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by MALCOLM PRATT
Ryhope CW anticipated a difficult game at Cleator Moor Celtic on Saturday but
three goals in the opening 26 minutes proved too big an obstacle for the
Cumbrians, whose title hopes have all but ended.
The Wearsiders though, continue their quest for honours and the race now appears
to be between Martin Swales' side and Scarborough Town.
Martin Metcalfe was first to strike on 20 minutes and two minutes later John
Butler converted a penalty.
Worse was to follow for the home side as Butler headed in his second goal and
although Lee Dunn reduced the deficit before the interval, Ryhope were never
seriously stretched.
They are now 12 points ahead of Scarborough who were on cup duty but
the Seasiders have five games in hand on Ryhope.
Teesside Athletic are third but they appear to have too much to do after losing
to Easington Colliery, for whom captain Chris Pearson scored the only goal
mid-way through the second period.
Following a heavy defeat in their previous game, Ashbrooke Belford House bounced
back to form easily seeing off the challenge from Guisborough Town HC with goals
from Michael Charlton (2), and Martin Deacon.
Silksworth held their own in the first half at Annfield Plain but conceded four
times in the second 45 minutes. Aaron Robertson and Stephen Kirkbride each
bagged a brace of goals.
Jarrow staged a second half rally at home to Wolviston who were coasting the
game at the interval after Paul Ambrose and Guy Whatmore (2) had beaten
goalkeeper Tony Orr.
A minute into the second period, however, Christie Elliott reduced the
three-goals arrears and after Peter Kane also struck, Elliott grabbed a late
equaliser.
Willington remain bottom after losing by the odd goal in three to Hartlepool,
who are two places above them. Carl Winspear and Kyle McDermott netted for
Pools with Callum Heeney on target in the last couple of minutes.
Coxhoe Athletic are second from the basement. Michael Owens and Stephen Oakley
were the marksmen against Windscale for whom Andrew Hurley and Dan Gullen
replied.
Michael Alexander was Boldon CA's only scorer at Kirkbymoorside who won courtesy
of Darren Collier (pen) and Ryan Rivis.
Scarborough Town romped into the final of the Sunderland Shipowners' Cup when
they hit New Marske for six. Mark Barber, Georgie Rose, Josh Greening (pen),
Nathan Cook, Wayne Brooksby and Matthew Parry all beat goalkeeper Justin
Hutchinson. The home side's only reply came from Richie Playforth.
26/03/10 15:27 Filed in:
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Ryhope CW were only able to take 12 players to Guisborough Town HC last night but still emerged winners by an only goal scored by Chris Trewick in the 50th minute.
The Wearsiders had at least four excellent scoring opportunities which they failed to accept and with only one goal separating the sides, Guisborough kept up the challenge until the final whistle but Martin Swales' side held on.
They lead Scarborough Town by nine points but the Seasiders have four games in hand. Boro had hoped to play their first ever home floodlit match with New Marske but the match was called off half an hour after the scheduled kick-off time because the lights failed.
Ashbrooke Belford House were surprisingly hit for six at home to Teesside Athletic who moved into third position, enhancing their chances of promotion to the Skilltrainingltd Northern League.
James Kesterton is a regular scorer and he rifled a hat-trick with the Teessiders' other goals credited to Dale Mendum, Stephen Thompson and Grant Bulmer.
Annfield Plain were ahead through Roy Gordon and Stephen Kirkbride but Boldon CA hit back to level the score thanks to Mark Williams and Chris Robertson. With just three minutes remaining Kirkbride scored his second goal and Plain's winner.
Easington Colliery were saved the long journey to Cleator Moor Celtic when the pitch was declared waterlogged.
22/03/10 10:54 Filed in:
Reportsby MALCOLM PRATT
It remains nip and tuck at the top of the table with Ryhope CW's lead over
Scarborough Town now only six points, with the Seasiders having three games in
hand on their rivals.
Martin Swales' side were favourites to win at Hartlepool, who started the day
second from bottom but in the event they were lucky to claim one point.
Colin McCullough shocked the visitors when he found the net in a goalmouth
scramble after only nine minutes and when Ryhope had John Butler sent off in the
76th minute, the omens were not good.
With the game deep into stoppage time, John Davis saved Ryhope just when it
seemed his side was about to suffer what would have been only their second
defeat of the season.
In contrast, Scarborough Town enjoyed an eight-goals romp over Wolviston, whose
defence has been one of the strongest in the league.
The Teessiders though had no answer to Boro's penetrating attack and the goals
flowed from Josh Greening, who rifled a hat-trick in the first nine minutes,
Jamie Lawrence, Dean Craig, Matthew Brown, Robbie Hawkes and Joe Danby.
Houghton Town moved into the top half of the table with an excellent 3-2 victory
over Windscale in Cumbria.
The home side scored first and last courtesy of Dean Rogers and Peter O'Donnell.
In between, Stephen Harrison, Brad Freeman and Richard Hall found the net for
Steve Patton's side.
Jarrow scored their first goal in five games but Peter Kane's header
wasn't enough at home to New Marske, who won with strikes from Stephen Barker
and Shaun Mackin.
Coxhoe Athletic were no match for Annfield Plain who scored twice in each half.
Dean Lee and Stephen Kirkbride were the early marksmen before John Clarke and
Aaron Robertson also got in on the scoring act.
Brothers Stephen and Mark Williams gave Boldon CA a perfect start and although
Adam Blenkinsopp threw Willington a ray of hope, the South Tynesiders finished
strongly taking their tally to four thanks to Michael Meek and Jason Donnelly.
An only goal two minutes from the end by James Kesterton was sufficient for
Teesside Athletic against Kirkbymoorside.
The result lifted the Teessiders into third position but they still have a lot
to do if they are to realise their promotion aspirations.
Silksworth were saved the long journey to Cleator Moor Celtic and a waterlogged
pitch also caused Easington Colliery's game at Guisborough Town HC to be called
off.
19/03/10 17:23 Filed in:
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Wearside League leaders Ryhope CW left it late before defeating fifth-top
Easington Colliery by the odd goal in three.
A tense struggle was anticipated and it was not until two minutes into the
second period that John Butler celebrated his return to the Ryhope line-up,
firing home from the edge of the penalty area.
With just five minutes remaining it looked as if former Horden CW player
Stuart Brightwell had gained a point for the Colliers but two minutes later
Jonathan Davis produced a good finish from 18 yards.
Martin Swales' side still lead Scarborough Town by eight points but their
rivals have three games in hand.
The Seasiders made no mistake at Guisborough Town HC where they enjoyed a
five-goals romp. Joe Danby bagged a brace with Mark Barber, Dean Craig and
Josh Greening also on target.
Guisborough played almost the entire second half with 10 men following the
dismissal of Stephen Reid and on the hour Danny Cornell was also red-carded,
leaving the home side with only nine players.
Jarrow have not scored in four games after losing at Houghton Town. On the
stroke of half time Michael Curtis set up Kevin Gordon who rifled the ball
into the net.
Five minutes later 17-year old Richie Goodman celebrated his debut heading in
a corner.
Windscale, who at one stage were too near the bottom for comfort, confirmed
that they are a much improved side when they held Ashbrooke Belford House to a
draw at Silksworth.
Lee Harrison gave Tommy Dobbing's side the lead on 30 minutes and 20 minutes
from the end Adam Blair equalised.
15/03/10 14:35 Filed in:
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Leaders Ryhope CW were taken to the wire by holders Annfield Plain before
booking their place in the Final of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup.
An only goal by Jimmy Farrell on 15 minutes was all that separated the sides and
the Wearsiders will meet Cleator Moor Celtic, comfortable winners over
Wolviston.
Lee Dunn and Chris Thornton (2) had the Cumbrians well ahead before Liam Jackson
claimed a late consolation goal for the visitors.
Second-top Scarborough Town also have their eyes on a double and progressed to
the Third Round of the Sunderland Shipowners' Cup at Jarrow, who ended the game
with nine men.
Josh Green broke the deadlock three minutes into the second period and in the
68th minute Joel Ramm converted a penalty.
Liam Poppleton was immediately sent off and Chris Maw followed him 10 minutes
from the end. In stoppage time Billy Logan completed a comprehensive victory for
the Seasiders.
Houghton Town conceded their first goals in open play for five games when
Windscale won a thriller at Leyburn Grove.
The Cumbrians roared into a two-goals lead courtesy of Dan Gullen and Dean
Rogers but Brad Freeman reduced the deficit with a 46th-minute penalty and four
minutes later restored parity.
The scene was set for an exciting final 40 minutes and with the game seemingly
heading for a draw, Windscale snatched victory with a last-minute penalty by
Rogers.
Silksworth's defence was considerably tighter at Kirkbymoorside but the
Wearsiders returned home pointless after Johnny Brown scored the only goal 20
minutes from time.
Easington Colliery consolidated fifth place with victory over Ashbrooke Belford
House.
Robert Huntley and Chris Tarn had them two goals up but after Lee Harrison
replied from the penalty spot, Tommy Dobbing's side was in with a chance until
John Harrison restored the Colliers' two-goals cushion.
Boldon CA returned to form, defeating Hartlepool with goals by Mark Williams,
Chris Robertson and James Hudson. Pools' only reply was credited to Keith
Hutchinson.
Willington parted company with manager Max Reece before their game with
Guisborough Town HC.
Paul Mullen and Robert Lee took over but failed to start on a winning note as
the visitors scored twice in the second period through Lewis Tidy and Philip
Jopling.
Teesside Athletic stay fourth-top but their promotion hopes received a setback
at New Marske whose matchwinners were Richard Playforth and Mark Dawson.
12/03/10 16:13 Filed in:
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Ryhope CW just couldn't find a way past the Jarrow defence, despite dominating
their 'home' game which was played at Houghton.
"We would not have scored if we had played another 90 minutes. It was one of
those nights but Jarrow gave a tremendous team performance with goalkeeper Mark
English outstanding," observed Ryhope secretary Dougie Benison.
The Wearsiders extended their lead at the top of the Wearside League to eight
points but Scarborough Town now have three games in hand.
Silksworth had conceded 11 goals in their previous two games and when Wolviston
went two up by the hour, another defeat was on the cards.
But Steven Smith's side battled back and deservedly shared the points in a 2-2
draw.
Richard Mills twice beat goalkeeper David McKinley before Owen Shannon reduced
the deficit in the 65th minute. With 10 minutes remaining, Andrew Place hit the
equaliser.
Easington Colliery had no such problems in their game with Coxhoe Athletic.
The Colliers' made a dream start, scoring after just six minutes with a Martin
Langley header.
Haydn Pace struck twice in the space of three minutes early in the second period
and but for the brilliance of goalkeeper Tom Orton, Coxhoe would have suffered
an even heavier defeat.
New Marske were another side in scoring mode as they crushed bottom-of-the-table
Willington 10-0. Shaun Mackin and Richard Playforth both rifled hat-tricks with
Shaun Howes (2), Stephen Barker and Andrew Dawson also getting in on the scoring
act.
In contract, Annfield Plain failed to score at Windscale where they dominated
for 90 minutes, hitting the woodwork on several occasions. In stoppage time,
Dan Gullen had the ball in the net for the Cumbrians but his effort was
disallowed.
12/03/10 16:10 Filed in:
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Ryhope CW were without a fixture on Saturday and Scarborough Town took
advantage, reducing the difference between the pair to seven points.
On a day when goals flowed, the Seasiders became leading scorers hitting
fourth-top Cleator Moor Celtic for five.
Their hero was Wayne Brooksby who celebrated his return from Australia with a
hat-trick. Georgie Rowlands and Joe Danby also struck with Robbie Fowler's
strike no more than a consolation for the Cumbrians.
Houghton Town, who haven't conceded a goal in open play for five games, were
another team to rack up five goals on their visit to Guisborough Town HC.
Man of the match was Brad Freeman who was on target four times. Houghton's other
goal was conceded by a defender and the two which Guisborough netted for
themselves were both penalties converted by Jonathan Cairns.
Silksworth conceded five goals at home to second-bottom Hartlepool whose
marksmen were Chris Archer, with a hat-trick, Daniel Corbett and Anthony Davis.
Willington remain at the basement after they too suffered a 5-0 defeat at
Teesside Athletic who are up to third to maintain their challenge for promotion.
Dale Mendum rifled a hat-trick with James Kesterton and Stuart Poulter adding to
the woes of Willington who have leaked 87 goals, the most by any team.
Ashbrooke Belford House made it 11 goals in two games when they surprisingly
romped home at Boldon CA, who had been in good form.
There was no stopping Tommy Dobbing's side, however. Peter Benson and David
Baxter each bagged a brace with Martin Deacon completing the scoring.
Five goals were also recorded at Wolviston with Windscale scoring three of them
courtesy of Kevin Oliver, Andrew Hurley and Rick Parnaby, with a last-minute
winner. Lee Butterworth and Danny Shields replied.
No fewer than 33 goals were scored in six games but the remaining fixture at
Kirkbymoorside was goal-less as Coxhoe Athletic, third from bottom, gained a
useful point.
Easington Colliery reached the Third Round of the Wearside League Cup defeating
Annfield Plain 3-2 thanks to goals from Chris Tarn, Robert Huntley and Haydn
Pace. Graeme Wilson and Stephen Kirkbride kept the visitors in the tie until the
final whistle.
Jarrow went out to New Marske whose matchwinners at Perth Green were Michael
Mackin and Richard Playforth.
