g&s sport issue 106

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT ISSUE 106 9 SEPTEMBER 2020 WELCOME TO Weather woes help end GOOLE & SELBY Carlton’s Lord’s dream SPORT National Village Cup Semi run rate but it was still another wicket providing no demons start again with the bat. The as they were always behind the GOOLE & SELBY five overs before Carlton took a for the batting side. Carlton result would be decided on run projected run rate. SPORT is your Final wicket, 68/1 off 15 overs the had fielded well, but needed rate once 20 overs had been FREE weekly guide score. Romaniw bowled a great to start in positive fashion bowled. Carlton were behind The light was fading and to all local sport. Carlton Towers 147-6 spell but failed to take a wicket with the bat. this rate and the light had Carlton lost three quick wick- GOOLE & SELBY – but he only went for 20 off his already faded. ets, including that of Bayston. SPORT Colwall 238-6 eight overs in a superb tight Carlton started very well, with However Carlton bat deep, with is independent of all bowling spell. After this the Tom Collins and Henry Runs proved hard to come by Torn and Romaniw both in other local newspa- Carlton Towers fantastic run game opened up to the Colwall Bayston playing sensibility after the restart and the early form. The score moved to 147 pers and is edited by in this seasons condensed batsmen and they put on anoth- against the new ball, but still wicket of Tom Collins after the off 31 overs. Ten an over was Graeme Wilson, who National Village Cup came to er 65 in the next 12 overs, tak- scoring at a decent rate. Carlton restart put the game into the needed for the last nine overs, has written and edit- a disappointing end at the ing the score to 132 before the had reached 40/0 after eight hands of the visiting side. but still the light faded. Colwall ed sports coverage Fishponds on Sunday, writes next wicket fell. Carlton overs with both batsmen look- Collins was given out LBW to unnecessarily slowed the game locally for many ROB HOLAH. A rain -affect- dragged the score back over the ing in fantastic form. The run the disbelief of the home fans down between balls and overs, years and whose ed game, which was played next ten overs, but the wicket chase was on. after seeming to hit the ball and complaints regarding the knowledge and con- out in front a fantastic crowd, provided nothing for the bowl- onto his pads. However, this light seemed to be noticed by tacts in local sport was ended after the light was ing attack. But the weather was about to gave Bayston the freedom to the umpires. It wasn’t going to are unrivalled. deemed to low to play out the change the game, and not in the play his strokes and that he did. be Carlton’s day. remaining overs safely. Colwall lost a few late favour of the Carlton side. Rain He hit a wonderful 73 and kept GOOLE & SELBY wickets, but easily pro- arrived, the weather had been at Carlton in the game. He was The umpires stopped play due SPORT is an e- The travelling Colwall ended gressed to 238 for 6 in the 40 the back of everyone’s mind well-supported by Holmes and to bad light and Carlton were newspaper which up winners on the day and overs. This was probably and twisted the game against the score moved to 102 off 22 behind the run rate at the time you can view on progress to the final at Lords slightly below par, with the Carlton in such cruel fashion. overs. Carlton needed the full meaning that they would exit your computer, lap- after winning on run rate with sun still shining and the The game was delayed by 70 40 overs to be played, though, the competition at the semi top, tablet or smart- ten overs of the game remain- minutes and Carlton needed to final stage. Players and sup- phone. ing. porters couldn’t believe the out- Sign-up to receive come, but the light had gone so your FREE weekly The day looked to be set for quickly, play couldn’t continue. copy by e-mailing: the Towers side, the sun was [email protected] shining, the club was ready Colwall’s travelling support with BBQs, outside bars, hot celebrated, but Carlton took the LET’S HEAR drinks and raffle prizes a plenty. defeat and congratulated the YOUR NEWS The cars streamed in and away team. A fantastic run in Carlton was witnessing the this reduced season, Carlton We want to hear biggest crowd to attend a crick- were so close to a fantastic fix- YOUR sports news. et game for many a year. Warm ture away at Lords, but luck Whatever your ups went well, but the toss did- wasn’t with them on the day. sport, let us have n’t and it could have ultimately your scores, match cost Carlton the chance to play However, Carlton Towers reports and pictures at Lords. Colwall, who had Cricket Club and the village of highlights. travelled up from Herefordshire had a day to remember, with E-mail pictures and with a large following, won the members, players, supporters, reports to: toss and elected to have first volunteers and the village [email protected] use of a dry, hard, run scoring pulling together to host a fan- wicket. tastic, safe event. A massive thanks to everyone who helped Colwall started well, they during the day. raced to 50 inside ten overs without losing a wicket, the Special thanks to the car park track looked good and runs attendants, bar staff, food stall flowed. An early bowling staff and local businesses that change bringing Matthew Torn supported the event throughout into the attack slowed down the the day. Three-way battle for title after Goole win Carlton Towers 1st sporting, but denied Carlton's season and one they had to win Rob Holah,3-33, and Holmes and Ben Copeland XI 154 hopes and this result actually to keep in the title chase from Holmes, 2-41, took the wickets steadied matters and added 46, still leaves the Fishponders in the moment they won the toss for Carlton, who needed a good but both fell within three runs Goole Town 1st XI the driving seat as the best of and decided to bat . Both sides start to put themselves in pole and the visitors were on top, as 217-5 the three on run rate with this normally carry potent opening position for the championship. Murphy induced catches for weekend in mind, but does set it partnerships and it was the visi- Unfortunately, their batsmen England and Guy Richardson It will be a three-way battle all up, especially with two play- tors' Oscar Sugden and Ben rather mis-fired with several respectively. for the West One title on the ing each other - York 2nds Shelton who, for the third time getting in, and then getting out, final Saturday of the York against Carlton. this season, put on a stand of as the visitors' own spin pair- Despite 35 from Joe Senior League campaign well over 100 to set the innings ing, Ben Lamb, and this time Romaniw and 24 from Mathew after Goole Town firsts put a For Carlton, it was 24 hours up. This time, 148 the stand captain Kevin Murphy, with Torn, no one could make the spanner in the works, possi- of huge disappointment as their with Sugden, 77 in 77 balls, and Dave England not needed this substantial score and, as impor- bly temporary, of near neigh- dream of a first ever appearance Shelton, 73 in 97, and after los- time, doing the damage. tantly, share a stand to test the bours Carlton Towers' hopes at the home of cricket, Lord's, ing his opening partner to the Whether the absence of Tom total required, as Lamb with 5- of winning the league, with a was hit by the weather and their spin of Mark Holmes, added 55 Collins with bat and ball was 35 and Murphy 3-37 ensured comfortable 64 run win at National Village Trophy semi for the second with Scott the difference is only to be dis- what was to be a most satisfy- the Fishpond Field on final opponents from Thorpe, who made 31. cussed, the fact was he was not ing win to set up the last day of Saturday. Herefordshire, Colwall, on there. the campaign and, with all that Sunday, of which more from Goole lost quick wickets has been in a virus undercur- Last September, the men from Rob Holah elsewhere in Goole looking for a total in excess of Mark Holmes was Henry rent, no one could ask for any- Westfield not only confirmed and Selby Sport. 300, that is only par, normally, Baystons opening partner and thing more exciting. their promotion to what would on the road that is the Fishpond they made 16, Bayston with 15 have been the Premier Whether the hosts' minds square, but they did have a of those, before Richard Mann Goole have to beat Heworth Division, before the pandemic were on that Sunday game, it strong bowling attack to get set him up with a catch for in their final game now and hit the country and all matters was to be Goole who dominat- into the home line-up. wicket keeper Ben Shelton. await the course of events else- ed the penultimate game of the where.`

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 9 September 2020 Eastrington firsts on Low-scoring Goole seconds make course for title Bolton Percy Eastrington 1st XI probably made the wrong deci- the interval, with Nathan heavy defeat against their scramble sion in hindsight, as they decid- Creaser wrecking the top order Eastrington counterparts. 203-5 ed they wanted to chase a tar- in a spell of 4-18 in 10 overs, Goole Town 2nd XI openers with 15 on the board. Londesborough Park get, and the Eastrington side and with good support from The records will show a win Antony Gibbins, coming in at made sure it would be one that Harry Dunham, with two wick- for the home side, if not con- 46 five, made exactly half of the 2nd XI 117 was too difficult to manage. ets, and Ryan Fielder, with cluded properly, built on a good finishing total, 23 out of 46, and three, ensured there was no real batting display with Harry Bolton Percy 2nd XI Goole lost their last four wick- Eastrington firsts stayed on It did look ropey for the home way back, despite 47 in the Dunham, doubling up from his ets without scoring in just less course to cement their top side as they were reduced to 30- middle order from Ed Smith. appearance for the firsts 24 50-8 than 18 overs. table spot in East Four by 3 and 88-5 at stages of their 40 hours earlier, scoring 91 not out winning through a play-off over innings, but opener Jason A comfortable 86 run win for at number three and sharing Although it was evident from Anderson and Parmer, with battle with Londesborough Dale dropped anchor with an the hosts. good stands with Adrian ball one that run scoring two wickets each, Louis Park seconds at Station Road unbeaten 71 and found help Leckenby, 54, and Matt Osts, would not be easy in the final Thomas 5-14 and Howard Hall on a cool, overcast Saturday from Garry Tooke, who made Eastrington 2nd XI 29. West Three game for Goole 2-2 suggested that it should and will entertain 44, and then Nathan Chatham, 229-4 seconds at Westfield on have been comfortable for the Cottingham thirds this week- who shared a sixth wicket Drax 2nd XI 17-4 rsp It saw a total of 229-4 posted Saturday, no one felt that the villagers. However, it was to be end, after they overcame near unbroken stand of 115, to see and when the impending rain hosts' 46 all out could be a anything but as the home attack, neighbours Beverley Town them through the 200 mark The lower league placings in eventually arrived and set in for wining total on a largely young in years, but learning fourths in a titanic struggle. which, if not a daunting score. West Four saw rain have the quite some time, the seven cloudy afternoon. every game, made them stutter is always a psychological trial final say at Station Road on overs possible saw Leckenby through 27 overs and slump Eastrington were far more in league cricket. Sunday as the heavens ruin the Drax top order, taking In the end it wasn't, but the from 32-2 to 45-8 before they comfortable winners, 86 runs to opened, and sparing Drax 4-2 in four overs and three bowlers almost turned the situa- limped over the winning line. be precise, against their visi- And so it proved as seconds what appeared a maidens, and there was no way tion around before Bolton sec- tors, who won the toss and Londesborough Park were back from there, even if the onds scrambled over the line. Two wickets each for Thomas quickly reduced to 15-4 after weather had allowed. Marritt, Thomas Franks and The visitors won the toss and Harry Falkingham, and had Run feast as Selby firsts asked Goole to bat first, with Aiden Coulbeck been able to Simon Franks and Oliver bowl, his experience and guile fall to Church Fenton Chappell opening, Krishnan might well have turned a Parmer served notice, together remarkable match. with Anderson, that it would be a difficult day as he took both Comfortable win for Selby 1st XI 211-3 bowled by Simon Wilman, and and this was a bit of a first in Milford batsman Andrew Radi Towers’ seconds he added 106 for the second more modern times for first was then hit by the ball and had Church Fenton 1st XI wicket with Bowden. team cricket to be played on the to retire hurt after quickly Drax 1st XI 162-8 in ten wonderful overs restrict- ground in a normal rugby peri- reaching 37. ed Drax to that 162-8 total in 215-5 The home side eventually od, but the delay in the rugby Carlton Towers 2nd their 40 allotted overs. closed on a useful 211-3 from code's campaign allows the lee- Bramley was eventually run There was a run feast at their 40 overs, with Bowden way. out for 58, but young batsman XI 164-3 Thomas Groves with 16 was Sandhill Lane on Saturday, finishing unbeaten on a superb Joe Thompson kept the runs the only other home batsmen to but Selby first team went 114, which included eight fours South Milford 2nd flowing with some impressive Carlton Towers seconds, as reach double figures, with down to a five-wicket defeat and two sixes. batting. with their first team col- Richard Erllam the other wicket to visitors Church Fenton in a XI 217-7 leagues, will go into the final taker. high scoring game, and one In reply, Church Fenton also Tidy spells from Mark afternoon of the West Three that ended home hopes of sil- made a good start with Martin Selby 2nd XI 80 Renshaw and Mike Lane (3-37) season with a chance of the The reply was excellent built verware in the division, writes Charles and Tom Brough put- slowed down the run rate and title, albeit they are not in the around a second wicket partner- RICHARD WAIN. ting on 92 for the first wicket, Selby's second team had a Zac Buttle returned to the driving seat, despite their ship between Oliver Lister, before James Dugher made the tough afternoon at South attack to have Thompson comfortable seven wicket win anchoring the innings with an Skipper Matt Hoyle won the breakthrough when he bowled Milford II in the West caught behind for 53. at near neighbours Drax firsts unbeaten 62, and Spetch, who toss and elected to bat first on a Charles for 27. Division 4 top four play off on Saturday. made 74 off 71 balls, with 11 good looking track and they when they went down to a Liam Barlow finished unbeat- fours and a six. They added 125 made a great start to their Dugher (2-31) quickly struck 137-run defeat. en on 16, as the home side A short afternoon looked in to break the back of the required innings with Hoyle and Alex again, and spinner Mark Hope closed on a challenging 217-7. prospect after the visitors won target and although Drax tried Bowden both looking in good also dismissed Aiden The home side won the toss the toss and asked Drax to bat to stem the flow, it was all over form. Rucklidge, to leave the visitors and batted first and they were Chasing the big total Selby and reduced them to 8-3, with in the 27th over, and how on 110-3. soon scoring quickly, with progressed quickly to 28 after Marcus Atkinson taking the appropriate that Atkinson An opening partnership of 79 openers Charlie Bramley and five overs, with skipper scalps of Luke Edwards, should be batting at the end as was ended by Steve Bell, when Tom Dean then gave Brough Steve Korko putting on 37 for Graham Phillips hitting a quick Harvey Thomas and Owen well after his bowling made the he caught and bowled Hoyle for good support and they added 68 the first wicket. 19, but Huw Oeppen (3-17) and Crawford. However, a fourth task that bit easier for the win- 22. The innings again revolved for the fourth wicket before Liam Barlow (2-25) sparked a wicket stand of 121 between ning visitors. around the stylish Bowden, but Matty Clark had Dean caught Kieran Heeley bowled Korko dramatic collapse. Lewis and Kevin Thomas, with runs came at the other end from by Hoyle for 41. (13) and he went on to take 1- 53 and 64 respectively, changed It seems as though Burn firsts the big-hitting Matty Clark, and 32 from his ten overs, but there Tom Richardson (2-16) kept the complexion before Mark hold the aces this weekend, but they both punished any loose Jamie Middleton eventually was a blow for the visitors up the pressure as the visitors Spetch and Atkinson with three Carlton are ready for any slip- bowling. had Brough caught by Hoyle when Richard Mustill had to slumped to 53-7, before some more wickets in a spell of 6-26 ups by the Linnets. Report else- for 108, which included nine leave the field when he dam- spirited resistance from Jack where on their dominant win Clark powered his way to 61, fours and four sixes, but John aged his shoulder, which result- Gill (22) lifted Selby to 80 all over Long Marston. which included four fours and Wilkinson (22 no) steered ed in a trip to hospital. out in the 22nd over. three sixes, before he was Church Fenton home in the York Senior League 38th over. In an eventful innings, South Selby now play Ledsham II at Sandhill Lane on Saturday in Selby slip to third in the table, the 3rd/4th play-off game. Burn hold title aces after low-scoring game Long Marston 1st XI Long Marston saw the visitors with a seventh wicket stand of of 2-11 also good. YORK SENIOR LEAGUE WEST FOUR play-OFF 3rd 71 bowled out relatively cheaply 67 allowed them to post a The Linnets, like the whole and 4th – SELBY 2nd XI v Burn 1st XI 126 for 126, but then their bowlers respectable, and in the end FIXTURES – SATURDAY, Ledsham 23nd XI; 7th and 8th – flexed their muscles in skittling defensible, score. league, would never have fore- HILLAM AND MONK FRYS- Burn firsts remain firm their hosts, also in a first cam- seen this back at the turn of the SEPTEMBER 12 TON 2nds XI v DRAX 2nd XI. favourites to lift silverware in paign, for just 71 in reply. Christy York with 4-17 was year when the original divisions their inaugural York Senior the best of the Long Marston were formed, but there has been a WEST ONE – GOOLE NORTH FOUR PLAY-OFF League campaign, simply The leaders decided to bat bowlers, well supported by satisfactory season out of nothing 7th and 8th – Copmanthorpe needing to avoid a heavy first in overcast conditions and Gareth Fenton and Puneet in the end and for Burn, and West TOWN v Heworth; York 2nd 2nd XI v CAWOOD 2nd XI. defeat in this weekend's final they were immensely grateful Jahart with two, but their bats- Three could work out with the game, assuming near neigh- to the middle order pair of Ed men had no answer to the perfect conclusion this weekend. XI v CARLTON TOWERS. EAST FOUR TITLE PLAY- bours Carlton Towers seconds Clark, with 44, and Tom potent Burn attack, who them- OFF -EASTRINGTON v beat their Goole counterparts. Cobley, 34, for getting them to selves slumped from 43-2 to 71 Burn seconds' play-off match WEST TWO - South Milford Cottingham 3rd XI. their all out total of 126. all out, with Alex Webster tak- for lower placings in West Four A low-scoring afternoon at ing 4-19, with Quintin was forfeited by Hillam and v SELBY. SUNDAY – WEST FOUR At one stage they were 36-6, McGrory-Hill's new ball spell Monk Fryton seconds, who PLAY-OFF 5th and 6th – EAS- before that partial recovery could not raise a side. WEST THREE – BURN v TRINGTON 2ndI v BURN 2ndXI. Copmanthorpe; CARLTON Kindly check with clubs to confirm fixtures. TOWERS 2nd XI v GOOLE TOWN 2nd XI; CAWOOD v HILLAM AND MONK FRYS- TON; Wetherby v DRAX. EAST THREE – GILBERDYKE v Pelican.

9 September 2020 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Heavy defeat Shell-shocked Robins for Gilberdyke outclassed by Walkington 1st XI from losing both openers cheap- Yorkshire Amateurs ly, and although Somerford 138-1 found a little support from Toby Selby Town 1 Bodycombe, who made 11, the Yorkshire Amateur 6 Gilberdyke 1st XI 136 wickets fell at regular intervals on a breezy, largely overcast In front of a decent Fairfax A solid all-round performance afternoon. Plant Hire Stadium crowd, from Walkington meant it Selby Town were thrashed was a disappointing afternoon Cook and Wardle took two by a Yorkshire Amateur side for a well-beaten Gilberdyke wickets each, but Richard superior in every depart- outfit on the penultimate Halford with 3-28 in seven ment, on an afternoon where Saturday of the East Three overs was the most successful the Robins never really got season in the York Senior as Gilberdyke were bowled all into their stride. In short, League. out with over three overs Town were totally out- unused. classed, writes PHIL The visitors chose to bat on DEARNLEY. winning the toss, but never set- In reply the batting was posi- tled, as the home bowlers all tive and seldom troubled, Before the match, there was stuck to their task and kept the despite Horsley's early dis- a minutes silence to commem- batsmen pinned down. Only missal to Allen as Chris Cook, orate long -time Robins fan, Matt Somerford with 45 and with 80 not out, and Alastair John Collier, who passed away Dan Bonser, 31, threatened with Wardle, with 44, saw them this week. scores to give their bowlers home with 13 overs in hand. something to bowl at after the New signing Cameron interval. Walkington move above their Collins started at right back, visitors in the lower half of the after his appearance as a trial- They never really recovered table with one game each ist last Saturday. Jon-Paul remaining. Vass returned at left back, allowing Zeph Thomas to Cawood batting return to his central midfield position. Yorkshire Amateur slumps again showed a number of changes from their midweek cup loss, Copmanthorpe 1st XI despite their top scorer follow- on penalties, away to Crook nated. enabled Liam Flanagan to feed right he fizzed an inviting 73-4 ing up with a couple of wickets, Town. Casey Stewart was showing Josh Street who shot wide. cross into the box. George with support from Arsalaan Ali Liam Flanagan himself had a Bissett attempted to turn the Cawood 1st XI 72 with two. Kick off saw The Ammies on just what a good player he is. shot that was blocked. The cross behind but, unfortunate- the front foot straight A shot from him was blocked, rebound reached Zeph Thomas ly, at full stretch he only suc- A much-changed Cawood The win was completed by six away,'with a slick passing and then Dylan Parkin had to who crashed a shot at goal, ceeded in finding the corner firsts still found run scoring, wickets in 21 overs, with open- move enabling them to press make a point blank save to only for this effort to be of his own net. their biggest problem this sea- er Martin and Winstanley the the Selby Town goal. At this keep him out. The goalkeeper blocked. Unfortunately, when son, difficult as they slid to a top scorers and ensuring no point an entertaining, close had to be on his mettle again the rebound reached him Brett Lucas, and Archie six-wicket defeat in West early alarms. game looked in prospect, after as a Casey Stewart cross was again, he was unable to find Brown joined the action in Three at Copmanthorpe on a good run from Josh Street taken early with a left footed another goal bound attempt. place of Ryan Gothard, and Saturday and they remain at Saxton 2nd XI 140-7 Cawood ended with a shot that had the fly kick by Roy Fogarty. John-Paul Vass. the foot of the table. 2nd XI 68 opposition goalkeeper scram- After this flurry it was about bling as it went wide. George Bissett made a good to get worse for Town. Just By this time the scoring had Batting first, they were soon In the bottom four play-off in last ditch intervention to snuff before halftime, some more come to an end, and both sides in trouble in helpful conditions North Four, Cawood seconds Slick play from the Amateur out an attack as it looked Adam Priestley inspired looked like they were going for bowling, to be fair, with Joel also remained winless after they was starting to look ominous inevitable that Yorkshire mayem saw the ball reach through the motions. Arnold's 5-20 for the home side went down by 72 runs at Saxton for Town. Sure enough, it Amateur would retake the Stevie Crawford after a reducing them to 37-6. There seconds on Saturday. wasn’t long before the opposi- lead. scramble. He tucked the ball Brad Freer managed a couple was the highest score of 29 tion took the lead that they away with ease. of close attempts, and Roy from Olithselvan Arikichenin The visitors winning the toss had threatened. Crisp inter- Town were misplacing their Fogarty was denied his hat- with several lusty blows, but all and fielding and a reasonably play at the left edge of the passes, and so attacks were Town trudged off the pitch, trick by a great point blank out for 72 in 22.2 overs was good effort, albeit in helpful Town box left defenders flail- very few and far between. as shell shocked as their fans. save from Dylan Parkin. never enough to play with, conditions, restricted the home ing. Ex-Selby man Casey Mark Simpson made a good side to 140-7, but it proved to be Stewart was instrumental, and run, but was so isolated he was Josh Street was soon forced Both sides, especially more than enough, with the found himself clear to square smothered by defenders. There to retire injured, being Selby, were pleased to hear the Maypole Gardens outfit splut- the ball to another ex- Robin, were audible groans from the replaced by Myles Lawman. final whistle. tering to an all-out total of 68. Roy Fogarty, who had the eas- Selby faithful as a Brad Freer Brad Freer took up a more iest of jobs to slot the ball shot was high wide and not so forward position. The Robins have a week to Your friends and home. handsome. lick their wounds before wel- fellow sportspeople If Town thought that the sec- coming Wombwell Main, of can all get Goole & It didn’t take long for Town The expected Yorkshire ond half was going to be better the Sheffield and Hallamshire Selby Sport FREE to respond. A terrific Liam Amateur goal duly arrived. for them, then they were County Senior League Premier Flanagan crossfield ball found Adam Priestly had a drive at soon disillusioned. Casey Division to the Fairfax Plant every week. Liam Simpson charging the right side of Town’s Stewart found himself in acres Hire Stadium. Just email: towards the opposition goal. defence. As he cut inside he of space at the edge of the [email protected] be He checked to wrong foot a fizzed a low ball across the penalty area. Give good play- Selby Town: Dylan Parkin, added to the defender, before coolly shoot- box, giving defenders and ers space, and you are likely to Cameron Collins, Jon-Paul mailing list ing into the corner. goalkeeper no chance. Stevie be punished. Town were, as Vass, Zeph Thomas, Ryan Crawford met the ball at the their ex player earned himself Gothard, George Bissett, Brad Unfortunately, that was just far post to tap it home. a well-deserved goal. Freer, Charlie Clamp, Liam about as good as it got for Flanagan, Josh Street, Mark Selby Town, as their oppo- The opposition almost imme- Town tried to rally, as a fine Simpson. nents took control of the diately increased their lead, as Myles Lawman pass found match. Quicker onto the ball, a Matt Dempsey overhead Mark Simpson. His effort was Subs: Reuben Pearse, Ryan they dominated midfield, cut- kick only just cleared the cross diverted for a corner which Cooper, Myles Lawman, ting through at will with swift bar. They were not going to be was headed over the bar. Archie Brown, Brett Lucas, passing. Town’s defenders denied long. More mayhem Trialist. were struggling to contain the in Selby’s box, and a loose Normal service was resumed Ammies forwards, and their ball which fell kindly for Roy as Yorkshire Amateur pressed Yorkshire Amateur: Graham midfield runners. Selby were Fogarty, who didn’t need ask- again, earning themselves a McLachlan, Daniel Nadole, finding it nigh on impossible ing twice. couple of quick fire corners. Leon Henry, Ross Killock, to string any passes together, It wasn’t long before the pres- Stephen Smith, Matt and their front three were Town were up from the can- sure told, and again it was Dempsey, Luke Dean, Stevie starved of good service, very vas, and tried to take the fight Adam Priestley who did the Crawford, Casey Stewart, Roy isolated, and so easily domi- to the Amateur. Good passing damage. Driving down Selby’s Fogarty, Adam Priestley. Subs: Donnae Lawrence, Trialist.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 9 September 2020 Selby Town preview Don’t panic after friendly defeat Yes, a 1-6 defeat a fortnight Remcya in the first qualifying Goole Town under14s ready away from a first competitive round of the FA Buildbase Vase fixture may be a slight con- on September 19, closely fol- for start to the season cern for Selby Town players, lowed by their first league game management, officials and three days later, with Emley Goole Town under14s start played with a fourth planned aged with the football they emphatic victory. supporters, but as with all making the visit to the FPH their 20/21 season on before the league KO. played, showing they are not The team would like to thank pre-season friendlies, results Stadium. September 12 at home to far away from finding last can be taken in context and it South Kirkby, looking to start The friendlies were meant to seasons form. This was the the ongoing support of their is certain that the Town man- There were no real excuses for where they left off before test the boys and that they case with the most recent sponsors - Helm and Ransome ager Christian Fox will not be their performance at the week- Covid-19 cruelly stopped a did, with good performances friendly game away to Construction Ltd , The Spa & pressing any panic buttons, end, with most of their available certain league title . against Goole Town Tigers Sprotley JFC on Saturday, Beauty Clinic, My Way rather as he was not shouting squad on duty, but be sure that under15 and Treeton Terriers September 5, showing just Recruitment , Howdens Joinery from the rooftops when they any faults will be ironed out by In preparation for the upcom- -both a high standard of oppo- what you can expect to see in and Chris Vause from Coral - were claimimg notable scalps the management team in train- ing season the team have man- sition. The under14s did loose the upcoming season with an who has provided this seasons earlier in their preparations. ing this week and they can go aged to get three friendly games both, but should be encour- match balls. into their game with Wombwell In what has been an inordi- Main this Saturday, kick off nately long pre-season, extend- 3pm, aiming to show this was ed further by the Toolstation a learning experience last week Northern Counties Easy and that they are still on course League's decision to defer their to fulfil their tag as one of the start by two weeks, Town still favourites for promotion in have time to iron out the faults Division One. of the weekend, where the were met with opponents in The Robins committee urge Yorkshire Amateur, well fan- anyone attending on Saturday to cied pre-season to be favourites buy a ticket in advance. SA to gain promotion from the good crowd was in attendance Premier Division, such is the last weekend, but it does make experience on offer within the matters easier on the turnstiles Bracken Edge set-up. as compliance with the Covid- 19 guidelines is ratcheting up For Town, they have one more with the issue of the require- friendly before their first com- ments in full in the last week, petitive game at Litherland see elsewhere. Vikings hope to fulfil home games Goole AFC are hoping that happy with the current arrange- More local teams return they will be able to fulfil their ments ahead of their first home home games at the Victoria league game with Garforth to competitive action Pleasure Grounds this sea- Town on September 26, but of son, although doubts persist more pressing concern is Following the return of the took the league by storm in the week and start their programme One, meet each other at Barlby, on just what facilities they reports that they may have to Minster Engineering York three years previous, start this on September 19, when and both will be looking to will be able to offer to sup- switch their FA Vase first quali- League Premier Division in term at home to Osbaldwick at Osbaldwick make a quick make an impression in the bot- porters home and away and fying round tie to Cheadle the last week, this Saturday Dennison Road. Chris Harkin's return down the A19. tom division. officials. Heath Nomads on Saturday sees Division One and lower side are looking for a fast open- week. commence campaigns, with ing to stake claims for a rise In Division Two, another In the reserve section, Thorpe Currently it seems it may be more of our local teams even further up the league. three local teams are fighting it United's second string start up to Northern Counties East The club have contacted returning to competitive out and two meet on the open- their Section 'A' programme at officials as to whether they are Cheadle Heath. action for the first time since Riccall United, who were ing afternoon, with Bubwith Wigginton Grasshoppers mid-March. Premier Division champions as White Swan entertaining Reserves. Hemingbrough Heminbrough recently as 2015, but have Pollington, with a 2pm kick off, United Reserves are in Malt Shovel, Riccall United declined markedly since then and Cawood, who were well- Section'B' at Bishopthorpe lottery result and Cliffe form a three- and have flirted with relegation placed for honours last season United Reserves and Riccall pronged attack in Division in 2019, look for better times before the premature end, have United Reserves, showing the On Sunday, September 6, 1- Last Wednesday, they shared One, although the latter are ahead when they entertain to wait that bit longer to get signs of renewed interest with- 25-45 was the three number the spoils in a goalless draw having to wait an extra week as Malton-based Brooklyn at under way. in the Landing Lane set-up, sequence drawn by Mick with local rivals Thorpe United they are stood down this Landing Lane, their opponents play their first game in Lunn in the latest at School Road. Wet conditions Saturday. elevated a division during the In Division Four of the Section'C' at their Fulford Hemingbrough United FC lot- rather negated the actual foot- lockdown, which saw all expanded league, Selby United counterparts. There are tery draw on Sunday at the ball on offe,r although it was Malt Shovel, who had a rather records expunged from March Olympia and Howden AFC, no games scheduled for Malt Crown, but there was no win- understandably hard-fought . mixed season, yet one of con- onwards. who return to the league after Shovel Reserves or Cliffe ner. solidation in many respects several years absence and have Reserves. Tim Parker was named the after so much success as they Cliffe have to wait that extra dropped down from Humber Therefore, the jackpot for this 'Boro Man of the Match. weekend will be £900, with Pleasing start for the Field Laners tickets, as ever, available On to promoted Strensall behind the village pub bar. Tigers at the weekend, and it Four points from six made it a Hemingbrough United last Will Ramsey and Gareth Roberts to capitalise when Chris Coxon was a hard afternoon to take for pleasing start for the men Wednesday, where no one with them, and it showed. was shown the red card for a It was a slow start for 'Boro the visitors, who were distinctly from Field Lane, as one of last could break the deadlock, was foul on the visiting striker first team on the field with one second best. They went down 7- season's York League teams followed by a fine opening Mike Braithwaite ensured deemed to be through on goal, point from their opening two 3 on a breezy afternoon in York of the campaign, pre-pan- home win in better conditions their fast start bore dividends, but the extra man failed to make games in the new Minster and not the start on the road that demic shutdown, Thorpe generally at Field Lane on with a neatly-taken opening an impression as Grenier made Engineering League Premier the management team will have United have signalled their Saturday afternoon. goal and they were always on sure of the win with a second, Division campaign. wished for.. intentions after almost six top in the first 45 minutes, and Harry Brigham made it months without competitive They overcame visiting rewarded with a second goal four near time. Your friends and fellow sportspeople can football. Easingwold Town 4-0 with the from Man of the Match, Jean- all get Goole & Selby Sport FREE every team, largely the same personnel Pierre Grenier, who has been in The return local derby is at A hard-earned point on an as last term, although they did good form to date. Field Lane on Saturday, kick week. awfully wet first night at rivals have the added experience of off 2pm. Easingwold missed a chance Just email: [email protected] to be added to the mailing list

9 September 2020 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Covid rules at Goole’s VPG Here is the Covid-19 guidance Team sheets to be exchanged Spectators allowed at for visitors to the Victoria during pre-match briefing to be St Leger meeting Pleasure Grounds. This docu- held outdoors. ment will be kept under con- Doncaster's St. Leger Fetival The big race on Saturday month, had been one of several the paying public. stant review and updated as Half time interval to be man- started this afternoon on the will also have spectators pres- pilot events earmarked for That still applies at this required. aged with mutual co-operation Town Moor with spectators ent at this stage, although the spectators to return but was General of teams. allowed in to a UK racecourse Prime Minister was expected quoshed after further Covid moment in time with all social Spectators for the first time since March. to make further announce- rises, but Doncaster are still distancing and hygiene meas- Jamie Smith is the nominated ments today, with further hoping that a difficult year for ures for racegoers, jockeys and GAFC Covid-19 Officer In order to assist our staff and Two and a half thousand rac- detail after a notable rise in them as a course, with last officials in place. It is part of a (07507612833). stewards, and to help protect ing enthusiasts were still being infections this week and a autumn's floods also causing wider scheme that is hoping to you and your fellow spectators, given the go-ahead despite new small increase in Covid-relat- postponements, would be partly see spectators at all outdoor Risk assessment, control you are kindly requested to fol- restrictions to come into effect ed deaths. forgotten if their principal sporting events from October, measures and guidance will be low these guidelines: next Monday surrounding gath- meeting could see the return of although in no way full capaci- published on club website. erings. Glorious Goodwood, last ty. Individuals should check for Hand sanitising stations situ- symptoms of Covid-19 in them- Huge catch in Viking Tuesday Open ated at stadium entrance and in selves or in their households all internal areas, including and, if symptomatic, go straight Mark Jukes of Castleford 114lb 2oz, Steve Brunyee third 72lb 2oz. Scaife was second with 67lb changing rooms. home and follow Government won the Tuesday Open at with 100lb 5oz and Andy The Roman AC match on and D Coote third with 65lb. guidance. Viking Fishery with a magnif- Rymer fourth with 86lb 4oz Signage is in place to guide all icent 235lb 11oz. and Jimmy Redmond fifth Hawk Pond was won by W There were two small matches spectators outside and inside the Signage is in place to guide with 82lb 15oz. Elbeck with 86lb 4oz. on Deer Pond. stadium, and within indoor spectators outside and inside the Dean Morrit was second in facilities. stadium and within indoor facil- this Hawk Pond match with Open matches are held each On Sunday Leeds Electric S Cussins won the Leeds bt Player Welfare ities. 101lb 2oz, Andy Rymer third Tuesday and Saturday. To book AC were on Fox Pond where match with 65lb 8oz, M Best with 71lb 1oz and Mal Bailey a place, please ring 01405 the winner, D Watson, landed was second with 63lb 5oz and Club Secretary to maintain list The number of spectators fourth with 69lb 12oz. 785206. 110lb 1oz. N McCormack was A Thompson third with 42lb of all playing and non playing allowed inside the stadium is second with 97lb 6oz, G Eccles 8oz. members attending the match restricted to a maximum of 300 The Saturday Open, held on Also on Saturday, Sheffield third with 90lb 6oz and P on their arrival at the stadium. with 76 seated (out of 200 Deer Pond, was won by another group Yates AC held a match at Foster fourth with 82lb 7oz. R Smith won the Harehills seats). Castleford angler, regular win- Viking Fishery as part of their WMC match with 64lb 13oz, C Track and trace details from ner Paul Brunyee. Andy fishing weekend. This was won The Merlin AC match on Fisher was second with 52lb the above to be retained for 21 Maintain good hand hygiene – Middleton was second with by R Elliott with a catch of Hawk Pond was won by A 7oz and C Dunn was third with days. use the sanitiser dispensers pro- Jackson with 80lb 2oz, J 33lb 8oz. vided inside the stadium Individuals should undergo a entrance and at each internal self assessment for any Covid- facility. 19 symptoms and not travel to the stadium if they are showing Avoid touching your face, or any of these symptoms. handles, railings etc. whenever possible. Club physio to wear appropri- ate PPE To comply with national Covid-19 ’Track & Trace’ Changing room occupancy to requirements, you will be be restricted to essential key required to register your name personnel and players, with and contact telephone number staged usage recommended. when entering any indoor facil- ity. Teams to enter/leave pitch separately through players tun- For standing spectators, nel. ensure that you observe social distancing and avoid close con- Pre-match warm ups for each tact with others not in your team and match officials to take social or family ‘bubble’ at all place in separate areas of the times. pitch. If you need to access any of Respect handshakes suspend- the ground’s amenities, such as ed for season 2020/21. toilets and food and drink out- lets, follow the signage regard- Team sheets to be exchanged ing queuing arrangements. during pre-match briefing to be held outdoors. Ensure that there are two seats vacant between you and other Additional seating to be pro- seated spectators, unless you vided adjacent to technical are in a social or family ‘bub- areas in forms of plastic chairs. ble’. Post match interaction limited If you are seated, when mov- to groups of 6 people. ing past other spectators to and Match Officials from your seat, please avoid face to face contact with other Match officials should under- spectators. go a self assessment for any Covid-19 symptoms and not Observe respiratory etiquette travel to the stadium if they are – always cover your mouth if showing any of these symptoms. needing to cough or sneeze. Match officials to travel sepa- Avoid hugs, high-fives and rately to stadium. any close contact with people who are not within your social Cashless payments will be or family ‘bubble’. offered to match officials. Take care when shouting, Officials to use changing singing or celebrating. room in turn, if requested, with others waiting in boardroom. No paper copies of team sheets to be provided. Your friends and fellow sports- people can all get Goole & Ryan in spotlight for Harrogate Town Selby Sport FREE every week. Just 34 days after helping on Saturday. side, unable to play at home will play their early home Just email: [email protected] be his club, Harrogate Town, The North Yorkshire outfit for at least a month due to the games at the Keepmoat clinch promotion to the new grand pitch taking root Stadium, the home of added to the mailing list Football League for the were successful in the first at their home ground, now Doncaster Rovers, and of first time in their history, round of the Carabao Cup, travel to Premier Division course there is still no specta- former Goole Town Tiger, when they won 8-7 on spot West Bromwich Albion next tor access as yet with October Ryan Fallowfield was in the kicks after a draw in normal week. 1 still a proposed date, sub- midst of a sensational time, Fallowfield keeping his ject to the success of trial penalty shoot-out in their head in the middle of the Harrogate open their league events up and coming, some opening competitive game shoot out with a confident account this weekend at have already taken place. penalty and Simon Weaver's Roots Hall, Southend, and