g&s sport issue 226

is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. is independent of all Goole RUFC 17 scoring a try to win the game. other local newspa- pers and is edited by Cockermouth RUFC 17- 21. Graeme Wilson, who has written and edit- 21 With just time remaining to ed sports coverage locally for many Goole’s excellent season came restart the game, Goole got pos- years and whose to a disappointing end with a knowledge and con- defeat against a strong session in search of that elusive tacts in local sport Cockermouth team from are unrivalled. Cumbria in the quarter final try as Cockermouth defended of the much-maligned Papa is an e- John’s Community Cup admirably, but on one occasion newspaper which Competition,writes DAVE you can view on WEBSTER. illegally that would have left your computer, lap- top, tablet or smart- In perfect conditions and with Goole with a long range penal- phone. an unbeaten home record this Sign-up to receive season, the bookies would have ty kick to win the game. your FREE weekly probably had Goole as slight copy by e-mailing: favourites, but in the end, they However, with a try needed and [email protected] struggled to find any real rhythm to their game. That in the lineout not functioning, We want to hear itself is of no surprise when you YOUR sports news. consider that Goole have only Goole’s only option was to tap Whatever your played one competitive match sport, let us have (Mellish on April 1) in the five the penalty and drive into con- your scores, match weeks following their final reports and pictures league game of the season tact again. In what was now of highlights. against Wetherby on March 18. E-mail pictures and overtime Goole eventually lost reports to: Yet despite the lack of com- [email protected] petitive rugby, the spirits were the ball and it found its way high even taking into consider- ation the absence due to sus- into touch for the final whistle pension of team captain and goal kicker Rhys Moore. This Cockermouth defence with Cockermouth that started the half and Jones moving to num- and victory for the jubilant meant a significant reshuffle and a new half back partnership their strong running. This spell half on the front foot as Goole ber ten with Lill back in the Cockermouth players and trav- of Robson Jones at scrum half of pressure was rewarded with made a very sloppy start and centre, and they were immedi- and Matty Lill at off-half. a penalty in front of the posts handed the initiative to the ately rewarded with a try with elling supporters. and a yellow card for the away team. It was therefore no Sam Smith making the break to The game kicked off and as defender. However, the kick at surprise when they took the put Billy Walker in for the try. Final Score 17 – 21 with three both teams tested each other out goal option was declined and lead with a close range try Unfortunately, the conversion in what was a somewhat hectic tries each and the two missed early session, honours were just opted for a tap penalty only to under the posts after just three was missed but at least Goole about even in all areas. But as knock-on after just two phases minutes of the restart. 7 – 14. were now back in the game at conversions being the differ- the game progressed, Goole as three invaluable points were 12 – 21 with fifteen minutes began to apply some early pres- lost. Couple that loss with In the height of the league remaining. ence between the two teams sure and were rewarded in the Goole’s inability score any season, you would expect 16th minute when Matty Lill points from the yellow card Goole to immediately come It was now all Goole as they Whilst this was a game that broke through the Cockermouth back with a vengeance, but ran the ball from every play. defensive line inside the away advantage as the half pro- Goole could have won, on the team 22 to draw the last defend- gressed and you always feared sadly that did not happen as However, despite the frenzied er and offload to the supporting that Goole would be punished, they continued to struggle to endeavour that had risky balance of play Cockermouth Sam Smith to go over by the and so it proved as keep the ball and to contend offloads and half breaks, the posts for a try converted by Lill Cockermouth drew level with a with the determined clear line-breaks were not deserved their victory due to who had taken over the kicking converted try in the 35th minute Cockermouth attacks. They there, and it was left to strong duties. 7-0. were not helped by a yellow running individuals to get their game management and a following a period of pressure Encouraged by this first score and a quick tap penalty near the card to Connor Walker and with beyond the gain line. Danny much better kicking game. The Goole started to look dangerous Goole try line. 7-7. the away team having the put-in Holt was not able to latch on to with ball in hand, with the at a 5m scrum from the Goole a wayward pass that would spell at the start of the second Smith brothers being a particu- To Goole’s credit they pressed try line you feared the worst. have put him through to score lar handful for the for the remainder of the half For once, the Goole scrum went under the posts and so the fre- half when they scored two con- and once again turned down a backwards and Cockermouth netic pace continued. verted tries being the main dif- penalty kick at goal to go for a were rewarded with a push- With time running out Goole 5m lineout - they clearly fan- over try superbly converted managed a third try from ference between these two very cied their chances of producing from wide out to stretch their Robson Jones, who dummied a try after being successful at lead to 7 – 21 and looking in his way past defenders to score competitive teams. this tactic throughout the sea- control. With the Goole players the try but needed a successful son. Disappointingly they got body language looking very conversion to bring Goole to Cockermouth’s reward for this nothing as the lineout was lost dejected, Cockermouth went within two points and so need- victory is a 600+ mile round and that was the start of the looking for what would certain- ing just a penalty to win the lineout failures for the remain- ly be the killer score and they game. Unfortunately, just when trip to Harlow in Essex for the der of the match. Looking at the thought that they had it, but you needed Sgt Wilson instead first half, you would say that a were held up over the Goole try of Corporal Jones, amidst semi-final, with just a few days half time draw was about right line as their backs also started shouts from the touchline to to get it organised and inade- with both teams having their to look dangerous with ball in hurry up for fear of the referee own spell of pressure and no hand. blowing for time, the franticly quate travel cost contribution. real indication of how the game rushed drop goal attempt failed, would progress. HT 7 -7. Goole made changes for the meaning that Goole now had We wish them all the very best final quarter with Brandon the much more difficult task of As it happened, it was Harman coming on at scrum and hope that they make it to the Twickenham final, they will certainly have earned it if they get there. Goole second XV defeated BP in the Merit League Playoff semi-final 33-14 and progress to the final, to be played Saturday, April 29 at Beverly RUFC. Their opposition will be Driffield RUFC third XV. Goole were always on top in this game, their points coming through James Taylor, Joe Ounsley (2) Pat Graff-Grote and Craig Hutton. Joe Ounsley adding three conversions, Jonny Acaster one.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 26 April 2023 Cricket preview Damp start sees little cricket played For the cricketers, it was a record has been poor, but they There was disappointment Young bowler Gray (2-10) lems for Selby as Bugg steered held the innings together but damp start generally to the will hope for better at struck again three runs later them home with solid support wickets tumbled at the other start of the 2023 Yorkshire Westfield this Saturday, 12 for Selby first team on when he had Tolson (29) caught from Oliver Steward and they end with spinner Atul Premier League season, noon start, Patrington the vis- in the deep by Mike Lane to reached the victory target in the Vishwakarma taking 4-23 and sponsored by Hunters Estate itors, and although the bowlers Saturday when their Division leave the visitors on 60-2. 27th over with Bugg finishing young bowler Jack Hunter had Agents once more. stood up in last week's short- Two game was called off at unbeaten on 31, which included an impressive debut when he ened game, an improvement in The Selby bowlers then took three fours and a six. took 1-24 from his five overs. Goole were especially frus- the field and more time for the Woodhouse Grange III due to control as run scoring dried up trated at losing a 20-over a side batsmen to settle is a definite and wickets fell at regular inter- Thanks go to match ball spon- Bolton Percy struggled to 70- contest at Hull Zingari after requirement. the heavy rain on Friday and vals with new recruit Richard sor Peter Foster and Selby will 9 but a last wicket partnership waiting almost four and a quar- Saturday morning, writes Waterton marking his debut hope to continue their good of 27 between Josh ter hours to start. Carlton Towers travel north to with an impressive spell of 4-7 start at Eastrington 2nd XI on Longbottom and James Hodge Pickering in Championship RICHARD WAIN. from his ten overs . Joe Bugg Saturday. (12) lifted the home side to 97 Goole captain Neil Foster, West. kept up the pressure when he all out in the 35th over with bemoaned what he felt was a They will hope to get their took 3-23 as Cawood were Bolton Percy 3rd XI 97 Darren Hunter finishing with 3- poor decision to play even a Hopefully a full programme season underway on Saturday eventually bowled out for 95 in 18. curtailed game after the previ- as the season really gets under- the 36th over. Selby 3rd XI 101-1 ous 24 hours of steady, if not way with winning cricket also when they play Eastrington 1st In reply, Selby also had to incessant rain, but after a wet making a return with the Selby openers Graham Selby third team also made a work hard for their runs early spring to date, it was always Howdenshire and Snaith XI at Escrick Park. Phillips and Jack Huddlestone great start to the season on on with openers Harry going to be so. leagues respectively. added 26 for the first wicket Sunday when they travelled Huddlestone and Isaac Leung before Phillips (10) was bowled to Bolton Percy 3rd and came putting on 18 for the first wick- A disappointing day ending Just a few degrees warmer for by Ajjaz Ahmadzai. Selby away with a comfortable nine et before James Yates had in a defeat in a shortened for- the faithful members of all were reduced to 35-2 when wicket win. Huddlestone (12) caught mat on a ground where the teams would help too. Simon Tolson had Huddlestone behind. neatly caught behind by Dan Batting first, the home side Damp start sees Woodhead. struggled to score runs against There was a tight spell from some very tight bowling from spinner Josh Longbottom but little cricket played Cawood 1st XI 95 Joe Bugg and Gareth Harvey Rhys Roddick and Darren Leung and Gareth Pearce grad- took the total to 49 before Hunter and they lost an early ually got on top of the bowling. The HPH York Vale League played on the weekend of 15/16 Selby 2nd XI 98-4 Tolson (2-22) struck again wicket when Roddick had Ian Leung hit an unbeaten 36 and season gets underway this July in aid of York Against when he had Harvey caught by Cairns caught behind by Harry Pearce (45 n.o.) ended pro- weekend, although one division Cancer. Also, on the Sunday Selby second team’s game Jack Liddle. Richard Waterton Huddlestone. The home side ceedings in the 29th over with three fixture was given dispen- Clifton Alliance CC host a against Cawood 1st in joined Bugg and they added 26 were reduced to 21-2 when a big six as the visitors sation to be played last Sunday morning T20 League Legends Division Four survived the for the fourth wicket before Roddick (2-10) bowled Fraser reached the victory target in the and it enabled Selby III to XI v HPH XI game, featuring weather and they got their skipper Jack Liddle trapped Rigby (10). 29th over. record an impressive nine- 'special' guest players, followed season underway with a six Waterton leg before for 15. wicket win at Bolton Percy III. by a BBQ and the HPH Cup wicket win at Escrick Park. Opener Sammy Clews (27) Selby travel to Dunnington Final in the afternoon. There were no further prob- 3rd XI on Sunday. This year the League cele- Skipper Graham Phillips won brates both the 90th anniversary League chairman, Shane the vital toss and asked the vis- of its formation and a 30-year Hargrave commented: “Despite itors to bat first and they made a partnership with main sponsor an eleventh hour revamp of fix- solid start with openers Pete HPH, the York and Harrogate tures caused by the shock with- Wilson and Simon Tolson hav- based chartered accountants. drawal of Hirst Courtney due to ing to work hard against some shortage of players, we look tight bowling from Kayden Events planned to mark the forward to a competitive season Lane and Nathan Dye. occasion include a 'Hit Cancer and one which rivals last sum- for Six' initiative with teams mer's record-breaking achieve- An opening partnership of 57 being asked to donate 10p for ments with bat and ball.” was eventually ended by every run scored in matches Caspar Gray in the 15th over when he bowled Wilson (22). Selby RUFC u15s 50 again scoring and the try try for Ben Sibley was con- the wing by Billy Tipping a well deserved win for the Ellam. Man of the match being converted by the boot verted by Kealey with ease. mean a difficult kick for Selby squad and the boys Kacper Janus. Old Brodleians of Kealey. A fourth and final To end the game a try along Harry Kealey, but he man- were in great spirits. Stand aged a fantastic effort to con- out performances from A great performance going RUFC u15 0 vert the final try of the game. Kacper Janus, Ben Sibley, into next weekend’s tour to The final score was 50-0 and Ben Cockeram and Alistair Great Yarmouth giving a The Selby under 15 boys huge boost to morale! arrived bright and early for their match against Old Rugby review Brodleians, for the last game of their season and Goole seconds in play-off final precursor to their tour. The squad were fired up for the A truly excellent season for Goole RUFC hard and fairly exhausting second half to the game, despite missing a few firsts may have ended in cup disappointment Yorkshire One season played a part looked on key players. at the hands of Cumbrian outfit, the evidence a vital ingredient. Cockermouth, at a packed Westfield Banks The match commenced and Sports Complex on Saturday, but the sec- It was close, but there was certainly a lack of an early try by Kacper Janus, onds made sure their campaign goes on. the usual rhythm within the home ranks and it run in from his own 22, took was a disappointing way to bow out in their only Selby into the lead, this was The Eastern Merit Table play-off final was home defeat of the campaign. swifty converted by a clean reached with a 33-14 win over BP Chemicals kick from Harry Kealey. The and the club's all-round strength very much in For Cockermouth, their players and followers next try came from Ben evidence as more silverware looks to be added were rewarded for a 300-mile round trip with a Sibley, again converted by to the first teams' Yorkshire One title and the place in the last four of a competition. The Kealey. A further try came Pocklington 7s Good Friday Plate triumph. Papa John's Communities Cup, which has dis- from Ben Cockeram, convert- tractors as mentioned, but so close to silver- ed by Kealy. Ben Sibley One more hurdle for the seconds, who in the ware it still captures interest and attention judg- scored a further two tries in nature of club rugby have provided tremendous ing by those present. quick succession, unfortu- support and cover for the firsts, and the revolu- nately unconverted. A final tion has continued. So now the seconds will round off a long, try before half time by hard demanding eight months with this Kacper Janus, converted by For the firsts, arguably a step too far in the last Saturday's Merit Table East play-off final at Kealey, taking the half time eight of a competition questioned in circles, Beverley's Beaver Park against Driffield III. score to 38-0 even if allowing an insight into the game else- where in the North Formidable, well-known opponents, and The second half started despite a neutral venue, still familiar surround- well, with Kacper Janus once Their Cumbrian opponents, as expected, were ings with Beaver Park a great venue for an open strong and pretty uncompromising, but how game to be expected given fair conditions much a three-week break at the end of a long, Kick off 3pm.

26 April 2023 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Goole AFC preview Goole United pushing destruct button After almost 26 years of exis- with Thackley three days later. would be best. potential users. Goole United at the minute Goole meanwhile face AFC Three players suffered There are candidates out Some, like the long-serving seem to be pushing the self Skirlaugh this evening in the tence, Goole AFC appear to destruct button, writes semi-final of the Harold injuries in the first half, seem- there, whether they could be Athletics Club, feel they have MARK LOCKWOOD. Robinson cup at Anlaby in Hull. be relegated, writes ingly as a result of muscle enticed to a name which amaz- been cast adrift with the disap- Picture shows action from the injuries not helped from that ingly still has kudos despite pearance of the 400 metre run- The first team crashed out of first team game this weekend GRAEME WILSON. draining cup tie, and the conse- years of decline, is unknown ning track. And that is under- the HE Dean cup last Thursday against Middleton Rovers at quences followed. and at the moment seems irrel- standable. evening against South Cave. South Park. Where do they go from here? evant, but Premier Division, Goole United, who were well Well, the actual Toolstation Unfortunately, there is no still a likely scenario in July, Goole AFC have lost a lot too below full strength, came up East Riding County other ways of putting it, but or Division One, Goole of late. And relations with the against a South Cave side with League standings. NCEL season ended last night it was a shambles from that AFC's amazing support in local authority soured by the several first team in the squad, evening until last Saturday's 5- adversity in 22-23 must see disappearance of snack bar eventually getting beaten 5.1. Premier Division - Hessle at Marsh Lane Barton, where, 0 loss at Silsden, with man- better in 23-24. facilities for whatever reason, This was the last chance of get- Rangers Juniors P15 W11 D2 agers resigning, players com- and constant haggling about ting to a final after crashing out L2 GD 25 Pts 35; South Cave with little but pride at stake, the ing and going, and yet, with It comes at an important time just what the club are allowed of the Senior Cup last month. United Reserves 16 10 4 2 21 safety still in their hands for the club too. to do. 34; GOOLE UNITED 14 10 2 2 hosts entertained, and comfort- despite the carnage, they man- Goole’s priorities now focus 19 32; Middleton Rovers 17 9 2 aged to lose. With barely a That wonderful support boost- Well, to function properly for on the league. They are current- 6 8 29; Pelican Rangers 18 8 3 7 ably beat, Emley AFC, 4-1, whimper, 11 games on the trot ed by a growing Supporters a return one day to a higher ly on third position, but with -4 27; Frickley Town 17 8 1 8 - scoring a handful of goals in Club, a good asset for sure, level in the pyramid, they games in hand can see them go 2 25; Great Driffield AFC and it would not be too difficult the process. and loyal support too from MUST have better facilities, joint top . The weekend's game Reserves 19 6 3 10 -12 21; sponsors who have to be kept including the afore-mentioned against Middleton Rovers did- North Cave 15 6 1 8 -1 19; to imagine that they will be Hence last week's awkward onside as plenty awaits in the snack bar facilities and room to n’t help, as Goole were held to a North Ferriby FC Development session between the Vikings' next two to three seasons. welcome corporate guests on 1-1 draw in the most one-sided 19 5 z 12 -19 17; AFC Bilton 15 amongst next season's title chairman and Supporters Club match days. game you will ever see. Goole 4 1 10 -15 13; Hedon Rangers chasers committee, one which Generally there has been a missed chances, but it was the III 15 1 3 11 -22 6. answered little, ended in good feeling generated between It is eye-opening to see what final ball that really let them For Goole AFC it has been a something resembling chaos the club and sponsors, the hard facilities other clubs have, down. Poor decision making Division Two - Bridlington and summed up the previous work. The ground work noted even under authority control, cost them from start to finish as Rovers Millau P19 W16 D2 L1 difficult ten days since the final eight months in a nutshell. in comment previously, but and that is so important to the Middleton held on and defend- GD 75 Pts 50; Bridlington Spa spirits have to return to the field running of a semi-professional ed for their life, with the oppos- 16 12 1 3 20 37; Little Driffield game of, arguably, the worst Which is why I find it hard to and to the supporters, who body ing keeper pulling off save after AFC 18 9 5 4 8 32; AFC continue with Mick Carmody most certainly have been short- save. Skirlaugh 19 9 4 6 -2 31; season in its almost 26 year his- and Alan Jackson in control changed and rightly demand, Therefore that is the minimum Reckitts AFC Reserves 21 8 2 next season, whichever division and will need to see evidence that the Vikings MUST ensure Goole’s goal come from 16 11 -9 -9 26; Beverley Town III tory. the Vikings find themselves in of, change(s). as they look to the future. year-old Leon Lockwood, who 19 6 5 8 -2 25++; Sutton Starting as soon as they have volleyed the ball from the edge United 19 6 3 10 -29 21; St Yes, worse than the face-sav- I have absolutely nothing The club are trying to build their position confirmed in the of the box after great work from Mary's AFC Reserves 17 5 2 10 against the pair, nor to be fair from within with an Under 18s next ten days or so. Ben Earl and Dane Clark down -5 17; GILBERDYKE ing 2018-19 campaign and a against them returning to see side alongside Under 21s next Toolstation NCEL Premier the right. PHOENIX 17 4 5 8 -13 17; out the last four games of the season - the Under 21s formed Easington United Reserves 20 5 successful, in the last day, season. last summer and although plen- League final standings Goole this weekend face AFC 3 12 -33 17++; Hull United drama of beating Hall Road ty were given an opportunity in Bilton at home, kick off 2pm at AFC Development 22 2 4 16 - The damage had been done, the first team on 2022-23, it North Ferriby P38 Pts 95 GD South Park. 55 10. Rangers to preserve status. they in fact admitted more than was not expected, nor was it 55; Winterton Rangers 38 81 once in discussion over the last right, that they should become 40; Emley AFC 38 77 43; The Reserves are still top in ++ points awarded and A lot worse because of the fortnight, the mistakes made part of the worst playing season Garforth Town 38 70 36; Division 3, despite not having deducted due to league deci- on pre-season and leading to ever - hopefully it will do no Penistone Church 38 68 19; a game, as Gilberdyke sion. failure to heed the warning their resignation back in lasting damage to their Hallam 38 67 21; Barton Town Reserves forfeited the game, so October. progress. 38 64 21; Hemsworth MW 38 Goole gained the points. They Division Three - GOOLE signs of a welcome improve- 55 8; Golcar United 38 54 13; are still in with a shout of the UNITED. RESERVES P14 I know they want to right the Finally, the future of where Knaresborough Town 38 53 -2; league title, but will have to W11 D0 L3 GD 36 Pts 33; AAK ment in 2021-22, but one that wrongs and chairman Alan the Vikings go from here. Silsden AFC 38 51 -4; Albion rely on other results going their S and S 16 10 2 4 44 32; Market Wilson believes they are the Sports 38 51 -4; Maltby Main way. Weighton Town 14 10 2 2 35 had issues to resolve, a pre-sea- people to do it, but after the A new-look Victoria Pleasure 38 48 -15; Thackley 38 46 -4; 32; Flamborough AFC 12 9 2 1 disastrous appointment of Grounds, still with doubts as Eccleshill United 38 43 -11; This weekend they face 41 29; Northside Sporting 15 6 son in which it was clear from Simon Houghton, against the to just how much the Vikings Handsworth 38 42 -13; Northside Sporting away. 2 7 17 20; GILBERDYKE odds it has to be said, last will have a say, although the Frickley Athletic 38 36 -20; PHOENIX RESERVES 15 5 1 the outset that the Vikings had a autumn, one fraught with cost- club has to have the main say Bottesford Town 38 29 -37; The Academy, meanwhile, 9 -37 16; Leven Members Club thin squad open to problems ly indecision and ultimately that is for sure, with no disre- GOOLE AFC 38 25 -66; after being top all season and Reserves 15 3 3 9 -37 12; consequences, a fresh start spect intended to other users or Yorkshire Amateur 38 15 -80. heading for the league title, Brandesburton AFC Reserves ahead. have really pushed the self 16 3 1 12 -52 10; Pocklington destruct button, having lost Town IV 15 2 1 12 -47 7. With hindsight, which is a their last two league games against title rivals. Last week- Division Five - GOOLE wonderful ingredient of course, end they faced East Yorkshire UNITED ACADEMY P19 United away, travelling with a W14 D1 L4 GD 49 Pts 43; no one could foresee an injury depleted squad. They came Thorpe Park Rangers away losing 3-2. This loss saw Development 18 13 2 3 41 41; to one of the mainstays of a Thorpe Development, who Holme Rovers Reserves 19 11 3 Goole lost to the week before 5- 5 36 36; Robin AFC 15 10 1 4 more solid defence which put 2, closing the gap to two points, 43 34+++; AFC Cottingham but Thorpe have a game in hand Reserves 19 11 1 7 -3 34; Mitch Pattinson out for most of so can go top. Bridlington Rovers Academy 19 10 2 7 10 32; East Yorkshire the campaign. The Academy, with only one United 14 6 3 5 13 21; AFC However, that was the start league game left against other Tickton 17 4 2 11 -26 14; title contenders Robin AFC, Seaside United 18 3 0 15 -82 9; of a catalogue of errors, disap- now don’t have a game for three Withernsea AFC Reserves 17 2 weeks so by the time this game 1 14 -43 7; Easington United III pointments, decision-blowing comes around Goole may find 13 2 0 11 -38 3+++. themselves out of title con- moments which sent the tention or it could well go down +++ points awarded and to the last game of the season deducted by league decision. Vikings spiraling into decline away at Robin AFC. from the day, where actually they had their best 90 minutes of the season. That came on a heavy pitch in the FA Cup at Northern League Carlisle City - a 3-2 win against a side previously unbeaten, but the ramifications were far- reaching in the league game Minster Engineering League roundup Cawood set for promotion Barring a severe loss of form Matt Duck and Blake Ledger Malt Shovel have hit form at (4pm) at the FPH Stadium. Your friends and fellow sports- in their last four league were on the mark for Cawood, the end of the season and, as For Thorpe United, they still people can all get Goole & games in Minster which lifted them into third they hunt silverware on two have work to do to ensure Selby Sport FREE every week. Engineering League Division place, improving to second as fronts in the next five days, Just email: [email protected] to be One, Cawood will be promot- they overcame Haxby away they appear to have cemented Premier Division survival after ed to the top flight next sea- from home on Saturday, this fifth place in the Premier Poppleton's 2-1 win at added to the mailing list Kirbymoorside on Saturday son, most likely as champions time Duck on target after 31 Division too in their first sea- too. minutes and a second half son after hammering and it makes for a crunch goal sealed the points, and they Osbaldwick 5-1 at Dennison encounter at Poppleton this In fact, the first aim, pro- can seal top flight football and Road. evening, 6.30pm, as the Field motion, will be sealed tonight Laners travel knowing defeat go top for the first time with a The two promoted sides have with a win at Rufforth United, win at Rufforth tonight, held on to status more than would leave them in the bottom 6.30pm kick off. 6.30pm. comfortably this term and two, although with a game in hand. Two more wins in the last Rufforth, safe after Pollington Chris Harkin's charges are lost an unbelievable nine-goal looking for a little cup gloss In Division Two, such a sea- week over fellow promotion thriller at leaders Tockwith on now, firstly tonight at Old son of upheaval caused by two chasers have put to bed any relegations has seen constant possible factor of too many Saturday, sending them back to Malton St Mary's in the third Division Two despite a magnif- round of the League Senior change. games catching up on them. icent effort Cup and next Monday, a Bank Cliffe's 7-2 final game defeat Last Wednesday evening's 3- Holiday, and the rearranged Pollington's goalscorers were at Garforth LG leaves the dis- 0 thumping of Strensall Tigers Barkston Ash Challenge Cup tinct possibility of them finish- at Maypole Gardens was fol- Mark Baggaley with two, final with West Yorkshire Oliver Brennan and Mike League Aberford Albion. ing bottom, but relegation from lowed by a 0-2 win at Haxby Beeby. a now eight-team division Town on Saturday, ending both unlikely. York area sides' own hopes.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 26 April 2023 Minster Engineering Majestic Garage Individual Pool League League standings Week 8- fixtures/ results Thomas Howard 4-5 Jamie Marcus Bonser 7-2 Jimmy Paul Dodson v Tony Spink tba Nicholls Garner Josh Barnes v Todd Hughes Premiership- Steam Elite Division- Murphy’s Angie Johnson v Rick tba Premier Division - Wigginton P10 W9 D1 L0 For 46 Agst 13 Packet Harrison tba John Turner v Martin Lewis Jeffers - bye Grasshopprrs P21 W16 D3 L2 Pts 28; HOWDEN AFC 13 7 1 Thomson tba For 60 Agst 30 Pts 51; 5 42 43 22; Garforth LG 9 7 0 2 Martin Chafer 6-3 Matti Ant Kenning 5-4 Steve Super League- Steam Dunnington 19 14 4 1 53 13 46; 42 20 21; Helperby United 11 4 Proctor Paul Hand 3-6 Steve Purvis Tadcaster Magnets 18 13 3 2 43 2 5 29 25 14; Stamford Bridge Baxter Matthew Dodson 2-7 Nick Packet 15 42; Dringhouses AFC 20 13 11 4 2 5 22 29 14; Heslington Jamie Fox 4-5 Liam Coultish Hayes Neil Buck 8-1 Stephen 1 6 55 31 40; MALT SHOVEL 14 4 1 9 24 48 13; CLIFFE 14 4 Matthew Young 3-6 Joe Holt Louis Walton 3- 6 Pete Jones Joshua Buck 5-4 Jack Brown 23 11 4 8 56 44 37; Osbaldwick 1 9 31 62 13; Civil Service 12 4 Cawthorn 21 8 3 10 57 51 27; Rawcliffe 0 8 43 48 12. Jack Merrington 5-4 Ryan Jason Raspin 7-2 Mark Pyper Gary Knights 8-1 Jordan King 22 6 7 9 45 42 25; Old Malton David Margrave v Paul Tough St Mary's 21 7 4 10 42 44 25; +++ Bubwith White Swan and Slater tba Joshua Sellers 3-6 Mike Huntington Rovers 23 7 1 15 40 Clifford both resigned from the Championship- Murphy’s Eddom 67 22; Kirbymoorside 21 5 5 11 league and tables were subse- Kaden Vause v Carl Wilbe tba 32 45 20; THORPE UNITED quently changed through Barry Marston 5-4 Luke Lee Fallon v Ben Wales tba 20 5 3 12 26 57 18; Poppleton expunged records. McHugh United 21 5 2 14 29 53 17; Natalie Merrill v Chris Easingwold Town 22 5 2 15 22 Division Four - The Beagle Stuart Challenger 3-6 Ashton Stevens tba 68 17. FC P17 W15 D1 L1 For 90 Agst Vause 19 Pts 49++; Knottingley Chris Lloyd 5-4. Antony Division One - Tockwith Albion 17 16 0 1 97 16 48; Kevin Wright 6-3 Frank Dodson AFC P16 W11 D3 L2 For 55 Barmby Moor 18 11 0 7 54 38 Division 1- Murphy’s Agst 26 Pts 35; CAWOOD FC 33; York Shamrocks 17 12 0 5 Hoodless 14 11 1 2 49 9 34; Strensall 69 54 33+; HENSALL Steve Hebden 6-3 Jake Nath Broadhead 3-6 George Tigers 17 10 3 4 59 38 33; HAWKS 18 5 4 9 53 56 19; Cooper Pocklington Town II 17 9 3 5 York Railway Institute 18 5 4 9 Bayram 53 46 30; Haxby Town 17 9 2 46 68 19; SELBY OLYMPIA Brian Robinson 5-4 Bobby Daniel Shand 3-6 Adam Sayer 6 57 39 29; Bishopthorpe 18 6 2 10 40 57 17+; Marton Marc Holbrough 4-5 David White Rose 18 9 0 9 47 44 27; Abbey 17 4 3 10 37 57 15; Mosley Hughes HEMINGBROUGH UNITED Bishop Wilton 17 3 3 11 34 66 Simon Everatt 5-4 Andrew Dennis Blanchard 5-4 Robert 18 6 4 8 38 53 22; Rufforth 9++; LNER Builders 17 1 1 15 United 16 4 4 8 33 47 16; 26 115 1+. Merrington Walker POLLINGTON 17 3 2 12 34 David Cruickshank 5-4 Grant 63 11; Duncombe Park FC 18 + denotes three points deduct- 0 3 15 18 78 3. ed for breach of rule. Hooghiemstra Division Two - Wheldrake FC ++ denotes points added and deducted in respect of outcome by league.. Minster Engineering League fixtures Wednesday, April 26 - York FA Senior Cup - CAWOOD FC v Old Malton St Poppleton United v THORPE Mary's. UNITED. Monday, May 1 Barkston Ash Challenge Division One - Rufforth Cup Final at Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium - MALT United v CAWOOD FC SHOVEL v Aberford Albion (4pm). League Senior Cup Round Tuesday, May 2 League Reserve Cup Round Three - Old Malton St Mary's v Two - THORPE UNITED MALT SHOVEL. RESERVES v Heslington Reserves. Saturday, April 29 Wednesday, May 3 Premier Division - THORPE Premier Division - MALT UNITED v Kirbymoorside. All CUP matches are decided SHOVEL v Dunnington. on the day. Division Two - Wheldrake FC v HOWDEN AFC. Reserve Section 'A' - Rawcliffe Reserves v THORPE UNITED RESERVES; Wigginton Grasshoppers Reserves v MALT SHOVEL RESERVES. Moorfields Farm Fishery results Saturday The Viking Tuesday Open, 157lb 12oz. Paul Brunyee was Ponds. It was won by Mark Open matches are held every 1st Andy Waters (Moorfields) held on Hawk Pond on April second with 110lb 13oz, Steve Jukes with 142lb 11oz, Jimmy Tuesday and Saturday. To book 147.8.0. 11, was won by Gary Brunyee third with 108lb 7oz Redmond was second with a place please ring 01405 2nd Jamie Blyth (AJ renova- Womersley with 60lb 1oz. 785206 or contact our and Mal Bailey fourth with 108lb, Rob Green was third tions) 113.4.0. Mark Jukes was second with 90lb 14oz. with 93lb 3oz and Andy Facebook page. 3rd Steve Hoyle (AJ renova- 58lb 12oz and Richard Also on Saturday, Ship AC The April 22 Saturday Open Rymer was fourth with 87lb tions) 103.8.0. Thomas was third with 56lb was held on Deer and Fox 14oz. of Cowick held a club match 4th Josh Brown (Moorfields) 9oz. on Hawk Pond which was won 92.0.0. Tom Heys won the Viking by Johnny Marshall with 5th Andy Blyth (AJ renova- Saturday Open on April 15, 71lb 8oz. J Ward was second tions) 85.0.0. held on Hawk and Fox Ponds with 74lb 9oz and P 6th Alec Johnson(Majestic with 117lb 9oz. Tony Foster Northway was third with Garage) 76.6.0. was second with 112lb 6oz, 55lb. Open matches on Friday after- Josh Foster was third with 64lb The Middleton AC match on noon, Saturday and bank holi- 8oz and Mal Bailey was fourth Hawk Pond on Saturday was day Monday. with 63lb 13oz. won by M Fletcher with 119lb Call 07710817150 for infor- The Viking Tuesday Open, 10oz. G Thornton was second mation. held on Deer Pond on April 18 with 74lb 9oz and A Burdekin Andy Waters is pictured was won by Mark Jukes with was third with 69lb. with part of his 147.8.0 win- ning catch on Saturday on peg 9.