. address next Tuesday and in Although the ramifications of relationship and the improved situation would be appraised. Goole and Selby Sport next the Reece Thompson 'will he, commercial activities have A worrying statistic so far is week.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 30 September 2020 Busy times as Vikings Rangers head brought down to earth early table Precious time for reflection away, including the premature they will have to accentuate passing of the current club's South Park Rangers Nathan Cooper after four min- on Saturday's heavy home end to the 2019-20 season, they some of the positives from the president, Eric Lawton, who 6 utes, which was added to in the defeat to Garforth Town in had kept two clean sheets away Garforth loss and that was the passed away last Tuesday. Hedon Rangers III 2 first half by Ben Spencer and their first home league game at Silsden and Eccleshill and form of Reggie Waud, who Liam Woodall. of the season and although no yet conceded 13 in two home scored twice, taking his tally to He was one of the gentlemen There was a goal feast in Old one was getting carried away games, including a 2-6 loss to five in just two games, and espe- of the non-league game and his Goole on Saturday as South The latter scored his second with any promise shown in Liversedge pre-pandemic. cially in the first 45 minutes, services to both Goole Town Park Rangers head the early three minutes into the second the first three games of the going forward they did cause the AFC as vice chairman and then season league table in County half, with Ceuz Silva and season, joint manager Lutel After tonight, Silsden is actu- visitors anxious moments. as an ambassador in later years League Division Two after Connor Moore completing the James certainly wasn't as he ally their next port of call on with the current club made him demolishing Hedon Rangers Rangers account on an after- looked to a spell of four Saturday, kick off 3pm and A reminder to all supporters a popular figure everywhere the III by six goals to two. noon where they generally matches in ten days, writes together with next Tuesday's wishing to attend the Vikings' team travelled as well as being made light of the breezy condi- GRAEME WILSON. home opponents, AFC home game with AFC the welcoming face to opposing The hosts, building on their tions in the wide open spaces of Mansfield, kick off 7.45pm, Mansfield at the VPG next sides at the VPG. first day win at Bridlington South Park. It starts tonight at Albion they are two teams who have Tuesday that guidance for the Rovers the week before, were Sports in the league, kick off started well, the latter going game in respect of the Covis-19 His hard work and dedication boosted by an early goal from Rangers travel to Hessle 7.45pm in a game played at well in the FA Cup having pandemic can be found on the over many, many years right up Sporting Club Development Farsley Celtic's Throstle Nest earned a second qualifying club website. Essentially there until the time illness struck in this Saturday, kick off 2pm. home, where the home side round tie with Boston United is a limit of 300 allowed in the earnest two years ago is much should be full of confidence from National League One ground for each home game, appreciated and he will be sadly Hat-trick edges themselves, having thrashed North after knocking NPL but it is a pay on the gate basis, missed by all at the Pleasure Bottesford Town at the week- Premier Division Gainsborough with facility for card payment Grounds. Later, there will be a Eastrington win end, 6-2. Trinity out in the last round by to avoid handling cash if more detailed appraisal on the three goals to nil. required. work undertaken by Eric and Bridlington Rover Division Five. The Vikings are concerned indeed his family with football Pandas 4 with the injury to Nathan Concluding the hectic period The system worked well at the very much at the forefront. Eastrington Sports It was a notable success in the Keightley in their second half for the Vikings will be their weekend, and Vikings officials Club Athletic 5 capitulation to former manager next challenge in the FA Vase are doing their utmost to get the Coach to Warrington conditions which favoured no Paul Marshall's side, the former where they face another side VPG back up to scratch follow- A hat-trick by Benjamin Penistone player limping heavi- going well in the FA Cup, even ing the electrical problems that The Vikings will be running a Carless spurred Eastrington one, and the hat-trick hero was ly afterwards from a poor chal- though their league season has- became apparent during lock- coach to their FA Vase second to a remarkable 5-4 win at a lenge in the first half, which n't started yet, and that is down. The excellent help from qualifying round tie at North decidedly windy and chilly helped by goals from Bentley certainly didn't do the Vikings Warrington Rylands, who will volunteers in conjunction with West Counties League Premier Bridlington Rovers Pandas on any favours. warm up for the visit of the the CIC is appreciated as Division, Warrington Rylands Saturday in County League and Scott to celebrate on their Vikings by entertaining York improved dialogue between the next Saturday. Details will be With games coming thick and City this Saturday, their reward parties appear to be reaping announced in full at the game way home. fast any prolonged absence for a penalty shoot-out win at rewards slowly. with AFC Mansfield on would be a blow, but the way Whitby Town. Tuesday evening and in Goole Elsewhere, Gilberdyke they collapsed will have wor- Eric Lawton and Selby Sport next ried James. It is ironic that in So plenty for James and his Wednesday, although due to Phoenix firsts made progress in their last two league games coaching staff to consider, but As reported last week, the restrictions seats will be limit- club is deeply saddened at the ed. the ER Country Cup with a hard fought win over Brandesburton Athletic at Ings Road. ’Boro go down in thriller E. Riding League Poppleton United 4 and Jordan Welsh always had The strong breeze failed to Forest hosts for six. EAST RIDING COUNTY Cranswick SRA Reserves 0. them in contention at old rivals, detract from an exciting Goals from Richie Collins, LEAGUE RESULTS – SAT- DIVISION FIVE – Hemingbrough Poppleton, but the home side Junior FA Cup tie at School URDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 United 3 were equally as resilient and tri- Road where the reserves were Matty Clark, Andy Whittaker, Bridlington Rovers Pandas 4, umphed by the odd goal in also beaten by the odd goal, 2- Adam Fulcher, Chris Caudwell DIVISION ONE – NORTH EASTRINGTON SPORTS 'Boro first played their part seven to break 'Boro hearts. 3, to their visiting Strensall and Mark Marshall set the sea- CAVE 3, AFC Fiveways 6. CLUB ATHLETIC 5; GOOLE in a thrilling wind-strewn Tigers counterparts on son on its way in the Sunday UNITED RESERVES 3, encounter in the Minster There was plenty to be posi- Saturday. Vets League, with Welton DIVISION TWO – SOUTH Brownies 0. Engineering League Premier tive about and optimistic that named Man of the Match in a PARK RANGERS 6, Hedon Division, but their difficult they can improve, with Goals by Tomlinson and dominant all-round perform- Rangers III 2. EAST RIDING COUNTRY start to the 2020-21 campaign Jonathan Wileman working McMagon were not enough to ance. CUP – GILBERDYKE continued in a narrow 4-3 tirelessly in the midfield to earn prevent their first round exit in DIVISION THREE – PHOENIX 3, Brandesburton defeat at Poppleton United. the Man of the Match award for the competition, with another 'Boro lottery result – GILBERRDYKE PHOENIX 2. his side. Man of the Match contribution Sunday, September 27 RESERVES 2, Hutton It was league fare for the from the in-form Jamie Pick not 17-43-44 were the numbers School Road outfit, after Hemingbrough enough to stave off the loss. On drawn by Ady Adamson in the Minster fixtures receiving a bye in the opening Sunday the Veterans were on latest lottery draw at the Crown round of the York FA Senior United Reserves 2 the goal trail in their East on Sunday. No winners of the MINSTER ENGINEERING RESERVE SECTION 'A' – Cup and looking for their first Riding League encounter at £1000 jackpot and tickets avail- LEAGUE FIXTURES – SAT- win of the season. Goals from Strensall Tigers Cottingham as they shot their able for this week's draw at the URDAY, OCTOBER 3 THORPE UINITED Dylan Craven, Andy Addison Reserves 3 same venue from the pub bar. The prize is now £1050! PREMIER DIVISION – RESERVES v Tockwith HEMINGBROUGH UNITED v Easingwold Town; Rawcliffe Reserves. v THORPE UNITED. SECTION 'B' – CLIFFE DIVISION TWO – BUB- WITH WHITE SWAN v RESERVES v Haxby Town Heslington; CAWOOD v Rufforth United; Reserves; MALT SHOVEL DIVISION FOUR – HOW- RESERVES v Tadcaster DEN FC v Thirsk Falcons. Cup joy thin on the ground Magnet Reserves. Please keep in touch with respective club secretaries as, in these times, fixtures may alter at short notice. The opening round of the level with the reserves getting nents, Osbaldwick, making it Gardens. Your friends and fellow sports- York FA Senior and Junior off the mark in their Section 'B' 13 goals conceded in two The only other winners were Cups found wins hard to encounter at Copmanthorpe. games. Their reserves put up a people can all get Goole & come by, but there was suc- much better show in their Thorpe United Reserves who cess for Thorpe United In the Senior Cup there were Junior FA Cup tie at scored seven without reply at Selby Sport FREE every week. Reserves, Bubwith White improved performances in cup Dunnington Reserves, going Field Lane, where Garforth LG Just email: [email protected] Swan and Cawood in the lat- exits for both Cliffe FC and down 5-4 to a side two sections Reserves were the visitors. ter on Saturday. Riccall United. Cliffe were above. to be added to the mailing list beaten 0-3 by the Premier Elsewhere there was a narrow Clubs did have exemptions Division's early pacemakers, The positives came from home defeat for Pollington, and the Malt Shovel still had Wigginton Grasshoppers at Bubwith and Cawood as both who have yet to win this term as their pandemic issues, and with Oxen Lane. But the Division our Division Two teams made they went down 2-3 to Selby at increasing risk of fur- One side was the better for their comfortable progress in the Dringhouses Reserves, and ther lockdown measures, the league run out the week before, Junior Cup. Bubwith ham- Cliffe Reserves also bowed out programme may well see fur- even if they had succumbed mered eight past Civil Service, 3-2 at Marton Abbey Reserves. ther changes in the coming heavily. Wigginton though who managed a consolation in weeks. As you will read else- always had the fire power. response. Cawood hammered Selby Olympia's start to the where, those concerns with five past Malton-based season shows no sign of their opponents at first team Riccall shed five goals at Brooklyn Reserves at Maypole improvement as they went home to fellow divisional oppo- down in Division Four at LNER Builders, 4-1.

30 September 2020 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Tigers roaring back Wheldrake Juniors Axup. Wheldrake, using the pulled off a couple of quality Williams' great tackle was decision when the ref gave a self on the end of a poor ref’s wind to their advantage, kept saves to keep his side in it. adjudged to have been too penalty for handball. decision when he was upended U15s 2 the pressure on Goole with free aggressive. Then Pearson found Wheldrake made no mistake in the box, only for the ref to kicks and corners being given The ref then seem to go himself on the end of a dubious with an unstoppable finish. wave away Goole’s claim for a Goole Town Tigers away too easily, but the defend- against the Tigers after penalty. ers dealt admirably with them, Half time 3-2 Tigers. U15s 4 with some fine headers won Hibbard and Ruhmann were Lambert now started to make under pressure. replaced, Neal and Axup com- his mark on the game with Goole Town Tigers under15’s ing back on Barnes dropped some great touches and passing travelled to Wheldrake on It was one of those clearances into left back and defended well and Goole started to look more Saturday to try and get their from Williams that led to from the off, with some great menacing. season back on track after Goole’s third goal. After out- clearances down the line for two defeats in a row, writes jumping his far taller opponent Lockwood and Swaby to feed Felix Scarr showed again his MARK LOCKWOOD. he found Leon Lockwood, on. willingness to sweep with some whose great through ball found Scar made another important quick work off his line. Great Tigers started well with a striker Swaby to run through save with the Goole side strug- skill by Axup in the middle sent strong wind against them, play- and finish well. gling to use the wind to their Swaby through, only for the ing a new formation which they advantage. keeper to save well. quickly adapted too. Strutt and Ruhmann put some Goole's midfield battled for great tackles in to really fire the their lives, but the side as a Hibbard replaced Pearson and Tigers tried to play out from team up, although Ruhmann whole were frustrated with a Ruhmann replaced Williams. the back as the wind was prov- found himself lucky not to be lack of creativity. ing tricky from the start. A lapse booked for two rash challenges. Goole looked more likely to With the game fizzling out in concentration playing this score from corners, but again and in need for some spark it way found the Wheldrake for- Felix Scarr in goal for Goole the quality of deliveries was came in the form of Axup. Jack ward intercept and beat Scarr at poor. Lambert found Swaby, who laid his near post. There was great defending by it wide to Axup and without Strutt, bringing the ball out of thinking he whipped the ball 30 The back four of Pearson, defence to find Lockwood who yards into the far top corner to Williams, Strutt and Hibbard ran at goal, cutting inside, only win the game for the Goole continued to play out from the to shoot wide. side. back and found midfielder Swaby this time found him- Andrews, who in turn found the Man of the match was Oli industrious Ruhmann in space PearsonMatch ball sponsor was for him to quickly move it on to kindly sponsored by Pete from Axup. Axup fed Swaby out Sew Impressive. wide whose cross fell invitingly for Lockwood to finish with Majestic Garage Individual Pool League ease and make it one all. Division 1- Verm Super league- Steam Championship- middle Premiership- Steam Tigers now found themselves Week 13- fixtures/ results Packet house getting the better of their oppo- Week 13- fixtures/ results Week 13- fixtures/ results Packet nents with a snapshot from Steven Masterman 5-4 Steve Lockwood from distance going Smith Ed Cunneyworth 6-3 Paul Jamie Fox 6-3 Keane Norcup Week 13- fixtures/ results just over the bar. Hand Dan Neal 4-0 Dallas Woods Luke McHugh 5-4 Wilf Tom Howard 4-5 Liam Ricky Fox 7-2 Ant Kenning Neal in midfield, working his Whitehead Neil Buck 0-0 bye Dallison socks off as usual, found Joshua Buck 8-1 Regan Allen David Silva 4-5 Steve Collins Martin Chafer v Rick Pearson on the right, who in Jack Merrington 6-3 Steve Jordan King 3-0 John Turner Tom Bonser v Angie Johnson turn found Lockwood, whose Hebden Martin Thomson 5-4 Stuart Steve Acaster 3-6 Liam Harrison tba header over the static defender Smith Marshall gave Swaybe the chance to get Kyle Nicholls bye 0-0 Gary Knights 3-6 Matthew Andrew Merrington 1-8 Sean Broadhead 7-2 Mike the goal his hard work Billy Burns 3-6 Simon Everatt Dodson Natalie Merrill deserved. Kevin Wright 5-4 David Stephen Cawthorn v Shaun Sid Ellis 5-4 Matti Baxter Eddom Hughes pickles tba Jayden Barnes and Jack Larissa Shaw 6-0 Kieren Wayne Smith 3-6 Paul Tough Lambert replaced Neal and Greaves Matthew David Young 4-0 Chris Pollard Tony Spink 3-6 Dave Hunt Donal Fullerton 2-7 Chris Lloyd Castleford tops again at Viking Fishery Last Tuesday's Open match Anglers of Pontefract held a was held on Deer Pond and club match on Fox Pond. This Castleford anglers took the was won with 61lb 12oz by J top three spots. Poerio, L Hawkhead was sec- ond with 55lb 4oz and L The match was won with 82lb Thomas third with 51lb 2oz. 8oz by Mark Jukes. Mal Bailey was second with 70lb On Sunday the Fryston AC 2oz, Paul Brunyee was third match on Hawk Pond was won with 65lb 13oz, while Bradford by G Gill with 119lb 3oz. D angler Jimmy Redmond was Bank was second with 94lb fourth with 55lb 5oz. 15oz, R Evans third with 48lb 14oz and W Wetherall fourth Saturday's Open match was with 46lb 5oz. held on Hawk Pond, and again the first three spots were taken The Oaks AC (Barnsley) by Castleford anglers. Tony match was won by J Brooke Evans won the match with with 52lb 10oz. 70lb 8oz, Paul Evans was sec- ond with 66lb 10oz, Mark The Park Piscatorials match Jukes third with 45lb 8oz. on Fox Pond was won by A Roze with 43lb 13oz. Open matchs are held each Tuesday and Saturday. To book a place please ring 01405 785206 or contact vikingfish- ery.co.uk Also on Saturday Mighty