WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

RYHOPE CW closed in on leaders New Marske and Easington Colliery when they
narrowly defeated Annfield Plain at Derwent Park.

The Wearsiders had their work cut out and there was only a minute remaining as
Chris Trewick clinched a dramatic winning goal.

It was Trewick who gave Martin Swales' side a fifth-minute lead but within 10
minutes, Annfield were level courtesy of Arron Robertson.

Fortunes ebbed and flowed and there were chances at both ends before Trewick
came up trumps for Ryhope, who are now just a point behind Easington Colliery.

Ashbrooke Belford House are fourth, level on points with Ryhope and they too had
a fight on their hands at Houghton Town.

Despite the conditions, the two sides produced an entertaining game which looked
likely to end in a goal-less draw.

But with just a couple of minutes remaining Tommy Dobbing's team eventually
broke the deadlock.

Houghton goalkeeper Dean Caris made a fantastic save but when the ball rebounded
to Martin Deacon, he made no mistake.

The hosts pushed players forward in search of an equaliser and left the way open
for Lee McAndrew to make sure of the points for Ashbrooke with a stunning
25-yard left-foot shot deep into stoppage time.

Darlington Cleveland Bridge moved into fifth position with an emphatic victory
at home to Willington who were on the back foot once they conceded a brace of
goals to Michael Carter by the 10th minute.

Although Paul Thorne reduced the arrears early in the second half, the Bridge
finished strongly and further goals flowed from Neil Jackson and Neville Fuller.

Following an indifferent start to the season, Redcar Athletic, with ambitions to
join the STL Northern League, are just outside the top six despite being held to
a draw by Windscale.

Richie Playforth fired Redcar ahead and Windscale were dealt a second blow in
the 73rd minute when Dan McDermott was unfortunate to be sent off.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, the Cumbrians battled on and substitute
Graeme Golding deservedly levelled.

Prudhoe Town remain bottom, the only side yet to win. After taking a halftime
lead courtesy of Lee Best, they trailed to Coxhoe Athletic whose marksmen were
Shaun Laverick and Dan Hatton.

With only 10 minutes left on the clock Adam Dobson restored parity to earn
Prudhoe only their fourth point in 18 games.

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

ASHBROOKE Belford House remain fourth in the Wearside League, now level
on points with Ryhope CW but Tommy Dobbing's side had their work cut out
before defeating lowly Coxhoe Athletic at Silksworth.

The visitors made a dream start, scoring in the first minute when Chris
Garbutt took advantage of a defensive error and drove the ball wide of goalkeeper
Brett Wilson.

Paul Robertson levelled on 25 minutes with a free kick and 20 minutes from
time David Baxter was on target for the winner.

Ryhope CW's game at Windscale was postponed because of a water-logged pitch
and they now trail second-top Easington Colliery by four points.

The Colliers gained revenge for Saturday's penalty shoot-out defeat in
the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup when they easily defeated Kirkbymoorside 4-1
at Welfare Park.

It was the Yorkshiremen who scored first, however, when Ryan Rivis drove
into the net but their lead lasted only a couple of minutes.

Lee Smith produced a clinical finish from the edge of the penalty area and
in the 62nd minute, Paul Taylor gave Easington the lead.

Two minutes later he was brought down by goalkeeper Adam Masson who was
sent off. Taylor converted the penalty and 15 minutes from time Tim Bowman
completed the scoring.

New Marske enjoy a four-points lead over Easington but the Colliers have
four games in hand and a vastly superior goals difference.

The Seasiders maintained their strong challenge for honours,
surprisingly defeating Willington with ease. Luke Woodhall and Andrew Dawson both
struck twice in a 4-0 victory.

At the other end of the table Prudhoe Town are still winless following a
5-1 defeat at the hands of Redcar Athletic.

An own goal by Sam Young raised the hopes of Prudhoe but the visitors
quickly took control and their supremacy was rewarded with a hat-trick from
Richie Playforth and further goals by Andrew Porritt and James Kesterton.

Darlington Cleveland Bridge missed the opportunity to go fourth when
they surprisingly went down 3-1 to Wolviston whose match-winners were Kallum
Hannah, Michael Arthur and Ryan Hebb. Daniel McLachlan had equalised for the Bridge.

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

NEW Marske won the match of the day at Ryhope CW and now lead the table by
four points, although Easington Colliery have as many games in hand.

Third-top Ryhope must have sensed victory when they went two goals up in
half an hour with strikes from Richard Jordan and Nathan Johnson.

Just before the interval Andrew Dawson reduced the deficit and after an
hour Paul Venis equalised.

New Marske were now dominant and two goals from brothers Shaun and
Michael Mackin in the last five minutes earned them three crucial points.

Ryhope CW remain third and Ashbrooke Belford House are fourth after sharing
the points with Hartlepool.

Johnny Bolton was an early marksman for Pools before the Wearsiders
equalised with a penalty by Peter Benson who gave goalkeeper Andrew Fletcher no
chance.

Silksworth failed to halt Windscale's championship ambitions. Dean
Rogers converted a 20th-minute penalty when John Hannah was sent off.

The Cumbrians made the numerical advantage count and further goals flowed
before the interval from Rogers and Dan Gullen with a brace.

With 20 minutes remaining, Silksworth suffered another blow when goalkeeper
John McLean had to be substituted. Just before the end Windscale's Alan Blair
was red-carded.

A third-minute goal by Michael Weston proved sufficient for Willington at
home to Jarrow and although they led through David Johnson until the 85th
minute, Stockton Town were beaten by Cleator Moor Celtic.

Gary George restored parity and three minutes from the final whistle
Greg Stainton clinched the winning goal.

Redcar Athletic were the biggest scorers of the day when they hit
Coxhoe Athletic for six yet the visitors were twice ahead thanks to Anthony
Phillipson and Dan Petts.

Andrew Porritt cancelled out the first two goals and in the second half
Redcar took control and romped home as Billy Millington, Michael Hillary (og),
Richie Playforth and Dale Mendum all found the net.

Kallum Hannah was twice on target in Wolviston's victory over Houghton
Town. Daley Clarke threw the visitors a lifeline but Ryan Hebbs' strike ended
their hopes.

Prudhoe Town remain bottom, still without a win. A deflected own goal and
one by Scott Wilson erased two by Boldon CA's Shaun Reay.

Just before the break Kris Robertson restored the advantage to Boldon and in
the second half Finbar Lynch also netted for the South Tynesiders who are now
five points ahead of Prudhoe.

Darlington Cleveland Bridge are in the top six following victory at
Annfield Plain where Dan McLachlan and Adam Wilson both beat goalkeeper Stephen
Kennedy.

Kirkbymoorside reached the Third Round of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup
with a 7-6 penalty shoot-out against Easington Colliery. The sides had failed to
break the deadlock following extra time.

Wearside League
by MALCOLM PRATT

WITH Easington Colliery and Ryhope CW on cup duty, New Marske took their
chance and leap-frogged the pair, with victory at Boldon CA.

Sean Mackin was an early scorer but Shaun Reay quickly restored parity.
The Seasiders then began to dominate and goals flowed from Mark Dawson (2) and
Tony Renwick (og).

Just before the end Chris Robinson scored a second goal for Boldon but
New Marske were never seriously threatened and celebrated moving to the top of
the table for the first time this season.

Coxhoe Athletic were hit with a seven-goals blitz at Windscale. Dean Rogers
was the top individual marksman of the day, rifling four goals and
others on target were David Dustin, Dan Gullen and Alan Blair.

A late goal by Scott Turner earned Willington a narrow victory at
Houghton Town for whom Brad Freeman (pen) cancelled out Dean Hanson's early
second-half strike.

Darlington Cleveland Bridge also won by the odd goal in three at
Silksworth who led courtesy of Gary Tyzack.

Adam Wilson equalised in the 80th minute and despite having Ben Griffin
sent off, the Bridge claimed an injury-time winner by Daniel McLachlan.

Eight sides were competing for places in the semi finals of the
Sunderland Shipowners' Cup but only three reached the last four.

The tie between Jarrow and Ryhope CW was abandoned after 65 minutes because
of an injury to the referee.

At this stage, the game was finely balanced. Nathan Johnson and Chris
Trewick had given the Wearsiders a two-goals lead but Jarrow hit back through
Paul Terrell and Peter Kane (pen).

Easington Colliery, Kirkbymoorside and Cleator Moor Celtic all went through
by the same 2-0 scoreline.

Paul Taylor scored both goals in Easington's victory at Stockton Town who
held out until the 70th minute. Taylor produced a clinical left-foot finish
before converting a penalty.

Daryl Rivis headed Kirkbymoorside in front and Rob McDirmid booked his
side's place in the semi finals at home to Annfield Plain.

Robbie Fowler scored both Cleator Moor Celtic's goals at Redcar Athletic
who had the opportunity to reduce the deficit but Nicky Ward fired wide from
the penalty spot.

Wolviston took Crook Town, from the STL Northern League Second Division,
to the wire before going out of the Durham Challenge Cup. Kevin Devine scored
the only goal.

WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT

A SUPERB performance by Lee Andrews was the feature of Ashbrooke Belford House's
emphatic victory over Darlington Cleveland Bridge which enabled Tommy Dobbing's
side to remain in fourth position.

David Scott gave the Wearsiders a 10th-minute lead and another 50 minutes
elapsed before Andrews went to work.

At that stage, Daniel McLachlan had equalised but once Andrews restored
the advantage for his team, there was no stopping him.

He plundered another three goals and not surprisingly was named Man of
the Match.

Easington Colliery remain out in front when another regular scorer, Paul
Taylor bagged a brace of goals at Wolviston.

He was an early marksman but Ryan Hebb quickly restored parity. Michael
Graver regained the advantage for the Colliers and nine minutes from time, Taylor
made sure of the points for Easington who have won 11 and drawn two of their
13 games.

Teams from the North East often find it difficult playing in Cumbria but
this was not the case for second-top Ryhope CW who coasted to victory at Cleator
Moor Celtic.

John Butler headed in after 20 minutes and although it took Ryhope another
hour to double their lead, they were never troubled. Chris Trewick made it two
on 80 minutes and five minutes from time Clayton Davis struck from 25 yards
following an excellent build-up.

Andrew Plaice threw Silksworth a lifeline when he cancelled out John
Ludlow's early goal at Annfield Plain.

There were chances for both teams during the second period and it was the
home side who accepted two with Dean Lee and Shaun Sagar guiding their team
to victory.

Houghton Town returned to league action and gave a much improved display
despite losing by the only goal to in-form Redcar Town, whose match-winner was
Stephen Thompson.

Jarrow were also disappointed with their previous performance but bounced
back against Coxhoe Athletic.

Peter Kane netted from close range after only 12 minutes and Phil
Bulmer levelled for Coxhoe a minute into the second half.

Mid-way through the second period Chris Lunn regained the advantage for
Jarrow who made sure of victory with Kane's late penalty.

Kirkbymoorside won a seven-goals thriller at Prudhoe Town with a
last-minute winner by Sarjo Cham, his second of the game. Rob McDirmid and Jonathan
Brown also struck with Chris Waistell (2) and Andy Hoban on the mark for
the Tynesiders.

New Marske were indebted to the Mackin twins who both found the net in
their side's victory over Windscale who led through Dean Rogers until the 84th
minute.

Willington's James Seymour beat goalkeeper Adrian Swann to earn a point
at Stockton Town who were ahead with Danny Kitchener's volley which rocketed
into the top of the net.

Despite leading with a brace of goals from Shaun Reay, Boldon CA went out
of the Durham Challenge Cup to Hartlepool United Reserves whose
second-half matchwinners were Stephen Snaith, Billy Beckford and Callum Hassan.