g&s sport issue 168

is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. is independent of all Goole AFC 2 other local newspa- Eccleshill United 1 pers and is edited by Graeme Wilson, who In league terms, Goole's best last week. the way through the contest as tation from the spot and neither Pattison and his defenders were has written and edit- The visitors included former the visitors took the lead from a did he less than a minute later outstanding. ed sports coverage scalp of the season at the corner that clearly wasn't from when Valladolid-Collins' pow- locally for many Victoria Pleasure Grounds on Viking, Jordan Emery. Goole the match video operating. erful run showed Emery a clean Yes, there were moments years and whose Saturday as they came from had Silas Valladolid-Collind pair of heels and this time with when it seemed an equaliser knowledge and con- behind to show the character making his first home appear- The initial corner was conced- a ball to match for Cavle to might come, but it was the tacts in local sport absent in recent weeks to beat ance since returning from a ed by Josh Schofield, this time sweep past the keeper. strikers' radar that was off, with are unrivalled. Eccleshill United, lying sec- long injury break in a lovely, coming off the visiting striker, Parkin nowhere near as extend- ond, and delivering a huge mobile front three. but Eccleshill were not to care Eccleshill's day was in danger ed as he had been at Staveley. is an e- blow to their title hopes in the as they took full advantage of of imploding, especially with newspaper which Toolstation NCEl Premier Appalling conditions in poor marking to be fair and their rivals at the top turning The Vikings couldn't switch you can view on warm-up had ended slightly at Auden Day beat Dylan Parkin their game with outsiders, off though and even with the your computer, lap- Division. kick off, but that TV rugby and from close range. Garforth, around. last play of the game approach- top, tablet or smart- All the goals on what is recent poor form meant it was ing in seven minutes of added phone. the worst attendance seen for Goole faced a test of resolve, The visitors were in need of time, a free kick for Eccleshill Sign-up to receive becoming the norm, ie a windy six months and the pattern did- which they answered in style the dressing room and words of posed a real threat just outside your FREE weekly Saturday, only with bouts of n't seem to want to change too with two goals in a minute, with encourahement from another the area, but that too was wast- copy by e-mailing: lashing rain added to the mix, much as the visitors started an equaliser controversial in its ex-Viking and now manager at ed and the home voices, thin on [email protected] came in the first 24 minutes well, albeit good football would own way from the penalty spot, Plumpton Park, Lee Elam. numbers if not in their vocal after initially the Vikings fell not be easy. but no qualms of a clear-cut sec- support, gave their team a behind on what seemed another ond. Both went to Sam Cable, To be fair they did control a standing reception as the final difficult afternoon. Goole, looking posutive when the first he won when it seemed lot of second half possession, whistle blew. in possession, looked to as if his own strike partner may helped at times by the inexperi- However, leading scorer Sam Valladolid-Collins to test the have been the one to impede the ence of youth, which has been They had had few chances of Cable, standing in as captain for visitors and one good run just most as he jostled in the area an Achilles heel of the Vikings their own to extend an always Josh Dacre, scored twice in a lacked the fìnal pass with Luke with an Eccleshill defender, on more than one occasion. But flimsy lead, but in holding on cap- minute to give his side the lead Williams, back to more like his who was clearly in the referee's to Goole's credit, as on other tured the scalp of a top four side and, despite plenty of posses- old self generally, well placed. eye the major perpetrator. occasions, there was something for the first time and that should go sion for the West Yorkshire side to really try and hold on to and down as further progress after a in the second half, frustration All the goals would come in Cable needed no second invi- they gave it their best shot and quiet spell in the last five weeks. became a major factor as time six minutes around the third of ran out, despite almost seven minutes of added time. It was only the Vikings' sec- ond win in 2022 and, as men- tioned, they were without their often influential captain and also James Arnold, which did seem worrying given their defensive concerns of late, but Mitch Pattinson's Man of the Match performance, with col- leagues not far behind,, helped allay such fears against a side who were high on confidence, with Grimsby Borough, their title rivals, having slipped up Robins draw with play-off rivals Stadium they will owe gratitude with Retford also in the mix but game before losing 4-6. Pts 72 GD 75; North Ferriby 30 We want to hear Rossington MW 1 to long-serving marksman, Flanagan and Co can help their Ollerton are the highest 69 46; Brigg Town 30 68 66 YOUR sports news. Liam Flanagan, who may not chances by winning two home Harrogate Railway Athletic 31 Whatever your Selby Town 1 have been on the mark last night games in three days starting placed of the returning East 63 32; Rossington Main 30 56 sport, let us have at Oxford Street, but was – against Ollerton Town on Midland sides and hit the 37; SELBY TOWN 30 56 35; your scores, match Three quarters of the twice - when it mattered in the Saturday, 3pm, and followed by Robins hard when things were Retford FC 28 52 15; Parkgate reports and pictures Toolstation NCEL Division local clash at Glasshoughton on FC Humber United on Tuesday, at a low ebb in the aurumn. so 29 45 7; Worsborough Bridge of highlights. One season was completed Saturday, when it briefly 7.45pm. Anything less than there are caveats to the two fix- Athletic 29 44 -13; Nostell MW E-mail pictures and last night at Rossington and seemed a couple of points might maximum points would be a tures, but with Retford due to 30 43 -6; Hall Road Rangers 30 reports to: for Selby Town and their be frittered away. considerable hiccup. play Brigg tonight, subject to a 42 -1; Armthorpe Welfare 29 41 [email protected] hosts in a 1-1 draw it was a pitch inspection, in and around 9; Ollerton Town 29 39 -2; case of keeping on believing Of course it is a team game That said, their season's ten- tricky games to come for all it Glasshoughton Welfare 30 35 - in a fight to the finish for overall and, crucially, bar one ants at the FPH, United, have is imperative the Robins keep 9; Dronfield Town 29 32 -25; what is increasingly likely to or two departures in the heat of won twice in a row to keep doing their bit. Shirebrook Town 29 30 -24; be a battle for one play-off the autumn financial blow, the alive their survival hopes, and Rainworth MW 28 23 -30; place and an extended oppor- squad has stuck together with have caused one surprise, a Flanagan's brace at the week- Clipstone 29 22 -37; tunity of a place in the manager Christian Fox to fight bombshell to be fair, in beating end saw him gain a goal on Swallownest 28 20 -23; FC Premier Division in August. their way back up the table title-chasing Brigg 5-4 in an Brigg's Scott Phillips in the Humber United 28 16 -55; which they led last September. astonishing match, and worried DivIsion One leading scorers, Teversal 30 6 -88. If Town are to make it in what the Robins in the corresponding although he is still six adrift. has been an amazing season of There is little room for error, ups and downs at the FPH STANDINGS - Hallam P30

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 16 February 2022 Minster Engineering League roundup Promotion prospects look good for local clubs There is still a lot of football close going down 4-5. In Division Four North, Selby to be played in the 2021-22 Olympiad and the improving Minster Engineering Football Hensall Hawks had good home Beverley RUFC 7 seats, with the former giving Goole RUFC 15 League season, but there will title favourites and current leaders Sporting Knavesmire a be disappointed faces at some hard time at Barlby, 2-2 the of our area clubs if their pres- final score, and it was 4-4 at Hensall against visiting York Another victory for Goole, ent promising positions in Shamrocks. STANDINGS, including this one hard won on the road their respective divisions do Saturday, February 12: in a tricky encounter against not lead to promotion at the PREMIER - Dunnington P17 higher placed Beverley, writes W14 D2 L1 GD 36 Pts 44; very least. Wigginton Grasshoppers 16 14 STEVE GRIMBLEBY. 1 1 38 43; Rawcliffe 17 11 2 4 Another Saturday went by, 19 35; THORPE UNITED 15 It certainly wasn’t a day for 10 2 3 15 32; Old Malton St flowing, open, attractive rugby. another windswept one too, but Mary's 14 10 1 3 37 31; Dringhouses AFC 15 10 0 4 13 The heavy rain and swirling Thorpe United in the Premier 30; F1 Racing 14 7 1 6 6 22; wind put paid to that. Instead, it Huntington Rovers 14 5 1 8 4 Division, Malt Shovel back on 16; Poppleton United 17 4 3 10 came down to who could best League duty at long last in -14 15; Tadcaster Magnets 13 5 1 7 -6 13; Kirbymoorside 17 3 master the conditions, Goole Division One, and Pollington in 2 12 -36 11; Strensall Tigers 16 coming out on top, due to their 3 1 12 -25 10; Easingwold Division Two were amongst the Town 18 2 3 13 -30 9; HEM- ability to apply aggressive, non- INGBROUGH UNITED 17 1 2 goals in big wins. 14 -65 2. stop effort. This was predominantly at Division One leaders, DIVISION ONE - CAWOOD FC P12 W9 D1 close quarters, as was the need Cawood, remain so, but had a L2 GD 33 Pts 28; Osbaldwick 10 8 0 2 24 24; Pocklington on the day, Goole taking first tough afternoon at Haxby Town 13 6 3 4 5 21; Haxby turn to face the strong wind and Town 11 6 2 3 1 20; MALT Town, which could have been SHOVEL 86 1 1 28 19; constant downpour. Tockwith AFC 13 5 2 6 -12 18, Beverley kicked off deep into worse. -4 11; Bishopthorpe White Rose Back to the Premier and 11 3 2 6 -4 11; Stamford Bridge Goole’s half. Goole in return 14 1 1 12 35 4; Brooklyn FC 12 Thorpe United had a good away 2 0 10 3+. forced the home side back into their own half. The result was a day at Poppleton United in + denotes points deducted for league misdemeanours penalty in front of the Beverley York. They ended up 4-2, with the official on 30 minutes for an Beverley, on the other hand, cuted well with his latest roll in DIVISION TWO - posts after three minutes. Goole infringement at the breakdown, must have been wondering the front row. The whole 18 did two goals from former Robin POLLINGTON P14 W13 D0 decided to kick for the corner, as Goole forced their way into what was to come from the vis- their bit in another big team L1 GD 65 Pts 39; Rufforth Beverley’s 22 with the try line itors now holding the advantage performance. Steve Lyon and one apiece for United 14 12 0 1 65 36; in the hope of a seven point in clear view. of the weather. Duncombe Park 13 10 0 3 33 return. The throw was judged It is also only right to mention Paul Moran and James Barrett 30; Walnut Tree 15 6 1 7 -3 19; From this point Goole camped Goole struck again after nine the coaching team led by DoR Civil York 11 5 3 3 7 18; not straight and Beverley were in Beverley’s half using both minutes of the second half with Greg Bone. Not only do they as they strive for a top four fin- CLIFFE FC 14 5 2 8 -12 17; quick rucks and driving mauls a penalty from Moore to move seem to have found the style of Clifford 14 5 0 9 -+3 15; BUB- able to clear their lines. to pressurise the home team's 7-10 in front. The weather got play best suited to the first team ish at the worst. WITH WHITE SWAN 13 4 2 7 Further Goole possession try line, Jack Smith showing up worse and Goole continued to but should also take credit for It does look bleak for our -19 14; Wheldrake 10 3 1 6 -9 time after time to get over the control possession and territory. the fact that Goole turned out 10; Heslington 13 2 3 8 -24 9; showed Goole controlling both advantage line. Beverley in turn Beverley stood firm as the pres- three sides for the first time this other Premier side, Ebor Wanderers 13 p p 13 -79 - produced last ditch tackles and sure built with the bubble final- season, in fact before the pan- 3+. the conditions and the opposi- huge effort in an attempt to ly bursting on the 70th minute, demic. Hemingbrough United, as you tion until the tenth minute. keep Goole at nil, as they had Will Townend going over in the + denotes points deductions the serious advantage of the right-hand corner to open the The second XV won an excel- will read elsewhere, but the for league misdemeanours, Beverley, with ball in hand, elements. This carried on until, gap up to 7-15, lead they never lent away game, also at in the third minute of added looked in danger of losing, Beverley, and the thirds went news on possibly losing a club DIVISION THREE - HOW- opened up the Goole back line, time when, at last Jack Smith despite this being a well-con- close at home, but just missed DEN AFC P13 Z10 D0 L3 GD to score a simple try under the drove over by the posts, follow- tested game from start to finish. out. Just like the firsts, it also from the top flight should be 30 Ptd 30; Helperby United 15 ing another onslaught by all comes down to a lot of hard 9 2 4 15 29; Garforth LG 11 9 0 posts courtesy of a disjointed concerned in the Goole ranks. Goole are certainly looking work. So well done them. tempered by the likelihood of 2 27 27; Fulford United 13 8 0 5 defence. The first try of the The converted try brought the the in-form team of 2022, hav- 10 24; Wilberfoss 12 6 1 5 4 19; teams level at half time. ing won five of their games to Last, but not least, to next one, if not two, teams replacing Church Fenton FC 11 4 3 4 6 game was converted for the date. The physical effort and week. A home game against 15; York St. John University 13 It must be said that, even determination they put into bottom club Bradford Salem is them. 4 1 8 -13 13; Copmanthorpe 12 home team to lead 7-0. though Goole’s pack were in each game is outstanding. The another difficult fixture. If Both Malt Shovel, who you 3 3 6 -15 12; South Milford 6 3 What then transpired was a full flight, credit must also go to pack is playing with no fear and things go the way we hope, then 0 3 4 9; Crayke United 14 3 0 11 the back line, particularly the a desire to take advantage Goole have an opportunity to will read elsewjere won 9-2 at -0 9; Barmby Moor 12 2 0 10 - dog fight in midfield, Beverley back three, with great work regardless of the situation, all to climb the table. As usual fingers 5 6. especially under the high ball. be admired from the touchline. crossed. bottom side Stamford Bridge, launching attack after attack, to They did get tested, but on all Danny Davies continues to DIVISION FOUR - Sporting be constantly thwarted by but one occasion, managed to improve game by game and Oh, and by the way,, thanks to and Cawood, who lead the way Knavesmire P13 W11 D20 GD get out of trouble, to go forward more than played his part today. the loyal band of followers who 48 Pts 45; Hilton Panthers 12 9 Goole’s aggressive defence. So and link up with the pack at Townend once more looks the turned out to support the team, and have the points, seem set to 2 1 54 29; Elvington Harriers 10 it went on for the next 20 min- every other opportunity. part at no 8. Louis Sugden exe- got well and truly soaked, but 8 0 2 28 24; SELBY OLYMPIA went home happy. battle it out for the title and pro- 16 6 3 7 – 21; Marton Abbey 14 utes, with Beverley gaining 6 2 6 3 20; Bishop Wilton 13 5 motion. 3 5 -18; York Railway Institute ground from wind assisted 13 5 1 7 -18 16; York kicks, Goole replying with Cawood had to settle for a 3-3 Shamrocks 13 3 5 5 -1 14; HENSALL HAWKS 16 3 2 11 - sheer hard work and close quar- draw at former league champi- 28 11; LNER Builders 14 1 0 13 ons Haxby, where it was a ding- -67 3. ter drives forward, much to the home side's frustration. This dong battle with no quarter finally told on Beverley as a given or lost. yellow card was produced by They head affairs with 28 points from 12 games, and teams including Malt Shovel, who have four games in hand, trail by nine points. Pollington continue to set the pace in Dicision Two and hit six away from home at Clifford, but do have Rufforth in their slip- stream as they scored 13 times Malt Shovel in the goals at at hapless bottom side Ebor Wanderers. Pollington's latest impressive win was through six different scorers - Mark Baggaley, Kack Stamford Bridge Stocjs, Brian Robertson, Robert Tate, Jimmy Hall and Alex Hunt. No league game for Howden AFC in Division Three, but Stamford Bridge 2 With manager Chris Harkin rewards when Cal Petch set firmly to bed before leading absent for the day, Jay Redall Pearse in, and when Deac Brace scorer adding a couple for him- they have been imperious since Malt Shovel 9 was in charge and after some made it three just before half self, brilliantly found by wise words before kick off Malt time the lead was a good one. Gascoigne, to take his tally to the turn of the year and return to Malt Shovel did their goal dif- took the field and soon got on 24 for the season, and it was left ference no harm at all racking top, some good defending keep- Right at the start of the second to that man Latham, who com- league action against a big win on their travels. ing them at bay until Tommy half Bridge did pull a goal back, pleted a 25 minute hat trick to Butterfield made the break- but Shovel hit back immediate- round off the away scoring, Wilberfoss this weekend. There was a late change in through after being found by ly through Brace again, which credit to Bridge who did get a goal, with Harry Oldroyd skipper Luke Pearse. saw a triple substitution with reward for the efforts with a late Together with Division Two answering the emergency after Gascoigne, Wilks and Kie strike. Bubwith, they were in East a late withdrawal due to illness, The weather once again was- Latham replacing Brace, with Jack Gascoigne on the n’t pleasant, but both sides were Harrison and Butterfield. Shovel return to Denison for Riding Junior Country Cup bench for his debut after his trying to play on the heavy sur- the first time in a while when arrival from Humber Utd, face, which was far from easy, Latham soon set about getting they host Tockwith for another action and their strikers warmed youngster Archie Wilks also on but Shovel soon got their into the game and he hit a quick tough looking tie. the bench. double, which put the game up for the league games to come in a 12-1 annihilation of Goodmanham at the School and Technology ground. Not so good for out-of-form Bubwith, but they took County league Hilversyke Phoenix

16 February 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Goole AFC preview Vikings must not be complacent Goole AFC must be aware of the Vikings do approach their complacency at the very least task in the same manner as last ahead of Saturday's week, they will win. Toolstation NCEL Premier Division game at bottom side Dacre and James Arnold Athersley Recreation, kick off should return to bolster selec- 3pm. tion, further enhanced by the fitness of Silas Vallodolid- That was brought sharply into Collins, for whom pace is key, focus in the corresponding and who was instrumental in meeting at the VPG last setting up the goal which November when Mick proved to be the winner last Carmody's side looked to be week. Dependant on conditions, coasting to victory when lead- one would suggest he could be a ing 2-0, only to concede twice major threat if used correctly. to willing opponents despite their position, and even came Little innovations close to throwing it away com- Trying to make the match-day pletely. experience a little more interest- For all their welcome ing is never easy, but the inau- improvement this season, the Glasshoughton 1-3 grow in the exchanges that fol- Henry Rollinson to make his methodically go about securing Vikings can't afford to put gural 'Crossbar Challenge' on Selby Town themselves in the form of taking lowed that perhaps saw the debut for the club in what was the three points. Much to the any opponents for granted, yet Saturday not surprisingly was a lion's share of opportunities go proving a challenging day at the joy of the strong Selby follow- should take heart from finding a worrying run of form by upset- difficult start, and no one could in our favour, Liam Flanagan office. Still on a high from their ing, a sealing of the three points ting the form book at the top of In a return to league action almost doubling Town's lead strong end to the first forty-five, was sure to come; Liam the table, beating Eccleshill manage to hit the bar with right five minutes after opening the Glasshoughton sought to con- United 2-1 on Saturday. off the back of a recent demo- Flanagan was released to the or left foot from anywhere with- scoring. Luke Sellars followed tinue their position on the left of goal once more, again It rather trumped the assetion lition job at home to up with a thunderous effort game, beginning the second thought by many in and around in the confines of the pitch from switching to his right and curl- the division that there are no Worsborough Bridge from range that caught Mark forty-five in the same manner, ing a wonderful shot inside of outstanding sides, merely sever- just outside the 19 yard penalty Bower off guard, yet Town's subsequently claiming the lion's al with more organisation and Athletic, the Robins sighted a the right hand post, for his sec- experience which gives then the area. lead remained the same. share of opportunity on goal. ond and Selby’s third of the edge most weeks. Another episode will entertain continuation to their rekin- Shortly after the half hour In terms of physical goals, it afternoon. Credit the Vikings, though, during the half time interval at dled form upon visiting four- mark, Lewis Stephens pulled a was Town who scored next; a The fixture certainly made for putting a large spoke in that theory, at least for one game, the next home game and it is a teenth placed Glasshoughton goal back for Glasshoughton lovely move from town, previ- town work for their victory and they did enough to frus- after a fumble in the area. ously witnessed in the five-nil with deteriorating conditions trate their opponents to such pound to enter with a genrous an extent that they never had Welfare at the Lee Johnston Glasshoughton themselves drubbing of Worsbrough, cul- but Town found the desire total control, despite edging in cash prize on offer. enjoyed the period that fol- minated in a perfectly weighted needed to see the day through. front. Signage Stadium, in a 3pm lowed; however, Town were cross in from the left that fell to Again, there was no shortage of The efforts of club officials to Goole were a lot better than of kick off, writes TOM DEV- poised to soak up the hosts' the feet of Charlie Clamp on the goals and the victory was per- late and, as seen in the match improve the feel of match days pressure, that was until the penalty spot, who fired off a haps made all the sweeter by a report, striker Sam Cable EREUX. stepped up to the mark with the is being tested by strained rela- match official awarded a con- lovely shot to retain the Robins' fantastic penalty save from captain's armband in Josh Having temporarily regained troversial penalty at the death. lead. Despite regaining the lead Tommy Brown. However, all Dacre's absence, scoring both tions once more with the local goals but leading well from the authority, but there is no doubt ground on rivals, Rossington Tommy Brown rose to the occa- shortly after the hour mark, the aspects considered, victory top of the park. sion, getting down well to his game then fell into another over Glasshoughton proved a that the club are wìnning over Main, prior to their midweek right with a wonderful stop, period of calm and with the However, not forgetting it was well-rounded performance a team effort and more of the the supporters if nothing else victory against Nostell Miners thwarting the hosts hopes of playing surface deteriorating by from Christian Fox’s squad that same will be required at going into the break with a the minute, the fixture became Athersley, where they have and it does make one wonder Welfare, the race for the play- will no doubt stand them in come unstuck before, but slender lead. very much hard work. good stead, moving forward. should move above 40 points just what could be achieved offs continues to rage, with Town’s opening change of the With weary legs out on the  Pictures by Harvey for the first time in many a sea- Brewster. son of late. should the Vikings be in con- Town knowing that points and game came at the break; Chris field, Town were able to find Athersley themselves are cast tention in the near future for momentum are at a premium Murray paved the way for another gear and began to adrift at the bottom for all they have one or two games in hand. honours once more. heading into the final matches Their ground is open and PREMIER DIVISION of the season. exposed to the elements in STANDINGS, including SAT- South Yorkshire, but as long as As for team news, Christian URDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Fox named an unchanged start- Grimsby Borough P29 Pts65 ing XI from that which faced GD 33; Eccleshill United 28 59 Worsbrough Bridge; the only 30; Garforth Town 29 52 22; real changes came though a Sherwood Colliery 26 49 16; returning Jody Barford and JP Penistone Church 27 48 20 ; Vass to the bench, along with Winterton Rangers 27 45 20; recent addition Henry Handsworth 29 44 -7; Staveley Rollinson. With less than satis- MW 29 43 17; Barton Town 27 factory conditions and deterio- 42 10; Bottesford Town 27 42 - rating pitch, Town were 6; Maltby Main 27 41 7; rewarded with a hard-fought GOOLE AFC 30 39 -11; victory after proving too clini- Silsden AFC 26 37 7; Emley cal on the day. Neither side AFC 29 36 2; AFC Mansfield were really able to maintain 28 34 -8; Thackley 30 34 -17; much of a foothold from the Knaresborough Town 28 28 - early exchanges; the game sub- 21; Hemsworth MW 30 20 -36; sequently offered little in terms Albion Sports 26 19 -25; of opportunity on goal. Athersley Recreation 27 10 -5. Despite this, the deadlock was eventually broken fifteen min- Death of Ron Skidmore utes in; after an initially worked passage, Liam Flanagan was The Toostation Northern Counties East Football played through to the left of League have announced the death one month shy of his goal, losing his man after cut- 89th birthday of twice President and a board mem- ting onto his right and slotting a ber for 30 years, Ron Skidmore, low shot into the bottom left. A popular and dedicated fig- Town’s confidence began to ure in the game, Ron was par- Important win for Goole United ticularly understanding and as Goole United 3 havoc, they overcame Reckitts Reckitts in the game. 5 47 31 23; Chaos United 17 7 hopeful as he could be in the Reserves from Hull by the odd TABLE including SATUR- 1 8 50 43 22; Blackburn latter days of Goole Town AFC, was always friendly on visits to Reckitts Reserves 2 goal in five and with defeat for DAY, FEBRUARY 12: Athletic 12 5 3 5 26 21 18; and his advice was forthcoming the VPG. Easington, the only side below Driffield Evening Institute 13 6 on a club and personal basis in Another filthy afternoon at West them, they should stay clear of Hessle Sporting P127 W12 2 6 33 33 17; Reclitts Reserves troubled times. Condolences to his family and Park, but an important win for that ignominy. D1 L4 For 71 Agst 29 Pts 37; 16 5 1 10 33 63 26; Bridlington League friends at this sad time. Goole United near the bottom St. Mary's AFC 16 10 3 3 45 32 Town Reserves 15 4 3 8 40 50 He was pleased to see the new end of Humber League One. Goalscorers for United were 33; Hutton Cranswick SRA 16 15; GOOLE UNITED 15 3 3 9 club return and prosper as they Harry Jackson, Ryan Whiam 8 5 3 36 29 28; Brandesburton 29 46 12; Easington United 13 won promotion to the Northern In a nervy 90 minutes, where and Dane Clark, with Cavanagh 15 8 2 5 48 31 26; 1 3 9 20 41 6. Premier League in 2005 and the wind, and especially the and Coope always keeping BeverleyTown Reserves 16 7 2 rain in the first half, caused

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 16 February 2022 Rugbypreview Players look forward to taking a break Normality is a word that has Their opponents, mean- been absent from the real world over the last three while, were on the wrong end months, but in local Rugby of Selby's revitalised form as Union at long last signs that it is almost there, the Swans added 39 more It has meant an exhaustive points to the previous Bradford Salem and quite demanding league RUFC 6 schedule in the County due to Saturday's 65 against Selby RUFC 38 the pandemic and weather issues but after this Saturday's Huddersfield YMCA in equal- games, certainly for our very own Goole and Selby clubs in ly tricky weather in West Yorkshire One, they will get a break after a non-stop seven Yorkshire, weeks. Selby, back up to fifth in the Selby collected maximum That is a pretty demanding points for the second consecu- schedule in any highly com- table, entertain one of their petitive sport for part-time rivals for a top four place in tive match with another big players, but the two clubs are win away at a wild and emerging from it well, with West Leeds this Saturday and, stormy Bradford Salem, Goole's turnaround in for- tunes extra special consider- although likely to find them writes IAN MARLOW. ing they were bottom of the Salem has always been a diffi- table at the turn of the year, harder to break down than whilst at Sandhill Lane the cult hunting ground for Selby Swans have registered 100 their last two opponents, the points plus from two succes- and the West Yorkshiremen sive games, against struggling confidence gained from have well and truly cooked the teams admittedly, but it has Swans’ goose on many occa- helped them to restore their returning to winning ways and own flagging fortunes late in sions recently - but Salem have 2021 and the first few weeks with trust to match should been struggling with player of 2022. availability more than most this help them in their cause. Goole's run of excellence Both matches are 2.15pm season, so the weakened team continued at Beaver Park on they fielded on Saturday gave Saturday when they complet- kick offs, the penultimate Selby an excellent chance for ed a league double over some redress. Beverley in awful conditions, week of the early starts before 15-7. Playing with the wind and returning to 3pm from March rain at their back, though, They moved level with Salem used their fly-half, Sam their opponents and, with bot- onwards. tom side Bradford Salem Allen’s, strong boot to pin their visitors this Saturday, YORKSHIRE ONE TABLE Selby back at every opportunity should be in a confident frame and, after the usual unforced of mind to keep going and including Saturday, establish their mid-table slot. infringements, Allen kicked February 12: two long-range penalties for an early 6-0 lead. Selby’s scrum Old Crossleyams P10 W17 D1 L2 For 550 Agst 251 Pts was utterly dominant, provid- ing plenty of good ball, but the 73; Middlesborough 18 14 0 4 weather was not conducive to 652 368 71; Pontefract 19 14 their expansive style of play, 6-7. And after some powerfull next 25 minutes, with Selby’s ing line-break from Hogan, to and handling errors were aplen- 0 5 564 287 67; Bridlington ty. The frustration was lifted ball carrying by stout second- handling difficulties persisting. collect the pass, sell an outra- rower Sam Broughton, With Selby frustrations grow- geous dummy, and cross for a 18 11 1 6 518 360 53; SELBY though as Salem’s committed defence was finally breached as Robinson returned the favour ing, particularly with Mr captain’s hat-trick - and then 17 8 1 8 407 257 45; West Jack Hebden broke to put coach by breaking free to put stand-in Referee now finding regular Webster charged down and col- Leeds 17 9 1 7 376 373 44; Jay Robinson through to round skipper Tom Edwards in for 6- illegitimacy with the pack's lected in midfield before, after the full back for a smart try and 14 at half-time. continuing steamrollering of his aging pins couldn’t make it Dinnington 18 9 0 9 365 347 With the weather now behind their opponents at scrum-time to the try-line, passing on to the 41; Old Rishworthians 19 8 1 them, Selby were looking to (being cruel to an opposition much younger legs of fellow 10 369 473 37; Beverley 18 7 stretch away and a quick score pack maybe?), relief was final- ‘summer-time pie chucker’ 0 11 306 437 34; GOOLE 19 7 to Alex Webster for 6-19 ly provided as Selby managed James Bramley for a simple 0 12 347 531 34; seemed to presage a coming to string together more than one final try, and 6-38 at stumps. deluge of points. However, phase of play for Edwards to Selby now take on high-fliers Roundhegians 17 0 10 369 Noah was kept waiting as the burrow over for his second try. West Leeds at Sandhill Lane on 475 33; Leodensians 19 6 11 flood never arrived - and And a late flattering gloss was instead Salem dominated pos- added to the final score as, first- Saturday (KO 14:15). where 268 471 32; Huddersfield their new-found form will be session and territory for the ly, Edwards backed up a bruis- YMCA 18 4 1 13 302 556 24; truly tested! Bradford Salem 18 3 0 15 270 576 17. ’Boro in trouble at Cricket preview the bottom Passing ships as Carlton go Once again a jackpot win Minster Engineering League up, but Goole sink evaded entrants to the Premier Division survival Heningbrough United FC hopes fade further after 'Boro It is nine weeks on Saturday Saturday, April 23. Carlton do have a tough bap- es did come through and that weekly draw at the Crown on firsts went down to title-chasers to the local cricket league sea- Carlton Towers return to the tism on April 23 when they will be a hope to be built on in Sunday evening. Dunnington by two goals to nil. son start and teams are, or entertain Stamford Bridge, rele- the six months ahead. will be soon, in full prepara- Premier Division after dominat- gated from the Yorkshire ECB John Gavin drew 12-14-19 but A plucky performance on the tion for 2022 - one which at ing the second half of 2021 North, at the Fishpond Field. Elsewhere Selby CC will field no one matched the numbers for back of encouragement from a this stage should start restric- with all-round strength. Their three senior teams, read corre- the possible £600 prize which 2-2 draw with Wigginton the tion free after two campaigns absence from the top flight Meanwhile at Westfield, spondent Richard Wain's col- rises by another £50 this weekend. week before, but time running under the implications of the even saw a demise of first team where the winter has seen much umn, and are in Division Two out as well as games to steer Covid-19 pandemic. cricket to Division Three, but discussion of a way forward Ebor with the firsts once more. Tickets on sale as ever behind them away from the foot of the under the influence largely of after a poor Premier Division the village pub bar. table. 2021 did see a sense of nor- Rob ?Holah in the last seven return in 2021, one of the major They start as ever in April at mality in that promotion and seasons certainly, they have decisions was the appointment Escrick Park, which the first Revival hopes Anderson and Andrew with relegation returned following returned to Division One, sta- of a first team captain as they team Square still shares with short-lived the goals for the visitors on a the shortened and rearranged bilised and then asserted with prepare for a first Division One the rugby until May. Wetherby tough afternoon for players and 2020 and it was a season of Edward Reading Trophy suc- East season. will be new opponents as they On the field another wild spectators alike. contrasts - big highs for Carlton cess, a heartbreaking Village are moved from the Galtres afternoon at School Rosd saw Towers in a double promotion Cup exit with a trip to Lords so Neil Foster, one of the club's Section A, part of trying to alle- campaign for the first and sec- close, before, after several close stalwarts, will take the helm viate too much travelling. Majestic Garage ond elevens, Eastrington mov- attempts, they were promoted combining his role as club ing up as champions in as champions of Divion One chairman. Neil has been there One big change in 2022, Individual Pool Division Four Ebor, and the West last September. before and, together with vice- which is understood to be by York Vale League champions captain Richard Mann, will try request, is that Hemingbrough League Neil Buck 6 - 3 Stephen Kelfield now in the York Senior One of those players who has and plot the way forward for a firsts will play their cricket in Cawthorn League. played a part in the club's return to the top flight. Ebor Four after a midway finish Week 17 Fixtures/Results revival and lately has led the in Ebor Two last year. Super League - Steam Regan Allen 8 - 1 Chris Goole Town firsts pass their second team to two promotions, The brief is to try and push Packet Lloyd rivals Carlton, as relegation Hardeep Singh, has stood down forward plenty of undoubted Opening day games from the Premier Division sees as second team captain, but will ability amongst the club's John Turner 5 - 4 Aaron Shaun Logan 7 - 2 Gary them in Division One East still be involved as they play in youngsters and hand them Prenier Division, now called Lumley Knights when the first deliveries are Division Two Ebor for the first increased opportunities. the Championship: CARLTON bowled, weather permitting, on time in 2022. TOWERS v Stamford Bridge. Jordan King 6 - 3 Steve Purvis Stuart Smith v Matthew Even in the debris of last term, Steve Hayes 9 - 0 Natalie Dodson - TBA several promising performanc- DIVISION ONE EAST - Merrill GOOLE TOWN v Patrington. Paul Hand 5 - 4 Matthew Tom Jackson 4 - 5 Joshua Young Buck

16 February 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Ripon RUFC u14s 30 Selby RUFC u14s 35 Saturday winner Pete Sunday winner Mike Selby under 14s had another goals for any conversion or plough on, and despite a slippy quite enough, as the rain contin- Boyes with part of his Lumley with part of his away fixture this weekend, penalty kicks, so the match was ball and wet hands, tries were ued to fall the final whistle 58.8.0 winning catch. 73.4.0 winning catch. across the county at Ripon. reliant only on the ball being landed at both ends of the field blew and Selby walked out the On arrival at Ripon's home Moorfields Farm firmly placed across the try in an exciting and evenly drenched but deserved winners ground, Mallorie Park, the line. matched game. With ten min- with a score of 30-35. Fishery results team were redirected onto utes to go, the score was even- Ripon Grammar School to With the score now at 5-5, Other notable performances Saturday fished corn play on an all-weather pitch tually pegged at 25-25, an 1st Mike Lumley 73.4.0 due to the inclement weather Selby scored again to take a injured Ripon player was taken on the day, were for players Carp F1s and skimmers on 2nd Roy Stevens 68.12.0 narrow lead. With some inven- off the pitch and Selby hooker Ben Cockeram, who showed pellets and maggots 3rd Andy Blyth 59.8.0 conditions. tive play and kicks from Harry great breakdown work and was 4th Jason Raspin 46.8.0 As the opening whistle blew Zak Keirans wasted no time in 1st Pete Boyes 58.8.0 5th Jamie Blyth 45.4.0 Kealey, Selby kept the pressure donning a Ripon shirt before unlucky not to score and Fin 2nd Andy Blyth 27.8.0 6th Steve Hoyle 43.8.0 the rain, which hadn't stopped on and refused to let Ripon going over to help even up the Leighton for some impressive 3rd Alec Johnson 23.4.0 Open matches are held every all morning, continued to fall, back in. Strong tackling in the tackling and undoubtable 4th Jamie Blyth 22 .0.0 game in the true spirit of sports- Sunday teams of four, Saturday. Call 07710817150 but the Selby youngsters game- centre from Ollie Love and manship. courageous play in the for- round four for information. ly took to the task to capitalise Jack Calam kept them out time wards. Carp and skimmers on bomb on last weeks victory over Hull and time again, leaving Connor With a final flourish Selby Ionians. For the first five min- Yet another win from the utes it was a hive of activity in Dale to power home and score scored twice more and seemed again for Selby. uncatchable with a ten point Selby under 14s' squad. Despite the centre field, with blue jer- lead, and although Ripon the gloomy weather things are seys clashing against green jer- With the rain still bucketing certainly looking brighter for seys, as both sides tried to make clawed one back it was just not an initial breakthrough. down, the lads continued to the rest of the season. Ripon scored first to go 5-0 ahead much to their obvious delight. Selby, however, were not going to let Ripon keep the lead for long as they replied with their own score a few moments later, as winger Will Cresham zig-zagged his way almost the full length of the pitch to land an impressive try. Unfortunately, the all-weather pitch did not have adequate Selby u15s win tough but Viking Fishery good spirited game results ascendancy, which they exploit- Leighton cross the line, which scored under the posts. Selby RUFC u15s 27 The Viking Saturday Open Ripon RUFC u15s 5 ed moving the ball to the right they converted. Selby eventually dominated was held on a wet and windy flank with some proficient ball From the kick off Selby drove the score line in what had been Fox Pond this weekend, and it match was won by Ray Scott Selby under15s welcomed handling across the line to send a tough game, with both Selby was won by Brian Whitehead with 104lb 2oz. Mark Paylor their counterparts from towards the Ripon line, moving of Byrom with 27lb 4oz. was second with 40lb 12oz, Ripon for a return fixture on their fly half Joseph Hoyland and Ripon working very hard in Pete Foster was third with 29lb Sunday morning - a wet blus- across the line to touch down the ball across to their left challenging conditions. Ripon Jimmy Redmond of 13oz and Dennis Hargreaves tery February day. flank, picked up by centre Bradford was second with 22lb was fourth with 29lb 5oz. out wide, Selby regaining the pack dominated the set piece, 15oz and Tony Evans of Selby, playing in to the wind lead just before half time by a Harry Tunningley who sprinted with Selby the stronger at the Castleford was third with 22lb The Grove Road AC match on a heavy pitch, scored the single score. toward the Ripon line to touch breakdown. 6oz. on Deer Pond was won by J opening try when their prop down out wide. Hunton with 31lb 3oz. M forward Ellis Bogie crashed Ripon came out in the second A great credit to both teams Open matches are held each Lancaster was second with over the Ripon line to score. half very determined, pressur- Selby secured the ball from was the effort they put in, Saturday. To book on, please 21lb 7oz and L Thomas was Shortly after Ripon levelled the the kick off, with prop Bradley ring 01405 785206 or message third with 19lb 10oz. score with a long range try of ing Selby at the breakdown. played in good spirit, with our Facebook page. their own. The Selby side were more than Bullock's strong running driv- Selby the eventual victors with Steve Varley won the Fryston capable for the challenge, turn- ing forward with defenders a 27-5 score line. On Sunday, the Spring Close Winter League match, held on The game continued in the hanging off him, which was Old Boys winter series contin- Fox Pond, with 21lb. S Lupton challenging conditions devel- ing ball over at the breakdown, Try scores for Selby , Ellis ued on Hawk Pond. This week's was second with 14lb and R oping into an arm wrestle of a with their hard work, organisa- eventually held up. From the Bogie, Joseph Hoyland, Xander Evans was third with 11lb 9oz. game, with Selby in territorial ensuing scrummage, Ripon had tion and endeavour, conse- Leighton ,Harry Tunningley quently pushing toward the possession, challenging Selby and Henry Westmorland Smith. Ripon line with phased plays until a spilled ball was gathered Joseph Hoyland added a con- by Selby lock Henry which saw flanker Xander version. Westmorland Smith, who Hemsworth and Selby ladies fight hard advantage to take the victory minutes. Contending with the verted to take the scores to an be seen from the home team as Kym Hurst. A cracking pass Hemsworth Ladies 31-12. explosive windy gusts, superb even 7-7. Selby’s brute force and absolute saw Kym soar down the wing, accuracy from Meganne Birch, willpower saw Hemsworth pro- determination taking her RUFC 31 The first half saw the Selby kicked to convert the try for the As a further two Selby players duce a dangerous tackle out of straight through two defenders, Ladies playing into a strong, Selby team. were escorted off the field with pure frustration; yellow card to dive over the line for the last Selby Ladies RUFC cold wind, a brutal awakening injuries, the visiting team had and sin bin. try of the game. to the battle that lay ahead of The retaliation from to rework positions. A defense 12 them. Short passes and strategic Hemsworth was tough and strategy was taken to get them However, the few mistakes A stunning match to witness communication swiftly came utterly ruthless. Continuous through to half time where the that Selby Ladies did make and the cameradery between In a match that could have into play. hard hits back and forth and score was 19 – 7 to Hemsworth. were dived upon and after players at the end was a pleas- swung either way, Selby’s moments later, Selby was a fiercely holding back the ure to observe. As tough as the strong beginning seemed to A neatly packaged pass land- woman down as a player was The fight from the Selby play- Hemsworth team, they conced- game was, Selby will not be set the tone for the game. ing into the secure hands of escorted off the field with an ers in the second half was truly ed two tries. haunted by the final score and However, a succession of Selby’s Jemma Fieldsend who, injury. Hemsworth had finally incredible, not deterred by the are excited to get back on home injuries left the visiting team like the wind, powerfully flew found their stride, leading to injuries, they endlessly attacked As the match was ending, turf with Hemsworth in a few with areas of weakness to down the field to score the first their first try which was con- their way back into the match. Selby had one more trick up week’s time. which the home team, try of the game after only seven The sheer exasperation could their sleeves in the form of Hemsworth, used to their