g&s sport issue 110

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT ISSUE 110 7 OCTOBER 2020 WELCOME TO GOOLE & SELBY SPORT GOOLE & SELBY SPORT is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. GOOLE & SELBY SPORT is independent of all other local newspa- pers and is edited by Graeme Wilson, who has written and edit- ed sports coverage locally for many years and whose knowledge and con- tacts in local sport are unrivalled. Competitive local rugby may be off the agenda until January, but that has not stopped activity at Selby’s Sandhall Lane HQ, where a programme of junior training is well under way. See page 7 for more pictures. Vikings at sixes and GOOLE & SELBY sevens at home SPORT is an e- newspaper which Goole AFC 1 AFC There may well be further go on within Goole AFC was There was a good response hammered home from 12 you can view on ramifications to emerge from highlighted for all to see. AFC from Goole, though, with Josh yards. your computer, lap- Mansfield 6 incidents at the end of each half Mansfield simply allowed the Schofield and Reagen Waud top, tablet or smart- involving players and manage- freedom of the Goole half to unsettling the Mansfield cover, To the second half, and fur- phone. The wheels come off in style ment from the Vikings, and on carve huge holes in a team with the latter always prepared ther injury concern for Goole Sign-up to receive for the Vikings in front of top of injuries to Jayden unable to do the basics, which to try his luck and he almost when Josh Schofield was your FREE weekly their own, it has to be said, Sandhu and Josh Schofield it simply leads to trouble. caught out Vickers between the forced off and from that point, copy by e-mailing: the most loyal and patient of adds further selection concerns sticks. despite one or two long-range [email protected] people, who have endured on already bare bones for this The Vikings were short on efforts and one appeal for a several seasons now of defeats Saturday's FA Vase tie at numbers at the start, with no The visitors probed as well penalty for hands, the visitors LET’S HEAR like this at the Victoria Warrington Rylands. In no way Anees Younus, missing in the and Duggan, the prolific marks- controlled, and as discipline Pleasure Grounds. can that be labelled as a reason later stages at Silsden, and there man for the Nottinghamshire went in the Goole side, they YOUR NEWS for this humbling, but the tack- was a debut for Andrew Payne side, should have made it two were picked off at regular inter- Goole AFC's latest failure, le on Sandhu early in the game in the midfield. The visitors when Matt Zaniewski denied vals in the last half hour. We want to hear which in the end was embar- could well have been seen as a were a strong looking side, who him before the crowd were YOUR sports news. rassing in more ways than just red card offence on another day were only relegated from the brought to life by a little more Duggan completed his hat- Whatever your football, came at the hands of in ending his night. Northern Premier League South of that Waud magic. His eighth trick, Ben Algor and Luke sport, let us have confident looking AFC two seasons ago due to their goal of the season came with a Walker adding to the misery. your scores, match Mansfield last night, and why Positives are hard to find from ground failing necessary stunning strike from outside the The final whistle was a blessing reports and pictures shouldn't they have been after a team that has now conceded inspection, not for their ability area after a patient passage of to escape further punishment, of highlights. their FA Cup run ended in a 24 goals in the last four com- on the field, which has been play opened up. but it all got a little heated com- E-mail pictures and positive display, if in defeat, at petitive games on the VPG, but shown already this season. ing off the field and the Vikings reports to: National League Boston United Reggie Waud's stunning That seemed to be the can expect further heartache [email protected] at the weekend. equaliser on 36 minutes was the And after a quiet start where action for the first period, but from the referee's report. best goal of the night and if clear-cut chances were limited, deep into stoppage time and For the Vikings, it was a sec- only he could curb his tempera- but did have a stoppage for that with the referee appearing One wonders what is next for ond half collapse yet again after ment, one which could see pun- Sandhu injury in a seemingly ready to blow, the Vikings the long-suffering home sup- they had been well in the game ishment heading his way for two-footed challenge, which if gave away possession and on porter – oh, just Liversedge on at half time, where a Ross unsavoury scenes after the not maliciously intended, the right hand side of the box, October 24, who scored six on Duggan penalty with the last match, there is no saying where looked nasty, the visitors took Emery brought down the their visit pre-lockdown. Goole kick of the half restored the vis- his undoubted talent could take the lead on 19 minutes with a wingman, which the assistant are very much at sixes and sev- itors' lead at 1-2. But, as against him. good looking goal from an waved for a penalty. It caused ens at the Victoria Pleasure Garforth ten days previously, a attacking perspective, but a dis- a lengthy stoppage with Grounds. third goal killed off the game, Other than that, the last 20 appointing one to concede as a Goole assistant Simon Portey and shape, discipline - the minutes were played in a hush deep cross seemed to go a long, remonstrating at the award, Goole AFC – Zaniewski; basics - simply disappeared that summed up the mood and long way before being headed but it looked clear enough if Psyyinson; Emery; Payne; from the radar. the incredulity of what seems to home by Buxton. inside the area and Duggan O'Neill; Dacre; Sandhu; Fennell; Waud; Schofield; Stewart.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 7 October 2020 Robins look for Winless Robins give cup boost up two-goal lead Selby Town will break new with crowd pleaser Joe Dale hav- ground this weekend when they travel to 1874 Northwich in the ing returned from North Ferriby second qualifying round of the FA Buildbase Vase, kick off and made his re-appearance in 3pm. the Robins red in last night's 0-4 The Cheshire side, formed amidst the battle to preserve foot- home defeat to old friend, Mick Parkgate 4 just wide. As the half ended, Town fans Despite Zeph Thomas drawing ball in the town amidst the After starting in the ascenden- were encouraged by a perform- a good save out of the Parkgate demise of Northwich Victoria in Carmody's men, including an Selby Town 3 ance much more like the Robins keeper, that red tide kept coming. the non-league pyramid, who are cy, Town fell behind. Acres of of last season. Another cross, and another ironically in the same North West opening goal for another familiar Selby Town suffered their space down the Selby left, unchallenged header, this time Counties League Premier fourth straight loss after they allowed a dangerous cross to find The second half started well, from Freddy Tracey, and Division, have yet to start their face to the faithful, Adam Lee. meekly surrendered a two-goal Zak Khalifa at the far post. A with a Zeph Thomas turn and Parkgate were back on terms. league campaign, but it will be a lead in the last twenty five min- striker of his quality was not shot being just wide of the post. hard tie to call for Christian Fox's For manager Fox, he has seen utes of the game, writes PHIL going to miss. Town continued to have the best Selby attacks were rare. Liam side, who amazingly, with last DEARNLEY. of the play and it was not a sur- Preston combined well with night's loss to Armthorpe spells like this in his tenure, but It took The Robins a while to prise when they extended their Liam Flanagan down the right, Welfare, have lost five league A much better performance get back to where they had been, lead. Zeph Thomas, who was only for the cross to miss the games on the trot and are at the not for a couple of seasons and than Tuesday seemed to have put but eventually they began to cre- having his best game so far in a Town players in the penalty box. foot of Northern Counties East the Robins in a great position to ate pressure. A cross from Selby’s Selby shirt, held the ball up to Charlie Clamp hit a shot over the Division One. coming right at the start has put earn their first three points until, right was not cleared, and was play in Liam Flanagan behind the top when the ball rebounded like a switch being thrown, all returned to the box from the left. Parkgate defenders. His low back to him. It seems unthinkable that just the team on the back foot. There drive and intensity was lost. The part-cleared ball reached cross towards the far post fell three weeks ago they disposed of Town were unable to stop cross- Liam Flanagan, who was able to perfectly for the charging Jon- Apart from this, it looked only a Litherland Remyca on were absentees on Tuesday es being fired into their box, and fizz a shot past the keeper and Paul Vass to smash the ball home. matter of time before Parkgate Merseyside in the last round of unable to stop Parkgate from tak- into the corner of the net. secured their winner. Dylan the competition and all seemed which saw a reshuffle at the back, ing full toll of the opportunities As expected Parkgate respond- Parkin made two point blank set fair, but since then injuries, presented. Almost immediately, Jon-Paul ed, but it seemed that Selby were saves to deny his former team unavailability, circumstances off but they will have to try and Vass got on the end of a cross, containing their attacks. mates, and a shot flashed just the field appear to have hit every- Ominously, Selby are clear of only to hit the outside of the stan- wide of the post with him scram- one hard. knuckle down to the task in hand last place by only one goal, and chion with his effort. A turning point came on about bling. pre-season hopes of promotion 65 minutes, when Liam Flanagan Whether it just be those off the with the benefit in their favour, look a lost pipe dream. Having got back on terms, it missed a glorious chance to put The inevitable winning goal field events at the FPH Stadium was Selby who were exerting the the Robins out of sight. Played in came just before the end. Yet which have damaged the spirit whatever the form going into the Town were able to welcome greater pressure, and sure enough behind the Parkgate defence, and again it was all too easy for the that was so part of the success back Luke Sellers, and George The Robins were able to take the with only the goalkeeper to beat, attackers to find a cross, and this story before lockdown, and what game, of at least having more Bissett to their back line. Liam lead. A Jon-Paul Vass in-swing- he somehow shot wide of the time it was Sam Ackroyd who they felt was promotion robbed, Preston was handed a debut at ing corner was met by the head of near post with the whole goal to was unchallenged as he headed is unknown, but it has not helped competitive football. right back, and impressed all Zeph Thomas. The ball ended up aim at. past Dylan Parkin. for sure. The cause was not game. Zeph Thomas continued in the net despite a desperate helped at Parkgate on Saturday The Cheshire side lost their up front in the absence of Josh attempt to clear by a Parkgate Town then became devoid of The dejected team left the pitch where they contrived to let slip a Street, out for another three defender. drive and energy, and found knowing that for large parts they 3-1 lead to lose the game 4-3 two extra preliminary round tie in the weeks, and one of a number of mounting attacks of their own had been in control of the game, minutes from time. injured players. Parkgate attempted to respond. difficult. The Parkgate attack but that was just not enough to FA Cup against Warrington Town were guilty of conceding became the red tide, with Selby secure their first points of the sea- Yet, it could just be that the Vase Selby made a reasonable start free kicks around the edge of seemingly unable to stem the son. tie may be a welcome relief as Rylands and won through their to the half, and after Parkgate had their area. Dylan Parkin was flow. they survey what already looks taken a shot which went over the called upon to beat out one Something would have to give permanent damage to their hopes first qualifying round FA Vase tie bar, Liam Preston popped up on attempt at goal. Another free kick Dylan Parkin made a great stop, at the FPH Stadium last night as for promotion this term, and there the end of a Liam Flanagan cross. ended with a Parkgate cross but Parkgate got one back from the Robins met one of three other has been some good news across at AFC Liverpool on penalties Under pressure he was not able to which just went over the top of the resulting corner. A ball played sides, Armthorpe Welfare striv- the stadium grounds this week find a finish. The same player the Selby bar. in around the penalty spot saw an ing to get a season, which every- after a 3-3 draw. They start their was in the box again, only to unchallenged Brad Kilburn head one looked forward to with antic- head another Liam Flanagan Further Dylan Parkin interven- the ball decisively past Selby’s ipation, up and running. But they league programme next Tuesday, cross over. This just after Zeph tion was required, but he set up a exposed goalkeeper. were to be disappointed - read Thomas had a shot which flew flowing counter attack, which below. so hopefully the Robins can use ended with Charlie Clamp shoot- Parkgate hit the post in their ing wide. very next attack. that as a positive despite their own league form. They have decent memories of North West Counties opponents, having accounted for Avro, Wythenshawe Amateurs, Cheadle Town and Litherland Remyca in their last four ties with opponents from the other side of the Pennines. No scheduled midweek game for the Robins next week, where hopefully they will be able to take stock of their league start – dam- age which may be permanent this campaign. Details of travel arrangements for Saturday, bearing in mind the current restrictions, are on the club website. Robins at rock-bottom without a point Selby Town 0 toes of their own goalkeeper. Flanagan, who was just unable to ball spending almost all of the There were signs that Town’s way to victory. Joe Dale was Much backwards and sideways reach Zeph Thomas with his time In the Robins' half. good intent was fizzling out, given a harsh yellow card, whilst Armthorpe Welfare 4 passing almost inevitably led to a cross. with Armthorpe regaining con- Zeph Thomas flicked a very rare long, hopeful punt up to the Town were lucky to get away trol. A shot cleared Dylan corner into the side netting. After looking like they might front men. Easy meat for Armthorpe were in full flight with giving away the ball cheap- Parkin’s bar, when perhaps better have just have turned a corner defenders meaning that the now, and a good passing move ly in midfield, allowing an might have been expected. Sure Armthorpe had the luxury of on Saturday, the Robins were Robins created very little of note. was spoiled by a shot over the Armthorpe man to stride forward enough Armthorpe extended making substitutions. One of back to square one on Tuesday, top. and unleash a shot, which their lead. Dylan Parkin pulled those substitutions was Luke writes PHIL DEARNLEY. Lack of confidence is clearly flashed just wide. off a superb point blank save to Williams, who always seems to an issue, with players who really Only a matter of minutes after deny a forward through on goal. be a thorn in the Selby Town Everything that could go are so much better unwilling to Luke Sellers had to leave the Just as it looked as if Selby Unfortunately, the danger was side. Sure enough, not long after wrong, did go wrong, and Town take responsibility for the ball. pitch, Selby suffered another Town might make it to half time not fully cleared, and the ball he had come on, he cut inside were deservedly well beaten. The football was being passed injury blow. This time it was on level terms, Armthorpe took was worked from Selby’s right from the left, before rifling the After an unheard of, in recent like it was a hot potato, and all Ryan Cooper who limped off to the lead well into injury time at side to their left. Harry Brown ball past Dylan Parkin. times, fifth straight loss, Town too often defensive clearances be replaced by Joe Matique. He the end of the half. The ball was received the ball with the are rock bottom of the table were coming straight back at played in a forward role on the played back to Adam Lee, in a space, and time to smash the After barely threatening the without a point. them. right, with Liam Flanagan drop- central position about twenty ball home from the edge of the Armthorpe goal, Town fans were ping deeper. This did not help five yards out, and under no area. at least able to celebrate a shot on The players are playing with- As Armthorpe exerted control, the Robins' cause as Armthorpe pressure. He fired in a shot that target ten minutes from the end. out self-belief, and it is obvious a Cameron Collins' interception continued to dominate, although absolutely flew past Dylan Heads were well, and truly Liam Flanagan dribbled across that a monumental effort, from prevented a forward getting Joe Dale managed to get a shot Parkin’s despairing dive. dropped, and it looked likely that the edge of the box, before firing all at the club, is required to turn behind the defence. A shot flew off, forcing the Armthorpe keep- the Robins would be over- in a shot that the Armthorpe things around. over Dylan Parkin’s bar, and he er into a sprawling save. The second half started with it whelmed by their opponents. goalkeeper did well to beat out. was required to claim two dan- Certainly the only menacing shot looking like the Robins were to Armthorpe attacks continued Typically, the rebound did not The match was a rather scrap- gerous crosses into his box. Selby had all half. play with more energy and unabated, but without creating fall to a Selby forward and the py affair at the start, with neither intent. However, they were still real chances. However, the pres- ball was cleared. side creating very much. Liam Struggling to come to terms If Town thought things could lacking the guile to open up sure told after a mistake by Preston made a run up the right with the opposition, Selby were not possibly get worse injury- Armthorpe, so chances were few Reuben Pearse, who gave away The final whistle couldn’t wing, only for his cross to be too dealt an injury blow. Left back, wise, they were to be mistaken, and far between. A Liam a penalty, and earned himself a come quickly enough for the near the goalkeeper, and Joe Luke Sellers, who only returned as this time it was Myles Flanagan shot was clearly booking to boot. Adam Robins, as the players trooped Dale had a shot, which unfortu- from injury last Saturday, was Lawman who hobbled off. He deflected wide of goal by an Baskerville gave Dylan Parkin off disconsolately. nately didn’t trouble Aidan forced to leave the field, to be was replaced by Reuben Pearse. Armthorpe player. That a goal no chance from the spot. Smith in the Armthorpe goal. replaced by Jon-Paul Vass. Less than half an hour gone, and kick was given just about At the moment, it is not Town forced into making all summed up Selby’s night. Joe It was now looking like Selby known whether Saturday’s FA Armthorpe were pressing the Cam Collins was again to the their substitutes. Dale combined with Liam had lost all fight, and were Buildbase Vase match against ball high, the fashionable gegen fore with a good block, whilst a Flanagan, whose shot was wild, allowing Armthorpe to ease their 1874 Northwich is on. If it is, press, and soon were able to rare piece of good football saw There was almost nothing by and over the top of the bar. Town’s remaining fit players push Town back, almost onto the Charlie Clamp feed Liam way of a Selby Town attack, the will have to play without fear.

7 October 2020 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Vikings manager Vikings rocked by moves on The decline in the standing of nature is being made with the late line decision Goole AFC on and off the pitch Pleasure Grounds, that in itself is in recent years has seen so a distraction that plays into the Silsden 3 further upfield for Josh defenders and slot past and, despite vehemant protests, many changes at board/com- minds of everyone and does get Schofield with Reagen Waud Zaniewski. play was allowed to continue mittee/managerial level that it to the playing side. Goole AFC 2 looking to maintain his goal in and shortly after the whistle came as no real surprise last all games sequence on an after- Suddenly the game had was blown on yet another inci- week at the departure of one of The delay to the start of this There has been no shortage of noon where flippers would hsve opened up, though, with the dent-packed afternoon. the joint managers, Les Nelson campaign does mean that match- incident in the Vikings' early been appropriate footweat. Vikings regaining the lead with to take up a role at an, as yet, es are coming thick and fast too, games this season and in the Josh Schofield hammering On balance the Vikings were unnamed National League with Saturday's FA Buildbase incessant rain and gloom of a Yet, for all that, the pitch was home gleefully after Waud, second best, but the poor posi- side. Vase second qualifying round tie deep West Yorkshire after- playable as Silsden started their Younus and Jayden Sandhu tioning of an assistant robbed at North Wet Counties Premier noon, they will feel justifiably home league programme and were all involved. In the rain them of a point, which would Nelson, who together with Division Warrington Rylands robbed by the way a late dominated the opening the Vikings were singing along, have maintained their unbeaten Lutel James, took over the role at seeing their fourth game in ten equaliser was chalked off exchanges but again the lead was short- away league run. There was no the VPG three games before the days, following on last night's when clearly over the goal lived as on 42 minutes, what consolation from the Silsden season was expunged in 2019-20 home clash with AFC Mansfield. line. In fact, the Vikings struggled looked an own goal by keeper admitting he felt the ball had seen only a couple of games to get over the halfway line in Schofield, but was credited to was clearly over the line too. this season and there was specu- With players departing, players Silsden were the beneficiaries the first 15 minutes with mis- Brown, deservedly drew lation as to his whereabouts, but injured etc. the task on paper of the slice of luck that went placed passes when in posses- Silsden level at the interval. Goole AFC: Zaniewski; on announcing his resignation always looked difficult against a their way as they got off the sion, but were generally forced Pattinson; Emery; Coates; after last Wednesday evening's side who only lost 1-0 to mark for the season in the to defend for their lives as the If anything conditions wors- O'Neill; Dacre; Sandhu; 2-1 win at Albion Sports, said he National League One North side league, and may feel that on the hosts piled forward. Brown and ened as the second half got Schofield; Waud; Fennell; believes the club is going in the York City last week, and balance of the second half they Shahzad, who were to be the under way and to be fair Younus. right direction. Remarkably in although conditions were awful deserved to, but it was an Silsden goal heroes on the day, Silsden were to take the game the seven months in dual charge, as they were up and down the incredibly poor decision from were a constant source of men- by the scuff of the neck with Your friends he had only eight competitive country, the Warrington outfit an assistant, who unfortunately ace but they did spurn a golden large amounts of possession. games and there can be no criti- were by no means disgraced. was not in a good position to chance to take an early lead There was an early Waud head- and fellow cism of him wanting to better They may not have started their see clearly and the referee had when they were awarded a er wide of the mark for the vis- himself at a higher level. league programme yet, but their to go with that, despite all the penalty for holding down by itors, but Shahxad and Brown sportspeople cup results have seen them prom- players knowing well enough Pattinson, but the spot kick was certainly used the conditions to His words rather took on a hol- ise a lot, including knocking out that the ball was over. hit over the top and a let-off their advantage with runs into can all get low meaning after the events of Northern League Premier which they still struggled to good positions and found well. last night's sickening defeat Division Whitby Town on the It would have salvaged a point overcome. Shots were blocked, saved or Goole & against AFC Mansfield, and even East Coast on penalties. for Goole, who took the lead drilled wide with little response the early season signs of togeth- twice without being at their best Zaniewski was the busier of at the other end. Eventually the Selby Sport erness from essentially a young In the last round of the Vase, and they also survived an early the two keepers for sure and pressure told and it was another squad looked shot to pieces in they won 4-1 at Daisy Hill whilst missed penalty that visiting fol- then glad to see a free kick from unfortunate own goal, this time FREE every front of supporters, who quite the Vikings won 7-3 at Cheadle lowers near the incident Shaxhad strike the post before Josh Dacre with the final touch frankly must be fed up of capitu- Heath. Whatever anyone wishes believed was harsh, but it did it was scrambled away. as he diverted the cross from week. lations at the VPG. to read into Goole hopes, and a look clumsy as Antony Brown Brook past the keeper, who was lot will depend on availability of went to ground under Signs of life emerged for the stranded. Just email: Yes, the break for the pandemic players, which doesn't look good Pattinson's challenge. Vikings, who saw a free kick by goolesport@mai helped the cause on the playing after last night, somehow they Waud wide of the target, before Goole were behind and under side for the pair and their coach- have to clear their heads and Pattinson was the only change they took the lead with a break pressure and, with the referee l.com to be ing staff, including Simon hope that their collective spirit in the Vikings side from the win that they have shown on more deciding that one dodgy area Portrey, now at James' side, as prevalent on travels so far can over Albion, since when they than one occasion this season where the conditions had cer- added to the the Vikings then were involved see them put up a performance had also seen one of their joint and the finish from Anees tainly got into was fit enough, in a battle to stay in the Premier that might see a shock. managers, Les Nelson resign Younus was perfection, if defeat looked on the cards, but mailing list Division for a second successive after seven months and just against the run of play. they rallied and looked to have season, and there have been A coach will depart Goole at eight games at the VPG, and in equalised as O'Neill headed a promising signs in the away 11am for the game on Saturday, addition Nathan Keightley had However, the Vikings contin- cross against the post and in the league and cup games to date, with a limited number of seats decided to leave for fellow ue to be vulnerable when ahead melee that followed, the ball but those beacons of light have available in the present Covid-19 Premier side, Bridlington Town and Silsden were back on was clearly a foot over the line been extinguished at home, rais- restrictions. Warrington are That meant a continued role terms, deservedly so, through before a defender hacked clear ing fears once more of a long, indeed one of the places with the dangerous Shahzad, with long season and that is just not increased measures in place at good skills to beat several down to Covid delays. the moment. The issues are broader than the The Vikings do have abreak playing side of course and next week before returning to although progress of a limited league duties at Penistone on Saturday week. Goole Town legendary player passes away One of Goole Town's most of his career. He played in the Grounds in the old Midland Town in a memorable 1-1 earlier against Boston United reunions, the last of which popular ever players and a club's first Northern Premier League, together with Jimmy draw with then Division Three before they won the replay in was almost 12 months ago. star of one of the club's League game in August 1968 Duncan, Dave King, Geoff Football League table toppers, Lincolnshire 3-1. greatest ever days, Jimmy as founder members at Hyde Eastwood, John Powell and Wrexham, to force a replay at The present club held a Kelly, has passed away in United in a 3-3 draw. He Alan Shaw, Kelly helped the the VPG, where unfortunately He was a popular figure with minute's silence before last the last week at the age of retired at the end of the 1977- club score 116 goals and fin- they lost 1-0, but he had also fellow players, officials and night's home game with AFC 82. He is reported to have 78 campaign. ish sixth. Great names in saved the day late on in a supporters and kept in touch Mansfield and everyone con- died in his sleep at home in Goole Town history there and fourth qualifying round tie with many of his former play- nected with Goole football, the Denholme area of A former team mate of Jim's, then he played alongside the ing colleagues through regular past and present, and who Bradford, which has come Jeff Barmby, recalls that in the likes of Ian Pearson, John remember Jimmy will want to as a shock to all who kept in first season at the Pleasure Cooke, Graham Rusling and pass on their condolences to touch with him as he was Barry Linday, not to mention his family, including wife still fit and active earlier in the local players of the Jackie and son Peter. Jackie the summer, playing squash Jackson brothers Peter, Rob, supported him all over with and tennis when he could Roy and Chris Jackson, the the club in the 60s and 70s. with the Covid restrictions Whiteley brothers, John and as they were. Trevor, Ian Walton, Geoff He will be sorely missed O'Brien, Kenny Baxter, Joe and as an ever present at all Jim joined Goole Town AFC Thorpe, Steve Mileham, Steve the reunions held with mem- in 1964 from Halifax Town, Foster, Groff Welham and oth- bers of teams in the era he where he played his league ers. played, continued and football, together with the late renewed special friendships Frank Bartlett, and went on to That finest hour, though, with colleagues from his days make over 400 appearances including Chris and Trevor, at Goole. Such was his popu- for the club under managers which saw national press cov- larity in his time at the VPG, Jack Bennion, Paul Feasey, erage for both him personally, he was asked to do club pre- Bill Pickering and Alan and the football club, came in sentations for amateur teams Turner, where arguably he had December 1976 when he within the boundary and few his finest hour in the twilight scored the equalising goal for Goole Town footballers can say that.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 7 October 2020 Late Woodall goal preserves unbeaten record Hessle Sporting They trailed at the interval in Development 2 tricky conditions prevalent South Park Rangers 2 across the whole county, but they battled hard to keep in the A late Liam Woodall goal game, with Connor Moore put- helped to preserve South Park ting them on terms early in the Rangers' unbeaten record in second half, but it needed East Riding County League Woodall's cool head and experi- Division Two at Hessle ence to make sure they didn't Sporting Development on leave empty-handed. Saturday. They travel to Hull United Seniors Reserves this weekend, kick off 2pm. Hemingbrough United lottery result On Sunday, October 4, 6-35- end with tickets, as ever, avail- New kit for Rawcliffe Crusaders 36 were the latest combina- able behind the village pub bar. tion of numbers drawn by Les Stebbings at the Crown in the On the field no football to 'Boro lottery. report, with the firsts and reserves scheduled to be in No jackpot winner again so the home County Cup action on prize rises to £1100 this week- Saturday, see fixtures. Rawcliffe Crusaders U15’s showing off their new training kit, kindly sponsored by Andys Auto Repairs. Waud penalty lifts Vikings’ spirits West Riding Albion Sports 1 deserved winners overall, but Both started and Josh Schofield on 55 minutes by an incisive Goole AFC 2 for an hour or more it looked moved into a more advanced move from Albion, which saw as if it might be another one of role, with Keightley missing Charlie Flaherty with time and A really fast moving week of those nights. They were thwart- through injury before the news space to beat Zaniewski. ed by outstanding goalkeeping of his departure to Bridlington tops Viking ups and downs for the from the home side's Guiseley Town. A test of character then for loanee in the first 45 minutes Goole which they were to pass Vikings, and although they and then fell behind ten min- Heavy rain pre-match had well with a little help too. They utes into the second, as well as become lighter and patchier, did have to overcome Waud's picked up a terrific three losing striker Reggie Waud to a but it was a wet surface that temporary departure for dissent ten minute sin-bin shortly after. greeted the players, but it didn't at that afore-mentioned offside points in their Premier stop the Vikings from creating call, which was a wrong call Waud was incensed, and all the best moments of the first from a labouring assistant on Fishery open Division Toolstation quite rightly so, at a late assis- 45 minutes together with sever- the main stand side, but they tant's flag for offside, which al brilliant saves from the kept their shape and were Northern Counties East was debatable at the very least, Albion shot-stopper. rewarded with a super Anees but the referee was taking no Younus strike on 65 minutes. League game at a wet old nonsense. Instead, though, it One from a Schofield header Even the in-form keeper could galvanised Goole into action, was not far short of world- do nothing with that as it flew Albion Sports last with Anees Younus' wonderful class, with the ball arrowing for in from distance. equaliser before Albion were goal from Younus' cross before Last Tuesday's Open match, on Hawk Pond. This was won Wednesday evening, in reduced to ten men when their the keeper pawed it away, and Goole's world then suddenly held on Hawk Pond, was won by G Clay with 82lb 2oz. D midfielder saw a straight red he also denied Waud from long became even brighter with that by Andy Rymer of Leeds with Watson was second with 66lb which they came from behind card for a poor challenge and range, Younus at the near post Albion sending off soon fol- 129lb 15oz. 15oz, T Groves third with 54lb Waud's return to the field and Jayden Sandhu. lowed by Waud giving the main 8oz and F Ellis fourth with 52lb to do so, they then had to con- shortly after seeing him win advantage to the visitors, which Bradford anglers were second 10oz. what looked a harsh penalty , Albion had scored six in their he personally took care of by and third. J Redmond landed tend with the departure of but he converted clinically to win over Bottesford Town last earning a spot kick on the left 109lb 15oz and D Shaw 75lb Also on Saturday, the give them their second league time out, but they only slowly hand side of the box and mak- 11oz. Castleford regular M Barnbow Social Club match on one of their joint managers, win. grew into the game, although ing no mistake from 12 yards Jukes was fourth with 69lb 6oz. Hawk Pond was won by M their passing was crisp on the for his seventh goal in four Komar with 60lb 10oz. R Les Nelson, and key summer After the worrying signs in greasy top. Zaniewski, who games The Saturday Open was held Fanning was second with 40lb defence after the weekend, the excelled himself on his debut in in wet and windy conditions. J 2oz and P Foster third with 39lb. signing Nahan Keightley on management team were happy the FA Cup at Ashington, was Just one scare for Goole in Redmond won the Deer Pond to welcome back keeper Matt making his first league start defending the lead with match with 93lb 9oz, M Bailey Rothwell WMC's Sunday the eve of their trip to Silsden Zaniewski, without wishing to and denied Facey in Sports' Zaniewski down well to block of Castleford was second with match on Hawk Pond was won castigate his deputy in any best moment of the half. save from Facey, O'Neill com- 77lb 9oz, M Jukes was third by P Cochrane with 82lb. J on Saturday. shape or form, but shoring up pleting the clearance although with 58lb 14oz and A Pershaw was second with 64lb the defence with the captures of It was goalless at the break, Goole could, perhaps even Middleton of Bradford fourth 6oz, J Crampton third with And as you will read from an Josh Dacre and Rinor Epuji. and the Vikings were still the should, have put further day- with 58lb 10oz. 61lb 8oz and M English fourth better side early in the second light between the teams. with 60lb 8oz. even damper affair deeper into period before they were undone Open matches are held each Tuesday and Saturday. To book Rob Green won the Vicker West Yorkshire, they then a place please ring 01405 Street Club match on Deer 785206 or contact vikingfish- Pond with 52lb 19oz, D endured one of those horrible ery.co.uk Playford was second with 45lb 12oz, and B Green was third decisions which are said to On Wednesday Leeds with 41lb. Electric AC held a club match even out over the course of a campaign, but at the time make one wonder what is going on in the game. It proved that watch- ing the Vikings is just never dull, if that wasn't known already. After the Garforth capitula- tion, full credit to the players for showing great spirit at Throstle Nest as they were

7 October 2020 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 IPL pool final tables Saturday saw Goole Town Tigers under10 Blacks play Elvington Harriers at their home ground at West Park, writes REBECCA THOMPSON. The weather had taken a turn for the worse this weekend and the lads played in really wet conditions, but still played hard. The match ball this week was sponsored by Tiz Albone from Mind Body & Soul Holistic Health - Goole. Tiz is another regular sponsor to our team and we would like to thank her once again for her continued support. Thorpe maintain pace at the top Rawcliffe 0, Thorpe son's expunged campaign is slipped under the home keeper send Thorpe on their way to United 2 still with the Thorpe players, to give the visitors a halftime that fourth league success. largely unchanged in personnel, lead, despite Rawcliffe seeming Thorpe United maintained hence a togetherness and it is to adapt better to the greasy sur- Soaking up all that the ele- the early pace at the top of the working in the still early stages face, yet they never tested the ments and Rawcliffe could Minster Engineering League of the season. hands of David Howard, who throw at them, Josh O'Neill was Premier Division with a 2-0 was protected well by dogged the Man of the Match in a good away win at York area side, The Premier Division new defence. defensive show. Rawcliffe, on Saturday, and boys this season fancied their lie just behind Wigginton chances in the rain-lashed con- The pattern remained the The reserves were involved in Grasshoppers on 13 points ditions, but there is plenty of same after the break, with a high-scoring Reserve from five games, both teams experience in the Field Lane Rawcliffe dominating territori- Section'A' game with their having won four and drawn armoury, despite the absence of ally, but susceptible to a count- Tockwith counterparts at Field one so far. Will Ramsay, as Gary Collier er, and Paul Moran was to be Lane emerging 5-3 victors and came into the eleven. the beneficiary of one such getting off the mark in what The momentum of last sea- break to extend the lead and was only their second league Michael Braithwaite's shot game. Bubwith and Cawood up with the early pace Home league wins in Minster ball in the East and North start behind them as they lost 1- Engineering League Division Riding, who have decided to 3. And the news was little better Two for Bubwith White Swan proceed with their cup competi- for Riccall, who went down 6-2 and Cawood over Heslington tions unlike the West, but there at Hedon Rangers Reserves as and Rufforth United respec- were two Reserve Section 'B' they too look for a first win in tively kept them up with the games with Malt Shovel any competition so far. early pace in rain-sodden con- Reserves narrowly overcoming ditions on Saturday. visiting Tadcaster Magnet Selby Olympia and Riccall Reserves 2-1 and are 100 per United Reserves had home Both had comfortable after- cent after two games, but a first ties in the East Riding noons it has to be said, with game defeat for promoted Qualifying Cup and for the White Swan 3-0 winners over Cliffe Reserves who went down former a first win of the cam- visiting Heslington and at 3-4 to Haxby Town Reserves at paign as they overcame Maypole Gardens, Cawood Oxen Lane. Northern Wanderers from ER hammered Rufforth 5-2 as they County League Division Four continue the form shown in the Division One sides, Cliffe and by five goals to three in wet season pre-lockdown. Early Riccall United were both in the conditions at the Recreation days yet, but hope for both. East Riding Senior Country Ground in Barlby and a win Pollington were without a Cup, the former seeing ground by the same margin at game. advantage conceded to them Landing Lane for the Riccall against Driffield JFC Reserves, second string over Hull Generally league action was but unable to put their unsteady Athletic. scarse die to County Cup foot-

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 6 dd month year Minster Engineering Tigers defy absentees, League fixtures claim excellent win MINSTER ENGINEERING RESERVE SECTION 'C' – LEAGUE AND COUNTY RICCALL UNITED CUP FIXTURES SATUR- RESERVES v Wheldrake DAY, OCTOBER 10. Reserves. Goole Town Tigers Chances came thick and fast football between Swaybe and Tigers were really standing with Hibbard’s cross-come-shot Terrell Andrews saw the game's firm now with everyone press- PREMIER DIVISION – EAST RIDING COUNTY FA under15s 5 tipped over before Barnes had a second penalty awarded after ing high and a real sense of shot cleared off the line. Fynn Andrews was dragged back. Yet teamwork fighting for one THORPE UNITED v. Tadcaster SENIOR CUP – HEMING- North Cave under15s Strutt saw a header flash past again Wilson stepped up to another. the post from a Swaby corner, calmly wrongfoot the keeper to Magnet. BROUGH UNITED v North 2 before Swaby saw another roll the ball into the opposite Pearson was up ended down chance go begging when he corner. the right channel and, after a DIVISION ONE – CLIFFE v Ferriby Sporting Reserves. Goole Town Tigers under15’s headed a rebound over the bar quick free kick from Wilson to played host to North cave on after Pearson had marauded Pearson returned to replace Pearson, the full back put the Tockwith; MALT SHOVEL v EAST RIDING JUNIOR Saturday taking confidence down the right flank before get- Barnes and it was his determi- ball on a plate for Strutt to score from the previous weeks vic- ting his shot away, which was nation to feed Axup and his ball with ease to get the goal he also Harrison Sports; Osbaldwick v COINTRY CUP – Filey Town tory away at Wheldrake, fumbled by the Cave number to Swaby that saw a chance go deserved. Goole now were find- writes MARK LOCKWOOD. one. Goole deserved to be 3-0 begging again. ing lots of space down the right RICCALL UNITED. Reserves v CLIFFE up at this point, before a com- and again Pearson was the With four or five players munication error between Half time 2-1 to Tigers. provider for Goole’s fifth to put DIVISION TWO – Rufforth RESERVES; HEMING- missing and only one fit sub on defence and keeper saw the Barnes replaced Axup. the icing on the cake for an the bench, Tigers seemed to be Cave striker nick in to steal the Tigers continued with the excellent win. After winning United v POLLINGTON; BROUGH UNITED up against it before kick off. lead. Lennon Wilson returned same confidence from the off in the ball back high up the pitch, to the squad and replaced the the second half, but it was Cave he again found Swaby to get his Wombleton Wanderers v RESERVES v Easington United Nothing could be more far injured Pearson and was soon who had the first chance, only second and put his side out of from the truth as the Goole side getting into the action. Ryan to see Wilson clear off the line. reach. Goole started to lose a bit CAWOOD. Reserves; Hutton Cranswick set off at a blistering pace. Swaby showed great determi- Everything Cave threw at of discipline and shape at the Again playing 4-3-3, Goole nation battling with his marker Goole, the defence stood firm, back, but again Scarr was equal DIVISION FOUR – HOW- SRA Reserves v BUBWITH were force to drop Lockwood before getting dragged to the and the increasingly impressive to everything. Ruhmann came back into central defence along- floor to earn his side a penalty. Scarr mopped up behind with back on to replace Wilson, who DEN AFC v Kellingley WHITE SWAN. side Strutt, with Williams sit- Wilson stepped up to noncha- excellent handling throughout after two weeks off ran himself ting out due to injury, with lantly rifle the ball into the top the game. It was Scarr's han- into the ground. Scarr made yet Welfare; SELBY OLYMPIA v As ever in these times, Hibbard and Pearson at full corner to bring the sides level. dling from a corner which cre- another save and Lockwood a back. Tigers forced Cave on the ated Goole’s third, at full great last ditch tackle to save York Railway Institute. kindly check with club back foot from the start, with Goole now found their feet stretch the cat plucked the ball his side. Cave had the edge over relentless pressure from the again and the back four started off the forward's head and the last five minutes and this RESERVE SECTION 'A' – secretaries as to the front three of Swaby, Barnes to gel, with all four defending instantly threw it out to Neal’s showed as the defence was all and Axup and had their forth solidly and playing neat foot- feet, who released early to Oli over and conceded the game's Huntington Rovers Reserves v above games as circum- corner in a matter of minutes, ball out from the back. Another Pearson, who in turn stepped by third penalty, which Felix was with the Cave players strug- great Lockwood free kick his man to release Swaby clear unlucky not to save. All in all, THORPE UNITED stances may mean a late gling to contain them. It was found Strutt to go close again to finish with aplomb and get an excellent performance from from one of those corners that before the big centre back rose the goal his hard work the team and a great platform to RESERVES. change. Swaby had his first effort after well to head over from a corner. deserved. lift off the rest of the season. great work from the again Hibbard and Ruhmann were Scarr now started to show his Ref's man of the match went to Minster Engineering impressive Andrews. Neal and quick to snub out any counter shot stopping attributes with Lennon Wilson and manager's Ruhmann kept the press going attack from Cave, and anything some excellent keeping and went to keeper Felix Scarr, who League tables in midfield to stop Cave getting long from Cave saw Felix Scarr fine handling under pressure, arguably put in the performance out of their own half and it was in goal come off his line bril- then again he was lightning off of the season so far with an out- MINSTER ENGINEERING 0 1 1 4 6 1; 9. RICCALL UNIT- Neal's ball to Axup which saw liantly all game. Some neat his line to smother the ball standing display. LEAGUE TABLES as at ED 2 0 1 1 2 9 1; 10. CLIFFE 1 Cave’s defender make a great bravely at the forward's feet. Saturday October 3 0 0 1 0 5 0; 11. Harrison Signs tackle to halt Axup’s advances. FC 3 0 0 3 2 22 0. PREMIER – 1. Wigginton Tigers triumph as Higgins Grasshoppers P5 W4 D1 L0 Fir SICIAION TWO – 1. The 12 Agst 2 Pts 13; 2. THORPE Beagle P3 W3 D0 L0 For 10 hits hat-trick on debut UNITED 5 4 1 0 12 3 13; 3. Agst. 3 Pts. 9; 2. BUBWITH Dunnington 5 3 2 0 18 2 11; 4. WHITE SWAN 3 3 0 0 7 1 6; 3. Goole Town Tiger marker to slip the ball through The second half saw the Tadcaster Magnets 5 2 3 0 16 11 CAWOOD 2 2 0 0 9 4 6; 4. to Leo Woad, who danced introduction of Alex Proctor 9; 5. Dringhouses 4 3 0 1 11 8 9; Wombleton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 8 under14s 7 round the keeper to fire home. and Ryan Jackson at fullback 6. Kirbymoorside 5 2 1 2 10 19 2 4; 5. Wheldrake 3 1 1 1 7 6 4; and they were straight into the 7; 7. Old Malton St.Mary's 6 1 2 6. Clifford 3 1 0 2 4 5 3; 7. Civil Pontefract Sport and Leo Woad then got his second game with quality wing play 3 10 13 5; 8. Strensall Tigers 5 Service 1 0 0 1 2 4 0; 8. of the game when he broke the from both. Jackson then played 1 1 3 14 14 4; 9.Poppleton POLLINGTON 2 0 0 2 2 7 0; Social under14s 0 line to finish low to the keeper's through Harry Broadley, United 4 1 1 2 10 12 4; 10. 9.Rufforth United 2 0 0 2 3 9 0; right. Higgins sealed his hat- another halftime substitute, Huntington Rovers 4 1 1 2 6 12 10. Heslington 3 0 0 3 1 12 0. On Saturday, Goole Town trick with a confident finish who was tackled at the last sec- 4; 11. Rawcliffe 2 1 0 1 3 3 3; Tigers under14s played after some great work from ond by the recovering 12. F1 Racing 4 0 2 2 5 11 2; 13. DIVISION FOUR – 1.South their first game of the sea- Gabriel Collarile on the edge of Pontefract defender. With the HEMINGBROUGH UNITED Milford P3 W3 D0 L0 For 26 son in the Selby and the box. 5-0 . game seemingly won, the 4 0 1 3 7 13 1; 14. Easingwold Agst. 5 Pts. 9; 2. Kellingley District Premier Division, Tigers imposed their passing Town 4 0 0 4 1 12 0. Welfare II 4 3 0 1 12 7 5; 3. travelling to Pontefract The back line of Jenson Helm, game on the opposition with a HOWDEN AFC 2 2 0 0 17 0 6; Sports and Social who were Jake Allan, Pablo Felizari and great chance falling to Leo DIVISION ONE – 1. 4. Sporting Knavesmire 3 2 0 1 newly promoted . The Riley Thompson did not have Mollan, who was played Tockwith AFC P3 W3 D0 L0 6 5 6; 5. Marton Abbey 2 1 1 0 Tigers knew that their too much in the way of defend- through by twin brother Tobey For 15 Agst. 3 Pts. 9; 2. Haxby 10 3 4; 6. LNER Builders 3 1 1 opponents would not be a ing to do apart from a few long – but the goalkeeper made a Town 3 2 0 1 13 7 6; 3. 1 8 10 4; 7. Elbington Harriers 2 pushover as they held balls to deal with. Just before smart save. Osbaldwick 3 2 0 1 9 5 6; 1 0 1 7 9 3; 8. Bishop Wilton 3 Shawlane to a 2-2 draw two the break the Tigers scored two 4.Pocklington Town II 3 1 1 1 7 1 0 2 8 11 3; 9. York Railway weeks previously, writes more with Leo Woad complet- The game finished 7-0 to the 2 4; 5. Brooklyn FC 3 1 1 1 3 3 Institute 3 0 0 3 4 16 0; 10. NICK THOMPSON. ing the second hat-trick of the Tigers who travel to Castleford 4; 6. MALT SHOVEL 1 1 0 0 Thirsk Falcons Development 2 game after he raced onto a in their next league game this 51 3; 7. Stamford Bridge 2 1 0 1 0 0 2 4 17 0; 11.SELBY The game started in a slow through ball from Thompson, Saturday, October 10, looking 8 5 3; 8. Bishopthorpe United 2 OLYMPIA 3 0 0 3 1 20 0. fashion from a Tigers point of and literally a minute after the to continue where they left off . view, with their lack of games restart a through ball found East Riding County showing as they struggled to Woad again, but as he went to The team would like to thank create any real chances – until a shoot he was tackled from their sponsors Helm & League fixtures late challenge on goalkeeper behind in the box and the refer- Ransom, My Way Recruitment Reo Maw seemed to wake them ee had no choice but to give a and The Spa & Beauty Clinic EAST RIDING COUNTY SOUTH PARK RANGERS 2. up and kick start their passing penalty – the responsibility fell for the continued support. LEAGUE AND CUP EAST RIDING COUNTY FA football. Tens minutes in and to Jenson Helm who stepped up  Pictured is Harry RESULTS – SATURDAY, some great combination play and smashed the penalty into Higgins who scored a hat- OCTOBER 3. QUALIFYING CUP ROUND between Pedro Collarile and the back of the net – 0-7 at half- rick on his debut for the ONE – EASTRINGTON Soul Gibbon put Harry Higgins time. team. DIVISION TWO – Hessle SPORTS CLUB ATHLETIC 2, Sporting Club Development 2, AFC Tickton 1. Humber League One table HUMBER LEAGUE ONE AFC 2 1 0 1 7 6 3; 8. through on goal, who calmly TABLE inc. Sat. Oct. 3 Bridlington Town Reserves 2 1 converted the chance to make it 0 1 5 4 3; 9. Driffield Evening 1-0 on his debut. He did not 1. Blackburn Athletic P2 W2 Institute 2 1 0 1 3 3 3 ; 10. East have to wait too long for his D0 L0 For 11 Agst. 1 Pts. 6; 2. Riding Rangers 2 1 0 1 5 8 3; second as he scored direct from Cherry Burton 2 2 0 0 10 4 6; 3. 11. Reckitts Reserves 2 1 0 1 2 a corner, which came about GOOLE UNITED 2 1 1 0 4 2 4; 6 3; 12. Kingfiels 2 0 1 1 2 6 1; after Pontefract’s goalkeeper 4. St. Mary's Athletic 3 1 1 1 8 7 13. Beverley Town Reserves 3 0 pulled off a fantastic save from 4; 5. Hessle Sporting Club 2 1 1 0 3 4 11 0; 14. Sproatley Juniors Ted Malcolmson. 0 4 3 4; 6. Easington United 2 1 2 0 0 2 2 10 0. 0 1 8 4 3; 7. Brandesburton Malcolmson then turned provider as he held off his

7 October 2020 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 7 Selby launches junior rugby development Last Monday saw Selby cer, Richard Nicholson, direc- participants coming from the age Likewise, those starting on the sions on subjects like nutrition, Academy to come along and tor of rugby, Mark Pearson, grade lead coaches. However, programme will need to keep up injury prevention, strength and observe the players to give RUFC launch its Junior senior rugby lead coach Jacob they are expecting to run a the excellent standards they conditioning and mindset, which them an opportunity to see Robinson, 18s lead coach revolving door policy, with other showed on Monday evening to are planned as soon as the current some of the talent coming Player Development James Hunt and senior phys- players being invited if they ensure they keep their places! situation allows indoor meetings. through the junior section. iotherapist Hayley Brady. demonstrate technical and tacti- Programme (JPDP) with play- cal, athletic or game understand- The programme was initiated to These sessions will run The programme will be The programme is brand new, ing improvements within their give some of the junior players monthly and the club will also extended to include the u13 and ers from the current 13s, 14s, completely in-house and invite weekly age group sessions. an extra session of rugby train- be inviting officers of the newly u15 girls as soon as resources only, with initial nominations for ing, along with educational ses- formed Yorkshire Rugby can be put in place. 15s and 16s participating in intense, but enjoyable, train- ing sessions delivered by the club's rugby development offi- Competitive local rugby may be off the agenda until January, but that has not stopped activity at Selby’s Sandhall Lane HQ, where a programme of junior training is well under way.