g&s sport issue 172

is your The eagerly anticipated second Goole and Selby rugby derby of the season took place FREE weekly guide at Westfield Banks on Saturday. A hard-fought contest ended in a 19-19 draw. to all local sport. Correspondent IAN MARLOW, for Selby, gives his take on the match on this page, while Goole’s DAVE ROSE reports on page 2. Pictures by CARL LEETHAM. is independent of all Goole RUFC 19 Bob Robinson tackle defence up the middle yet again 12-14 at half-time. used their scrum and lineout other local newspa- (someone is having a rest!), for Selby continued to dominate superiority to batter the Goole pers and is edited by Selby RUFC 19 for a certain try in reply, but Robson Jones to cross again for Graeme Wilson, who again another fantastic cover proceedings after the restart and line, but the men in blue man- has written and edit- In a hard-fought and tense tackle saved the line for Goole Hogan try. aged to hang on in there with ed sports coverage local derby away against – but the field position wasn’t locally for many Goole on Saturday Selby wasted as the forwards won a more ferocious defence, includ- years and whose looked good for the win for lineout and rumbled forward, ing denying Hogan his hat-trick knowledge and con- most of the match, before for the recently returned Hogan tacts in local sport ending up hanging on for the to peel off and dot down for 7- by holding him up over the line. are unrivalled. draw as their opponents 7. And so the game continued in Another yellow card to staged a strong fightback to entertaining fashion with Selby is an e- finish by far the stronger, enjoying the lion’s share of pos- Ibbetson gave Goole a breather, newspaper which writes IAN MARLOW. session and territory and play- but not for long as the Swans' you can view on ing some good attacking stuff – pack went to work again at your computer, lap- Both teams came in to the and Goole fighting tooth and top, tablet or smart- match with strong recent nail to keep them out. However, another line out to drive Hardy phone. records and a close game was Goole had little answer to over for a 12-19 lead, and Sign-up to receive expected, and so it proved as Selby’s scrummaging power your FREE weekly both sides went at it hammer and another scrum gave the seemingly the makings of a copy by e-mailing: and tongs from the outset, and platform for Hogan to launch comfortable win. [email protected] there was no let up for the full himself over again, with Wright eighty minutes – with the converting for a 7-14 lead. It was not to be, though, as We want to hear miserly £3 entrance fee good for the last twenty minutes it YOUR sports news. value indeed for the bumper Goole are a tough bunch, Whatever your crowd! though, and right back they was all Goole, as they simply sport, let us have came, turning over Selby’s ball outfought and out-thought your scores, match Selby started off strongly with yet again, and then exposing reports and pictures their, by now usual, scrum some weak inside shoulder Selby in every aspect, apart of highlights. dominance, giving them plenty from the ever-dependable E-mail pictures and of quality ball for them to play reports to: their usual expansive game, and Swans' scrum! As Goole [email protected] they did it with quite some ramped up the pressure, Selby aplomb stretching the Goole defence down both flanks. crumbled with their defensive However, Goole’s defence was line having more holes than a up to it with some fantastic tackling, allied to excellent Swiss cheese - through which work at the breakdowns, keep- the Goole attack kept scamper- ing the Swans at bay. And then ing with increasing regularity. after Hogan had departed for ten minutes in the bin for too Only a clever interception much ‘hammer’, Goole gamble from an isolated and exposed Selby’s own defensive frailties around the ruck for no8 out-manned Hardy out wide Townend to simply stroll over prevented another Goole score from 20 metres for 7-0. (or a penalty try and yellow A great break upfield by Bob card against himself if he got it Robinson gave Duncan Hardy the chance to put Joe Ramsay in wrong) - but it was to little avail as Goole simply stole back the ball at the next break- down for Goole’s Man of the Match Townend to score his second to level at 19-19. Goole could have won it at the end but a long-range penalty fell just short before Mr Referee blew for time with the spoils shared. Selby now take on Roundhegians away on Saturday in a re-arranged league match, kick off 3pm. Rugby preview Exciting finish to the season possible Nothing to separate the close form into the game and the ment after their bad opening games in hand, but Old Crossleyans 41 445 55; GOOLE 22 9 1 12 rivalry of Goole and Selby as Swans holding sway with results half to the campaign. and Pontefract very much there to 432 597 46; Dinnington 22 10 0 their second league clash in in the recent seasons pre and post take advantage of any slip-ups. 12 432 436 45; Old the Yorkshire One season pandemic shut-downs and Considering the strength of the Rishworthians 22 9 1 12 421 ended in a typically hard- remain fifth in the table which is top four - and that does not TABLE - Old Crossleyans 537 42; Roundhegians 21 8 0 fought 19-all draw at the now possibly, realistically even, decrease the relevant merits of P22 W17 D2 L3 For 631 Agst 13 418 573 39; Beverley 22 8 0 Westfield Banks Sports the best they can hope given the out two local teams - they are 304 Pts 81; Middlesborough 20 14 445 553 38; Leodensians 22 Complex on another breezy form of Bridlington above. competition for them in a tough 16 0 4 727 424 81; Pontefract 7 2 13 308 532 37; Saturday afternoon, writes division with an exciting finish 22 16 1 5 655 328 78; Huddersfield YMCA 22 4 1 15 GRAEME WILSON. Goole took the two points to to the season possible. Bridlington 22 15 1 6 62 27 334 622 24; Bradford Salem keep their top six hopes alive, 418 71; SELBY 21 10 2 9 508 21 4 0 17 330 645 21. Both teams were carrying good which in itself is an achieve- Middlesborough are the favourites 326 56; West Leeds 21 11 1 9 one would say, with a couple of

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 16 March 2022 Goole correspondent DAVE ROSE gives his take on Saturday’s epic rugby derby between Goole and Selby. Goole RUFC 19 Selby RUFC 19 Selby seconds What a thriller we were treat- kept the visitors at bay. ily controlled the territory in version brought the scores ed to on Saturday, with two And so it went on, with Selby the first half, the question being level at 19-19. win derby match sides fully committed to the battle, in this long running constantly forcing Goole into could Goole reply in the same What a finale, to what was a against Goole derby fixture between local frantic defence, all within the manner? thoroughly exciting game for Selby RUFC Seconds 36 of Selby RUFC, Doug Skelton, rivals, writes DAVE ROSE. commented that \"the first half One spectator was heard to home half of the pitch. One It looked like the answer the bumper crowd lucky Goole RUFC Seconds 15 was a pleasure to watch\". Selby say “You won’t get better particular strike saw Selby might be no, as Selby again enough to be watching. Goole led the visitors at the half time value for £3”, on a Saturday The perfect weather for a whistle with five tries and three afternoon, in what was an opening up Goole’s right flank, forced their way into Goole’s seemingly on top during the game of 15-a-side rugby at intriguing and entertaining Sandal Lane on one of the conversions (31) to Goole's two creating the overlap but knock- half producing at least one last nine minutes of normal best pitches in Yorkshire, tries (10) and looked as if this encounter. writes PAUL GABEL. The was going to be a fruitful sec- Should Selby have won? ing on with the try line beckon- overlap, which fortunately time, and with one minute occasion brought Goole ond half for Selby. ing. A deep sigh of relief from wasn’t taken, eventually seeing remaining were awarded a RUFC second team to Selby, Possibly. Could Goole have with Selby first team travel- The second half started with a won? Probably. For Goole it the partisan Goole crowd. Goole break out of defence on penalty, courtesy of more sus- ling to Goole in the continuing bang with the home side scoring was another occasion for them league battle on the same in the first minute, gaining the to show their fully committed However, no such relief on 25 the 48th minute, but as they tained pressure on the visitors’ day. ball from the kick off and scor- ing in the corner. Unfortunately, approach to their game and minutes. Selby were awarded a whipped the ball out to defence. Moore’s attempt from With the late call up of a cou- this would be the only memo- endorsed why they have been penalty. Kick to touch. Lineout, Malcolmson a Selby hand about 40 metres was certainly ple of players to the first team rable moment of the half. the form team of 2022. For due to injury, Selby seconds Goole tried to kick start their Selby, a demonstration of why ball won. Catch and drive. Try. appeared. Deliberate knock on, on target, heading directly for then called up from the thirds in game plan, using the big for- they are higher placed in Rob Askin and Matt Thompson, Yorkshire One, particularly Conversion on target, and the and Selby again down to 14 the middle of the posts but fell writes Paul Gabel. wards to barge up the field, but lack of concentration and fit- their well-structured game score all square at 7-7. Clinical men. Regardless of the disad- just short of the crossbar and Goole started well, with ball ness caused them to lose the plan, and very strong set piece. to say the least. The game con- vantage Selby again drove to the ball was gratefully cleared in hand and looking to play one ball in the tackle time after The latter was something man rugby up the middle of the time. Selby, on the other hand, Goole haven’t experienced this tinued in similar vein, as play Goole’s line and again their by Selby. field, making the hard yards and assumed that they could score season, with Selby’s pack dom- using the bulk of the forwards, from first phase and found inating every scrum, but Goole seesawed from one half to the dominant set piece resulted in a No winners, no losers, in phase after phase. Selby were themselves running out of space able to absorb the pressure and, with the Goole backs covering managing to get their own ball other lineout catch and drive and what can be described as a showing calm composure, were well. For both teams, the game on most occasions courtesy of The next major event came on another five points to the visi- fierce and frenetic battle able to hold the line time after was played mostly in the middle no8 Townend, who again time limiting the yards Goole of the field, with the ball showed his class and in partic- the 35th minute, this time start- tors, as their lead increased to between two sides both unwill- deserved. switching frequently from one ular his ability to pick and go from a scrum in retreat. How ing with the Selby backline 12-19. ing to take a backwards step. Selby were fielding a younger side to the other, and no real than normal side with the addi- progress throughout the second on earth does he do it? producing a defensive kick out Now to the last quarter, and at Two different styles of rugby. tion of three colts in Eddie half, ending in only one try to So, to the game itself. Selby of their own half which Goole’s last Goole took control of posi- Selby with strong set piece and Liddle, Oli Husband and Aaron each team. Bishop, who fitted into the side immediately took control, with fullback Holt retrieved to go tion and possession, with more structure to their game. Goole as if they had played senior The game ended at 36-15 to several phases of play, as they rugby all season. Selby seconds and was played forced their way into Goole’s forward on one of his text book and more assaults on the visi- with a more open approach in good spirit by both teams. 22. Within two minutes of the Selby opened the scoring with Selby had the upper hand this KO came the first scrum, and counter attacks. All seeming tors’ line. Jones’s dummy saw utilising their fitness, mobility a well-worked try involving time and will look forward to good for Goole, then suddenly him sprint for the line but des- and never say die approach to most of the team and this boost- the next time the local derby is to all the loyal Goole support- ed Selby's confidence in play- played. ers dismay as Goole were a dropped pass. Selby’s domi- perate defence saw him the game. Last, but not least the ing a varied, free flowing, run-  Pictured Colts Arron unceremoniously shunted ning game throughout the first Bishop, James Hunt, Eddie backwards, in one all mighty nant scrum continued to put stopped short within two scrum. Goole should remember half, creating good ball for the effort by Selby’s pack. forwards and backs. President Liddle joined tyhe seconds immense pressure on Goole metres of a second try. that their scrum is ok, its was for the match. First blood to them, and a and this scrum saw Selby in Goole were rising to the chal- just that Selby’s was better on psychological boost, which front for the first time with lenge and began to build the the day and this was the first was to be repeated several times more during the after- another seven pointer on 35 pressure until the referee time in several weeks they noon. However, as is Goole’s wont their rear-guard action minutes. stopped proceedings on 66 min- struggled to compete in this proved successful as they The restart saw Goole, whose utes to sin bin Goole’s winger area, certainly no need to be repeatedly thwarted the early confidence was growing, sud- Richard Barass for questioning too negative about that area of onslaught, eventually manag- ing to get into Selby’s half after denly pushing Selby’s defence a decision a little too forcibly their game. eight minutes, with their text book pick and go following a back, until they were penalised. and Goole were down to 14, A final word regarding new- lineout. Nine minutes on the Unfortunately, Moore’s kick just when they didn’t need it. comer Robson Jones, whose clock and Selby’s no5 was never got the benefit of the Despite their numerical dis- display showed a lot of prom- given ten minutes rest follow- ing an illegal challenge at the swirling wind, drifting wide of advantage Goole camped in the ise, with his natural skills breakdown. Three minutes later and suddenly Goole the near post. Undaunted Goole visitors’ half, producing wave showing up, finding gaps, good struck from another break- again came back at Selby and after wave of assault, in search distribution, and a decent left down, Townend noticing that after 38 minutes, were reward- of that elusive score. They boot. He certainly looks to Selby weren’t contesting the ruck and taking his opportunity ed with a Robson Jones try, his probed the excellent defence have a future with Goole, and to step over the ruck and gallop in under the posts unopposed. first for the 1st XV, after strong by Selby until finally the line I’m sure more to offer. Moore added the conversion attacking pressure by Goole’s was breached when Goole’s Summing up. Great weather, and Goole were in front 7-0. determined 15, to bring the talisman Townend was again in a very impressive crowd, and The re-start was gathered by score back to 12-14. No more the right place at the right time two sides providing a full- Selby as they yet again took control of both possession and score as they went into the to score the try the home sup- blooded contest. hard fought, territory, but Goole’s stubborn, never say die approach again break. porters were praying for. with all contributing to an It is fair to say that Selby eas- Moore’s equally excellent con- entertaining performance.

16 March 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Selby no match for clinical Selby Town 3 physical opening to proceed- onlooking Selby contingent, the the underside of the bar and leaders Hallam Brigg Town 4 ings with the twenty-two com- visitors found themselves lead- batants of Town and Brigg ing three-two shortly before the landing over the line. However, Selby Town 0 who were unable to clear their Hot off the back off a much- vying for an early foothold in half hour mark. After a Selby the evening's officials deemed lines. Two soon became three the tie, however that was far free kick was cleared, Brigg Hallam FC 4 with the half drawing to a close; needed victory on the road the effort as no goal thus dimin- this time Brandon Bradbury from the case as, perhaps quite countered and found Scott ishing Selby’s hopes of regain- Hot off the back of a narrow pounced on Selby’s failure to against mid-tabled unexpectedly, Town found Phillips free to fire themselves defeat on the road to North clear their lines. themselves entertaining a two into the lead. However, all ing the lead. Ferriby FC, the Robins Armthorpe Welfare, the goal lead within the opening appeared restored a minute later Opportunity came and went sought to continue a strong The opening moments of the five minutes of the tie. Harry as Town themselves were finish to the season upon host- second half offered little respite Robins sought a continuation Clapham initiated proceedings awarded a penalty; Liam for the hosts thereafter and ulti- ing league leaders Hallam FC for Selby; Hallam’s dominating straight from the kick off, hav- Flanagan stepped up to the at the Fairfax Plant Hire presence on the fixture contin- to Saturday’s fine result, in mately Brigg began to come Stadium, in a 7.45pm kick off ued with the visitors searching ing motored through the Brigg mark and rifled his spot kick back into the tie and subse- on Tuesday of last week, for a fourth. Six minutes into initiating a strong finish to the defence to slot home quite pos- past David Birch. writes TOM DEVEREUX. the half, Jody Barford denied sibly the quickest NCEL quently took the lead through Hallam an extension to their season, on hosting North Division One goal. This was A sense of calm temporarily Scott Phillips, shortly before Having witnessed results go lead with a big save to his left. followed up in the fourth descended onto the tie there- against the club the past week- Moments later, quite possibly Lincolnshire outfit, Brigg minute by a Charlie Clamp after and Town thought they’d the hour mark. A response was end and with Selby’s lack of THE best opportunities on goal effort to make it two-nil. took the lead on the thirty-six- fixtures, the club began the day came Selby’s way. Dan Davison Town, at the Fairfax Plant minute mark after a fantastic required and Town gladly knowing that further points and was sent through on goal, yet Despite a blistering start from obliged; a lovely free kick in momentum were at a premium proved unable to get his shot off Hire Stadium last night the Robins that bewildered the effort went in, only to be denied heading into the final matches and Cal Ward saw a well struck North Lincolnshire outfit's by a goal line clearance. An from the left found the head of of the season. effort fly narrowly past the post (Tuesday) in a 7.45pm kick defensive ranks, Brigg were early substitution then saw Conor Qualter who’s header a minute later. able to pull one back thirteen Ryan Cooper depart for Chris As for team news, Christian off, writes TOM DEV- minutes into the game. What an Murray and shortly after Town rattled the crossbar. Shortly Fox made one solitary change Inevitably, Hallam succeeded entertaining example of non- again perhaps thought they after Harry Clapham saw a to the starting eleven that bat- in scoring a fourth as the tie EREUX. should have retaken the lead, a tled in the narrow defeat away reached the hour; Liam Royles league it was becoming for the wonderful header fly narrowly to North Ferriby; Luke Sellers ultimately put Town to the With the dreams of a playoff footballing neutral. Some thunderous effort from the edge returned to the side in place of sword and sealed it for the well- decent football ensued in the of the area forced a fantastic over. Myles Lawman. Ultimately organised Sheffield outfit. finish held in the balance, it following minutes and Town stop from David Birch. Despite Thereafter a smattering of though, it proved a rather dis- Despite a smattering of oppor- proved unlucky not to score a an occasional fiery moment and mal night at the Fairfax Plant tunity for both parties and the proved a big night in the NCEL third on multiple occasions. a Harry Clapham head over the opportunity ensued for the Hire Stadium, as Town were left odd decent save, the game mel- Subsequently, in an inevitable bar, the final moments of the twenty-two combatants, this to rue in defeat against a well lowed, with Hallam focused in Division One, with Town play- half remained as the game went organised Hallam FC. game management and Town moment in football, it was in time though a little fire hoping to restored a little pride. ing host to fourth placed Brigg fact the visitors who scored the to the break level. The game began with an next goal. Scott Phillips slotted Such was the opening half of descended unto the tie predom- intense opening few minutes Dan Davison thought he had Town and North Ferriby host- home a spot kick on twenty inantly due to the officiating of that was borderline physical as clawed one back for Selby nine minutes after being brought the game, the second forty-five the twenty-two combatants of minutes from time. However, ing Rossington Main. The down by an on-rushing Tommy offered Town the lion's share of the tie. Town and their Sheffield coun- his low strike fell the wrong Brown. possession and opportunity on As per the opening half the tie terparts vied for early suprema- side of the woodwork. squad perhaps knew that further goal and subsequently were felt cy. Despite the opening oppor- Likewise, Hallam felt they An entertaining half of foot- hard done by four minutes in quietened temporarily, that was tunity of the game falling to the should have had a fifth after points and momentum are at a ball proved far from over and, until the later stages and an hosts, the visitors soon began to putting an effort wide from six much to the dismay of the after a wonderful spell of pres- meticulously go about their yards. The odd temper began to premium heading into the final sure from the hosts culminating resurgent Selby Town bom- business, taking the lead in the flare as the minutes ticked over in a ferocious effort that rattled eighth minute; Kieran Watson and both Ryan Cooper and matches of the season. barded the Brigg defensive nodded home a free header Conor Qualter found them- lines. Charlie Clamp saw an from a free kick out right. selves in the book. As for team news, Christian effort from inside the area sail Despite an initially good Both Dan Davison and Cal Fox made one solitary change over, Town agonisingly saw response from Town after the Ward were unlucky not to get opening goal, that saw perhaps on the score sheet late on; to the starting eleven that bat- multiple efforts go millimetres their best opportunities come Davison again inside the area through Liam Flanagan and yet unable to get a shot off and tled to victory at the Marra wide and the woodwork saved Harry Clapham, the visitors Cal Ward headed narrowly over. the visitors on several occa- dominating presence on the Ultimately, it wasn’t Selby’s Falcons Stadium against game ensued. Subsequently, the night as Hallam proved too clin- sions. Ultimately is wasn’t to be visitors' dominance of the first ical on the night and never real- Armthorpe Welfare; Charlie for Selby as the tie dwindled to forty-five paid dividends on the ly gave the hosts much chance half hour mark after Iren Wilson to play out. Clamp returned to the side in a narrow defeat. punished the Robins' defence place of Dan Davison. Ultimately though, Town were left to rue missed chances after falling to defeat at the Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium despite an entertaining affair on the day. Many had perhaps expected a Much-needed win against Armthorpe Welfare Armthorpe Welfare 0 posed victory at the Marra decent attacking move from his effort proved less attractive, Your friends and fellow Selby Town 3 Falcons Stadium after proving Town saw the Armthorpe soaring over the bar from ten sportspeople can all too clinical on the day. defence fail to clear their lines yards. Town's extra gear contin- Returning to action on get Goole & Selby Saturday off the back of a dis- With match officials com- with urgency and Davo’s desire ued as the half wore on, secur- appointing evening under the mencing the league fixture, the drove forward to dispossess and ing the lions share of opportuni- Sport FREE every lights against league leaders, Hallam FC, the Robins game had begun as perhaps slot home for the lead. The ty on goal, the best of which week. sought to reignite themselves many a game would, an intense hosts thought they’d levelled came from Kain Rogerson and and initiate a strong finish to Just email: the season on visiting opening few minutes that was the tie four minutes from time Liam Flanagan. Town soon Doncaster Outfit, Armthorpe borderline physical as the twen- after rattling the bar with a made two substitutions in rela- [email protected] Welfare, at the Marra Falcons Stadium, in a 3pm ty-two combatants of thunderous strike. However, tively quick succession; Harry to be added to kick off, writes TOM DEV- Armthorpe and Town vied for town cleared and the final min- Sheppeard and Ryan Cooper EREUX. With the dreams of the mailing list a playoff finish held in the early supremacy. It soon utes of the half ticked away paved the way for Chris Murray balance, Town know full well became clear - the hosts set with little effort. and Myles Lawman. that further points and momentum are at a premium themselves up for a scrap and The opening stages of the sec- Liam Flanagan sealed the fix- heading into the final matches Town obliged. ond forty-five saw the Robins ture for Town as the fixture of the season. Despite the odd opportunity produce a decent account of reached seventy minutes. A As for team news, Christian for both teams early on, it was- themselves as they meticulous- mishap from Conner Trueman Fox made three changes to the starting eleven that fell to a dis- n’t until the later stages of the ly went about sealing an impor- let in the Robins' attackers who appointing defeat at the Fairfax first half that the game began to tant win. A smattering of oppor- simply had to pass it into an Plant Hire Stadium against Hallam FC; Tommy Brown, open up. Armthorpe thought tunity came to the visitors to no empty goal, thus sealing three Ryan Cooper and Cal Ward they’d taken the lead shortly avail, but the intensity was points for the visitors. The returned to the side in place of Jody Barford, Ryan Cooper and before the half hour mark; a there that lacked in the first moments thereafter witnessed a Charlie Clamp. Ultimately, perfectly weighted corner from forty-five and goals were a cer- brilliant save from Tommy Town were left to rue in a com- the left found its man at the far tain. Town’s endeavours ulti- Brown and perhaps what post, yet the effort proved mately paid dividends as they should have been a fourth goal somewhat under par and increased their lead seven min- for Selby; a lovely passage of flashed narrowly over the bar. utes into the half. Ryan Cooper play culminated in an effort As per the nature of the first latched on to a ball in from the blasted over the bar from six forty-five, Dan Davison found left. yards. Ultimately the final himself in the book shortly Town should have made it moments witnessed Town man- after. A mere minutes later, the three a minute later. A lovely aged their way to the final midfield maestro fired Town ball in from the right found Dan whistle and seal a much-needed into the lead; after an initially Davison in plenty of space, but win.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 16 March 2022 Goole AFC preview Vikings look for strong finish The simple message for Goole on one or two occasions the AFC in the dying embers of management team have vented Athersley Recreation 1 bench, and up front, pace and and one had to feel sorry for the magnificent effort from Dylan this 2021-22 Northern height with Luke Williams and keeper this time - two brave Collington, with an overhead Counties East Premier frustration at how games and Goole AFC 4 Marcel Chigumira together, stops to deny Robinson opening volley from a corner highlight- with Lucas Robinson and Silas his account, a defender's block ing a need, if possible, to make Division season is to just fin- points have been thrown away. After losing a two-goal lead to Valladolid-Collins to add in a pinball motion before a loan into something perma- ish as strongly as possible and the division's bottom side at width. defender Mitch Pattinson ham- nent in August. two wins on the road at That does not detract from home in the autumn, Goole mered home. AFC did a good and proper Little to enthuse a sparse Another superb save from a Maltby, somewhat surprising- Mick Carmody's accurate, as it job in last night's (Tuesday) crowd on a mild evening in the The Vikings were seemingly Josh Schofield thunderbolt kept ly, and at Athersley reverse fixture at Athersley. opening stages, but it would be in control at the break as they the scoreline down before local Recreation last night, expect- turns out, day one assessment in carelessness that would cost the had been at the weekend, but boy Reece Kram, who Of course it was far from per- Vikings, if anything, as Matt once more a poor start to the impressed as a replacement on edly, has come just in time for the 4-4 draw at Thackley that fect and one could pick holes in Yaniewski had to be alert on the second half saw them put a lit- Saturday, scored a first for the the visit of Emley to the the performance, but overall the 12th minute. tle pressure on themselves club, adjusting with his feet to Victoria Pleasure Grounds on whatever the players may lack management team in trying out when Mark Stuart raised the slot home from onside the area one or two players through nec- Gradually, the Vikings assert- home side's hopes with a tidy in the last minute of normal Saturday, kick off 3pm. in certain areas it won't be cessity, if not exactly choice, ed with their pace up front mak- finish. time The villagers edged the corre- will have been delighted with a ing inroads. effort. couple of outstanding goals and The difference in the two Before tonight's games,the sponding game 2-1 at their generally continuing an Goole went ahead on 26 min- games was noticeably that the Vikings rose to tenth and that That was evident in the win at improvement at the back. utes after Wliams had forced a Vikings did manage passages of may be as good as it gets, but Welfare Ground home in good save from the home keep- play in the opposing half in a they have a chance in their last November and coped better Maltby, where they were put Sean Heselwood, as expected, er, who was outstanding in tricky period, unlike at Muglet three home games out of four overall with the conditions, was unfit after limping off at keeping the score down in the Lane where they remained overall remaining, to make that under the pump in the second Maltby after opening the scor- end, but he had no chance under the pump longer. place the minimum of their save for a spell around James ing in the 2-1 victory and there denying Silas Valladolid- intentions and thank their sup- Arnold's equaliser, which at the half, but emerged with three was no Sam Cable either. Collins' first Vikings' goal as he Returning manager Mick porters and reward them for time suggested Mick Carmody's slotted home comfortably after Carmody made changes after a returning to the VPG this term, welcome points. Sam Nicholson, who also left a neat build-up. third Goole goal on 71 minutes many after a long absence. side might bring home some the field with a facial injury in settled the issue and another reward. Their form since early All this of course without any the same game, was on the Ten minutes later it was two, in the New Year have them bombshells to hit the club, and above Goole, providing they avoid defeat in their midweek for all the harmony and good game at Bottesford tonight, spirit within the VPG and the Wednesday. As for James Arnold, it may be the last time support of their sponsors, we see him this season as a chiefly main sponsor C and K freak injury in training recently appears to have ended his sea- Stonemasonry, it has been good son with a lower leg injury. to see the public on their side as Hopefully, that is the only long- term casualty although the well after a lot of let-downs and Vikings were sweating on the fit- disappointment. ness of Sean Heselwood and Sam Nicholson who both failed to Simmering under, though, is make half time at Muglet Lane. the fractious relationship with The thin nature of the squad, and that has to be expected, has the local authority and that is an meant difficulties in selection, issue which has occupied the Vikings survive pressure but several of the squad certain- ly did their prospects of attract- minds of different Vikings top ing the assistant manager's oddities for years and does nei- attention for next season on Saturday and that is why a ther concern much credit in strong finish is important. washing their linen in public, so Having reached 40 points for the first time in seven years last week, to speak. a win on Saturday will take them There is a concern for the to win at Maltby Main one shy of 50 and the last time they saw that was in 2013-14 in the future within the club, despite Northern Premier League Division the improvements carried out One South under the management of David Holdsworth and Curtis on the VPG in the Covid times Woodhouse, although a lot of the and plans for the arena. work was done by Wayne Benn and Andy Hayward before the As a semi-professional foot- Maltby Main 1 tive. controversial takeover by Baron Maltby, with the strengthen- ball club, which the town needs, Goole AFC 2 Bloom. ing wind, but up the slope, Whatever does happen in the and through the public returning The Vikings' first sniff of suc- seized the advantage through cess at Muglet Lane since rel- possession and with two last four games, the Vikings in encouraging numbers, it egation back to the Northern Counties East League, and in replacements and they were should be aware that this rather dispels the theory that the end they survived second soon pulling a goal back as Premier Division season has no half pressure from hosts, they camped Goole back in outstanding team. there is no appetite for the club. Maltby, to register a second league double of the cam- their own half as Jonathan Yes, there are well-organised The club's appetite, and that of paign. Williams' free kick found a ones, and there is no doubting visiting and home supporters Having scaled the dizzy way in. Grimsby Borough's consistency heights of 40 points, presuming The Vikings led a charmed in their title, which is all but con- somewhat starved at the dispute they treated bottom club firmed, and who goes with them Athersley last night in the right life for 25.minutes of the sec- over the snack bar, unavailable and proper manner, they should through the play-off route can be be on their way to 50, which ond half as Maltby dominated grateful, as 2022-23 looks stiffer, since the users declined to con- would add further credibility to territory and possession, but with two relegated teams likely hopes of even better fortunes tinue early in the New Year. bext term. defensively the visitors would from the NPL, and Hallam and be resolute with bodies on the one other from Division One to Goole AFC officials and vol- They are far from the finished line in one crazy passage of replace Hemsworth and article and it was Jekyll and unteers have managed a limited Hyde once more from the play and Zaniezski handled the Athersley as it seems. Vikings, although they did lose situation well. The management team do replacement service, but the Sam Nicholson and Sean Heselwood to first half injuries, It was competitive, it was have the nucleus of a side here club are duty bound to provide meaning protection if a 2-0 well marshalled too by the ref- interval lead was the plan eree, and that enabled late flash with a year of experience in facilities for supporters and vis- rather than being able to build their backs and it would be dis- on a good platform. points involving Sam Cavle appointing if this season is not itors and the feeling within is and the home manager on the That, and two Maltby half built on with a little strengthen- that that is being hindered. time tactical substitutions, touchline and a late challenge ing in places, and it has not rather changed the perspective, by Walker, which on days of escaped the attention that just Being unable to use the snack but a bit of fortune and out- less control may have seen red standing keeping from Matt bar, whether it be through their Wabiezski and good defend- Assistant manager Alan Jackson cards, punished by yellow, but ing led by the impressive Tyler in charge for the match. the touchline nonsense where own means or any agreement Walker saw the Vikings hang Cable was pulled to the floor on. with an outside party, is a detri- squeezed any more life out of Goole were without their hol- the home side in fairness, and ment which cuts off an income idaying manager, Mick captain, Josh Dacre saw Tyler Another fine save from Carmody, and therefore led by Walker partner Mitch Pattindon Zaniezski became immediately Goole did see the game out stream which at this level of assistant Alan Jackson and more comfortably towards the there was a return for Matt and deputy skipper, Sam Cable, relevant as straight to the other close. football is important. Zaniewski, but the absence of had Lucas Robinson for com- end, and from a free kick need- Maltby may have felt they did PREMIER DIVISION pany up front with lessly conceded, it seemed, enough for a point, seeing the LukeWilliams on the bench. from the home side, a good STANDINGS inc TUESDAY, delivery in and Sean frame of goal hit twice, but the A freshening breeze, but a bit Vikings had their moments in MARCH 15. Heselwood would force home the first 45 minutes and losing of sunshine highlighted the for his third goal of the season. Grimsby Borough P34 Pts 78 emerging spring season, and an key players showed that fight- even opening to the game Unfortunately, his afternoon ing spirit that has served them GD 50; Sherwood Colliery2 33 where there was early concern was cut short as well with what well for much of the time since 65 24; Garforth Town 33 64 for Nicholson for whom the looked an ankle injury, but with that opening day way back last July. 28; Penistone Church 33 64 22; afternoon would be eventually Reece Kral settling in superbly short as he would be replaced. as a replacement, the Vilings Winterton Rangers 32 63 38; extended their lead through an Maltby tested Zaniewski Eccleshill United 32 63 29; overhead effort from Dylan twice with an excellent double Collington on 37 minutes. Maltby Main 33 48 7; Barton save at close quarters, but Goole rallied and Robinson, The Vikings it seemed were Town 31 45 6; Handsworth 33 who had a very good first 45 on their way to a good win, but 47 -4; GOOLE AFC 34 46 -7; minutes, went close and almost the half time break, as it has on Emley AFC 33 45 8; Staveley laid one on for Sam Cable, who several occasions this season was inches from supplying a with them seemingly in the MW 33 43 8; Thackley 35 43 goalscoring touch. ascendancy, changed the narra- 22; Silsden AFC 32 42 5; Bottesford Town 31 42 15; AFC Mansfield 34 40 9; Knaresborough Town 33 32 - 27; Albion Spirts 31 26 -26; Hemsworth MW 34 2 40; Athersley Recreation 33 10 -75.

16 March 2022 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Minster Engineering League roundup Shovel overcome stubborn Tockwith It was a good day for sides in double promotion will almost 11 1 4 58 21 34; THORPE SWAN 14 4 2 8 26 51 Malt Shovel 2 line and with a packed midfield the title and promotion races in certainly be at the expense of 14;Wheldrake 11 4 1 6 33 34 space was at a premium, Tom Divisions One and Three of the Hemingbrough United in the UNITED 17 10 2 5 51 30 32; 13; Heslington 15 3 3 9 28 51 Tockwith 0 Fox, Tommy Butterfield and Minster Engineering League Premier Division, who lost nar- F1 Racimg 17 8 1 8 39 37 25; 12; Ebor Wanderers 15 0 0 15 6 on Saturday - and in one or two rowly at home to Strensall 101 -3+. Saturday saw another twist in Luke Pearse all seeing efforts cases without kicking a ball. Tigers and are adrift at the foot, Huntington Rovers 17 7 2 8 45 the highly competitive go close. especially with seeing points + denotes points deducted for Division One title race as Malt Aiming for a place in next deducted as well. 37 23; Poppleton United 19 5 3 league misdemeanours. Shovel finally overcame a Nil nil at the break which saw season's top flight, Malt Shovel stubborn Tockwith side, then a couple of changes, Jack helped their own, and that of Not the best news in the 11 32 48 18; Tadcaster Magnets DIVISION THREE - HOW- the news of leaders Gascoigne on into the midfield, local rivals Cawood, by beating Premier, with Thorpe United DEN AFC P16 W12 D1 L3 For Osbaldwick being beaten by Oli Oneill to CB, Cal Morris Pocklington Town Reserves at beaten at home by Poppleton 15 6 1 8 34 40 16+ ; Strensall 77 Agst 39 Pts 37; Helperby Haxby Town, writes CHRIS and Chaz the men replaced with Dennison Road and then learnt United 1-3 and they lose United 16 10 2 4 54 26 32; HARKIN. Shovel urged to play with a that leaders Osbaldwick had ground on the top four. Tigers 19 5 1 13 28 51 16; Fulford United 16 10 0 6 42 28 much quicker tempo. suffered a reverse in their game 30; Garforth LG 12 9 0 4 45 25 The team went into the game with Haxby Town. In Division Two, former lead- Kirbymoorside 19 3 2 14 30 69 27; Wilberfoss 15 7 1 7 39 39 fresh from a weekend over after Shovel again started to domi- ers Pollington look as if their 22; Church Fenton FC 14 5 4 5 their Thursday night county cup nate the ball, but this time they A breezy afternoon for Malt promotion may have to be as 11; Easingwold Town 21 2 3 16 34 38 19; York St John win, but were without Jake were moving the ball better, Shovel, batting on several fronts runners-up to Rufforth United, University 15 6 1 8 38 46 19; Raistrick due to a skiing acci- Petch and Cahill were more for honours and with games in who had another big win to 33 70 9; HEMINGBROUGH Copmanthorpe 13 4 3 6 24 34 dent, Ollie Bloxham also on the menacing, Cahill should have hand, they do now look in good consolidate at the top. UNITED 18 1 2 15 13 79 2+. 15; Crayke United 16 4 0 12 49 sidelines from a same sport opened the scoring when a order for Premier Division foot- 71 12; South Milford 7 3 0 4 23 injury, Deac Brace again miss- crossed flashed past him with ball for the first time, especially Pollington are still favourites + denotes points deducted for 20 9; Barmby Moor 15 2 0 13 ing due to a hamstring strain. Pearse well placed behind him. with the task in their own hands to join them, but mindful of 23 80 -3+. Harkin rotated his line up which now, read Chris Harkin's report. Duncombe Park in third. league misdemeanours. saw a first first team start for The 65 minute mark passed Meanwhile, Cawood, who have + denotes points deducted gor youngster Archie Wilks. Fellow and still no goals, but the not played for a month, remain Elsewhere, Cliffe won a goal- DIVISION ONE - league misdemeanours. junior Tommy Cahill was also Shovel faithful were soon well in contention in second fest at home to Clifford 5-4 and in the starting line up along with brought a vital goal they were spot. are fourth, although having Osbaldwick P13 W10 D0 L3 DIVISION FOUR - Sporting Kie Latham after. Latham lined a free kick played more games than the Knavesmire P16 W13 D2 L0 from 30 yards and blasted the In Division three, Howden others immediately below. For 57 Agst 19 Pts 30; For 77 Agst 19 Pts 41; A bright day at Denison, but ball the goalwards, the keeper AFC, who were on East Riding Hamilton Panthers 13 10 2 1 73 again strong winds were to play making a great save, but he County Cup duty and contin- Not a good day for Bubwith CAWOOD 13 9 1 3 55 23 28; 17 32; Elvington Harriers 11 9 a part, which was straight down could only parry the ball to ued their goalscoring feats of White Swan, beaten 6-0 at 0 2 48 16 27; Marton Abbey the pitch. Shovel opted to play Petch, who found Butterfield in late with eight goals against Helmsley by Duncombe Park. Haxby Town 13 8 3 38 34 26; 16 7 2 7 42 39 23; Bishop into the wind in the first half the box and he made no mis- Hedon at the School and TABLES, including SATUR- Wilton 14 6 3 5 29 30 21; and they started strong, a couple take, relief all round. Technology ground, will have DAY, MARCH 12 MALT SHOVEL 11 8 1 2 41 11 SELBY OLYMPIA 16 6 3 7 40 of early chances for Cal Petch been heartened by defeat in the 25; Pocklington Town II 15 7 3 54 21; York Railway Institute and Cahill just going wide. Tockwith now needed a goal, league for their main title chal- PREMIER - Dunnington P19 15 5 2 8 30 51 17; York Tockwith’s intentions were but Shovel, led by Connor Gigg lengers, Garforth LG. W16 D2 L1 For 52 Agst 13 Pts 5 36 31 24; Tockwith AFC 14 5 Shamrocks 15 3 5 7 23 46 14; clear from the first whistle - at the heart, were solid and after 50; Wigginton Grasshoppers HENSALL HAWKS 17 3 2 12 defend for their lives and take a more close calls Shovel finally Elsewhere, local gain in 18 16 1 1 57 14 49; 2 7 23 37 17; Bishopthorpe 44 64 11; LNER Builders 15 1 point. made the game safe, Mark Division One and a possible Dringhouses AFC 18 13 0 5 56 1 14 18 68 4. 38 39; Rawcliffe 18 11 3 4 41 White Rose 12 4 2 6 29 30 14; The first half was a scrappy Harrison on off the bench found 22 36; Old Malton St Mary's 17 affair, Shovel being frustrated Jack Gascoigne just inside the Stamford Bridge 16 1 1 14 30 by a resolute Tockwith back area who neatly span his mark- er before finding the corner and 70 4; Brooklyn FC 13 2 0 11 it was job done. 13 66 3+. + denotes points deducted for league misdemeanours. DIVISION TWO - Rufforth United P15 W14 D0 L1 For 84 Agst 15 Pts 42; POLLINGTON 14 13 0 1 73 19 39; Duncombe Park 15 12 0 3 61 17 18 7 2 9 54 64 23 36; CLIFFE FC 18 7 2 9 54 64 23; Civil Service 13 6 3 4 41 32 21; Walnut Tree 14 6 1 7 Your friends and fellow sports- 44 47 19; Clifford 16 5 0 11 33 52 15; BUBWITH WHITE Minster Engineering League and United at the people can all get Goole & Selby Sport FREE every week. Cup fixtures bottom of Just email: [email protected] to be PREMIER DIVISION - Huntington Rovers v MALT POLLINGTON v Sporting table added to the mailing list SHOVEL. Knavesmire. HEMINGBROUGH UNITED Early goals and a familiar LEAGUE SENIOR CUP - RESERVE LEAGUE CUP - theme as Goole United slipped v Dringhouses AFC. THORPE UNITED v Old Strensall Tigers Reserves v to Humber One League defeat Malton St Mary's. MALT SHOVE RESERVES. at Blackburn Athletic on DIVISION ONE - Saturday. LEAGUE JUNIOR CUP - As ever, kindly check with CAWOOD FC v Tockwith BUBWITH WHITE SWAN v your club that there are no Despite Ryan Whitlams effort Ebor Wanderers; Church late changes to the scheduled offering hope they could not get AFC. Fenton FC v SELBY fixture published. back in the game enough to sal- RESERVE SECTION 'C' - OLYMPIA; HOWDEN AFC vage any reward and remain one v Rufforth United; All CUP games are decided off the bottom of the table. SELBY OLYMPIA on the day. RESERVES v Wheldrake Reserves. YORK FA SENIOR CUP - Record numbers in Majestic Garage Pool League The Majestic Garage Individual Pool League started record 79 players in the biggest league since it started Recently, the league held a presentation evening for the its new season on Monday, March 14th.There are a in 2008. winners of the most recent league. Super League winner also grand Championship Winner Jamie Division 1 winner Simon Division 1 cup winner Jack final winner John Turner. Premiership winner Ben Buck. 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GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 6 16 March 2022 Selby Town preview Selby playing for pride Selby RUFC u15s 59 Selby still in possession right penalised on their own five- their back row over the line to Selby Town supporters are top ten. on the opposition line driving yard line which gave Driffield seeing plenty of their team at Town looked on course to fur- Driffield RFC u15s 5 hard at a determined defence, the edge and momentum to score again. the moment and after last the ball was touched down by a cross the line to open their The opposition did not seem night's barnstorming game ther dampen the mood at Brigg Selby u15s welcomed Selby centre close to the posts, account. This concluded the with a faltering Brigg Town when leading 2-0 after just four Driffield to Sandhill Lane on with the fly half converting. first half with Selby in a com- to be able to answer what was a they face two opponents with minutes last night, but somehow Sunday for another round of manding 35 -5 lead. plenty to play for as they the Zebras found a way to recov- the Yorkshire Cup, on a real- From the kick off Selby rampant Selby mood, with their strive to maintain their league er their mojo and that promotion ly bright, breezy, dry day, shipped the ball out to their no8 With the wind behind them, tails up, they seemed to be status. dream by gaining revenge for a which apart from the strong who, with an evasive long Driffield received the ball, almost scoring at will, in what 3-4 defeat last August by revers- breeze could have been range run, wove his way which they spilt, from the ensu- Clipstone are the visitors to ing the scoreline. almost perfect playing condi- through the defence to score, ing scrummage. Selby pres- had been a game littered with the Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium tions. which they converted. sured the Driffield line, driving mistakes from split ball. on Saturday, kick off 3pm, and Hopefully no more setbacks forward, recycling ball right up have been on a real poor run against these desperate oppo- Selby, having won the toss Driffield restarted the game to the Driffield five-yard line. Selby lost two players in the shipping goals alarmingly. nents in the next week. chose to play with the wind with a kick which was short of Driffield held out a few waves last ten minutes of the game DIVISION ONE STAND- behind them in the first half, the ten yard line. Selby capi- of attack until a Selby second They are in one of three possi- INGS inc TUESDAY, which they exploited early in talised when forward George row player dropped his shoul- through injury and one player ble relegation spots and togeth- MARCH 15. the game when a chip on into Swain gathered and shipped on der to drive across the line to who received a yellow card. er with an improving FC the Driffield half was gathered to their fly half, who chipped touch down for a try, which was They played on to become Humber United are looking at Hallam P35 Pts 87 GD 88; by Selby’s winger who touched and chased to gather his own converted. one survival spot at best, even North Ferriby 35 81 53; down out wide, converted by kick which was touched down eventual victors with the final that looking a tall order. Harrogate Railway 35 73 36; their fly half to add the extras. for another try which he con- Selby had throughout the score Selby 59 Driffield 5 , Brigg Town 35 71 51; verted. game developed a phased with Harry (try FC Humber just happen to be Rossington Main 35 66 37; From the re-start Selby attack which they then shipped the third and last of the succes- Retford FC 35 61 12; Parkgate attacked the Driffield line, with Following a mistake by Selby, out across their quarter line, to time)Tunningley once again sive FPH games in a rearranged 34 50 17; SELBY TOWN 34 some really good recovery Driffield, playing the advan- outflank their opponents, doing being leading try scorer with affair from several weeks ago 58 22; Worsborough Bridge work at the breakdown, pushing tage, gathered the ball and so effectively each time. five tries, Luke Wilson, Sam and the tenants have shown Athletic 34 54 -9; Armthorpe towards the Driffield line, with mounted a counter attack on the Another identical move sent signs of life, including wins Welfare 35 48 13; Ollerton Selby line. Selby were Williams , Joe Hoyland and over Brigg, to complete a sur- Town 34 48 7; Dronfield Town Jacob Langhorne also scored, prising league double and ham- 35 47 -2; Nostell MW 35 47 - with Joe Hoyland adding six mering Shirebrook Town 5-1. 15; Hall Road Rangers 32 45 -7; The Robins are essentially Glasshoughton Welfare 35 40 - conversions and Harry playing for pride and bounced 8; Shirebrook Town 33 33 27; Tunningley one to the Selby back from what was a play-off Rainworth MW 34 30 -4; tally. ending result at home to Swallownest 34 25 -26; Hallam last Tuesday with a fine Clipstone 35 22 -58; FC 3-0 win at Armthorpe, who Humber United 32 20 -59; themselves had pushed into the Teversal 35 10 -92. Saturday winner Lee Robson with part of his 61.12.0 win- Wednesday winner Alec johnson with part of his winning ning catch. catch. Moorfields Farm Fishery results Saturday results at 2nd Alec Johnson 61.4.0 4th Deano Lumley 36.0.0 Open matches every 5th Andy Blyth 35.0.0 Wednesday and Saturday call Moorfields Farm Fishery. 3rd Roger Summerscales 6th Roy Stevens. 31.12.0 07710817150 for info. 1st Lee Robson. 61.12.0 47.0.0 Goole and District Angling 3rd - Jamie Blyth 10 pts - Snaith winner of Viking Fishery Open Club held a presentation 340lb evening recently to present The Saturday Open was held third with 35lb 4oz. On Sunday, the Spring Close the Swinefleet AC match with prizes for league winners. 4th - Andrew James- 11 pts on Deer Pond this week. A midweek match on Fox Old Boys match on Deer Pond 40lb 14oz, second with 34lb 5th- Mike Lumley - 13 pts was won by M Paylor with 11oz was J Neil, and M Harris League Results: 6th - Richard Scott - 14pts The match was won by Shaun Pond for Ferrybridge Power 45lb 8oz. P Foster was second was third with 33lb 7oz. Champion- Josh Brown 9pts Pictured are, from left, Jamie Gibbins of Snaith with 62lb 11oz. was won by C Perfect with with 43lb 15oz and F Buick 2nd - Dean Lumley 10pts - Blyth, Josh Brown, Andrew Andy Middleton of Bradford 79lb. A Gascgoine was second was third with 41lb 5oz. The Fryston Winter League 367lb James and Dean Lumley. was second with 56lb 9oz and with 60lb and D Mountain was match on Fox Pond was won by Mark Jukes of Wakefield was third with 32lb. On Hawk Pond, D Lane won S Lupton with 31lb 13oz.