g&s sport issue 105

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT ISSUE 105 2 SEPTEMBER 2020 WELCOME TO GOOLE & SELBY Carlton through toSPORT GOOLE & SELBY cup semi-final SPORT is your FREE weekly guide National Village Cup great job in getting the pitch on the Folkton slower bowlers. Carlton needed a change. and took his fifth wicket of the to all local sport. ready. However, this time he found the Rob Holah came into the game, caught superbly in the GOOLE & SELBY Quarter Final man in the deep who took an deep by Holmes, Holmes had SPORT Carlton started well and excellent catch just inches off attack and the game was also taken a wicket and the is independent of all Folkton & Flixton looked comfortable against the the boundary. Collins had won changed. Wickets started to fall score had slipped again to 143- other local newspa- feisty bowling attack. Collins the battle, though, he had with Holah bowling such a tight 7 in 30 overs. pers and is edited by 174 ao looked in the mood and the now scored 92 runs to continue his line. He was supported well by Graeme Wilson, who in-form Bayston was solid and terrific form in this competi- Torn at the other end and the Holah had finished his spell has written and edit- Carlton Towers 197-7 looked to be up for the chal- tion. Such a calculated innings fielding was beginning to pick with excellent figures of 5-23 ed sports coverage lenge. Carlton had progressed had given Carlton a massive up. Holah took four wickets in off eight overs, but Carlton still locally for many Carlton Towers played in a to 56 off 14 overs, with both chance of reaching the semifi- four overs and the game had needed to bowl out the home years and whose highly anticipated National batsmen hitting boundaries. nals. been twisted on its head, much side. This was left to Collins to knowledge and con- Village Cup Quarter Final There was just one contested to the delight of the travelling do – he took two quick wickets tacts in local sport against Premier league side decision – Collins hit a cut shot Rob Holah and Romaniw fans. The batsmen couldn’t get and victory was in sight for the are unrivalled. and former winners Folkton towards gully, Folkton claimed added another 30 runs before the ball away and started to go Towers side at 164-9 but still and Flixton. The game had a low catch which was given Holah fell for 20 in the 36th aerial, catches were being taken five overs remained. GOOLE & SELBY been billed as a matchup not out by the umpires. over. The score was now 177-5. with Copeland taking three in SPORT is an e- between the two strongest Carlton went on to add a further quick succession. This was the day for batting newspaper which teams of the competition and Bayston had reached 18 runs 20 runs in the last four, with all first and putting pressure on you can view on Folkton, who have been bowl- before he was given out LBW, the batsmen chipping in. 197 Torn took a fifth wicket of the the opposition in a challeng- your computer, lap- ing teams out for fun, were much to the delight of the was the total on a slow wet game, again caught in mid- ing run chase, this was the day top, tablet or smart- pitched against the high scor- Folkton players. Copeland track. Word from the opposition wicket by Rob Holah. The for Towers to progress in the phone. ing Towers side. It did not dis- came in to support the hard-hit- was that it was 70 runs short, score had slipped to 93/5 after competition - Collins clean Sign-up to receive appoint, writes ROB ting Collins and, after a steady but Carlton relish the challenge 19 overs. Carlton were now in bowled the final batsman to your FREE weekly HOLAH. start, he then started to increase of restricting runs when batting charge. The next partnership send the travelling team into copy by e-mailing: the run rate too, hitting three first. Game on. was worth 40 runs, though, and wild celebrations. The game [email protected] Carlton lost another toss and fours and a massive six before Folkton had batted themselves had been feisty and the atmos- were asked to bat first. being caught behind for 21. The Over to the Carlton seamers back into the game, the score phere at the ground was simi- LET’S HEAR Although they normally like to score 105-2 after 26 overs. Romaniw and Hinchcliffe – now 143-6 in 27 overs. The run lar to the western Terrace but YOUR NEWS bat first, the wicket had been Carlton needed to increase the both bowled superbly in the last rate was well within reach. Carlton had run out deserved subject to a lot of rain over the run rate to reach a decent total. game when bowling out Folkton skipper Walmsley was winners in a very well con- We want to hear previous two days meaning the Alvanley. However, the condi- at the crease and seemed to be tested game. YOUR sports news. decision to bat first might not Mark Holmes came in, but tions didn’t suit and too many at ease ticking over the score. Whatever your have been straightforward. managed just six runs, so short balls were bowled. Torn had finished with good Big thanks to all the travelling sport, let us have Saturday’s fixture at the ground Collins was joined by skipper Folkton had raced out of the figures of 1-37 off eight. support, a great day was had by your scores, match had been abandoned due to Holah, the score 128 with ten traps – the game was already Collins had bowled well, but all. Carlton have progressed to reports and pictures standing water on the wicket, overs remaining. Collins had slipping away from Towers. hadn’t taken a wicket, but the Semi Final of the National of highlights. and the ground was soft after moved into his 90s with ease The score raced to 58 off just 10 Carlton sensed an opportunity Village Cup. A home tie against E-mail pictures and 94mm of rain during the week. and he was relishing the chal- overs, with both opening bats- and Holah was brought back Herefordshire side Colwall reports to: However, the game was on and lenge. He had hit 12 fours and men striking the ball well. into the attack. He delivered awaits them this Sunday at the [email protected] the groundsmen had done a three sixes before again taking Fishponds – 1pm start. Late first half goal turns FA Cup tie Ashington 2 they had fallen behind to a ball and a well-worked system - looked dangerous in neat open Ashington buoyed by that late penalty on 16 minutes. the new normal for the immedi- play won a corner on the left Goole AFC 1 ate future - from the home offi- and there was Waud rising at first half goal and two fine Sam Colbear, back with the cials as kick off saw a promis- the near post to even up the A goal by Jack Butler with Vikings once more, also hit the ing start from the visitors with scores and deservedly so. The saves from Zaniewski in the the last action of the first half bar as Les Nelson and Lutel Waud and Keightley looking Vikings looked dangerous from knocked the stuffing out of James' new charges kept an oth- sharp, supported by Anees set pieces with the home keeper opening minutes kept them in the new-look Vikings in erwise vociferous Ashington Younis and Reece Fennell. McHugh clearly rattled, and he Northumberland last night as crowd, swelled to the maxi- Ashington, who included Ben was nowhere as another Fennell the game, teetering. It told the they made their exit from the mum allowed under current Harmison, the brother of 2005 corner was met by Colbear's Emirates FA Cup at the extra restrictions to 300, quite sub- Ashes winner Steve, and a for- head as it grazed the crossbar. story as the management team preliminary round stage for dued. The loss of Waud to an mer manager with the club, the first time. ankle injury that made him struggled to get into the game. There was plenty of encour- were forced into substitutions doubtful pre-match meant they There was an early caution for agement from the sidelines and Butler's well-taken goal were less effective up front, Waud, that could have been Waud was an absolute menace and any effectiveness upfront restored the lead for an although to be fair Ashington worse, and the referee was test- to the home side in the first 35 Ashington side, who in truth allowed them little rest after the ed throughout with over-zeal- minutes, but as half time lost through the loss of Waud. were second best for the major- break generally. ous challenges. approached there was a shift in ity of the first half amidst the emphasis as Zaniewski was Only in the last ten minutes encouraging signs from a There were just three real For all Goole' early domi- eventually brought into action young Vikings side. But the familiar faces to the Vikings nance, Ashington took the lead as Harmison, who gave did openings occur once more second half was a different supporters making the 135 mile with a penalty on 16 minutes, Colbear plenty to think about, story and only excellent saves trip north, but that did include a which came seconds after Waud went close as did Cowburn and a little more care in shoot- from keeper Mateus Zainewski new debutant as mentioned had been seemingly baulked in before with the last action of on an impressive debut spared a between the posts, and Nathan the area at the other end. The the first 45 minutes, a quick ing might have forced penalties heavier loss, always keeping Keightley, signed earlier in the referee waved that aside, but break and Josh Schofield his side in with a shout. summer. One or two did join was quick to point to the spot as rather caught in two minds on as the hosts were guilty of not towards the end of the truncated Anderson went down and the left and when the ball was The loss of Reagen Waud in 2019-20 season so the captain's Cowburn confidently slotted played in, Butler produced a killing the tie off. The best the second half also hampered armband was handed to Joshua home the spot kick. Both deci- fine finish to beat the Polish the Goole side, for he was the O'Neill as competitive football sions were just about correct. keeper. chance fell to substitute best player on view in the open- returned for most for the first ing 45 minutes and quickly put time since mid-March. However, Goole were not The second half became a real Kitchen, who saw a shot whis- his side back on terms after shaken by this and having uphill task for the Vikings, with A pleasant evening for foot- tle past the post, but on the final whistle no one could really complain about the outcome. The Vikings had given it their best shot, but on a poor night for member clubs in the league, they were one of four to go out to Northern League opponents. Goole AFC Zaniewski; Schofield; knox; Coates; O'Neill; Colbear; Younus; Fennell; Waud; Sandhu; Keightley. Subs:Maude; Smirg;Tasker; Kitchen; Emery; Robinson; Stewart.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 2 September 2020 Rain denies Cawood breaking duck Carlton Towers, pictured in action against Goole, are aiming for a league and village cup double in the last two Cawood 1st XI v Cawood 2nd XI 93 weeks of a different 2020 cricket season. Long Marston 1st XI No joy for Cawood seconds Carlton Towers edge – match abandoned with- either in the top versus bot- out a ball being bowled tom clash in North Four, with Thorp Arch and Boston Spa The heavy rain of the pre- seconds thrilling the frozen ceding 48 hours meant spectators with superb bat- Maypole Gardens was ting as they took first use of unplayable for the West the pitch on winning the toss. Three game between Cawood firsts, looking to They amassed 274-6 in their break their duck as far as 40 overs, with a consistent bat- wins are concerned in this ting effort seeing Sam Smith shortened 2020 campaign, top scoring with an unbeaten 61 and visiting Long Marston. and namesake, Rowan, with 59, not far behind with Andy Jones One point each for both making 44. teams and Cawood remain at the foot of the table. The chances of Cawood get- ting anywhere near the target Thorp Arch and were always slim and James Boston Spa 2nd XI Harrison, with 42, saw them 274-6 bowled all out for 93 in the 31st over and a heavy 181 run defeat. York League fixtures YORK SENIOR LEAGUE TON v Wetherby; Long Marston v BURN. FIXTURES – EAST THREE – Walkington v SATURDAY/SUNDAY SEP- Gilberdyke. TEMBER 5/6 WEST FOUR PLAY-OFF 1st to 4th – South Milford 2nd XI v ahead in league race WEST ONE – CARLTON SELBY 2nd XI; 5th to 8th - BURN 2nd XI v HILLAM TOWERS v GOOLE TOWN. AND MONK FRYSTON 2nd XI. WEST TWO – SELBY v SUNDAY – WEST FOUR Church Fenton. PLAY-OFF 5th to 8th - EAS- TRINGTON 2nd XI v DRAX WEST THREE – 2nd XI. Carlton Towers 184-8 an early wicket to leave Heworth still had five overs to strong remaining line up to fin- Copmanthorpe v CAWOOD; Heworth on 14-1. This then post a score above 200, but they ish the job. Bayston had raced to Heworth 182-7 paved the way for a turn in for- could not get there, eventually 94 before being stumped. He DRAX v CARLTON TOWERS tunes for Heworth, who went finishing on 182-7 after the had hit 16 boundaries in a fan- Carlton Towers entertained on to add 102 runs for the next allotted 40 overs. Light drizzle tastic knock and had left Carlton 2nd XI; GOOLE TOWN 2nd bogey team Heworth on wicket, before Tom Collins fell over the interval, but well within sight of victory. Saturday at the Fishponds. eventually took the wicket of Carlton seemed comfortable XI v Bolton Percy 2nd XI; After torrential rain all day Wilkinson for 76. with the total set to chase. However, apart from a quick- and most of the evening on fire 16 for Holmes, Carlton HILLAM AND MONK FRYS- Friday the game looked like Matthew Torn was brought Carlton started the innings in were losing wickets quickly. falling to weather for the sec- into the attack and although he usual fashion with a decent Four wickets fell in quick suc- Vikings look to ond consecutive week, writes didn’t take a wicket, he dragged scoring rate and Collins hitting cession and Carlton were now ROB HOLAH. However, the the game back into Carlton boundaries every over. But he reeling on 172-7 with just three friendlies again work in covering the pitch Towers' grasp with a superb was bowled early on for just 16 overs remaining. This then and the square mid-week spell of bowling. He went for – this ended his fantastic scor- turned into 180-8 with two Goole AFC will be looking to the performance was encourag- paid off and the ground was just 20 runs in his ten overs. ing record on Saturdays, which overs remaining and the pres- friendlies again after their FA more than fit for play come included scores of 50+ in five sure was suddenly on the Cup exit last night means no ing and the goal before the the 1pm start time. Collins went on to take anoth- consecutive innings, and he has Towers' side. more competitive football er three quick wickets and amassed 400 runs in that short until September 19 when they break did knock the stuffing out At the start time, Carlton were Carlton were back in the game, time. Someone now needed to The second to last over was a begin their FA Buildbase Vase aware that both games involv- with Heworth on 149-5. Collins step up. maiden, leaving two to win off campaign. of the display and gave ing the chasing three teams had had taken key wickets at key the last over with two wickets been abandoned – leaving times and finished with good Bayston did this – finding his remaining. However, number That will be against Cheadle Ashington a real boost. Now Carlton an opportunity to figures of 4-54 of his ten overs. form at just the right time. He 10, Nicky Holah, came into to Heath Nomads, but the venue is stretch their lead at the top of One of the wickets was an looked determined and was hit a winning boundary to finish unknown with the future of they will try to gel further as the the table. excellent piece of fielding from playing freely. He was holding the game and add a valuable football at the VPG uncertain Henry Bayston in the deep. the Carlton innings together. four points to the leader’s tally. once more. preparations for the league sea- Rob Holah lost another toss - Catching the ball before throw- Ben Copeland came and went, his sixth on the bounce and ing back to Torn to take the but Rob Holah and Bayston Two tough games follow, with At this moment in time, it is son starting at Eccleshill on Heworth decided to bat first catch just before he stumbled added a 104-run partnership to Goole Town visiting the unlikely that there will be first and set a score. Carlton started over the boundary. Mark leave Carlton on 136-3 with 12 Fishponds on Saturday, fol- team football this side of the September 22 come into focus brightly with pace and accuracy Holmes also picked up one overs still remaining. Holah, lowed by a tricky trip to York New Year with the facilities from Joe Romaniw and Josh wicket and a late run out. however, fell for 18 leaving the on the last game of the season. unusable at the moment. as well as the Vase tie. The Cruise, with Cruise picking up Still all to play for. The tie could be switched, or players are likely to be at played elsewhere and that will have to be decided in the com- Rothwell on Saturday in a train- ing days, but the situation is grave for Vikings followers, ing game. indeed Goole football users. As mentioned in the Meanwhile there was disap- pointment in their FA Cup Ashington report, it was a defeat at Ashington, but overall poor night for the NCEL with pre-season promotion favourites Liversedge, Staveley and Bridlington Town all bowing out at the Experience counts as Carlton first hurdle and the Northern League certainly had the best of the meetings between the clubs, Hemworth, Bridlington, seconds keep up faint hopes Garforth as well as the Vikings all succumbing. Bolton Percy 2nd XI difficult conditions at their He was sixth man out on 103 Lister gave them the start they Hemingbrough FC 127 Bolton Percy counterparts. as Ellam and Spetch really dug wanted and Spetch then showed Carlton Towers 2nd into the middle order, the for- his quality in abundance, espe- lottery results XI 129-3 Experience was the key mer finishing with 4-16 and cially at such a low level with with the duo of Richard Spetch 3-21 as the pair conced- 53 off 49 balls with five fours On Sunday, August 23, 12-32- Dean Whiteman drew the Although their first team had Ellam and Mark Spetch put- ed just 40 between them in 19 and three sixes. 38 was the combination numbers 11-36-48 and once a nervy afternoon in their win ting their years of club crick- overs. drawn by Mike Amos at the more there was no jackpot over Heworth, the Carlton et to the fore as they pulled The match was as good as Crown and there were no win- winner, so it rises to £850 Towers second string were back the hosts' innings bat- Alex Hinchcliffe also nipped over with that and Dawson, ners of the £750 jackpot that for the first draw in most comfortable winners in ting first, which looked in in and the target looked well anchoring the innings joined by rolled over to the Bank September. Tickets as ever good shape at one stage at 80 within the Fishponders' com- Will Sparks to finish the pro- Holiday weekend. behind the bar at the pub in -1 with Peter Atkinson going pass when their reply started. ceedings with plenty of time the village. well on 46. As Jake Dawson and Oliver remaining. On Sunday, August 30

2 September 2020 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Friendly fire Robins claw back deficit continues for to win at Knaresborough the Robins Selby Town 2 After the decision was taken many players here, there and Knaresborough everywhere in close season and Town 1 the statement that Town offi- to delay the start of the cials made online was quick and A much improved second half apologetic and all that a club Toolstation Northern can do in these circumstances. performance at the Fairfax Counties East League season Chairman Ralph Pearse con- Plant Hire Stadium saw the firmed that he was only made by two weeks a fortnight ago, aware of the trialist playing Robins overturn a half time almost at kick off last it has left clubs not involved in Wednesday. And he bemoaned deficit to emerge as winners, the fact that in his opinion “he the early stages of the FA Cup was one of the best players he in a hard fought contest, had seen in a Selby Town shirt”, rather treading water in what and he can name a few, but they played in decidedly cool, and have accepted the awkwardness has seemingly been endless of the situation, taken the action blustery conditions, writes neccesary, but are of the opin- pre-season preparations, ion that a team somewhere will PHIL DEARNLEY. take the player on despite the writes GRAEME WILSON. background to the situation. As regards team news, injury Selby Town are not prepared Otherwise, despite a second was still depriving Christian defeat in pre-season, they to just train in their preparations showed up well against one of Fox of the services of a regular their closer rivals in terms of for what is actually an opening distance – just 11 miles or so - left back. This time Zeph and further evidence that the game in the FA Buildvase Vase Robins will be one of the pre- Thomas was called to fill the season favourites in Division qualifying round on Merseyside One, not only for where they breech, which allowed George finished last term pre-pandem- at Litherland Medyca on ic, but the results so far ahead of Bissett to move inside. Charlie the start later this month. Saturday, September 19, and Clamp, and Myles Lawman Mr Pearse is ready to see the will look to continue their Robins in competitive action, returned to the midfield. but in his usual forthright way excellent run of results in does question the future of the The match kicked off with season. He said: “The schedule friendly fire so far when they is going to be hectic given Knaresborough quickly onto Knaresborough had a good best, but Town were still in the forwards, allowing the relieved clubs are in the FA Cup, the FA chance after Selby gave the ball Selby defence to clear. entertain Premier Division Vase like us and then have 38 the front foot, exerting pressure away, before Liam Flanagan cut game at half time. league games to play before the inside from out wide only for Charlie Clamp had a shot after Yorkshire Amateur at the second week in May, not allow- on Town’s back line. This his cross to be easily dealt with The second half started with a being set up by Brad Freer, just ing for bad weather and any by the opposition defence. Nick before Josh Street had to leave Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium on further Covid-19 outbreaks.” turned out to be the pattern in Kennedy made a good run Selby change, a trialist replac- the field after picking up a He is aware of the difficulties down the right before finding knock. This saw the introduc- Saturday, kick off 3pm. that have been thrust upon all the first half, with that man Liam Flanagan inside. ing Nick Kennedy, who had tion of Reuben Pearse, and by the pandemic, but has criti- His shot was deflected for a meant that Brad Freer played Manager Christian Fox, as cised the draws for those cup Knaresborough’s superior pass- corner which was duly headed suffered an injury just before more forward. competitions, including the wide by the stretching Ryan with most other managers in Robins' Vase tie, where thank- ing giving them the edge. For Gothard. Knaresborough then half time. Far from reducing Town’s fully paying spectators are took the lead that their overall attacking prowess, they took charge at any level of the game, allowed now, but financially their part Selby found it hard to play just about deserved. Good, One can only guess that words the lead almost immediately. they have been quoted £550 for close, one-two passing at the Liam Flanagan beat a couple of will never admit they are ready, a coach to the game with create anything of note. Too edge of the Selby area succeed- might have been said at the men before releasing Brad restrictions placed on the num- ed in bemusing the Selby Freer. The referree, Ronan yet there is always the worry ber of seats you can have. defence and playing in Thiago break, because the Robins Coller-Booth, played a good “Somewhere the FA need to Braga. With only the totally advantage as Liam Flanagan that too many friendlies can look at better regionalisation in many long balls were easily exposed Dylan Parkin to beat, played the second period with a was clearly tackled late. This these still troubled times,” he he eased the ball into the net. allowed Brad Freer to advance leave you in somewhat of a rut said and also felt sorry in a way gobbled up by Knaresborough’s renewed intensity, which into the box,and draw the for near neighbours Goole's trip Liam Flanagan might have goalkeeper, before drilling the and find lifting oneselves to the to Ashington last night, similar- big centre back pairing. restored parity almost immedi- completely surprised their ball into the corner of the net. ly for Whitley Bay in the oppo- ately, only for him to shoot combative nature of the battle site direction to Garforth. For all their ascendancy, it wide. However, Knaresborough opponents. First, Brad Freer The game became even more soon assumed command once open, as Knaresborough pushed for league points harder than it He also praised everyone's was almost ten minutes before again, helped by the Robins made a drive for the bye-line for an equaliser. Reuben Pearse efforts at the FPH Stadium in giving away the ball cheaply in had to make a block, again after seems. getting football back and said Knaresborough had their first poor areas. Under pressure, a before he ran out of pitch, then the ball had been given away. the opening of the Sports Bar back pass was fired chest high Liam Flanagan almost found That could also come across had been a success, with only shot at goal: an effort over the at Dylan Parkin. With a Liam Flanagan made a similar Brad Freer in a repeat of the last one or two issues with the Knaresborough player rushing goal, but this time, a last ditch as an excuse should a team fail kitchen to be overcome in the bar. When Selby did pass the towards him, he controlled the run, making the tackle halted his progress. weeks following. ball on his chest, before clear- to make the start they have ball, they had some success, ing with an aplomb that would Knaresborough defence scram- As more substitutions were have pleased many of the out- made, Archie Brown, Brett promised in those games. with a diagonal through ball field players. ble the ball away for a corner. Lucas, and another trialist com- ing on, Knaresborough contin- However, the need to stay putting Liam Flanagan in. A Liam Flanagan cross found Selby Town equalised from ued to press. They had a shot Mark Simpson running full which just cleared the bar. active is more paramount and, Unfortunately, the speed towards the far post area. Dylan Parkin was forced into The forward seemed to be making another terrific save, yes, it is deeply frustrating for Knaresborough keeper was out caught in two minds between the set piece. Liam Flanagan leaping, and arching his back, trapping the ball, or hitting it to turn over a header from point the two-week delay, yet the quickly,and able to smother his on the half volley, and, unfortu- fired the ball into the box, blank range. It’s almost become nately, only succeeded in his trademark! uncertainty of decisions made attempt at goal. knocking the ball tamely to the where the ball was met by a keeper. Selby weren’t done attacking, higher up the food chain and The majority of the action run, and a prodigious leap by and earned a free kick after a Back roared Knaresborough, Brad Freer run. The trialist right subsequently into the game has continued to be at the Selby that right winger again causing George Bissett. Once he made back got in the act with a good problems, forcing the Town run, and a shot, which was made it necessary. goal. The Knaresborough right defence to scramble the ball contact there was no doubt that diverted wide of goal, just as clear. Dylan Parkin had to make the final whistle sounded. Teams have had to be, and winger was having a field day, a sharp save, before Mark the ball was heading into the Simpson was almost through, Another good workout, and a are, more ready than others, and causing all sorts of prob- only to be blocked just before Knaresborough net. second half performance that he got his shot off. will have restored confidence but with limits still within the lems down Town’s left side. The Robins were the team on after last Wednesday’s result. The last action of the half game on the numbers allowed Town were perhaps fortunate called Dylan Parkin into action the front foot now. Liam Next Saturday the Robins once more following a run welcome Yorkshire Amateur to in stadiums, subject to social that Knaresborough didn’t cap- down the right wing yet again. Flanagan forced a save out of the Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium. An increased capacity of 300 distancing and other criteria, italise more on his marauding Second best, and not at their the goalkeeper. Josh Street will apply so why not treat yourself to a game of football? Robins officials continue to runs. Ryan Gothard laid a good came close as he barrelled his ask supporters intending to be block to stop a goal-bound way towards goal, defenders at the FPH on Saturday to effort created from the right trailing, before his shot hit the book a ticket online so as to wing. His centre back partner, outside of the far post. Mark avoid any problems at the turn- George Bissett, was on hand to Simpson nearly got in the act stiles. intercept a pass which looked only for his shot to be blocked. Last Saturday's win over as if it would put a Knaresborough were playing another NCEL Premier Knaresborough forward in the on the counter attack now, Division side, Knareborough clear. Dylan Parkin again in action, Town came three days after a Trying a similar move again, a this time after a run down the defeat in a high-scoring affair at Knaresborough forward was left wing. Back came Selby, as Bet Victor One side Tadcaster successfully played through Josh Street set up Liam Albion, 5-3, where there was a the Selby back line. With only Flanagan, only for his shot to shade of controversy surround- Dylan Parkin to beat, Town flash wide when better was ing the appearance for Town of breathed a huge sigh of relief as expected. a trialist on the night. the shot was blazed over. The Selby momentum ebbed, Although his name has been Town did manage to create which allowed Knaresborough mentioned subsequently, this some half chances. Josh Street to get a toe hold in the second can happen in this world of so was battling away, and man- half. Another left wing run Selby RUFC AGM aged to feed Mark Simpson resulted in a corner. whose shot was blocked. Knaresborough weren’t able George Bissett had an auda- make the most of a free kick in cious pop from a free kick just a dangerous position, and then With light appearing at the 2020-21, news that the inside his own half. The opposi- had a goal bound shot blocked. end of the tunnel in local Annual General Meeting of Rugby Union as they work the Sandhill Lane club will tion goalkeeper was surprised Another cheap give away by on a roadmap back to play- be in the clubhouse on ing competitively again in Monday, September 21 from by the shot, which made him Selby promoted a run down some kind of structure for 7pm. scramble, before it drifted Knaresborough’s right wing wide. Liam Flanagan had a this time. The low cross inside shot that was blocked. somehow evaded onrushing

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 2 September 2020 First defeat of New Minster Engineering the season for League season Selby firsts starts tonight After almost half a year with- but as this is the opening match out competitive football, the Minster Engineering York it may well come down to who Senior Football League becomes the first league in the has prepared the best and who area to start a new season fol- lowing the Covid-19 pandem- can shed the rustiness of the ic with a full set of Premier Division games tonight, long period of inactivity. Wednesday and a further full round on Saturday. Hemingbrough will travel The remainder of the league away on Saturday and Thorpe starts later in the month, but Bilton-in-Ainsty 1st noon. Bilton made a good start (14 no) which lifted Bilton to a became another victim for there is a mouth-watering open- commence their home pro- XI 208-7 thanks to openers Phil Atkinson challenging 208-7 at the close. Dyson and shortly afterwards er for the area tonight as Selby 1st XI 141 and skipper Jamie Perkins and Bowden’s great knock came to Hemingbrough United entertain gramme at Field Lane with an opening partnership of 61 In reply Selby also made a an end when Tim Lambert had Thorpe United at School Road, was eventually broken by Lee good start with Matt Hoyle and him caught for a rapid 71, kick off 6.15pm. Strensall Tigers and Easingwold Wild (3-45) when he had Alex Bowden putting on 41 for which included four fours and Atkinson (23) caught by Alex the first wicket before Graham four sixes. Selby then slipped to Both teams have had friend- Town their respective oppo- Langhan. Perkins survived Hutchison (2-32) had Hoyle 141 all out in the 33rd over with lies after returning to training as some early chances but he had caught by Perkins for 19. The Lambert finishing with 3-33. lockdown was gently eased in nents. good partnerships with Will rest of the innings revolved late June and early July, and for Selby first team had a frus- Bartlett (20) and Ben Aked around the stylish Bowden who Selby second team’s game in Thorpe they will be looking to YORK FA CUP DRAWS (16). The spin of Alex Langhan scored quickly as wickets fell at West Division 4 against Church keep the momentum gained trating afternoon on (3-50) eventually accounted for the other end with Jack Dyson Fenton II at Sandhill Lane was from a terrific season that had FEATURING AREA SIDES – Perkins when he was caught by doing the damage with a fine called off because of a corona them battling for a runners-up Saturday when they made Matt Hoyle, but his 84 put the spell of 5-45. There was some virus issue with a Church spot at worst before the season SENIOR CUP ties to be played home side in a good position. good support for Bowden from Fenton player. came to a close. their first ever visit to Bilton Late runs were added by Andy Darrell Guy and a fifth wicket Saturday, September 26 – Walker (23) and Tim Lambert partnership of 45 kept the visi- Selby travel to South Milford Hemingbrough, on the other in Ainsty and went down to tors in the game. Guy (21) II on Saturday in the top four hand, were looking nervously Bishopthorpe United v THOR- play offs. over their shoulders at the bot- their first defeat of the season. tom end of the table after a PE UNITED; CLIFFE v bright start somewhat fizzled Their hosts took over the out in the latter part of autumn, Wigginton Grasshoppers; RIC- not helped by the wet season it leadership of the division as a was at that time. CALL UNITED v Osbaldwick. result, writes RICHARD Form can often go out of the JUNIOR CUP ROUND window in local derby games, WAIN. ONE – ties also Saturday, Skipper Matt Hoyle won the September 26 – CAWOOD v toss and asked the home side to Brooklyn; Civil Service bat first on a cold windy after- Reserves v BUBWITH WHITE SWAN; Dunnington Reserves v Rain dents Goole title hopes RICCALL UNITED RESERVES; HEMING- BROUGH UNITED RESERVES v Strensall Tigers Reserves; Marton Abbey Goole Town 1st XI v Saturday in August they hold win over Goole Town seconds The Burn bowlers eventually Reserves v CLIFFE all the aces with two games at a breezy, distinctly chilly made their leaders tag work for Bolton Percy 1st XI – remaining, albeit one of them is and most un-summer-like them with Selby RUFC pair RESERVES; POLLINGTON v against Goole this weekend. Linnet Park. Scott Hunt, 4-23, and Harry match abandoned without Cruise, 2-35, supported by Dringhouses Reserves; THOR- a ball being bowled Westfield was not the only The Linnets won the toss and Matthew Smith's 3-39 and the place to suffer an abandonment put a young Goole side in to bat other wicket taken by Graham PE UNITED RESERVES v It looks like the weather has and after the pandemic saw on a wicket that had to be help- Robson. dented Goole firsts, and their sunny skies and bone dry ful after the rains of the previ- Garfortth LG Reserves; scheduled opponents last grounds in the main, the restart ous 48 hours, but the experi- An opening stand of 90 Saturday, Bolton Percy's, has seen cricket on most enced Anthony Gibbins, with between Leigh Adamson, who Teams not mentioned have hopes of silverware, after Saturdays, but it hasn't been 44 in 46 balls with seven fours made 53, and Scott Haigh, 48, their West One game at anything like summer. and a six, shared in an opening saw the home side make a good opening round byes. Westfield was washed out stand of 58 with Thomas start and although Thomas without a ball being bowled Burn 1st XI 149-4 Franks and it was a decision Marritt took two wickets and Your friends and after heavy rain on Thursday Goole Town 2nd XI that looked in some question. four wickets fell relatively and Friday left the ground 148 cheaply, 27 from Hunt unbeat- fellow sodden. However, the home attack en, in a good all-round match Leaders in West Three, Burn then stated to make inroads and for him personally saw the sportspeople can With Carlton Towers firsts firsts, strengthened their posi- only 36 from Simon Franks Linnets to a win with 15 overs able to play, and win, their tion at the head of West Three managed to steer Goole to a to spare as the wind continued all get Goole & game with Heworth at the with a comfortable six wicket respectable 148 before they to blow cheerless weather Fishpond Field in what were were all out in the last of their across the ground. dire conditons for the last 40 allotted overs. One major partnership Selby Sport FREE denies Drax firsts victory every week. Just email: Hillam and Monk Paul Vickers also taking three, Fryston bowlers were success- 11 and Michael Priestley 15. Fryston 1st XI 148 the last eight wickets fell for 40 ful with Danny Wilkinson's 4- The home bowlers exploited [email protected] Drax 1st XI 112 on a bitterly cold afternoon 20 the best of their attack. exacerbated by the strength of the pitch from the off, with to be added Just one stand of real note for the wind from the north. Ledsham 2nd XI 55-4 Richard Bowker taking 3-12 in to the the third wicket gave Hillam Drax 2nd XI 53 his ten overs with six maidens and Monk Fryston firsts the Unfortunately, the visitors and Jack Henry 3-2 in two mailing list momentum to win their home were unable to match that one In West Four, it was a low- overs to mop up the innings. game with Drax by 36 runs in partnership when they replied, scoring day, with Drax sec- West Three on Saturday. despite 32 from Kevin Thomas onds crawling to 53 all out in Ledsham lost four wickets in and 20 from namesake, Tyler. 30 overs on a harsh afternoon passing the 54 required, with Chris McHale and Matt The loss of Smith without scor- for all . Jim Priestley taking 3-16 in five Smith, who made a half centu- ing was a real blow as on his good overs, but Boothroyd and ry, added 75 for the third wick- day he can and would have pep- Conditions were appalling as Ben Bowker, top scoring in the et. Steve Smith dismissed them pered the boundary and could the home side won the toss and game with 22, took them most both in a three wicket spell on have made significant inroads asked the Drax side to bat, with of the way to the total. his return to the team and, with into the total. only two players making dou- ble figures, Keith Powell with The teams is now in play-off All the Hillam and Monk action this week to determine the final table places.

2 September 2020 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Castleford winner Dunham factor key for of Viking Open Eastrington seconds The Saturday Open match on Deer Pond was Eastrington 2nd XI afternoon. won the toss, and clearly think- and Oliver Thomas, with two, 195-7 Dunham had earlier made 75, ing the conditions would dictate gave Dunham the chance to won by Paul Hillam and Monk after two days of rain preced- dismiss the last man and fit- Fryston 105 batting at second wicket down ing, found the home batsmen in tingly win the afternoon as all Brunyee of in the outstanding innings of determined mood and Dunham, huddled for warmth on com- It was perhaps fitting that the game, and warmed the whose batting improves season pletion. Castleford with Harry Dunham took the last watching faithful in cold, by season, certainly made them wicket of the match with his breezy conditons and he pro- pay. Play-off cricket now beckons 86lb 7oz. Andy only ball to see his side ham- pelled Eastrinton to 195-7 in this weekend in West Four. mer visitors Hillam and their 40 overs, and had excel- In reply, the visitors were Eastrington firsts had the points Rymer of Leeds Monk Fryston seconds at lent help from Damian Sharp, never in the contest, as only awarded in their game at Station Road on Saturday 35, and a nice cameo at the end Chris Carden with 47 offered Skirlaugh to finish top of the was second with from Michael Chatham with an any significant resistance, and standings in East Four and put unbeaten 33. a good spell from Sam them in pole position for the 51lb 15oz, Steve Coates, with three wickets, play-offs with a home draw. Hillam and Monk Fryston had Brunyee of Castleford third with 51lb 12oz, Bob Rymer fourth with 50lb 14oz and Neil Taylor of Selby fifth with 45lb 7oz. Edwards’ ton gives Linnets There will be Open matches each Tuesday and Saturday. To book with 70lb 10oz. The Fryston AC match on a place please ring 01405 second string a home play-off Deer Pond was won by G Gill 785206 or contact vikingfish- with 87lb 10oz. P Moran was second with 78lb 15oz, K ery.co.uk Webster third with 58lb 11oz. Also on Saturday there was a A Weir won the Acorn AC match on Hawk Pond with 89lb Fun Knock-Ups match on 7oz, G Wainwright was second South Milford 2nd parts on Sunday in weather weekend. four wickets was a good effort with 72lb 5oz and R Ward third XI 154-8 slightly better than the previ- The visitors won the toss and at a cost of just 29 runs. Hawk Pond. This was won with with 69lb 4oz. Burn 2nd XI 155-6 ous day, although still chilly for the spectators. asked South Milford to make Edwards then made it look 95lb 14oz by A Hartley. B A century by Will Edwards first use of the wicket and the even less as he blazed away gave Burn seconds a comfort- However, Edwards' ton in a Linnets' bowlers kept them in with 102, and although wickets Earnshaw was second with able five-wicket victory at quick chase ensured a winning check as the quest for runs was did tumble at the other end, the their South Milford counter- end to the shortened season and never easy and their 154-8 was runs came at a prolific rate and 94lb 5oz, C Bacon third with giving them a home play-off for competitive, but never any the target was passed in the fifth to eighth place against more than that. Peter Batty 27th over. 80lb 1oz and R Kendal fourth Hillam and Monk Fryston this made 45, but Ashley Abbott's Your friends and fellow sportspeople Goole anglers can all get Goole & Selby Sport FREE compete for Steve every week. Davey trophy Just email: [email protected] Goole Angling Club held the died in lockdown so it’s the first to be added to the Steve Davey Memorial 2020 time family and friends got mailing list match at Wholsea Grange - together to say goodbye to an Pond 2 on Saturday, August absolute legend of a man. R.I.P 29 mate. Photo: Josh Brown (right) 1st Josh Brown - 74lb peg 6 receiving trophy from Neil 2nd Mick Gelder - 52lb peg 11 Buck, match organiser. 3rd Stephen Huntington -33 lb peg 32 Steve Davey 4th Chris Shaw - 31 lb peg 8 5th Scott Noon - 22lb 12 oz peg 3 Sections: Craig Davey 19 lb - peg 27 Gavin Sharp - 16 lb peg 4 Bevo - 22lb - peg 17 In terrible windy conditions Josh was fortunate enough to have some cover. Taking noth- ing away from him, Josh fished a tidy match to catch carp at six metres tight up to the tree, fish- ing and feeding corn. Thank you for everyone involved in getting together on sharing this day. Steve sadly