g&s sport issue 165

is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. is independent of all Selby Town 2 ball thundered back off the in some good defensive work to from Luke Sellers as a decoy, Liam Flanagan behind the other local newspa- post. The rebound fell to Dan keep Parkgate at bay, but there he cut inside before crossing opposition defence. A situation pers and is edited by Parkgate 2 seen many times before, and Graeme Wilson, who Davison, following in at full began a period where both into the box. It looked like a mostly the forward gobbles up has written and edit- The Robins suffered heart- tilt. Incredibly his effort hit the teams were passing the ball Selby header had been smoth- the chance offered. ed sports coverage break, as a late, late, equalis- same post before rebounding to around at the back before trying ered, but the ball bounced out to Unfortunately, the advancing locally for many er deprived them of the full safety. to force a pass through the Dan Davison who made no keeper was able to fling himself years and whose three points, writes PHIL organised opposition defence. mistake from about eight to his left to turn the shot knowledge and con- DEARNLEY. This after they Parkgate came back at Selby. around the post. tacts in local sport had overturned an early Tom Brown was again working metres. are unrivalled. deficit but were, unfortunate- A shot flashed just wide with hard to claim the many crossed Selby looked to extend their Dan Davison got his head to a ly, unable to stretch their lead Tom Brown beaten, and the balls thrown toward the Selby free kick, but could only watch is an e- to make them unassailable. keeper had to be at his best to goal. lead. A cute Chris Murray pass his effort fly over the bar, and newspaper which The draw means that Selby claim a free kick taken from ten played in Harry Clapham. Calum Ward had the ball in the you can view on maintain their position as metres outside Town’s penalty Town had their moments, a Unfortunately, his first touch net only to find that the offside your computer, lap- fifth in the table, with those area. The young goalkeeper dis- Parkgate back pass was just out was slightly heavy, allowing flag had been raised. top, tablet or smart- immediately below them also phone. dropping points, as did tinguished himself again in of the reach of Harry Clapham. Jordan Greaves in the Parkgate In the meantime Town’s goal Sign-up to receive Harrogate Railway immedi- making a good catch from a Chris Murray set up Charlie goal to bravely claim the ball at was under incessant pressure. your FREE weekly ately above. corner. There was more work Clamp for a long range shot the forward’s feet. In a very tense period, the only copy by e-mailing: for the keeper as Parkgate con- which fizzed just wide. Chris issue seemed to be whether the [email protected] After the home defeat two tinued to pressurise Selby, but Murray, himself, had a shot Parkgate were totally domi- Robin’s beleaguered defence weeks ago, there were changes. nating the game now. Town would hold firm to keep the We want to hear Young goalkeeper Tom Brown his defence held firm. blocked, and a good Dan three points. YOUR sports news. returned, and Danny Snaith Time for the Robins to stamp Davison pass set up Harry were finding it difficult to get Whatever your came into the centre of the back Clapham whose shot was also the ball out of their half for any Tom Brown was called upon sport, let us have four in place of the suspended their authority on the game. blocked. Just before the break length of time. Parkgate were to make a good save to turn a your scores, match Ryan Gothard. Connor Qualter Will Wraith tripped Harry Charlie Clamp fed Liam creating half chances without rasping shot behind. A series of reports and pictures took possession of the captain’s Sheppard, earning himself a being able to breach the Selby corners were repelled by of highlights. armband. Flanagan who saw his shot rat- Town's hard working defence. E-mail pictures and booking. The resulting free kick tle the side netting. defensive wall. Connor Qualter reports to: In midfield, Charlie Clamp, was cleared for a corner, which saved off the line after Tom The clock was ticking down [email protected] Chris Murray, and Myles in turn, was cleared for another All square at the break with Brown missed a cross. agonisingly slowly, with Selby Lawman joined Dan Davison, Selby corner. This time, the ball the hope that the Robins could sitting so deep it was literally and up front there was a return reached Connor Qualter in the progress in the second half. Calum Ward was introduced wave after wave of Parkgate for Harry Clapham. box, who was able to poke the for Harry Clapham in an pressure. Town started the second half attempt to get the ball to stick As the match started, Town ball home for his first goal in With the final whistle anx- seemed to be settling into the Selby colours, and indeed his brightly. Liam Flanagan nearly with the front men. This move iously awaited, the ball was game well. However, they were first goal for seven years. got on the end of a ball that the nearly paid immediate divi- cleared towards Calum Ward soon rocked as their opponents Parkgate’s Tom Almond was Parkgate keeper had to hurry to dends, as a Calum Ward cross who was inside his own half. took an early lead. Brandon shown a yellow card, and soon claim. Charlie Clamp had a shot was volleyed just wide by an He conceded a free kick, and Bagley collected the ball in the blocked. acrobatic Chris Murray. was sin binned for his reaction inside left channel, and was after was fortunate that his to the referee. Moments to go, afforded far too much time and “chatting” to the official didn’t Selby managed to get them- A glorious chance to extend and the free kick was launched space to run at the defence and earn him another. selves into the lead. Liam the Selby lead was thwarted by into the Selby Town box. cut inside. Once in the centre of Flanagan made a run down the the Parkgate goalkeeper at full Cruelly, the ball seemed to the goal, he had the time to Connor Qualter needed to put left. Using an overlapping run stretch. Calum Ward played in evade everyone to nestle in the blast an unstoppable shot past corner of the Selby net. Tom Brown in the Selby net. Naturally Parkgate were Selby did not learn their lesson delighted, whilst the Robins as the number 11 was again were devastated. given space to fire another shot at goal, which was not far wide. There was no time to mount another attack as the game Town needed to find a came to an end. Dejected Selby response, and this they certain- left the pitch knowing that they ly did. Harry Clapham’s work will have a chance to claim out wide set up a long-range three more points at Dronfield chance for Luke Sellers. He cut Town next Saturday. The sup- inside, unleashing a right-foot port from the terraces was shot from all of thirty yards. excellent today, and hopefully, With the goalkeeper beaten, the a good number of supporters will be able to travel to lend their support next week. Selby Town preview Promotion door still open for Robins The door to the Premier provide for the scenario, but Currently North Ferriby, Brigg equation - just for error and still have the big Division still remains open to doubt over how it would be Town, Harrogate Railway and guns up top to play once more, Selby Town in an amazing seemed to suggest the exciting the Robins will scrap it out to So much still to play for at the though they also have the bot- season of up and down for- end would only see the second join Hallam as it stands. tom two to play once as well. tunes, with many more to placed finishers up against fel- FPH stadium and the next hur- come it would seem before the low sixth tier divisions to ascer- There is a long way to go and The focus is there, though, for final day of the campaign in tain promotion, but whilst that Town dropped two precious dle to overcome will beat Town and it must be remem- early April. seems likely at steps five to home points on Saturday when bered that the outcome can four, the NCEL Division One a 90th minute equaliser from Dronfield Town on Saturday, often go to a team with momen- The restructuring of steps four finish sees two to five. Parkgate's Frederick Tracey tum gained in the closing to six that has taken place did kept the Rawmarsh side in the kick off 3pm, followed by a weeks. rearranged game at Swallownest next Tuesday evening, kick off 7.45pm. The Robins have little margin

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 26 January 2022 Rugby preview Goole hope to avoid the trap Goole RUFC's unbeaten run extend their unbeaten sequence Old Rishworthians 5 thwarted by Goole’s deter- The second period began with rewarded with a try in the right since returning from the fes- to four, tive break has given them the Goole RUFC 33 mined display in defence, by all Goole in the unusual position of corner on the 75th minute, fol- hope and belief that they can What they have done is joined 15 on the pitch. On the 18th expecting a win, although early lowing the first lapse in concen- escape the relegation trap several clubs in the fight for Away trips to West Yorkshire door from Yorkshire One in survival, which may well go all are always expected to pro- minute, and following more exchanges seemed to show that tration by Goole all game. three months time. the way to the end. vide a stiff examination of any dominance by Rish, Goole were Rish were on the fightback, In summary, it was yet team’s ability to visit and Three hard fought and narrow Meanwhile, rivals Selby can't come away with a victory, reduced to 14 men with the sin with Goole’s defence again another all-round effort by wins, including last Saturday's buy a win at present and they writes STEVE GRIMBLEBY. latest at Old Rishworthians, has were beaten by Old Crossleyans binning of Ryan Lamb. This holding their own in midfield. yet another changed squad. seen them climb off the bottom at the weekend, but not by This particular game started gave the home side another The next 15 minutes were a It had a bit of everything: of the table, but they can ill much, and it is hoped they can as though it was going to be one afford to relax ahead of the last recover that winning mentality such challenge for a, yet again, period of play in which Goole’s stalemate in the midfield until, Early desperate try line game before a break from when old foes Beverley visit much changed Goole line up. defensive capabilities were in the 55th minute, Jack Smith defence, numerous counter league rugby when they enter- Sandhill Lane, 2.15pm start. So, it was no surprise when tain second-placed Old Rish kicked off and immediate- fully tested, until, on the 22nd on one of his trademark runs attacks, stable set piece, plus Crossleyans at the Westfield Beverley's own form has been ly forced Goole into some des- minute, they again broke out of was high tackled, producing a some stand out individual Banks Sports Complex, kick off up and down this term and no perate try line defence. The 2.15pm. one can be too sure of what side opening salvos in the first five defence courtesy of a turnover kickable penalty from approxi- performances. from Beaver Park will turn up minutes appeared to provide a by Ray Coates and really quick mately 30 metres out. Moore’s Grimbleby at 10 distributed They lost heavily in West on the day. template for a long afternoon Yorkshire in the autumn, but for Goole - strong surges by the handling for Sam Smith to kick was successful, and well. Ounsley on the wing defensively are a tighter unit It is over two months since the forwards, quick ball from the sprint in at the right corner to increased Goole’s lead to 25 was safe under the high ball since then and will have to be to Swans last tasted a home win as half backs, and wingers on both they slide down the table after a sides of the field desperately increase Goole’s lead to 12 points. Three minutes later and also showed glimpses of very promising opening. trying to get over Goole’s line. points. there was another Rish his pace in open play. The Having dealt with the numerous Your friends and fellow sports- attempts to score by Rish, it The final 18 minutes of the infringement and another three pack were aggressive in was spilled ball and a rapid half were to be fully dominated points for Goole, again from the loose play, and more than people can all get Goole & counterattack by Goole which opened up the home defence for by Goole, who were now taking boot of Moore, and following able in the scrum. Newsum Selby Sport FREE every week. no 10 Joe Grimbleby to touch down, somewhat against the control and producing some some good to watch rugby by dominated the lineout, and Just email: [email protected] to be run of play. Moore converted well-constructed forward play, Goole, who were now looking Townend again did well in and Goole were suddenly in the added to the mailing list lead 7-0. which in turn provided chances back to their pre-Covid best. the front row. Chantry was on the 34th minute, the ball Goole were now clearly on out of position at centre, but A shocked Rish side must have wondered what had hit unfortunately being dropped top of this encounter, control- did it for the team. All in all, them as, from the kick-off, they over the try line. Another ling play in all phases, support their best display of the sea- again controlled matters in mid- field courtesy of the forwards' chance on 36 minutes was play superb and decision mak- son, and a third consecutive attempts to force their way deliberately knocked on by ing good. Therefore it was no win. The question now is can down field, but were again Rish when a clear score was surprise when on 67 minutes, they do it against Old beckoning. Moore kicked the Goole secured their fifth try of Crossleyans this Saturday, penalty into the corner. The the game thanks to the pack, currently enjoying second lineout was won by Newsum, a line out, and a strong driving spot in the league? catch and drive providing maul for Newsum to be credit- Keep the attitude and appli- Townend with Goole’s third try ed with the score. Goole were cation they showed today, of the half. Still not done, Goole now in an unassailable 33-0 and Goole are a challenge continued to attack the home lead with 13 minutes left. for anyone in Yorkshire One. line, ultimately being rewarded Re-start by Goole, and all was This group certainly deserve deep into injury time with a car- looking in control. However, credit and consideration for bon copy try, this time claimed Rish had other ideas, and in the next thrilling instalment by Danny Davis and the bonus actual fact had all the ball in the of 2022 rugby at Goole. See point was secured. At half-time, last ten minutes, pressing as you at Westfield next Goole were leading 22-0. they had at the start, and being Saturday. Improved Swans bitten by Crocs Old Crossleyans 3-3 but, with Selby’s scrum- with their ball, and it was prob- Hogan, Jamie Dentith, and Jay the break and as Selby’s penal- mage for Wright to level at 9-9 mage again dominant, the ably this more than anything Robinson prominent battered ty count started to mount under with 20 minutes to go. With RUFC 15 Swans were seeing a lot of the else that saw them home for the the Crocs line - with Dentith, the pressure, Crocs paid them Hogan now sailing very close ball – unfortunately though win. for the second week running, the compliment of recognising to wind for a second yellow, Selby RUFC 9 they, and the backs in particu- getting over the line but unable they were in a tight battle by and his lack of finishing-school lar, had a mare in the handling Another exchange of penal- to ground the ball (PS, he kicking a penalty for 9-6 rather charm starting to irritate every- Selby suffered another tight department, so much of their ties made it 6-6, but Selby fin- would like it to be known he than going for the try. Selby’s one of a Crocs’ persuasion loss away at second-placed hard work was undone with ished the half far stronger as, did ground the ball properly last pack did the business again, (although, to be fair, Crocs Old Crocs on Saturday, but unforced errors. Crocs in con- after a failed long-range penal- week!). though, from the restart as they themselves were no choir put in a much-improved dis- trast were much more secure ty attempt from Henry Wright, disintegrated the Crocs scrum- boys), he had to be diplomati- play from recent weeks to a series of strong carries with Crocs came out strongly after cally withdrawn for everyone’s earn a losing bonus point - safety - and to put an end to an although with a little bit more energetic and productive come- composure they might even back display. have been able to take the win, writes IAN MARLOW. A clever chip and chase from the Croc's winger earned good The exchanges were satisfy- position for another penalty to ingly meaty from the off, and take the lead at 12-9, and then throughout, and it was maybe more good recycling got them no coincidence that the return another for 15-9 to stretch their from long-term injury of Liam lead. Selby had their chances in Hogan played its part as he led the last ten minutes to possibly from the front in Selby’s physi- steal the win with a converted cal battles (and confronta- try, and engineered several tions!). After an early flurry of promising positions to do so – over-reffing at the breakdowns, but to no avail as their handling which seems to me to correlate gremlins continued, and it was strongly with the presence of a entirely fitting that the final referee assessor in the stands, whistle was blown after yet Mr Referee fortunately calmed another Selby knock on. down and had a pretty good game in letting the game flow So, overall, a good battling for both teams – although display from the Swans, which Hogan did disappear to the sin they will hope to convert into a bin for his customary ten- win at home to Beverley on minute breather early doors. Saturday, kick off 14:15. Two penalties apiece made it

26 January 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Goole AFC preview Must-win game for Garforth will Winterton Rangers 0 evening. there was no doubt it was a spot the 1-5 defeat to the league challenge Vikings Goole AFC 1 Winterton lost a good oppor- kick, as Cable was taken out by leaders, and with good disci- Former manager, indeed the double last Friday evening. last title-winning manager at Garforth, as mentioned, are A penalty five minutes from tunity to close the gap on the the keeper who, on another pline deserved their lead. the break won, and then com- teams above, and lost a rare occasion with another referee, As is often the case with ten Goole, Paul Marshall brings still scrapping for promotion, fortably taken, by Sam Cable his current side, Garforth either through the direct route gave the Vikings a Friday game this term in front of their might have escaped with the men, Winterton were better as champions or through step night season league double Town, to the VPG on five play-ofs, and looking over Winterton Rangers at own supporters, but in truth full penalty being the ultimate pun- after the break with a reshuffle, Saturday. kick off 3pm, towards next season where, if West Street as once more credit to the Vikings, who thor- ishnent. But after along delay, and although chances were few knowing that if he wants the present upturn in fortunes Mick Carmody's side can be built on, a strong NCEL bounced back from a heavy oughly made up for their own which saw an indignant and and far between at both ends, another promotion campaign Premier Division is on the defeat. on top of several others he cards, with two strong possibil- disappointing performance on incensed home manager berat- the longer time went on, and ities from Division One as it They have made a habit.in cannot afford to lose. stands, and possible old foes this campaign of improvement, the same ground in the FA Vase ing the sssistant, there was the with the help of some debatable On past records, he has noth- from days gone by facing rele- albeit with plenty of inconsis- back in October, but there never red card and the Vikings' in- decisions from the referee, gation. tency from a largely inexperi- ing to fear as, since he left enced squad, but there is no looked at any stage of there form striker slotted home past Winterton felt they might be The Vikings want to end their doubting the character within Goole the season after winning season as high as possible in the on a night where the hosts were being a repeat. Walker, who donned the gloves able to snatch a point, and had it the league, he has a good last two months or so, and one delighted with the Friday In fairness, there was not a lot in the absence of a substitute not been for one excellent stop or two players have been added evening attendance swelled by record, including a couple of to the squad, but there is no a superb following making the of goalmouth incident, with the shot-stopper from Parkin and one effort right real hidings as the Vikings have doubt that a more settled group relatively short journey and struggled over the last few of players has helped the blessed with a dry, if cool, Vikings defence well set up, Goole deserve full credit for a at the end that grazed the post progress to date. allowing the lively Winterton first half they largely dominat- they might have done so. years. Like so many, he has been Silsden game attack little room to manipulate ed, with Luke Williams sharp, Goole scarsely tested the out- saddened to see the demise, but put back the space in and behind as they as was Cable, and they had their field keeper, although Liam he will be aware of a stirring within and saw first hand on an A welcome move made in the had in that cuptie. They were chances with several efforts Parker and Cable should have last week has seen the Vikings negated completely when fore- flashing wide of the post. done better on a couple of occa- awful night in the correspon- longest trip of the season to ding game at Wheatley Park in Silsden, which was arranged for going one of their offensive Goole, who lost Shaun sions. next Tuesday evening, put back late September that there is a to April 2, which is a Saturday. players in goal to cover for the Heselwood in the pre-match Praise to the Vikings to a man long-awaited improvement keeper, controversially dis- warm-up, to be replaced by and to Tyler Walker in particu- under Mick Carmody and Alan The game was postponed ear- lier this month and a Saturday missed in the penalty incident. Josh Schofield, showed no last- lar who seems to get better and Jackson, if still prone to incon- kick off is far more practical sistency within a young squad. and common sense when it One says controversial as ing damage to confidence from better each passing game. became clear both teams had a Garforth needed an injury free date at the end of the sea- Minster Engineering League roundup area’s Premier time penalty to complete a two- son. Big defeats for goal second half comeback, and were a little fortunate it has to Division teams noon getting revenge on be said. It was a difficult afternoon A hat-trick for Pierre Grebirr Clifford with a 3-1 win away Minster Engineering League for the area's two Minster and a second half trio from sub- from home as they climb the Another good-sized crowd Engineering League Premier stitute Ryan Glover as the table. fixtures Saturday, January 29. can be expected and the Vikings Division teams. Maypole Gardeners look for back-to-back promotions and Howden were also amongst PREMIER DIVISION F1 are looking to add Garforth to In addition to bottom club lead the way from Pocklington the goals fest for our teams as the scalp of Winterton, where Hemingbrough United seeing Town Reserves, who have hit a they look to establish control in Racing v THORPE UNITED; they completed a fine league their plight worsen with a 6-0 hot streak, and Tockwith, but the Division Three promotion loss at Rawcliffe, Thorpe Malt Shovel, having only race. HEMINGBROUGH UNITED Toolstation NCEL United, who still had an outside played seven games, are fourth v Tadcaster Magnet. chance of being involved in the and very much in the mix, Hat-tricks here too in a 12-1 battle for top honours, saw merciless disposal if Barmby DIVISION ONE- CAWOOD those disappear with a 0-4 loss Still a way to go in the Moor on their travels, with at Field Lane to more realistic Division Two title race, but Robbie Tomlinson scoring FC v Bishopthorpe White Rose. title contenders Dunnington. Pollington hope to do it from four, Jake Bazeam with three the front and netted 11 times and Sam Schofield two in the DIVISION TWO - BUB- league standings The Field Laners were never without reply in the battle of rout. in the contest, as Anderson, two area sides, with Bubwith WITH WHITE SWAN v Civil Hall, Lister and Lynn were on White Swan having no answer A six-point lead at the top of target for the former champi- to more hat-tricks, this time a the table from Garforth, who do Service; Ebor Wanderers v ons. double one from Mark have three games on hand. Baggaley and one from Robert CLIFFE; POLLINGTON v Toolstation NCEL League DIVISION ONE Should Hemingbrough fail to Tate amongst the carnage. In Division Four, Hensall Hallam P26 Pts 63 GD 73; escape from the bottom, two of Hawks could be said to be Walnut Tree. standings, including our teams are scrapping to get They have a three-point coming to terms slowly with North Ferriby 27 52 43; out of Division One and advantage over Rufforth at the life in their first season, a 3- DIVISION THREE - HOW- Saturday, January 22. Brigg Town 27 61 63; Cawood took advantage of top, with a game in hand and 1win at LNER Builders giving DEN AFC v Crayke United. Harrogate Railway 28 54 21; Malt Shovel having no game goal difference giving consider- them hope they can finish off PREMIERSHIP SELBY TOWN 25 47 18; bzy thrashing bottom side able assistance, the bottom. Selby Olympia DIVISION FOUR - SELBY Rossington Main 25 46 29; Stamford Bridge 9-1 away from went down 1-0 at York Railway Grimsby Borough P25 Pts 58 Retford FC 24 43 10; home. Cliffe also had a good after- Institute. OLYMPIA vYork Shamrocks. Worsborough Bridge Athletic GD 33; Eccleshill United 24 53 26 43 -6; Hall Road Rangers RESERVE SECTION 'A' - 27 41 1; Parkgate 26 40 6; 28; Garforth Town 25 47 22; Armthorpe Welfare 25 38 12; THORPE UNITED Sherwood Colliery 23 45 16; Nostell MW 26 37 -2; Ollerton Town 27 37 -2; RESERVES v Dringhouses Penistone Church 24 41 15; Glasshoughton Welfare 27 34 -4; Dronfield Town 25 26- Reserves. Staveley MW 26 40 18; 25; Shirebrook Town 25 23 - 22; Rainworth MW 25 23 25; SECTION 'C' - Wheldrake Handsworth 26 40 -8; Barton Clipstone 26 22 -31; Swallownest 24 15 -24; FC RESERVES v SELBY Town 23 37 9; Maltby Main 23 Humber United 25 10 -60; OLYMPIA RESERVES. Teversal 25 6 -76. 37 8; Winterton Rangers 23 36 As ever in these still uncertain 14; GOOLE AFC 27 36 -6; times kindly check with your Bottesford Town 24 36 -7; club to make sure there are no Silsden AFC 23 33 6; AFC late changes to the fixtures. Mansfield 25 31 -7; Thackley United still struggle 26 31 -13; Knaresborough Town 25 25-15; Emley AFC 25 24 -7; Albion Sports 24 19 -22; Goole United's latest defeat in Humber League One stand- Hemsworth MW 27 17 -32; Humber League Division One ings: rather summed up their sea- Athersley Recreation 25 10 -52. son of struggle to date. Hessle Sporting Club P15 W1 D1 L3 For 67 Agst 25 Pts 34; St After a near £3,000 lottery More gloom Your friends and fellow sports- Once more they were more than Mary's 14 8 3 3 38 29 27; jackpot win to see in 2022, the people can all get Goole & competitive in their narrow 2-1 Hutton Cranswick 7 3 3 29 21 Hemingbrough United FC lot- on the field defeat at the Hull University 24; Brandesburton 14 7 2 5 35 tery is now up to £500 this Selby Sport FREE every week. Sports Ground against Reckits 30 23; Beverley Town Reserves coming Sunday as the prime More gloom on the field with Just email: [email protected] to be Reserves but Cohen Cause's star 13 6 2 5 43 27 20; Chaos United rises steadily once more. Hemingbrough firsts beaten 6-0 effort means they remain in trou- 14 6 0 8 32 37 18; Driffield by York area side Rawcliffe in added to the mailing list ble one off the bottom of the table. Evening Institute 11 5 2 3 28 23 3, 18, 21 were the numbers the Minster Engineering league 17; Reckitts Reserves 13 5 1 7 drawn by Karen Gilteaf at the Premier Division on Saturday. Many of their defeats have 19 52 16; Bridlington Town Crown in Sunday and there was been by just that odd goal, but Reserves 14 4 2 8 37 47 14; no jackpot winner. They are five points adrift of such are fine margins in football Blackburn Athletic 9 3 3 3 18 safety, which is far from insur- ànd hopefully they can produce 17 12; GOOLE UNITED 13 2 2 Tickets for this week available mountable, but they are a team one or two results in their 9 23 41 8; Easington United 11 as ever behind the village pub hopelessly out of form at the favour to ease their relegation 1 3 7 18 36 6. bar. moment. fears.

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26 January 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Pocklington 36 through the Pocklington make it 7-5. fourth try right between the to keep the lead. Moments later positives and improvements in defence, ball firmly clenched From here on out, the remain- posts from captain and man of Harry Kealy then scored a the team, simply being the pack Selby 34 under his arm. the match Connor Dale, giving penalty kick to make the lead of forwards, who played bril- der of the match was end-to- Ben Cockeram the opprtunity surely unreachable. liantly, winning the contest in The Selby under14s squad But it was Pocklington who end action. If Selby scored a try to kick over yet another conver- the scrums and retaining ball at travelled across the county to broke through first to get the then Pocklington would almost sion, three out of three, it But, alas, Pocklington had not the breakdown very proficient- face Pocklington RUFC at first points on the scoreboard immediately repay the favour. seemed his magical right foot run out gas. As the tired legs ly. While the backs showed their Burnby Lane ground on with a try and a pretty skillful The points clocked up on the couldnt miss. and muddied jerseys of the some exciting passages of a cold and somewhat dark conversion kick. However, it scoreboard until the match was Selby squad battled on to keep passing play yet showing a def- morning on Sunday. did not remain 7-0 for long, as tied at 24-24. The minutes on the clock their back door firmly shut, the inite defensive strategy. Selby immediately replied with were now going agonising final whistle at this stage would William Tehan had an excellent After a lengthy warm up, the a try, but with no conversion, to Halftime and Selby went slowly as Selby valiantly rallied have been a welcome sound. game at number 8, and showed opposing sides lined up on ahead for the first time with a great presence of mind to gain Pocklington's main pitch to Pocklington dug deep and ground and helped the team to play each other for the second scored an impressive try to nar- keep the ball and retrieve it time this season. The result of row the gap and then another safely from the rucks and Joe their first encounter had been a try came soon after, which Bugg, who also had a good rather emphatic win for was converted by their full back game, adapting from playing in Pocklington, where Selby had to retake the lead and make the the backs to forwards showing been a little outclassed. score 36-34. his versatility. This time, however, the sides With a Pocklington player get- Selby will look at this, as not seemed much more evenly ting a five minute sin-bin Selby a crashing loss, but as a mag- matched as the initial stages of had the last gasp passage of play nificent display of junior rugby the game were deadlocked in a desperate bid to get a final to which anyone who wit- with no score for at least 15 try to win the match. nessed it on the day will testify. minutes. Selby were very much As we move on to the next on the attack, though, with the On the attack they almost did match the team has much to forwards gaining some good it, but their luck was up, asit build on and the parents and ground in the middle of the seemed the time, as the final spectators time to repair their field. Tyler Mchale-Higgins in whistle blew as Pocklington tattered nerves. particular was proving to be players fell to ground in joy and very hard to stop as he powered their many spectators celebrated. For Selby, there were notable Selby u15s snatch defeat from the jaws of victory Josh brown with part of his Selby RUFC u15 24 wards when they scored after half Sheffield scored again and took quickly, an ensuing ball Andy Blyth with his 25.4.0 Sunday winning catch of Saturday winning catch. 80.10.0 Sheffield RUFC u15 some powerful running and converted their try. Minutes spill gave the opposition the put support play from the break- later the ball was picked up in at the scrum which they won, Moorfields Fishery results 26 down, getting the ball back to from the short range break- moving the ball out wide to Saturday 41.6.0; 5th Roger Selby u15 this weekend wel- their fly half, whose excellent down, sending second row Mac their winger who touched down Summerscales team Wain comed their Sheffield coun- cross field kick was collected Heron over for a Selby try out out wide in the dying seconds Pole fished pellets on peg 48 38.14.0; 6th Steve Arabskyj terparts to Sandhill Lane to catching skimmers and F1s team Beevo 34.4.0. compete in the next round of by the number 8, sending him wide. The forwards worked of the game to make Sheffield Team positions after round 3: the Yorkshire u15 Asia cup on across the Sheffield line, which really hard in what was now a victors with a finals core of 1st Andy Blyth 25.4.0; 2nd what was a crisp bright they converted to level the very intense game as both sides Selby 24, Sheffield 26 in what Andy Waters 14.0.0; 3rd Jason Team Blyth 29 points Sunday morning for what Raspin 7.8.0. Team wain 30 points turned out to be a very excit- scores. Shortly afterwards jostled for possession which see had been a very entertaining Sunday Team Lummer 33 points ing competitive game, played Selby scored again out wide, sawed between them. Minutes game of junior rugby played Team Heppy 40 points in good spirit. after outflanking Sheffield. later their hard work paid off well by both teams who deserve Winter league teams of 4 Team Beevo 45 points 1st Josh Brown team Blyth Open matches every Sheffield were the first to Minutes before half time, when Selby recovered the ball a lot of credit for their hard 80.10.0; 2nd Andy Blyth team Wednesday and Saturday call open their account early in the Sheffield hit back, beating the from the breakdown sending work and tenacity, Selby Blyth 52.2.0; 3rd Garry sum- 07710 817150 for info. game with a breakaway try merscales team Wain 42.0.0; sending them in under the Selby defence to touch down, their number 8 over the line to snatching defeat from the jaws 4th Roy Stevens team Lummer posts, which they converted. which they converted to give score, which was converted. of victory. them a slender lead at half time, Selby hit back soon after- With two minutes to go Selby Try scorers for Selby were in a half which had seen some very hard work from the Selby had a slender three point lead. 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