g&s sport issue 162

is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. Goole AFC 2 field. is independent of all Hemsworth MW 1 Eight minutes from time and other local newspa- pers and is edited by It was a totally successful Parkin's error from a cross Graeme Wilson, who afternoon for the Vikings on has written and edit- and off the field on Christmas allowed Higgins the chance to ed sports coverage Tuesday as a record league locally for many crowd, 447, saw them over- slot home and they were sud- years and whose come Hemsworth MW 2-1 to knowledge and con- return briefly into the top denly buzzing around the tacts in local sport half of the table after a work- are unrivalled. manlike, rather than spectac- Goole goal in search of a ular, performance. equaliser. If not exactly a fran- But it was off the park where the Vikings officials were so tic finish, there were chances happy with the afternoon as they, and the vast majority of for the Vikings to seal it once step five and six clubs up and down the country, used the and for all, and briefly a half extra Bank Holiday to spread the fixture list, and they were chance for Hemsworth to sal- amply rewarded, and credit club officials too for making vage a point, but on this after- the game one of those 'pay what you want' occasions at the turn- noon where records were bro- stiles. ken, Goole held on for a nar- On the field, it was never a classic, but there was enough to slip a comfortable position with like a side struggling to avoid broke the deadlock right on row win which overall they make it an interesting game and the visitors capitalising on an relegation, and did keep the the half time whistle with the the game free of the controver- error from returning keeper, Vikings defence without cap- confident finish of a player just about deserved. sy and bad temper that saw the Dylan Parkin, to make it a nerv- tain Josh Dacre watchful. bang on form. Vikings salvage a 2-1 win. ous last few minutes, but the Jordan Emery, who has been at The reaction on the terraces atmosphere generated saw them Bishop Auckland in the Goole were at it again after They were hanging on some- survive and indeed the occasion Northern league, was drafted in the break and Liam Parker was terrific, and of course it what here as well as they let even had Sweet Caroline over to replace him, and generally should have done better with a the tannoy at the end. they were steady enough, fine chance in front of goal. would be great to see this although a fine first half effort It was one of those afternoons did rattle the upright. That The lead was extended atmosphere every week, but so rarely enjoyed by Goole fol- said, the Vikings did miss sev- through Shaun Heselwood's lowers in the last five years and eral excellent opportunities to second goal of the season mid- the Vikings, although on the although the inconsistencies of get their noses in front, with way through the half and the this young squad were there for Sam Cable and Luke Williams Vikings' management, doubt- right road certainly, still have all to see , there is a feeling that constant threats as they were less with New Year's Day in the club is moving in the in the pre-Christmas win at mind and one or two players a lot to do to entice those miss- upward direction. Knaresborough. And eventu- absent, decided to look at one ally it was the former who or two on the bench, and ing supporters over many To be fair to the visitors, Reece Kral did look lively in Hemsworth, they didn't play his quarter of an hour on the years, who possibly returned for the first time in many year, a lot more for it to become a regular occurrence. Nevertheless, all appreciated by the players, management and officials in equal measure.  Picture by Bob Haywood. is an e- Stirring home comeback snatches newspaper which you can view on victory from Vikings your computer, lap- part. selection obstacles that the played their parts as they over- ond of the afternoon, and at 3- top, tablet or smart- Sherwood Colliery 3 The eve of match withdrawal management were aware of, but came the problems with a 0 it looked to be over. phone. strong opening 25 minutes Sign-up to receive Goole AFC 3 of Lule Williams added to the Ryan Noon and Reece Kral where they scored twice and However the Vikings were your FREE weekly could have added a third. showing signs of fatigue, one or copy by e-mailing: To the neutral observer, it was Mick Carmody and Alan Jackson have presided over a two clearly carrying injuries, [email protected] a cracking start to the New remarkable revival in the Vikings’ fortunes, but a last Noon put them ahead as they and without a full bench Year in terms of entertain- minute goal robbed them of a festive season double win. sought revenge for defeat earli- Sherwood sensed hope, which We want to hear ment and in the cold light of er in the season, converting became belief, as Curtis pulled YOUR sports news. day, and given the headaches well after Shaun Hesslewood two goals back to set up a Whatever your with team selection, the and Josh Scofield combined, grandstand finish. sport, let us have Vikings would have to be the latter's fine cross met by the your scores, match happy with a point from their local boy for his first goal for The Vikings tried all they reports and pictures game at Sherwood Colliery the club. could to wind the clock down of highlights. on Saturday, and seemed to be doing it until E-mail pictures and In-form Sam Cable then made deep in added on time reports to: However, to lose a three-goal it two with a neat finish high- Sherwood won possession as [email protected] lead, with Ryan Ingram's lighting the confidence he has Goole failed to play to the cor- equaliser coming with the last found of late and as the only ner, and there was Ingram kick of the match, does feel like recognised striker available, cru- amidst bedlam on the home a kick in the teeth, despite no cial to the day's efforts. He bench to beat the unlucky qualms over the hosts' deserv- almost made it three as well as Parjin ing it in all honesty, Sherwood looked to be buckling. As the excitement died down The Vikings, minus half a They did start to show why the referee blue shortly after the side or more, did survive a they are fourth in the league, restart and not for the first time whole host of close calls though, and were close to this season a win was snatched through desperate defence at reducing the arrears before the from the Vikings' grasp times together with excellent break. keeping from Dylan Parkin. On balance, most certainly In the second half, it was the fair, but it still does not hide the A new year cracker for sure home side dominating, but the disappointment of running a and the under-strength Vikings Vikings' best hope was to catch good side so close with the worth nothing but praise with them on the break and they did odds stacked so much against two local lads playing their that through Cable and his sec- them.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 5 January 2022 Goole AFC preview Record league crowd welcomed by everyone Everyone involved at the VPG amazed with the afternoon, Retford FC 2 saw a shot fired over the Selby break the situation was very Selby team would have folded, is full of praise for the record helped of course by the win bar. Harry Clapham had a shot different. Retford pressed high- but not the team in its current attendance for a league game Selby Town 2 blocked, and once again Liam er and harder, and Selby could frame of mind. since the club was formed The Christmas and New Year Flanagan shot over the bar as he not get themselves into the back in 1997. programme was then almost After failing to make the most cut inside. Dan Davison had a match. They were finding it Luke Balderson was being a topped off by a win at of first half chances, the close range shot that was just hard to create anything of note lively trouble to the Retford That was the verdict with the Sherwood on Saturday, but the Robins allowed their oppo- wide of the target. and were clinging on, with the defenders, and a twisting run football administrators deserv- point still keeps them in good nents to dominate the game in hosts very much on top. saw him shoot just wide. ing of credit for using the heart for this weekend's game at the second half, writes PHIL A Retford attack involving 1- extended Bank Holiday to Silsden where another revenge DEARNLEY. From a corner, Harry Town’s efforts were not to be spread the non-league pro- mission can be accomplished 2 passing through the Selby Clapham did manage to set the denied. A long ball up to Harry gramme, the Vikings' board for after a home defeat last August. It looked likely that Town defence resulted in a shot wide ball back to Calum Ward who Clapham saw him set the ball using the match to offer another were going to surrender their when better might have been shot over the bar. A good pass of those 'pay what you want' The Vikings are hopeful they eight match unbeaten run, but expected. from Dan Davison set up Liam back to Luke Balderson who occasions and the Goole public will have several players back terrific saves from goalkeeper Flanagan with the same result. was about twenty five yards for making it a vibrant atmos- available after resources were Jody Barford, and a battling late After being very threatening, out. Running onto a ball that phere. stretched to the maximum last equaliser from substitute Luke the Robins did take the lead. A Under pressure, Luke Sellers week. Balderson, meant their unbeat- fine cross field pass from Kain found himself in the book after was perfect for him, the substi- There have been bigger atten- en run now stretches to nine Rogerson found Liam Flanagan tute lashed a rocket low shot dances - the Facasr fourth round Messrs Carmody and Jackson games. a body check on a speeding past the Retford goalkeeper. in 1999 against Wessex League are nevertheless pleased with marauding wide on the left. attacker. Jody Barford made side Bemerton Heath the players' reaction to the As regards team news, the After taunting his marker he cut another superb save to keep out With only minutes to go Selby Harlequins and then in the NPL adversity and they know that only change to the settled team in and whipped in the perfect the opposition, who were cup against FC United of there is a lot of talent to push on of late was the inclusion of cross, which was met by Harry mounting attack after attack. were pressing for the winner, Manchester - but the 477 sur- ìn the last 13 games of the sea- Calum Ward at the expense of Clapham’s head, as he guided and then came a very contro- passed the previous league son. It can help their cause of a Charlie Clamp, meaning a the ball past the Retford keeper. In an attempt to stem the flow versial incident. Harry record by some margin top ten finish by pitting their return to the 4-3-3 formation so Luke Balderson was introduced wits against the top three teams favoured by manager Christian Retford roared back and soon in place of Calum Ward. This Clapham reached a high ball The players and management who all have to visit and with Fox. had the Selby defence scram- seemed to make little differ- nodding it past his defender and also enjoyed and appreciated games against fellow mid-table bling to divert a shot for a cor- running past the player. The the crowd's involvement, with sides too it is still a season with With a fresh dry afternoon, ence, and soon Jody Barford assistant manager Alan Jackson plenty to play for. and a good crowd, conditions ner. A mazy run across field was called upon to make a forward was barged to the were set fair for an entertaining from Harry Sheppard saw him superb double save. Firstly he ground by the defender who Toolstation NCEL game of football, and so it feed Liam Flanagan on the left. flung himself to his left to keep looked to be denying a clear proved. The forward cut in, but once out a shot destined for the cor- goal scoring opportunity. league tables again rifled his shot just over ner of his net, and then he was Selby started brightly and the angle of post and bar. up in time to block the point Unfortunately for Selby, the TOOLSTATION NCEL DIVISION ONE: were soon in the ascendancy, blank follow up. referee was about the only per- Hallam P 24 Pts 57 Gd 65; without creating clear cut Retford were still pressing son in the ground who thought STANDINGS inc. MON. chances. Ryan Gothard had a their own case, and it took a It looked very much as if the North Ferriby 24 56 38; shot from range, which was not Retford pressure would pro- the challenge was a fair shoul- JANUARY 3 Brigg Town 24 52 42; enough to trouble the goalkeep- fine point-blank save from Jody duce a goal, and sure enough it der to shoulder challenge, and Harrogate Railway 25 51 23; er. Liam Flanagan was operat- Barford to keep out a header. A arrived in the form of substitute so the chance came to nothing. PREMIER DIVISION : SELBY TOWN 12 35 11; ing down the left, and soon Liam Flanagan free kick found Zach Casburn. A lofted ball to Rossington Main 323 42 26; showed he was going to cause a Selby head, only for the effort the back post saw him rise The match finished all square. Grimsby Borough P23 Pts 54 Retford FC 22 40 14; his marker some problems. to be straight at the grateful above accompanying defenders Selby were unable to continue Worsborough Bridge Athletic Unfortunately he shot over as goalkeeper. Harry Clapham put to plant the ball in the net for a their winning sequence, but in Gd 29; Eccleshill United 23 52 23 37 -6; Armthorpe Welfare he cut inside. the ball in the net only to be deserved equaliser. the context of the game this was 24 35 7; Ollerton Town 24 35 denied by the offside flag. It 28; Garforth Town 22 41 19; 0; Hall Road Rangers 25 35 - Hearts were in mouths when had looked very much as if an There was just time for a point won rather than points 12; Nostell MW 24 34 -; Jody Barford miss-controlled a Charlie Clamp, and Ryan dropped. Sherwood Colliery 21 39 12; Parkgate 22 33 4; back pass, and was very glad to opposition defender had Cooper to come on in place of Penistone Church 21 35 10; Glasshoughton Welfare 24 31 hack the ball to safety faced deflected the ball into the for- Chris Murray, and Kain Unfortunately, this means that -5; Dronfield Town 23 24 - with onrushing Retford for- ward’s path. Rogerson, before Retford took Staveley MW 23 34 14; Maltby 27; Shirebrook Town 24 22 - wards. A flowing Town move the lead. Again it was a header Selby have lost ground on those 22; Rainworth MW 23 20 - was spoiled by an offside flag, Halftime was reached with the from a set piece as Liam teams above them. Harrogate Main 21 34 8; Handsworth 23 26; Clipstone 22 19 -16; as a spell of Retford pressure Robins a goal to the good. In Bennett rose to head past Jody Railway visit the Fairfax Plant Swallownest 21 14 -17; FC truth, better finishing would Barford. 34-8; Womerton Rangers 20 33 Humber United 23 10 -55; have seen Selby in a more com- Hire Stadium on Saturday after- Teversal 12 6 -54. fortable position. A couple of months ago, the noon. They are six points ahead 5; Barton Town 21 33 7; of the Robins, so this is a very Town might have had the bet- important game, the proverbial GOOLE AGC 36 44 -3; Silsden ter of the first half, but after the six pointer. Please be sure to be AFC 23 32 6; Thackley 25 32 - there, and get behind the team. All support will be very wel- 11; Bottesford Town 21 30 -9; come. AFC Mansfield 23 27 -10; Knaresborough Town 22 25 -6; Emley AFC 22 23 -4; Albion Sports23 19 -18; Hemsworth MW 25 14 -33; Athersley Recreation 24 10 -47 Your friends and Chasers clash at the weekend fellow sportspeople can all get Goole & A game between the two near- on strong in the impossible, one would envis- Selby Sport FREE est challengers to the top age, of making the top two, autumn. every week. three in Toolstation NCEL The game at despite a game or two in hand, Just email: Division One on Saturday but this is a chance for Robins' [email protected] Starbeck sig- to be added to the with the Robins currently in supporters to see their mailing list fifth spot entertaining the nalled the slump favourites in the flesh for the team above them, Harrogate for Town exac- first time since before the holi- Railway at the FPH stadium, day, having lost their Christmas erbated by the kick off 3pm. Tuesday landlords v tenants Arguably it is a game neither financial clash against FC Humber can afford to lose if they are to squeeze which United to a waterlogged pitch remain with significant hope of It is not all over, but there's lit- looked to be promotion, but both are in tle margin for error given the form, ruining their top two generally seem strong campaign, but The Robins kept their unbeat- with good backing and en record stretching back to manager although there has been the odd October intact, just, at Retford Christian Fox hiccup they do look the two on Monday afternoon, with possible, with Brigg, to fight and the players Liam Balderson's 88th minute out the automatic promotion leveller in a 2-2 draw after they that stayed have slot and the other which will be had seen a first half lead fritter really rallied determined by end of season away and Railway have come play-offs. and somehow recovered their Manager Christian Fox and the team have position again. rallied since the club’s financial crisis Defeat will earlier in the season. make it all but

5 January 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Minster Engineering League fixtures MINSTER ENGINEERING DEN AFC v Helperby United. RESERVE SECTION 'A': LEAGUE AND CUP FIX- MALT SHOVEL RESERVES v TURES – SAT. JANUARY 8 Old Malton St. Mary's Reserves; THORPE UNITED PREMIER DIVISION: RESERVES v Rufforth United Reserves. Easingwold Town v THORPE UNITED; Kirbymoorside v SECTION 'C': SELBY OLYMPIA RESERVES v South HEMINGBROUGH UNITED. Milford Reserves. DIVISION ONE:CAWOOD As ever in these still Covid times, please check FC v Osbaldwick. with your clubs that there are no late changes to the DIVISION TWO: CLIFFE v fixtures. Walnut Tree; Clifford v BUB- WITH WHITE SWAN; Rufforth United v POLLING- TON. DIVISION THREE: HOW- Boxing Day winner Goole Cricket Club’s handsome clubhouse. of bumper ’Boro lottery 3-12-31 drawn by Karen After the Christmas euphoria After their relegation from there upon release of the new The seconds, captained once turing all our area sides Winter on Boxing night at the of the jackpot being won after the Premier Division, where fixtures. more by Antony Gibbins, will throughout the divisions in the Crown finally found a jackpot so long, the £300 starting they are replaced in 2022 by have a first game local derby coming issues of Goole and winner for the Hemingbrough amount rolled over on the first Carlton Towers, Goole Town They start their season against against newly promoted Selby Sport. United FC lottery with £2800 draw of 2022 at the Crown on cricket club firsts will look to Patrington on Saturday, April Eastrington firsts in Division won by Matt Zacharenko. Sunday evening, with 10-21-33 bounce back at the first time 23 and will be looking to their Three Ebor on the same day. Goole Town CC begin their drawn by Bev O'Connell find- of asking from Division One new captain, when named to winter net sessions this weekend; The prize, in memory of the ing no winner. East after they were placed lead from the front after a most Full details of all the York all the details of where and when late Arthur Ripley, had been disappointing, disjointed 2021. League fixtures for 2022, fea- exactly are on their website. growing pre and post the lock- Tickets on sale as the jackpot downs which saw the draws grows again this weekend from stopped twice. behind the village pub bar. Festive fun over, local rugby teams have work to do League Rugby Union returns just below mid-table after their Leodensians. Beverley proved. on Saturday after the own struggles in the opening Injuries have not helped and The game before Christmas at Christmas fun games in what weeks back in the autumn. were extremely wet condi- they are till prevalent amongst Sandhill Lane was postponed, tions at the homes of Goole Goole, with just two wins in the squad, but they need to put so they should be eager to and Selby RUFC respective- 13 outings, lost the correspon- results together as soon as pos- return at lowly Roundhegians ly. ding fixture during their diffi- sible if the drop to Yorkshire on Saturday, kick off 2.15pm, cult start as well and although Two is to be avoided in April. looking to cement fifth place as For Goole, they are in danger, there were tentative signs of an a result of their impressive start not quite as yet, of being cast improvement in October, the Selby have also hit a rocky back in September and adrift at the foot of Yorkshire last handful before the break patch and their away form, October. One as they start the second saw successive losses, includ- which was helping to alleviate half of their campaign at ing a narrow, but possibly sea- the defeats at Sandhill Lane, In fact their derby win over Huddersfield YMCA, who lie son-defining one, at has also deserted them as their local rivals Goole has been last outing on December 11 at their only win since then. Goole United need some results Winner of the Monday, January 3 open Dave Wain with 'Performances generally bet- his Goole United side are in a Athletic at Brough this the League cup. part of his 59.12.0 winning catch (left). Monday, ter than results' is a statement wrong place in Humber League Saturday, kick off 2pm. With the talent of former December 27 winner Dean Lumley with part of his 49.12.0 often made by managers One as they recommence after winning catch on peg 20 (right). when discussing their side's their the Christmas and New They languish one off the foot Leeds United Academy player, position, especially when per- Year break - elongated by the of the table with only two Cole Gibbon in their side, Moorfields Farm haps believing they should be postponement of their game league wins, but in their last together with further talented doing better. with Driffield Evening Institute outing ran promotion-seeking players with experience, they Fishery results the week before Christmas - Hessle Sporting close at Ewest can be optimistic of easing Goole United manager Jason when they travel to Blackburn Park and have accounted for away from the bottom in the Greaves certainly thinks that Premier Division opponents in next four months. Viking Fishery Monday, December 27 21.10.0 results with 20lb 7oz. 6th Andy Waters 20.12.0 F Buick won the Spring 1st Deano Lumley 49.12.0 This Sunday, the 2nd Andy Waters 35.4.0 Monday, January 3 Fryston Winter League Close Old Boys Winter Series 3rd Mike Beevers 34.0.0 match on Hawk Pond match with 17lb 3oz. 4th Mick Marney 33.8.0 1st Dave Wain. 59.10.0 was won by S Varley Sunday, January 2 2nd John Greek 46 .4.0 with 29lb. Open matches will be held 1st. Simon Holmes. 32.12.0 3rd Neil Robbo. 32.2.0 each Saturday throughout 2nd Mike Lumley. 27 .4.0 4th Mick Heptinstall 30.14.0 M Richard was second with January. 3rd Roger Hammond. 25.0.0 5th John Alexander. 26.0.0 21lb 3oz and G Vause was third 4th Pete Boyes 23.0.0 Open matches every 5th Gary Summerscales Wednesday and Saturday. Call 07710817150 for info.