Jan 2011
Wednesday's football January 26
28/01/11 15:31 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT
RYHOPE CW missed the opportunity to go second in the Wearside League when they
went down by the only goal to Jarrow.
A hard-fought game was decided on the hour when Paul Turrell beat goalkeeper
Neil Atkinson from inside the penalty area.
Ryhope pressed for an equaliser in the later stages but failed to find a way
through Jarrow's defence which was considerably tighter than at the weekend when
they conceded four goals.
Ryhope remain third, a point behind New Marske whose fixture at Silksworth was
postponed.
Easington Colliery stretched their lead at the top of the table to three points
with victory over Redcar Athletic.
Andy Porritt gave the Teessiders the lead on 38 minutes with a tremendous finish
from outside the penalty area but the Colliers turned the tables, scoring twice
in four minutes just before the interval.
Dale Crawford blasted a shot into the top corner of the net but the goal of the
match was Chris Tarn's magnificent strike which screamed into the net.
Easington held on for a 2-1 win and were indebted to debutant goalkeeper Nicky
Lawson who turned in a man-of-the-match performance following his transfer from
Sunderland RCA.
Willington were bottom in each of the last two seasons but are now in the top
half of the table following a 3-1 win over Wolviston with goals by Paul Thorns,
Jason White and James Seymour. Kallum Hannah replied from the penalty spot.
Prudhoe Town won for the first time on Saturday but failed to make it
back-to-back wins when Stockton Town emerged 3-1 victors.
Joe Hinchley, Scott Meehan and Jamie May were the matchwinners with Kevin Dixon
(pen) on target for Prudhoe.
The Cumbrian derby ended all square. Barry Irving and Gary George had Cleator
Moor Celtic ahead until the 80th minute before Kevin Holliday and Luke Smith
rescued a point for Windscale.
by MALCOLM PRATT
RYHOPE CW missed the opportunity to go second in the Wearside League when they
went down by the only goal to Jarrow.
A hard-fought game was decided on the hour when Paul Turrell beat goalkeeper
Neil Atkinson from inside the penalty area.
Ryhope pressed for an equaliser in the later stages but failed to find a way
through Jarrow's defence which was considerably tighter than at the weekend when
they conceded four goals.
Ryhope remain third, a point behind New Marske whose fixture at Silksworth was
postponed.
Easington Colliery stretched their lead at the top of the table to three points
with victory over Redcar Athletic.
Andy Porritt gave the Teessiders the lead on 38 minutes with a tremendous finish
from outside the penalty area but the Colliers turned the tables, scoring twice
in four minutes just before the interval.
Dale Crawford blasted a shot into the top corner of the net but the goal of the
match was Chris Tarn's magnificent strike which screamed into the net.
Easington held on for a 2-1 win and were indebted to debutant goalkeeper Nicky
Lawson who turned in a man-of-the-match performance following his transfer from
Sunderland RCA.
Willington were bottom in each of the last two seasons but are now in the top
half of the table following a 3-1 win over Wolviston with goals by Paul Thorns,
Jason White and James Seymour. Kallum Hannah replied from the penalty spot.
Prudhoe Town won for the first time on Saturday but failed to make it
back-to-back wins when Stockton Town emerged 3-1 victors.
Joe Hinchley, Scott Meehan and Jamie May were the matchwinners with Kevin Dixon
(pen) on target for Prudhoe.
The Cumbrian derby ended all square. Barry Irving and Gary George had Cleator
Moor Celtic ahead until the 80th minute before Kevin Holliday and Luke Smith
rescued a point for Windscale.
Saturday's football January 22
28/01/11 15:30 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
By MALCOLM PRATT
RYHOPE CW reached the final of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup with victory over Redcar Athletic in the match of the day on Saturday.
Following a poor start to the season, Redcar's form has been impressive and the Wearsiders knew they faced a difficult challenge.
But they rose to the occasion and goals by John Butler (pen) and Jamie Lee (og) saw them home after Richie Playforth had given the home side the lead.
Martin Swales' side will meet Kirkbymoorside, surprise winners over New Marske who have led the table for most of the season.
The Seasiders were rocked, however, when Ryan Rivis and Robert McDermott struck and it was not until the 87th minute that Sean Mackin replied.
Easington Colliery moved into pole position although they could only share the points in a six-goals thriller with Darlington Cleveland Bridge.
Fortunes ebbed and flowed all afternoon with Danny McLachlan, Michael Carter (pen) and Christian Holliday on target for the Bridge with Barry Turton (2) and Chris Tarn responding.
Ashbrooke Belford House remain fourth behind New Marske and Ryhope CW despite losing for the second time in a week.
Michael Weston (2), Adam Blenkinsopp and Danny Lee were Willington's match-winners with Lee Andrews and David Baxter on the mark for the Wearsiders.
Prudhoe Town had not won in 19 games but finally celebrated against Houghton Town. Richard Bissessur and Michael Pooley were the marksmen.
Jarrow defeated Annfield Plain in an amazing game at Perth Green. The hosts looked home and dry when they led by five goals at the interval thanks to Peter Kane (2), Paul Turrell (2) and Chistie Elliott.
Plain's fightback started immediately following the interval and they clawed their way back to 5-4 with strikes from Roy Gordon, Dominic Elliott, Dean Lee and Lee Kirkbride.
Indeed, the scores would have been level had Elliott not failed with a penalty.
All the pressure was on Jarrow and it was only relieved when Liam Clark scored to make the final tally 6-4.
Boldon CA crashed 4-0 at Wolviston whose hero was Kallum Hannah with a hat-trick. Paul Vickers was their other marksman.
An only goal by Gavin Wilcox after 10 minutes was sufficient for Stockton Town who won a poor game at Hartlepool.
RYHOPE CW reached the final of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup with victory over Redcar Athletic in the match of the day on Saturday.
Following a poor start to the season, Redcar's form has been impressive and the Wearsiders knew they faced a difficult challenge.
But they rose to the occasion and goals by John Butler (pen) and Jamie Lee (og) saw them home after Richie Playforth had given the home side the lead.
Martin Swales' side will meet Kirkbymoorside, surprise winners over New Marske who have led the table for most of the season.
The Seasiders were rocked, however, when Ryan Rivis and Robert McDermott struck and it was not until the 87th minute that Sean Mackin replied.
Easington Colliery moved into pole position although they could only share the points in a six-goals thriller with Darlington Cleveland Bridge.
Fortunes ebbed and flowed all afternoon with Danny McLachlan, Michael Carter (pen) and Christian Holliday on target for the Bridge with Barry Turton (2) and Chris Tarn responding.
Ashbrooke Belford House remain fourth behind New Marske and Ryhope CW despite losing for the second time in a week.
Michael Weston (2), Adam Blenkinsopp and Danny Lee were Willington's match-winners with Lee Andrews and David Baxter on the mark for the Wearsiders.
Prudhoe Town had not won in 19 games but finally celebrated against Houghton Town. Richard Bissessur and Michael Pooley were the marksmen.
Jarrow defeated Annfield Plain in an amazing game at Perth Green. The hosts looked home and dry when they led by five goals at the interval thanks to Peter Kane (2), Paul Turrell (2) and Chistie Elliott.
Plain's fightback started immediately following the interval and they clawed their way back to 5-4 with strikes from Roy Gordon, Dominic Elliott, Dean Lee and Lee Kirkbride.
Indeed, the scores would have been level had Elliott not failed with a penalty.
All the pressure was on Jarrow and it was only relieved when Liam Clark scored to make the final tally 6-4.
Boldon CA crashed 4-0 at Wolviston whose hero was Kallum Hannah with a hat-trick. Paul Vickers was their other marksman.
An only goal by Gavin Wilcox after 10 minutes was sufficient for Stockton Town who won a poor game at Hartlepool.
Wednesday's football January 19
20/01/11 12:03 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT
EASINGTON Colliery and Ryhope CW closed in on Wearside League leaders New Marske when they both enjoyed comfortable victories last night.
The Colliers proved to be too strong for third-bottom Silksworth although it was not until the second period that the Wearsiders wilted.
Chris Tarn opened the scoring and thereafter it was all Easington as further goals flowed from Barry Turton (pen), Adam McGuinness and Andy Hall.
Easington are second, just a point behind New Marske with three games in hand while Ryhope CW remain third. Although equal on points with the Colliers they have played three games more than their rivals.
Nathan Johnson tapped in past goalkeeper Dean Caris to give Ryhope a half-time lead at Houghton Town and it was not until the last six minutes that Martin Swales' side made certain of the points.
Chris Trewick doubled his team's lead on 84 minutes and in stoppage time Jordan Henderson completed a 3-0 victory.
EASINGTON Colliery and Ryhope CW closed in on Wearside League leaders New Marske when they both enjoyed comfortable victories last night.
The Colliers proved to be too strong for third-bottom Silksworth although it was not until the second period that the Wearsiders wilted.
Chris Tarn opened the scoring and thereafter it was all Easington as further goals flowed from Barry Turton (pen), Adam McGuinness and Andy Hall.
Easington are second, just a point behind New Marske with three games in hand while Ryhope CW remain third. Although equal on points with the Colliers they have played three games more than their rivals.
Nathan Johnson tapped in past goalkeeper Dean Caris to give Ryhope a half-time lead at Houghton Town and it was not until the last six minutes that Martin Swales' side made certain of the points.
Chris Trewick doubled his team's lead on 84 minutes and in stoppage time Jordan Henderson completed a 3-0 victory.
Saturday's football January 15
20/01/11 12:02 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
By MALCOLM PRATT
EASINGTON Colliery are on course for a double after comfortably seeing off the challenge from Stockton Town in the Wearside League Cup on Saturday.
The Teessiders held their high-flying opponents until early in the second half but once Barry Turton slid the ball into the net, Colliers took control and were never troubled.
Adam McGuinness stretched the lead and shortly before the end Turton was again on target.
Ryhope CW were also on cup duty and eased past 10-man Jarrow in the Sunderland Shipowners' Competition.
It was not a good day for Jarrow's two debutants who had waited so long for their first outings.
Goalkeeper Chris Hope was beaten on 25 minutes with a John Butler header and Nick Pain headed into his own goal shortly afterwards.
Worse was to follow for the visitors when Mark Brocklehurst was shown a second yellow card five minutes before the interval.
The three leading sides were on cup duty with Marske United going out of the North Riding County Cup but Ashbrooke Belford House failed to narrow the gap.
They remain fourth after surprisingly going down to Boldon CA who arrived at Silksworth with just two wins from 18 games.
Tommy Dobbing's side was on the back foot from the start following Shaun Reay's early strike. Michael Meek doubled the lead and Reay again struck before Ryan Steel claimed what was no more than a consolation for the hosts.
Silksworth produced a spirited performance but lost by the odd goal in three at Hartlepool.
Stephen Thomas converted a penalty before Anthony Rogerson deservedly levelled. The result was very much in the balance but it was Pools who came out on top with a winning goal by Andy Ross.
Houghton Town jumped two places and are now seventh from the basement after their narrow win at Willington where Ben Maddison scored the only goal.
A hat-trick by Dominic Elliott was the feature of Annfield Plain's victory over Coxhoe Athletic. Stephen Kirkbride also found the net with Philip Bulmer and Dan Hatton on the mark for the South Durham side.
Switching the fixture to Prudhoe Town did not deter Wolviston who easily claimed the points courtesy of Kallum Hannah (2) and Ryan Hebb. Prudhoe remain bottom, still without a win following 19 attempts.
EASINGTON Colliery are on course for a double after comfortably seeing off the challenge from Stockton Town in the Wearside League Cup on Saturday.
The Teessiders held their high-flying opponents until early in the second half but once Barry Turton slid the ball into the net, Colliers took control and were never troubled.
Adam McGuinness stretched the lead and shortly before the end Turton was again on target.
Ryhope CW were also on cup duty and eased past 10-man Jarrow in the Sunderland Shipowners' Competition.
It was not a good day for Jarrow's two debutants who had waited so long for their first outings.
Goalkeeper Chris Hope was beaten on 25 minutes with a John Butler header and Nick Pain headed into his own goal shortly afterwards.
Worse was to follow for the visitors when Mark Brocklehurst was shown a second yellow card five minutes before the interval.
The three leading sides were on cup duty with Marske United going out of the North Riding County Cup but Ashbrooke Belford House failed to narrow the gap.
They remain fourth after surprisingly going down to Boldon CA who arrived at Silksworth with just two wins from 18 games.
Tommy Dobbing's side was on the back foot from the start following Shaun Reay's early strike. Michael Meek doubled the lead and Reay again struck before Ryan Steel claimed what was no more than a consolation for the hosts.
Silksworth produced a spirited performance but lost by the odd goal in three at Hartlepool.
Stephen Thomas converted a penalty before Anthony Rogerson deservedly levelled. The result was very much in the balance but it was Pools who came out on top with a winning goal by Andy Ross.
Houghton Town jumped two places and are now seventh from the basement after their narrow win at Willington where Ben Maddison scored the only goal.
A hat-trick by Dominic Elliott was the feature of Annfield Plain's victory over Coxhoe Athletic. Stephen Kirkbride also found the net with Philip Bulmer and Dan Hatton on the mark for the South Durham side.
Switching the fixture to Prudhoe Town did not deter Wolviston who easily claimed the points courtesy of Kallum Hannah (2) and Ryan Hebb. Prudhoe remain bottom, still without a win following 19 attempts.
Wednesday's football January 12
20/01/11 12:01 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT
SILKSWORTH almost upset the form book in last night's Wearside League derby
with Ryhope CW but had to settle for a 3-3 draw.
Gary Tyzack blasted the ball into the net on five minutes and 10 minutes later
set up Andrew Place for Silksworth's second goal.
Ryhope quickly reduced the deficit through Chris Trewick and in first-half
stoppage time, John Butler levelled with a well directed header.
Ryhope were reduced to 10 men and the home side took advantage, regaining the
lead with a Michael Renshaw header after good work by Jonathan Fox.
Despite their numerical disadvantage the visitors hit back and restored parity
20 minutes from time as Mark Davison's effort rebounded from the underside of
the crossbar into the net.
Ryhope remain third-top, equal on points with Easington Colliery while
Silksworth stay third-bottom.
by MALCOLM PRATT
SILKSWORTH almost upset the form book in last night's Wearside League derby
with Ryhope CW but had to settle for a 3-3 draw.
Gary Tyzack blasted the ball into the net on five minutes and 10 minutes later
set up Andrew Place for Silksworth's second goal.
Ryhope quickly reduced the deficit through Chris Trewick and in first-half
stoppage time, John Butler levelled with a well directed header.
Ryhope were reduced to 10 men and the home side took advantage, regaining the
lead with a Michael Renshaw header after good work by Jonathan Fox.
Despite their numerical disadvantage the visitors hit back and restored parity
20 minutes from time as Mark Davison's effort rebounded from the underside of
the crossbar into the net.
Ryhope remain third-top, equal on points with Easington Colliery while
Silksworth stay third-bottom.
Saturday's football January 8
11/01/11 11:19 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT
FOLLOWING six weeks of inactivity, four games went ahead on Saturday but
another five were postponed.
Houghton Town failed to celebrate a return to action, losing their bottom-seven
clash with Stockton Town at Leyburn Grove.
David Johnson was the Teessiders' scoring hero as he twice beat goalkeeper Dean
Caris in the opening 45 minutes.
The result leaves Houghton fifth-from-bottom but well clear of basement side
Prudhoe Town.
A stoppage-time goal by Michael Meek gave Boldon CA's result at Hartlepool a
measure of respectability.
Until he struck, the South Tynesiders were trailing by three goals and never
really threatened the home side.
Carl Wood pounced on a rebound to give Pools a first-minute lead and soon
afterwards, Stephen Chapman capitalised as 17-year old debutant Craig
Hutchinson's shot was parried by goalkeeper Lee Jackson.
The South Tynesiders hit back, reducing their deficit through Chris Robinson who
was perfectly placed for a simple tap-in after nine minutes.
It was mostly Hartlepool, however, and in the 12th minute Wood restored his
side's two-goals cushion with a shot-come-cross which eluded Jackson.
Four goals flowed in the first 12 minutes but it was not until the 37th minute
that Chapman went past several defenders before crashing the ball into the roof
of the net.
Pools went in 4-1 ahead and could easily have added more goals as Chapman,
Stephen Thomas and Johnny Bolton all hit the woodwork before Meek struck at the
other end.
Redcar Athletic made a poor start to the season, claiming just seven points out
of a possible 21 but they started where they left off when they defeated fifth-
top Darlington Cleveland Bridge.
A poor first half produced few openings but the game sprang to life four minutes
into the second period when Jamie Lee netted from six yards.
The Bridge battled back and threatened to upset Redcar's promotion aspirations
but five minutes from time Billy Millington produced a wonderful 20-yard drive
to secure three crucial points for the Seasiders.
Redcar have gained 25 points from their last nine games and are now in the top
six for the first time this season.
Only one of the three scheduled Wearside League cup ties went ahead and
following a closely-fought game, Silksworth went out to Willington after extra
time.
Shaun Golightly gave the Wearsiders an interval lead but early in the second
period Michael Weston levelled.
There were chances for both sides to clinch victory but the tie went into
additional time and Willington secured their place in the second round with a
late winner from James Seymour.