g&s sport issue 157

is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. is independent of all A sunny day, a large and appreciative crowd and some great rugby saw Selby other local newspa- win the derby match against Goole at Sandhill Lane by a convincing margin. But pers and is edited by as our two regular reporters - Ian Marlow for Selby and Steve Grimbleby for Graeme Wilson, who Goole - write, the match was tighter than the score suggests. has written and edit- ed sports coverage Selby RUFC 19 locally for many Goole RUFC 3 years and whose knowledge and con- On a gloriously sunny day in there were always plenty of ing a number of penalties for Bennett, brought a tear to his the last ten minutes, Selby tacts in local sport front of a large ‘Farmer’s Goole defenders on hand. technical offsides. Selby’s old man’s eyes, and capped a finally drew clear with two are unrivalled. Day’ crowd, Selby and local Henry Wright had the chance very accomplished man-of-the- cracking tries. Firstly, centre rivals Goole dished up a typi- Selby’s scrummage was well to break the defensive stale- match performance with a Tomasi Tanui finished off some is an e- cally bruising derby match, on top, but this advantage was mate with a penalty kick but it super break and interchange of superb Selby handling and newspaper which with the Swans coming from being largely nullified by slid wide, and then Goole’s passes with skipper Ash recycling to cross in the left you can view on behind to take the win in a Goole expertly moving the ball Rhys Moore went better with Parkinson, to cross for a great corner and then, following your computer, lap- tighter match than the score- away from the base of their an excellent long-range penal- try and 7-3 lead to the Swans. more forward scrummage dom- top, tablet or smart- line suggests, writes IAN scrum at speed, and then mak- ty into the breeze for 0-3 at This only spurred Goole on and ination and crisp back play, Bob phone. MARLOW. ing good yardage through half-time. they took control for the next Robinson repeated the trick in Sign-up to receive some powerful carrying by quarter playing some good stuff the right corner for a final, and your FREE weekly The scene was set from the off their back row. Selby’s lineout The second half seemed to be and coming perilously close to fairly unfair to Goole, score of copy by e-mailing: as the forwards clattered into on the other hand was a bit of a following the first with crossing, but for some mighty 19-3. [email protected] each other from the kick off, mess, so any possession from defences, and particularly the defending from Selby on their and the physicality never it was scant – and then, with marauding Goole back row, own line. Selby are now away at We want to hear stopped all match. While the what ball they did get, Goole well on top - but then Selby’s Dinnington this Saturday, kick- YOUR sports news. quality of play may not have out-thought them by deliber- 18 year-old debutant scrum- With the game still precari- off 14:15, where the usual Whatever your been of the highest, the com- ately not competing and draw- half, Archie ‘Son of Benoir’ ously balanced and well into tough game will be expected. sport, let us have mitment from both sides cer- on 55 minutes with Selby your scores, match tainly was – and with the refer- line attempts stopped by the penalised, leaving Goole with a pressure back on Selby. 83rd minute when the right reports and pictures ee making his contribution by well-organised home defence, penalty, which, had it gone From the 55th to the 74th winger dived in at the corner to of highlights. letting the game flow, the over, would have really put the E-mail pictures and crowd were getting their they were at last awarded the minutes, Goole had at least two put the game beyond doubt at reports to: money’s worth. Both teams opportunity for a score, with off Selby’s 18 year-old debu- try scoring chances, but just 19-3 to Selby. [email protected] made early breaks with good half Moore calmly slotting over tant scrum-half, Archie couldn’t manage to finish them handling moves, but both sets the only score of the first peri- Bennett. off. Winger Harman also went To sum up, Selby played the of defences were on the job and od, for Goole to lead three nil. over to touch down from a more expansive game, and that is how it remained, with always seemed to have the edge Selby’s early possession domi- Goole finished the first period Selby knock on, but was disal- nance cancelled out by Goole’s in the lead, but without forward lowed, as the referee brought over Goole. Goole missed excellent defence; indeed it Jack Smith, who played no fur- the game back to award Goole a opportunities, but their old seemed Goole had more than ther part in the game, having scrum. fighting spirit was back, and 15 men at times, as no matter sustained an ankle injury, Rob clear for all to see. Their where Selby spread the ball, Perhaps the disappointment defence was ferocious, but then Shand taking the field in his The score line may suggest an place. told on Goole, as Selby finally it had to be against the equally easy home victory for Selby. broke out of their half follow- potent Selby attack. The second half was some- ing several passages of play, to But it was far from that, only what different. Ironically, finally open up the outside, Once again, the continuing really being decided in the Goole had much more territory resulting in their second score injury issues at Goole saw at last quarter of this end-to-end least two more crucial members battle, writes STEVE GRIM- and possession, constantly test- of the game to go 14-3 ahead. A BLEBY. ing the quality of the Selby contentious score, as to all at of the squad looking as though defence. Selby did get on the that end it looked as though the they won't be playing for the The first half territory was scoresheet first after 48 min- Selby centre dropped the ball as next few weeks. But as they dominated by the home side, utes, having pressurised Goole he dived to touch down. But the have done so far this season, with Goole finding themselves Goole will always find willing constantly on the back foot, but from the kick-off, to go 7-3 in score was given and Selby were showing typical Goole grit, front, but then Goole got into now 14-3 in front. volunteers to take up the vacan- gear and began to create cies, as they battle on in what so determination and resolve. chances. Pressure finally told The win for Selby was com- far is proving to be a difficult They were constantly thwarting plete, and of no doubt on the period for the club. Selby’s attack on their goal line and creating frustration in the Selby ranks as they tried des- perately to breach the visitors' defence. Even when awarded a kickable penalty after 33 min- utes, Goole’s luck held out, with a kickable attempt missing the target. The last seven minutes of the half finally saw Goole in Selby’s 22 and, having three try

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 24 November 2021 Two great wins in four days revive Robins’ promotion hopes Worsbrough Bridge 0 Gothard had to be sharp to deal The inch-perfect pass into the Town could easily have had a Selby defenders gratefully before Luke Balderson got the with a Briggers attack. The box, along the ground, was just penalty when the Worsbrough hacked the ball away. goal he deserved. Played in by a Selby Town 5 Town counter attack was dead- right for Dan Davison to run goalkeeper appeared to punch Charlie Clamp played a great cute Kain Rogerson pass, he Another superb team per- ly, the ball finding Liam onto and touch past the Ryan Gothard rather than the ball inside the full back to set absolutely smashed his shot formance, saw the five-star Flanagan on the left edge of the Worsbrough goalkeeper. ball at a corner. The referee was Liam Flanagan running in on past the opposition goalkeeper. Robins ease to big victory penalty area. A shot into the not persuaded. goal. Unfortunately, he delayed Harry Clapham nearly profited against the dangerous ground bounced past the goal- Worsbrough Bridge again his shot just that split second, from a poor clearance from the Worsbrough Bridge Athletic. keeper and into the opposite tried to respond, but were still Worsbrough kept plugging which allowed a defender a last goalkeeper, but couldn’t find In doing so, they made it five corner of the net. finding Selby very difficult to away, but were having their ditch goal saving tackle. Dan the finish he wanted. games unbeaten, with four break down. They had their best troubles with a booking, and a Davison was inches away from wins on the trot, writes PHIL One goal to the good after a chance when a left-side cross sin binning. Half time arrived connecting with a Luke Sellers The final Selby goal arrived in DEARNLEY. minute, and it was clear that the was whipped in behind Selby’s with dominant Selby deserved- cross, and the influential Kain stoppage time at the end of the Robins were intent on taking a defence. A Worsbrough forward ly having a three goal lead. Rogerson set up a Harry game. A Selby Town corner Town are now up to fifth, a stranglehold on the game. advanced onto the ball, but Clapham header following a was hit towards the near post, playoff position, and the differ- Worsbrough were trying to unfortunately headed wide, The second half was largely run to the by-line. and was helped on towards the ence between the debacle at respond, but were not making with only the goalkeeper to as the first with the Robins Unfortunately, the forward was centre of the goal. There was a Hallam last month, and headway against Selby’s well beat. mainly in control. If there not able to get telling contact on scramble that ended with a tonight’s display can only be organised midfield and brick were to be a churlish criticism the cross. Selby player on the ground, and described as huge. wall of a defence. Worsbrough They also had a couple of free of their second half perform- the referee pointing to the kicks, but Tom Brown stifled ance, it would be that they Then came probably the miss Christian Fox was, once had a free kick but new keeper of the season so far. Luke penalty spot. again, able to name the same Tom Brown had the confidence any chance of a goal with posi- missed enough chances to Sellers played in Harry Up stepped Liam Flanagan, team for the third match run- to claim the ball. tive claiming of the high ball in really put their opponents to Clapham who rolled the ball ning. Barring the absent Danny the box. the sword. along the goal line and into the with a clinical penalty into the Snaith,even the bench was the All the time that Town were six yard box. In came Liam corner of the net. same as the last time out. To a repelling opposition attacks, Selby were still generally in The Briggers were still try- Flanagan, and it really did seem man this team displayed they were still able to move control, and sure enough their ing.They did actually make that it would not be possible to The final whistle was blown hunger, desire, togetherness, forward and look dangerous. third goal duly arrived. Chris goalkeeper Tom Brown work, miss. Somehow, the goalkeep- soon after, to bring to an end a and organisation, to comple- Full backs, Harry Sheppard Murray, an integral part of the as he was forced to turn a low er, and a defender managed to highly satisfactory performance ment undoubted skill. and Luke Sellers, throughout impressive midfield unit, shot past his post. stop the ball travelling the short from the Robins. Worsbrough Bridge fought the match, were as effective stepped forward to break up an distance into the goal. valiantly, but just could not going forward as they were attack. His forward ball into the Harry Sheppard had a good Selby Town are back at the cope with their opponents. defending. The Robins sec- right channel caused all sorts of run down the right, Dan With just under ten minutes to Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium on ond goal owed a great deal to confusion for goalkeeper, and Davison earned himself yet go, Luke Balderson came on Saturday. Don’t forget that the Once again there was a large Luke Sellers and his left defender trying to deal with the another booking, and Liam for Charlie Clamp. He very game kicks off at 2pm. The number of Selby fans foot. ball just outside the penalty Flanagan had a marauding run nearly scored with his first opponents are Shirebrook present,and they all left the sta- area. Having Liam Flanagan in only to run the ball over the by- Town, and the game is the half dium purring with pleasure. Up with the attack, wide on the area just added to their dif- line. touch. Liam Flanagan played way point of this season. him in, and it took a good save Both sides looked full of con- the left, he whipped in a cross ficulties, and their attempted Perhaps the closest with his legs, for the goalkeep- Make sure that you are there fidence after impressive away which the Brigger’s defence clearance ricocheted off him to er to deny him. wins last Saturday. Almost could only clear back to him. Harry Clapham. Standing in Worsbrough came to a goal was to see if Town can continue straight from kick off Ryan Luke Sellers looked up to see front of an empty goal, about when an attacker reached the Harry Clapham was booked their recent form. Only half a Dan Davison making the per- twenty yards out, he just was ball, to chip it over the stranded for kicking the ball away, season left to continue playing fect run towards the near post. not going to miss. goalkeeper. There was not as they have done recently. enough pace on the attempt to Who knows where they might get it over the line and the end up if they do? Season’s best performance wins vital three points Nostell Miners Nostell very much on the front off the hook. Selby were not to be denied didn’t want the half to end, ball went over to the right side foot, pressing Town back. They Both the Selby full backs, for long. Liam Flanagan was although many had bad memo- of the penalty area. Harry Welfare 1 soon won a corner, which was free, this time on the right, but ries of the last visit to Clapham rushed out of the six- well claimed by goalkeeper, Harry Sheppard, and Luke wasn’t able to feed Chris Nostell,which saw a defeat, yard box to retrieve the ball. Selby Town 3 Sellers, had been distinguishing Tom Brown. A fierce shot from Murray, lurking with intent, on despite a handsome half-time With the goalkeeper, and A magnificent season’s best about twenty five yards whis- themselves, both defensively, the left side of the penalty area, lead. defenders looking to shut him performance from the Robins tled just wide. Town were and as attackers, and it was but the next Selby goal was not out. He was able to squeeze his saw them earn a vital three struggling with Nostell’s inten- Luke Sellers who provided the long in coming. The second half started, the shot past the ‘keeper and into points with their third win on sity, and it would not have been springboard for the Selby Welfare making a half-time the net. the spin, writes PHIL a surprise if they had opened equaliser. The left back inter- The goal to put Town ahead change, clearly showing intent to DEARNLEY. It was a vital the scoring. cepted the ball, and immediate- was remarkably similar to their get back on terms. Pressing Only just over an hour gone, success that tightens the table ly set Liam Flananagan running equaliser. This time a perfect Selby, they were severely testing but there was no way that the up as regards the playoff Slowly, but surely, Selby behind the opposition defence. pass from Kain Rogerson set centre back pairing Connor Robins were going to release positions. Present form is making the playoffs look a worked their way into the Wide on the left, and with Liam Flanagan running behind Qualter, and Ryan Gothard who their grip on the game, as they distinct possibility, whereas game. Charlie Clamp fired off defenders chasing after, the for- the Nostell defence. Once stood up to the examination well, set about managing the game to all looked lost just a short target, after Liam Flanagan set ward still had a lot to do. As he again, the forward was running frustrating opposition attackers. the end. Try as they might, month ago. him up, and Chris Murray, has done on so many occasions down the left, and had a lot to Nostell were not able to seri- under severe pressure, headed a he cut inside, defenders in his do. Once again, his pace There were opportunities for ously trouble that solid Selby The big team news was that free kick wide. Charlie Clamp wake, before unleashing a shot allowed him to cut inside, counter attack. Harry Clapham back line. Christian Fox was able to name had another effort, and Liam across the goalkeeper into the defenders trailing. Once again, made a flying run down the exactly the same team as last Flanagan was wide with a shot. corner of the net. there was an unerring finish right, only to be crudely halted Liam Flanagan was still hunt- Saturday. Those players com- by a tackle, which saw the ref- ing that hat trick goal. He had pletely justified their manager’s Just as it looked as if Town The goal really buoyed the beyond the goalkeeper, and into faith, as to a man they put in a were making themselves com- Robins, and took the wind out the corner of the goal. eree reach for his yellow card already twisted and turned superb team performance. fortable, they contrived to give of the Nostell sails. Town were again. The yellow card was before shooting over, and he After a shaky settling down the ball away cheaply on the dominating, and on the hunt for Full of confidence, Selby soon waived again; this time it was soon advancing on the period, the defence erected an edge of their own area. The ball another goal. Nostell defenders were on the front foot again. was Luke Sellers who was the Nostell goal, only to be denied impenetrable wall, frustrating fell to Joe Wood on the left were struggling. Brett Smith Luke Sellers, and Harry recipient, after a foul. by a superb last ditch tackle. the opposition attackers .The edge of Selby’s penalty area, was unlucky to be booked for Clapham combined to win a Another shot from the forward midfield took control, helping and he had no hesitation in what would have been classed corner. A move involving Selby were generally control- just didn’t quite have the power to shield, the back line, and set Charlie Clamp, and Dan ling the game, and still creating required as the goalkeeper was up good service for the front advancing, before rifling a shot as a good tackle in times gone chances. Dan Davison was on men, who gave the opposition across Tom Brown in Town’s by. These days a stretch, with Davison, saw the ball set up for able to make a sprawling save. defenders a torrid time. goal, and into the net. studs up, meant the referee was Liam Flanagan, and his hat the end of a free kick. The match ended with Dan quick to award a free kick, and trick. Unfortunately, he Unfortunately, he contrived to The match started with The Robins were clearly waive a yellow card. The wall snatched at the chance, and miss the target when some were Davison again missing out with rocked, giving the ball away did its job and the set piece dragged his shot wide of the expecting better. a point blank header from a again just after the restart. This came to nothing. target. Liam Flanagan cross, and sub- time, a wayward effort let Town Harry Clapham earned just stitute Luke Balderson shooting Selby Town, and their fans, reward for his hard work, as he just wide of the target. added Selby’s third goal. A long

24 November 2021 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Goole AFC preview Encouraging mid-term report The mid-term of the 2021-22 had an agenda, but now that has disappeared as the council season was on Saturday and assume control again, but the Handsworth 2 knocking on the door before times befitting a team on the finish and although it would not the Vikings served up their need for dialogue and trust that having overcome the loss fringes of the promotion race be totally plain sailing as between the two is paramount Goole AFC 4 of Sam Cable after only ten and with a good home record. Handsworth did get back on best to mark that stage with a minutes through a hamstring They had experience in their terms through Kane Reece, win at Handsworth to move for the future . Three the most magic of num- injury. side, with the former Viking, there was no denying that only The club have had terrific sup- bers for the Vikings on Andy Gascoigne, in their mid- one team deserved, or looked up to eighth position in the Saturday as they turned in Williams will take the plau- field, but his day was not to last like winning. port from spondors, who have their best league performance dits for his hat-trick – a second long either as he was replaced, Toolstation Northern stood by them in dark times and of the season so far, closing in a Vikings' shirt having scored and shortly after they were They had been foiled twice by with on and off the field being out the first half of their cam- an equally impressive one in a ahead, with the Vikings defend- the home keeper, the second Counties Eat League Premier paign in some style at fourth friendly at Pontefract after ers sprawled all over the penalty time one of the stops of the sea- so negative that help and sup- placed Handsworth. lockdown issues had been lifted area as Paylor scored with ease. son so far from Liam Parker, Division table. port has been a blessing. If all sufficiently in May. However, but with four minutes to go Three points coming from a this one really counted and it The Vikings responded well, Williams struck for a second Nothing particularly spectacu- can work together from now in third win in eight days for their further highlighted the ability though, and with Ryan Noon on time to make it 3-2 and then a harmonious, fair and con- third league win on the road so the striker has, and although he for Cable, he and the in-form with Handsworth trying to push lar in that would be the thoughts far, and three well-taken second and his co-strikers have taken Dylan Collington made sure up in their desperate need for structive way, the chance to half goals from hat-trick hero flak at times for their dearth of they were on the offensive and another equaliser, substitute of many with no particular alle- progress up the pyramid once Luke Williams on a 3G surface goals, they seem to be clicking the equaliser came from a regu- McEwan found Williams again more will be possible. that in the past neither the cur- at a good time. lar source, inspirational captain and he slotted home with giance to the club, but when one rent Goole AFC or their prede- Josh Dacre on hand once more aplomb for his hat-trick and the As mentioned, Thackley are cessors, Goole Town, have ever A pleasant, if cool afternoon from close range. three points back up the M18. considers the recent history of the Saturday visitors and have found to their liking. and the Vikings could have been ahead early as Cable was There was no further scoring In the space of eight days, Goole AFC, where full and part already tasted success here this There are certainly better sur- denied at close range before to the break, but the second half Goole's season has been trans- term with a 2-0 West Riding faces to play on nowadays and being forced off with that mus- saw Goole at their best with formed and suddenly a confi- seasons have been one of con- County Cup success back in the Vikings certainly enjoyed cle imjury and the disappoint- Williams' clinical finishing giv- dent, if still inexperienced, side themselves on it on Saturday, ment on his face was clearly ing them three excellent points. are starting to show their worth stant struggle on and off the October, but it will be the open- and although the win was only evident. as they climb into the top half ing day thriller at Dennyfield completed with two goals in the He put the Vikings ahead on of the table. field, just to see stability off it, last four minutes, they were Handsworth did look sharp at 57 minutes with a neat and tidy that will be remembered better, and pride restored on the field with the Vikings two-up inside by the current management, has a quarter of an hour, then 4-2 down and a man down with lifted everyone and has seen Jordan Emery's dismissal supporters coming back in num- before they battled back for bers to watch the team. Callum McEwan to equalise There have been the ups and and secure a point. McEwan has been a peripher- downs that teams go through, al figure in much of the season, ranging from the sheer delight but he showed at Handsworth in at a last minute FA Cup win at another substitute's appearance Sunderland Ryhope against the that he can make an impression and played his part in helping odds, and the equal disappoint- Luke Williams to a hat-trick and ment at bowing out of the FA the three points there. Vase meekly at Winterton Expected to be missing from Selby Town preview Rangers – a game where they, the weekend is Sam Cable, who up to collecting an early ham- Robins flying high again arguably, let themselves and string injury at the weekend, officials and supporters down looked to be returning to form and fitness. Coming off as soon for the only time to date. as he could may have eased the However, the real signs that damage, but he is likely to miss the Vikings' young and still rel- a couple of weeks at the very least. Selby Town reach the is completed, and on the form Having written off any Shirebrook are one of the atively inexperienced squad can book and the look of the table chances of featuring in the five East Midland sides to It did allow Ryan Noon to get halfway mark of the season there is no reason why their promotion race, it would be return to the NCEL this sea- produce results came on almost 75 minutes of action as a good run cannot be extended. folly to say they are back in it, son, but like their neighbours substitute and he certainly con- on Saturday, an eventful one but if they can just keep win- around them are making little Saturday and that 4-2 result, to The players, who have stood ning games of football there is impact so Christian Fox's men make it three wins in a row in tributed to the Vikings' excel- at that but flying high again up and been counted since the every reason to suggest they should see it as a perfect lent display allowing those two 8-1 defeat at Hallam, the low might have a say. opportunity to make it five the league and points the way in Division One of the point of the campaign, wins on the trot and into the late Williams' goals to secure deserve every credit and they No-one can be sure what lies second half of the season with to what could be a top eight fin- the win. Toolstation Northern are looking themselves once around the corner and despite a lot to play for – a far cry more. heavy defeat to North Ferriby from just a month ago. ish and significant progress. Counties East League. and Hallam at a time when Two wins this week have spirits were low within after Of course the club coffers Manager Mick Carmody has Whatever the circumstances come at teams that were in the announcement of financial will have to be watched close- and around the Robins in the worries, they have beaten ly, but that can only be the always stressed that his charges that have made it a tough last table and last night's crushing Brigg and Rossington, two of committee's decisions and for of Worsborough Bridge, 5-0, those four teams above the them to solve, the players are far from, and more likely couple of months off the field, away from home started and Robins, who have proved vul- have done their bit and time finished by leading scorer nerable themselves of late. will tell. will not be, the finished article on it the last month has seen a Liam Flanagan. massive turnaround in results this season, but he did say at and they have shot back up the Thackley on the first day of the table into fifth spot as a result campaign back in July that there of four wins and a draw. would be no shortage of effort They entertain Shirebrook from his boys at any stage. Town at Flaxley Road on So with Thackley starting the Saturday, still 2pm kick offs second half of the season at the while the new lighting system VPG on Saturday, kick off 3pm, he and assistant Alan Jackson will be aware that last Toolstation Saturday's performance has lift- CHANGE OF DATE ed the bar somewhat and will Your friends and Barton Town's run in the FA fellow sportspeople have raised expectations against Vase and their 3-2 win at can all get Goole & opponents in a very similar Eccleshill on Saturday means Selby Sport FREE they are the sole remaining league standings every week. position. Just email: local representatives and their [email protected] The West Yorkshire side are third round clash with North to be added to going through change off the Shields on December 11 means the mailing list a change of date for the game at field with a younger and more the Victoria Pleasure Grounds TOOLSTATION NORTH- 43, vibrant approach that has seen a scheduled for then. ERN COUNTIES EAST DIVISION ONE: The game will go ahead on LEAGUE TABLES, including lot of work done to their TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 North Ferriby P18 Pts. 46 Tuesday, December 14, kick off PREMIER DIVISION : GD 34;Brigg \\Town 18 54 53; Dennyfield home, and they are 7.45pm. Hallam 18 41 52; Rossington Grimsby Borough P19 Pts 45 Main 10 40 28; SELBY looking to press on in the com- GD 23; Garforth Town 19 37 TOWN 19 36 13; Harrogate 20; Eccleshill United 18 37 15; Railway 20 36 12; Retford FC ing seasons, depending on how Sherwood Colliery 16 31 10; 18 33 10; Nostell MW 10 33 Handsworth 17 31 5; Bottesford 9; Worsborough Bridge the effects of the pandemic Town 18 27 -6; Winterton Athletic 19 31 -3; Parkgate 19 Rangers 16 26 13; Barton Town 30 3; Armthorpe Welfare 20 work out. 18 36 4; GOOLE AFC 19 26 -1; 29 9; Ollerton Town 19 28 4; Maltby Main 16 24 10; Glasshoughton Welfare 29 27 Off the field the Vikings are FORTHCOMING Penistone Church 17 23 4; AFC -2; Hall Road Rangers 19 26 - Mansfield 19 23 -7; Staveley 12; Dronfield Town 19 17 - trying to make strides forward GAMES MW 18 22 4; Knaresborough 26; Clipstone 9 15 -14; Town 17 22 3; Thackley 19 22 - Rainworth MW 17 15 -20; and with a new management Saturday, November 27 – 11; Silsden AFC 16 21 0; Emley Shirebrook Town 19 15 -22; AFC 16 18 -7;Albion Sports 19 Swallownest 19 24 -16; FC commttee, a positive Supporters THACKLEY; Saturday, 16 -15; Hemsworth MW 19 13 - Humber United 10 10 -48; Club and interest starting to 24; Athersley Recreation 20 9 - Teversal 20 5 -52. December 4 – Bottesford Town; return there is optimism, but Tuesday, December 14 – BAR- there is still concern over the TON TOWN, ko 7.45pm; long-term future on the Pleasure Saturday, December 18 – Grounds, which despite seeing Knaresborough Town; Tuesday, long-awaited investment , still December 28 – HEMSWORTH sees a mistrust between the MW; Saturday, January 1 – football club and the body run- Sherwood Colliery. ning it. Fixtures are always subject to There was no doubt the Community Interest Council change.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 24 November 2021 Rugby preview Bragging rights go to Selby The bragging rights for the that conceded nearly 60 points Selby RUFC Ladies 40 time being, and four useful in their last home outing as they Bowden RUFC Yorkshire One league points, were always in the game at Ladies 15 went with Selby RUFC in the Selby, and they will need to first Ouse derby of the season show that improvement against It’s two for two as Selby It was definitely a match of There certainly was no sense of tacular tries came out of at a bright and breezy Sandhill the Teesiders, who are in great Ladies won their second con- two halves with both sides as premature Selby triumphalism nowhere to the wild cries of the Lane on Saturday afternoon, form at the moment. secutive game of the season. fierce as each other. A storming in the air. home crowd. and although no pointsfest by breakaway pass from Alice any stretch, the home side will Both kick offs at this time of It was a cloudy start to what Thomas to Sadie allowed her Nonetheless, Selby picked Bowden’s spirits had lifted, have been delighted to pre- year, 2.15pm. can only be described as a fast- once again to squeeze through a themselves back up and a great but the damage was done. With serve their try line after it was YORKSHIRE ONE TABLE paced match. The game was mid-field gap and charge her set piece allowed Sadie to cool- tired legs, their fate was sealed breached regularly by leaders inc. SAT. NOVEMBER 20 barely a minute old when Selby way to another try for her hat ly slot through another gap in and to add salt to the wound, Middlesborough the week were caught on the back foot trick. Half time bought a much- the defence to get her fourth try Meganne and Sadie took a fur- before. Middlesborough P9 W8 D0 and Bowden edged in front needed breather with Selby of the game. ther two tries to finish the game L1 For 355 Agst 161 Pts 40; with a great try down the wing. leading 20 points to 5. at 40-15 to Selby Ladies. They lie fourth, with a visit to Old Crossleyans 9 8 1 0 319 112 This led to a crafty short pass Dinnington ahead at the week- 38; Pontefract 9 7 02 295 154 It was time for the Selby Back on the field, Bowden from Ellie Green to Meganne Selby look forward to a re- end, and still unbeaten away 34; SELBY 9 9 5 1 3 218 146 Ladies to step it up a gear. The increased the pressure with Birch, allowing her to nip down match with the powerful from home, whilst Goole also 28; West Leeds 9 5 1 3 217201 next try came from the ever- strong passes which could not the wing to score her first (but Bowden side. For now, it is stayed where they are, just 26; Old Rishworthians 9 9 5 0 4 determined Sadie Hunt, using be faulted, preventing posses- not last) try of the game. onwards and upwards as their above the bottom two, but will 210 249 33;Bridlington 9 4 1 4 her immense speed – a common sion for the Selby side. Could next game with Grimsby need to be at their most resilient 236 157 21; Beverley 9 9 4 0 5 theme throughout this game to Bowden make their comeback? Still the intrigue was not over Lynxs takes place on this weekend when they enter- 237 214 21;Dinnington 9 4 0 5 the frustration of the opposition with Bowden as they found December 5. tain leaders Middlesborough at 198 199 20; Huddersfield – to go onto score her first try. their second wind. Two spec- the Westfield Banks Sports YMCA 9 9 3 1 5 174 300 17; Moments later, Sadie once Complex. Roundhegians 9 3 0 6 182 236 again propelled herself over the 14; GOOLE 9 2 0 7 168 358 20; try line to take another as Their defence was most cer- Leodensians 9 1 1 7 109 285 8; Bowden could only look on in tainly improved from the one Bradford Salem 9 1 0 24 377 7. despair. Cup scalp for It was time for Georgia Smith to secure the next with a cheeky Goole United little kick from captain Honor Goole United have struggled an ideal afternoon for football Ratcliffe down the pitch, giving to make the impact they in East Yorkshire. Georgia the chance to launch would have liked in Humber herself onto the ball to score the League One so far this season, Both teams, in fairness, have next try of the game. but the League Cup brought hardly set their respective divi- them a notable scalp on sions alight and went into the Minster Engineering League roundup Saturday. game one off the bottom in Premier and Division One Cawood top division one Goals from Cole Gibbon and respectively, but the visitors Josh Lamming helped them to a always held the aces and looked 2-1 away success at Premier the more accomplished despite Division side, Cherry Burton on the divisional status. Minster League With Thorpe United on cup feet at the other end of the table. 9 5 1 3 27 17 16; Poppleton 19 7; Civil Service 4 1 2 1 10 10 duty once more, this time in the Howden AFC are the incon- United 10 3 3 4 19 24 12; 5; CLIFFE 5 1 2 2 15 23 5; and Cup fixtures Barkston Ash FA Cup last four, Huntington Rovers 88 3 0 5 22 Heslington 6 1 2 3 11 21 5;. and Hemingbrough United sistent team of Division Three 19 9; Easingwold Town 10 2 2 Ebor Wanderers 5 0 0 5 1 29 0. MINSTER ENGINEERING RESERVES. remaining in trouble with their and on their day can be devas- 6 16 32 8; Tadcaster Magnets 9 DIVISION THREE: SECTION 'C' – SELBY home defeat to Poppleton tating, but they are also leaking 2 1 6 15 30 7; Strensall Tigers 7 LEAGUE AND CUP FIX- United, the best news of the day goals at the back and will be 1 1 5 10 17 4; HEMING- Garforth LG P6 W5 D0 L1 OLYMPIA RESERVES v York came in Division One where really disappointed to have lost BROUGH UNITED 9 1 1 7 8 For 27 Agst 12 Pts. 15; TURES – SATURDAY, Railway Institute Reserves. the leadership seem to change ground on the leaders when los- 41 4; Kirbymoorside 11 0 1 10 Wilberfoss 6 4 1 1 21 10 13; week by week. ing 5-4 at Crayke United on 14 51 1. Helperby United 8 4 1 3 31 20 NOVEMBER 27 YORK FA SENIOR CUP Saturday. A hat-trick from DIVISION ONE: 13; York St. John University 6 3 QUARTER FINALS – This week it was the turn of Tobbie Tomlinson and on the 1 2 16 13 10; HOWDEN AFC 6 PREMIER DIVISION – CAWOOD FC v Old Malton St. Cawood FC, who beat losing side with a goal for Ben CAWOOD GC P6 W4 D0 L2 3 0 3 24 19 9; Crayke United 6 Strensall Tigers v THORPE Mary's; MALT SHOVEL v Brooklyn FC 5-2 at Maypole Jackson too. For 23 Agst. 14 Pts. 12; 3 0 3 27 24 9; Fulford United 6 Osbaldwick. Gardens and they would appear Osbaldwick 5 4 0 1 15 6 12; 3 0 3 14 13 9; Copmanthorpe 7 UNITED. to be in a four-pronged attack In Division Four a point at last MALT SHOVEL 5 3 1 1 13 5 1 3 3 9 21 6; Church Fenton FC YORK FA JUNIOR CUP on promotion with close rivals, for Hensall Hawks at the ninth 10; Haxby Town 6 3 1 2 15 14 5 1 2 2 18 17 5; South Milford DIVISION TWO – CLIFFE v THIRD ROUND – HOWDEN Malt Shovel, Osbaldwick an attempt in the league as they 10; Bishopthorpe White Rose 6 4 1 0 3 4 14 3; Barmby Moor 3 AFC v Dunnington Reserves. former Premier Division win- shared a goalless draw. They 2 2 2 18 12 8; Pocklington 0 0 4 2 30 0. Heslington FC;POLLINGTON ners, Haxby Town. remain at the foot of the table Town II 5 2 1 2 13 12 7; DIVISION FOUR: Fixtures during these still and face close rivals in the divi- Tockwith AFC 5 2 1 2 6 15 7; v Ebor Wanderers; Wheldrake uncertain times are subject Plenty of goals in the two sion, Selby Olympia next. They Brooklyn FC 7 2 0 5 10 25 6; Sporting Knavesmire P7 W6 to change at possible short games affecting our teams in had no game at the weekend. Stamford Bridge 7 1 0 6 14 24 D1 L0 For 46 Agst. 6 Pts. 19; FC v BUBWITH WHITE notice and kindly check Division Two with Pollington MINSTER ENGINEERING 3. Bishop Wilton 7 5 0 2 16 14 15; with club officials to con- back to winning ways in a LEAGUE STANDINGS DIVISION TWO: Hamilton Panthers 5 4 1 0 28 8 SWAN. firm. thrilling 4-3 win at Wheldrake PREMIER DIVISION : 13; SELBY OLYMPIA 8 4 1 3 and Cliffe returning to the Duncombe Park P7 W6 D0 15 21 13; Elvington Harriers 6 DIVISION FOUR – HEN- All cup games are decided on league with a 3-3 draw with Wigginton Grasshoppers P10 L1 For 33 Agst. 5 Pts. 18; 4 0 2 26 12 12; York Railway the day. Civil Service at Oxen Lane. WE9 D0 L2 For 36 Agst. 7 Pts. Rufforth United 4 3 9 1 24 5 12; Institute 6 3 1 2 15 16 10; York SALL HAWKS v SELBY 27; Dunnington 10 8 1 1 31 9 POLLINGTON 6 4 0 2 23 14 Shamrock 7 2 3 2 13 17 9; OLYMPIA. Pollington and Bubwith 25; Old Malton St. Mary's 9 7 0 12; BUBWITH WHITE SWAN Marton Sbbey 7 2 0 5 15 20 6; White Swan, who were without 2 37 11 21; Dringhouses AFC 7 3 2 2 20 4 11; Walnut Tree 8 4 LNER Builders 8 1 0 7 11 44 3; RESERVE SECTION 'A' – a game,still very much involved 10 7 0 3 25 21 21; Rawcliffe 20 2 519 26 10; Clifford 7 3 0 4 16 HENSALL HAWKS 9 0 1 8 8 in the promotion frame, with 5 2 3 15 13 7; THORPE UNIT- 18 9; Wheldrake FC 5 2 1 2 12 325 1. MALT SHOVEL RESERVES v Cliffe still trying to find their ED 8 5 1 2 26 7 16; F1 Racing Wigginton Grasshoppers Reserves; Rufforth United Reserves v THORPE UNITED Cricket Club AGM Goole Town Cricket Club's Division of the York Senior annual general meeting will League as club cricket did man- No phoenix rising in Gilberdyke take place in the club pavilion age a full season, if not without at Westfield tomorrow pandemic issues here and there. It was a miserable County League Two, Withernsea AFC, who In Division Five, Eastrington club as they scored eight times evening, Thursday, November Nevertheless, despite all that, afternoon for the Gilberdyke scored six without reply at Sports Club took a useful away on the road at Bridlington at the 25 at 7.30pm. the club did have a successful Phoenix club on Saturday. IngsView Sports ground. point on the East Coast at town's sports ground. They did presentation evening at the end Withernsea Reserves, and in an concede five in reply, but they All full members are eligible of last month and in the New The firsts, who had been The reserves were forced to astonishing League Junior Cup backed up their team's win at to vote at the meeting and have Year will be turning their atten- showing improvement of late forfeit their Division Three tie, Goole United Reserves Cherry Burton in the Humber their say. tion to Division One cricket, were trounced at home by fel- clash in North-East Hull at the made it a good KO day for the League Cup. looking to stabilise and try to low mid-table side in Division home of Sutton United. It was a difficult campaign for progress forward once more. the club's first team, who fin- ished at the foot of the Premier

24 November 2021 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Worksop Town u13s 5 Selby Town u13s 3 Former KCOM A piece of history was made on Wednesday night, star helps November 10, as the Selby Town FC u13s played their Hartlepool back first ever match. Read team coach James‘ thoughts on the into league game: as he sprinted down the wing Rooke just outside of the box. ‘men’s’ goals. Most of the host towards the corner flag, turned Finley maturely stepped up to goals were long range high Nicky Featherstone is playing He joined in 2014 and has Our defenders, (Max, through the host’s right back take the free kick, two deep shots and I really thought Ryan his part in getting Hartlepool seen the club survive financial Spencer, George (new player) sending him packing towards breaths and a little run up….. and Daniel were really brave to United back into the Football hardship, relegation out of the Harry and Billy) worked the sideline for a hot dog as he BOOM…. kisses the top cor- adapt to the mammoth goals League. league, but then the euphoria of together professionally and delivered the ball towards ner! A proper ‘Soccer AM’ top and did some fantastic dives to promotion back last season really had to work hard and Wally to head it in. bin’s job!! Finley’s contribution keep the ball away from the The midfielder, who started through a play-off win at proved capable. Moving on to Masterpiece. made it 3-3. line. his professional career at the Ashton Gate against Torquay our midfielders and wingers, KCOM Stadium, has experi- United on penalties. (Jayden, Luke, Riley, Finley, Second shout to Finley Kemp. Finally, our keepers. It really Despite losing our first ever enced the highs and lows with Alfie K, Archie R) there was A foul was awarded to the was the hardest job on the pitch match, 5-3, the score really did- the North East side since he He is not the most prolific of some fantastic control and con- Robins after a foul on Arche tonight, playing in full size n’t do our performance justice. joined from then National scorers, but was on the mark sistent ‘long pass we stay, short The Worksop side was the League North, Harrogate Town. from the penalty spot in a defeat pass we run’ distribution and it very same team (minus two against Forest Green Rovers was great to see the lads were players due to Covid) that He had been a regular per- and ahead of last night's game willing to chase and keeping played Chelsea FC academy former since then and at 33 is with Swindon Town they were the ball on the deck, we had so two weeks ago, beat them 7-2 lending an experienced hea just below halfway in League much more control and I do and the Worksop coach men- dfrom midfield and has made Two. think we had most of the pos- tioned that Chelsea had played 280 appearances . session throughout the night. exceptional! A great 60 minutes Our wingers played havoc to under our belts, lots to take the host’s defenders and I think away for the training next week the only advantage they had and move on towards our next was taller defenders and keeper. fixture against Hull City AFC academy. A very well done to our cap- tains, Archie Rooke, Spencer White and Harry O Donnell. All showed great leadership and kept the lads focus and motivat- ed. A special shout to our striker, Alfie Waldock, aka Wally. He scored our first goal and wow, what a transformation as it turned our boys from Cubs into Lions! Not only does he score our first goal, within five min- utes he bangs a stunning header into the back of the net, beauti- fully assisted by Alfie Keeble ’Boro lottery rolls on once more 26-32-44 were drawn by Although their County Cup Barbara Chapman on the hammering at a strong weekly Hemingbrough United Bridlington Town, who fielded FC lottery at the Crown on many of their Northern Premier Sunday and that elusive and League division side was no growing jackpot rolled on real surprise, their 3-0 home once more. league loss to Poppleton United on Saturday was as the York £2600 is up for grabs at the side have had a mixed start next draw this coming Sunday themselves and would have evening at the same venue, been seen by the 'Boro manage- from where tickets can be ment as one that was on the bought. winnable list as they try to escape danger. FIRSTS HAVE A The good news in all this was SETBACK OR TWO that Kirbymoorside at the bot- tom also lost at home, albeit in a After their first win of the decent show against leaders, league season against F1 Wigginton Grasshoppers, who Racing had raised the spirits on themselves took advantage of a the field in their last outing, two home defeat by the morning's successive defeats in cup and top club, Dunnington. league have set them back once more.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 6 24 November 2021 Majestic Garage Individual Pool League Week 7 Fixtures/Results Dodson Ricky Fox 5 - 4 Ben Buck Ant Kenning v Matti Baxter - Paul Dodson 4 - 5 Keane Cruickshank Super League - Steam Regan Allen 3 - 6 Tom Martin Chafer 5 - 4 Chris TBA Norcup Danny Green 5 - 4 Daniel Packet Farrar Jackson Chris Pollard v Liam Dallison Jamie Fox 1 - 8 Antony Tony Spink 2 - 7 Scott Shand John Turner v Stuart Smith - Joshua Buck 4 - 5 Shaun - TBA Dodson Clements Steve Hebden 7 - 2 David TBA Gordon Gaughan 6 - 3 Peter Championship - Middle Logan Wheldrake House Steve Collins 7 - 2 Pete Hughes Jordan King 7 - 2 Stephen Natalie Merrill 5 - 4 Steve Sean Broadhead 4 - 5 Joshua Clements Andrew Merrington v Jack Cawthorn Sellers Dan Neal 5 - 4 David Silva Purvis Liam Marshall 5 - 4 Aaron Angie Johnson 2 - 7 Jamie Brian Robinson 4 - 5 Kevin Merrington - TBA Steve Hayes 7 - 2 Chris Aaron Lumley 6 - 3 Matthew Raymond Legge Wright Simon Everatt 5 - 4 Billy Lloyd Liam Coultish 8 - 1 Luke Young McHugh Sid Ellis 5 - 4 Wilf Whitehead Burns Paul Hand 5 - 4 Gary Knights Premiership - Steam Division 1 - Verm Ian Morewood 5 - 4 Kyle Neil Buck 5 - 4 Matthew Packet Barry Marston 5 - 4 David Nicholls Selby Tiger Sharks have been usual, personal best times came from Alex McCallum, swimmers ever competing in making full use of the galas falling along the way. with five races in the bag fin- the regionals for the Sharks, it's which are now back in full ishing in an outstanding sixth hard to believe what was going operation around the county Its not lost on the Club that place in the 50m freestyle and a on this time last year. with some outstanding per- some of these swimmers have tenth place finish in the 100m formances which culminated only just started competitive breaststroke. Having made such an impres- in 19 swimmers achieving swimming in that last year and sion in the pool its no wonder times to qualify them for the again reaffirms the quality of Olivia Rowan, with seven the Tiger Sharks have attracted Yorkshire Championships. the coaches at this very suc- events to compete in and show- a new sponsorship deal from cessful club. ing tremendous ability through- The Car Man who is the area's Ponds Forge in Sheffield and out the competition, finished local specialist vehicle mechan- John Charles Aquatic centre in Having just had a Master ninth in the region for her age ic and proud to have their name Leeds swung open their doors Class from an Olympic Coach group in the 50m breaststroke. across all of the equipment and to welcome back eager specta- on dives and starts, nine of the clothing. tors hoping to see a fantastic Sharks swimmers qualified for Maddy Stevenson came competition. The swimmers the North East Regional extremely close to smashing As the year finally draws to a from Selby Tiger Sharks didn’t Competition which exposed the her personal best in the 50m close the Sharks head into the disappoint with almost all of its swimmers to some huge clubs freestyle with just two tenths of Swim-along-a Santa gala at swimmers finishing in very and a very competitive field of a second splitting the differ- Beverley sports complex with respectable places and, as swimmers. ence. an outstanding 38 swimmers all entering the fray for medals. More notable achievements With the greatest number of Gold for Paisley Your friends and fellow sportspeople can all get Goole & Selby Sport FREE Ten year-old Paisley Savage three competitions, Paisley has competed at the SKK Judo won the Gold medal. every week. Championships on Sunday representing Goole Judo Goole Judo Club is at the Just email: [email protected] Club. Leisure Centre every Friday Night starting at 7pm for chil- to be added to the mailing list Paisley won the Gold Medal, dren and 8pm for adults, The winning her four contests on club is running a six-week some great Judo with throws beginners course for kids and and groundwork. In the last adults for only £15.