Feb 2010
Saturday's football February 27
28/02/10 12:13 Filed in: Reports
by MALCOLM PRATT
Once again, the elements played havoc with the programme and only two games went ahead.
Houghton Town's fortunes have certainly improved in the last few weeks following the eight-goals drubbing they suffered at the hands of Boldon CA.
Goalkeeper Shaun Robinson, who returned to the club after the debacle, has kept a clean sheet in three of four games and has been beaten only by a penalty.
Easington Colliery were the latest side to find Steve Patton's defence well organised and resolute and a far cry from the rearguard which conceded eight goals in the early-season fixture at Welfare Park.
There was a blow to Houghton after just 10 minutes when Kevin Gordon was carried off with a ankle injury and replaced by Ian Collins.
Patton had to reorganise his line-up and for a time Easington took advantage with Andrew Gartland and David Sewell both needing to clear from the goal-line.
Gradually, the home side came more into the game but late on the Colliers pressed for a winning goal which was denied them by the impressive Robinson.
Hartlepool journeyed into Cumbria and after holding Windscale until the 70th minute, ended well beaten.
Dan Gullen broke the deadlock and five minutes later he again beat goalkeeper Ian Davies, who was the man of the match.
The keeper was again powerless to prevent Ryan Fitzwilliam putting the game beyond the reach of Pools and a minute from time Lee Dixon completed a 4-0 victory.
Pools remain second bottom while Windscale are now fifth from the basement, 15 points ahead of Willington who prop up the table.
Once again, the elements played havoc with the programme and only two games went ahead.
Houghton Town's fortunes have certainly improved in the last few weeks following the eight-goals drubbing they suffered at the hands of Boldon CA.
Goalkeeper Shaun Robinson, who returned to the club after the debacle, has kept a clean sheet in three of four games and has been beaten only by a penalty.
Easington Colliery were the latest side to find Steve Patton's defence well organised and resolute and a far cry from the rearguard which conceded eight goals in the early-season fixture at Welfare Park.
There was a blow to Houghton after just 10 minutes when Kevin Gordon was carried off with a ankle injury and replaced by Ian Collins.
Patton had to reorganise his line-up and for a time Easington took advantage with Andrew Gartland and David Sewell both needing to clear from the goal-line.
Gradually, the home side came more into the game but late on the Colliers pressed for a winning goal which was denied them by the impressive Robinson.
Hartlepool journeyed into Cumbria and after holding Windscale until the 70th minute, ended well beaten.
Dan Gullen broke the deadlock and five minutes later he again beat goalkeeper Ian Davies, who was the man of the match.
The keeper was again powerless to prevent Ryan Fitzwilliam putting the game beyond the reach of Pools and a minute from time Lee Dixon completed a 4-0 victory.
Pools remain second bottom while Windscale are now fifth from the basement, 15 points ahead of Willington who prop up the table.
Saturday's football February 20
21/02/10 19:26 Filed in: Reports
by MALCOLM PRATT
Ashbrooke Belford House gained ample revenge for an early-season defeat at the
hands of local rivals Silksworth when they enjoyed a six-goals romp with the
Colliers on Saturday.
Steven Smith's side were on the back foot from the kick-off. Dale Wells headed
past Anthony Mustard after just five minutes and in the 20th minute Silksworth
suffered a double blow.
Gary Tyzack was sent off and Peter Benson converted the penalty. Worse was to
follow and when Tommy Dobbing's team were awarded a second spot-kick, once
again Benson made no mistake.
Just before the interval Paul Robertson made it four and although Silksworth
did not concede another goal for 40 minutes, late strikes from Chris Charlton
and Martin Deacon, with the goal of the game, sent Ashbrooke's fans into
raptures.
Belford House moved into fifth position and Ryhope CW's lead over Scarborough
Town is now 10 points after their game at Guisborough Town HC was called off.
The Seasiders though, with three games in hand on the Wearsiders, had their work
cut out before defeating lowly Windscale.
Joel Ramm was a first-half scorer but when Nathan Cook was sent off on the
hour, Scarborough were forced to defend.
Windscale failed to make the best use of their chances and Josh Greening fired
in a second goal for the home side. The Cumbrians also went down to 10 men
with the dismissal of Ryan Fitzwilliam just before the end.
Jarrow did the leading pair some good when they surprisingly routed third-top
Cleator Moor Celtic in Cumbria.
Christopher Moore and Tony Ord each bagged a brace of goals and Liam Clarke
also struck in a decisive 5-0 victory.
Teesside Athletic, who together with Scarborough and Easington Colliery have
applied for promotion, enhanced their chances with an easy victory at Coxhoe
Athletic.
Billy Millington, Dale Mendum and James Kesterton just about had the points
secured at the interval and late in the game, Mendum was again on target.
After conceding a 10th-minute lead to Shaun Gregory, who has just returned to
Wolviston, Boldon CA produced a spirited second-half fight-back which earned
them a 3-1 victory.
Chris Robertson levelled and after Shaun Heads put the South Tynesiders in
front, Michael Meek added to his goal-scoring exploits.
Hartlepool won the bottom two clash at Willington by a comfortable 5-2 margin.
Daniel Corbett (2) and Kyle McDermott had them three goals up inside half an
hour. Dane Irving (pen) struck for the Hall Lane team but Corbett completed his
hat-trick before the interval.
Anthony Davis took his team's total to five and although Scott Hastie struck
late in the game, his goal was no more than a consolation for Willington who
now trail Pools by five points.
Ryan Rivis bagged a brace of goals in Kirkbymoorside's 2-2 draw with Annfield
Plain whose marksmen were Dominic Elliott and John Clarke (pen).
In addition to Ryhope's game being postponed, Houghton Town's fixture at New
Marske was also called off.
Ashbrooke Belford House gained ample revenge for an early-season defeat at the
hands of local rivals Silksworth when they enjoyed a six-goals romp with the
Colliers on Saturday.
Steven Smith's side were on the back foot from the kick-off. Dale Wells headed
past Anthony Mustard after just five minutes and in the 20th minute Silksworth
suffered a double blow.
Gary Tyzack was sent off and Peter Benson converted the penalty. Worse was to
follow and when Tommy Dobbing's team were awarded a second spot-kick, once
again Benson made no mistake.
Just before the interval Paul Robertson made it four and although Silksworth
did not concede another goal for 40 minutes, late strikes from Chris Charlton
and Martin Deacon, with the goal of the game, sent Ashbrooke's fans into
raptures.
Belford House moved into fifth position and Ryhope CW's lead over Scarborough
Town is now 10 points after their game at Guisborough Town HC was called off.
The Seasiders though, with three games in hand on the Wearsiders, had their work
cut out before defeating lowly Windscale.
Joel Ramm was a first-half scorer but when Nathan Cook was sent off on the
hour, Scarborough were forced to defend.
Windscale failed to make the best use of their chances and Josh Greening fired
in a second goal for the home side. The Cumbrians also went down to 10 men
with the dismissal of Ryan Fitzwilliam just before the end.
Jarrow did the leading pair some good when they surprisingly routed third-top
Cleator Moor Celtic in Cumbria.
Christopher Moore and Tony Ord each bagged a brace of goals and Liam Clarke
also struck in a decisive 5-0 victory.
Teesside Athletic, who together with Scarborough and Easington Colliery have
applied for promotion, enhanced their chances with an easy victory at Coxhoe
Athletic.
Billy Millington, Dale Mendum and James Kesterton just about had the points
secured at the interval and late in the game, Mendum was again on target.
After conceding a 10th-minute lead to Shaun Gregory, who has just returned to
Wolviston, Boldon CA produced a spirited second-half fight-back which earned
them a 3-1 victory.
Chris Robertson levelled and after Shaun Heads put the South Tynesiders in
front, Michael Meek added to his goal-scoring exploits.
Hartlepool won the bottom two clash at Willington by a comfortable 5-2 margin.
Daniel Corbett (2) and Kyle McDermott had them three goals up inside half an
hour. Dane Irving (pen) struck for the Hall Lane team but Corbett completed his
hat-trick before the interval.
Anthony Davis took his team's total to five and although Scott Hastie struck
late in the game, his goal was no more than a consolation for Willington who
now trail Pools by five points.
Ryan Rivis bagged a brace of goals in Kirkbymoorside's 2-2 draw with Annfield
Plain whose marksmen were Dominic Elliott and John Clarke (pen).
In addition to Ryhope's game being postponed, Houghton Town's fixture at New
Marske was also called off.
Wednesday's football February 17
19/02/10 10:39 Filed in: Reports
by MALCOLM PRATT
Promotion hopefuls Easington Colliery leap-frogged New Marske into fifth position when they romped to a 6-1 victory in last night's Wearside League game at Welfare Park.
The Colliers, who suffered an unexpected defeat at the weekend, were quickly into their stride and it was against the run of play when Richard Playforth fired New Marske ahead on 18 minutes.
The setback acted as a spur to Easington and when Andrew Appleby was brought down, Stephen Manson levelled from the penalty spot.
Just before the interval Andrew Richardson was on target and when he added a second goal before the hour, the Seasiders were on the back foot.
In the later stages, the Colliers were rampant and took their tally to six with three goals in the final eight minutes from John Harrison (2) and Darren Atkinson.
Promotion hopefuls Easington Colliery leap-frogged New Marske into fifth position when they romped to a 6-1 victory in last night's Wearside League game at Welfare Park.
The Colliers, who suffered an unexpected defeat at the weekend, were quickly into their stride and it was against the run of play when Richard Playforth fired New Marske ahead on 18 minutes.
The setback acted as a spur to Easington and when Andrew Appleby was brought down, Stephen Manson levelled from the penalty spot.
Just before the interval Andrew Richardson was on target and when he added a second goal before the hour, the Seasiders were on the back foot.
In the later stages, the Colliers were rampant and took their tally to six with three goals in the final eight minutes from John Harrison (2) and Darren Atkinson.
Saturday's football February 13
15/02/10 12:05 Filed in: Reports
by MALCOLM PRATT
Ryhope CW had cause for a double celebration on Saturday.
Not only did they increase their lead at the top of the table to 13 points, but they became the leading scorers with 77 goals when they hit Coxhoe Athletic for seven at Recreation Park.
Paul Laverick's side were on the back foot almost from the start as Ryhope raced into a two-goals lead through Martin Metcalfe and a John Butler penalty.
Before the interval, Butler was again on target and there was no respite for Coxhoe in the second half either.
Greg Swansbury scored his first goal in four seasons, James Farrell made it five and hotshot striker Butler struck twice in the last 20 minutes to take his tally in the game to four goals.
Scarborough Town, whose Sunderland Shipowners' Cup tie at Jarrow was postponed, stay second and have four games in hand on Ryhope.
Houghton Town will be optimistic that their season is on the turn after they conceded just one goal to promotion hopefuls Teesside Athletic.
A third-minute penalty by James Kesterton gave the home side a dream start but Steve Patton's team battled back and fully deserved their 67th-minute equaliser from Kevin Gordon.
Easington Colliery's promotion prospects received a setback at lowly Windscale for whom player manager Matthew Henney has improved results since his recent appointment.
It was Henney who opened the scoring in the 50th minute and he should have made it two a few minutes later. The Cumbrians though were not to be denied and Shaun Pollen ended the Colliers' hopes with his late strike.
Ashbrooke Belford House came back from a two-goals deficit in their fixture with Wolviston which was switched to Silksworth because Metcalfe Park was waterlogged.
Paul Ambrose and Scott Meehan had Wolviston two goals up inside 25 minutes and after Peter Benson threw Ashbrooke a lifeline on the stroke of half time, Dale Wells restored parity with a 35-yard piledriver.
Michael Meek was again in superb form leading Boldon CA to a 6-0 rout of Guisborough Town HC.
Surprisingly, however, it was not until the 43rd minute that Tony Renwick opened the scoring but in a frenetic 17 minutes early in the second half, the South Tynesiders struck five times.
Man-of-the-match Meek rifled four goals with Kris Robertson adding to the woes of Guisborough who have now leaked 72 goals.
Willington have conceded 77 times after being hit with a seven-goals blitz by third-top Cleator Moor Celtic at Hall Lane.
Robert Fowler, Chris Thornton and Glynn Edwards each bagged a brace with Craig Scott also on target for Celtic who are equal on points with Scarborough.
Hartlepool marginally improved their position second from bottom when they claimed a point from Kirkbymoorside whose marksmen were Uyieinai and Johnny Brown. Craig Lobb and Danny Corbett replied for Pools for whom Chris Birbeck missed a 39th-minute penalty.
The game between New Marske and Annfield Plain was called off.
Ryhope CW had cause for a double celebration on Saturday.
Not only did they increase their lead at the top of the table to 13 points, but they became the leading scorers with 77 goals when they hit Coxhoe Athletic for seven at Recreation Park.
Paul Laverick's side were on the back foot almost from the start as Ryhope raced into a two-goals lead through Martin Metcalfe and a John Butler penalty.
Before the interval, Butler was again on target and there was no respite for Coxhoe in the second half either.
Greg Swansbury scored his first goal in four seasons, James Farrell made it five and hotshot striker Butler struck twice in the last 20 minutes to take his tally in the game to four goals.
Scarborough Town, whose Sunderland Shipowners' Cup tie at Jarrow was postponed, stay second and have four games in hand on Ryhope.
Houghton Town will be optimistic that their season is on the turn after they conceded just one goal to promotion hopefuls Teesside Athletic.
A third-minute penalty by James Kesterton gave the home side a dream start but Steve Patton's team battled back and fully deserved their 67th-minute equaliser from Kevin Gordon.
Easington Colliery's promotion prospects received a setback at lowly Windscale for whom player manager Matthew Henney has improved results since his recent appointment.
It was Henney who opened the scoring in the 50th minute and he should have made it two a few minutes later. The Cumbrians though were not to be denied and Shaun Pollen ended the Colliers' hopes with his late strike.
Ashbrooke Belford House came back from a two-goals deficit in their fixture with Wolviston which was switched to Silksworth because Metcalfe Park was waterlogged.
Paul Ambrose and Scott Meehan had Wolviston two goals up inside 25 minutes and after Peter Benson threw Ashbrooke a lifeline on the stroke of half time, Dale Wells restored parity with a 35-yard piledriver.
Michael Meek was again in superb form leading Boldon CA to a 6-0 rout of Guisborough Town HC.
Surprisingly, however, it was not until the 43rd minute that Tony Renwick opened the scoring but in a frenetic 17 minutes early in the second half, the South Tynesiders struck five times.
Man-of-the-match Meek rifled four goals with Kris Robertson adding to the woes of Guisborough who have now leaked 72 goals.
Willington have conceded 77 times after being hit with a seven-goals blitz by third-top Cleator Moor Celtic at Hall Lane.
Robert Fowler, Chris Thornton and Glynn Edwards each bagged a brace with Craig Scott also on target for Celtic who are equal on points with Scarborough.
Hartlepool marginally improved their position second from bottom when they claimed a point from Kirkbymoorside whose marksmen were Uyieinai and Johnny Brown. Craig Lobb and Danny Corbett replied for Pools for whom Chris Birbeck missed a 39th-minute penalty.
The game between New Marske and Annfield Plain was called off.
Wednesday's football February 10
12/02/10 11:46 Filed in: Reports
by MALCOLM PRATT
Despite the lack of goals, Houghton Town and Silksworth produced an entertaining
game in the Wearside League.
Houghton failed to take their chances and almost paid the penalty just before
the end as Andy Place hit the post.
Shaun Robinson was again in form for Houghton and he has now kept clean sheets
in the two games he has played since returning to the club.
Easington Colliery's match with New Marske was postponed because half of the
pitch was frozen and the other part waterlogged.
Despite the lack of goals, Houghton Town and Silksworth produced an entertaining
game in the Wearside League.
Houghton failed to take their chances and almost paid the penalty just before
the end as Andy Place hit the post.
Shaun Robinson was again in form for Houghton and he has now kept clean sheets
in the two games he has played since returning to the club.
Easington Colliery's match with New Marske was postponed because half of the
pitch was frozen and the other part waterlogged.
Saturday's football February 6
08/02/10 14:40 Filed in: Reports
by MALCOLM PRATT
Steven Smith and David Steel took over the management of Silksworth in early December and after losing at Windscale less than 24 hours after being appointed, had to wait until Saturday for their next game.
It was the Colliers' 350th match and there were celebrations all round when they won a nine-goals thriller against Guisborough Town HC.
The home side made a dream start going in front through Anthony Rogerson in the first minute and by the interval they were four goals ahead following further strikes by Andrew Place (2) and Scott Walker.
Guisborough reduced the deficit courtesy of Paul Millwards and Junior Masambi but Rogerson was again on target to take his side's tally to five goals.
Masambi again found the net but Silksworth finished strongly and ended 6-3 winners with David Baker's late effort.
Houghton Town conceded eight goals in their previous game and manager Steve Patton demanded an immediate response at Wolviston.
He was not disappointed. His side kept a clean sheet and an only goal from Kevin Gordon enabled Houghton to erase the memories of their recent form.
Ryhope CW conceded two points at Windscale who led courtesy of Dan Gullen until 10 minutes from time. Glen Moan equalised and the Wearsiders are now 10 points ahead of Scarborough Town, who have three games in hand.
Fifth-placed Ashbrooke Belford House came from behind to win at Kirkbymoorside who led thanks to Damon Cox.
Paul Robertson levelled with a thunderous free kick and a minute from the end David Christie forced the ball home in a goalmouth melee.
Willington moved off the bottom with victory at Coxhoe Athletic, who are third from the basement. Lewis Garvie and John Shields netted for the Hall Lane side with Paul Bulmer keeping Coxhoe in the game until the final whistle.
Boldon CA scored eight times in their previous game but were on the receiving end of an 8-1 rout by Scarborough Town in the Second Round of the Wearside League Cup.
Josh Greening, with a hat-trick, Luke Jenkinson (2), Neil Waterfield, Joel Ramm and Mark Barber all struck for Boro with Eric Thompson Boldon's only marksman.
Teesside Athletic went out of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup 4-2 on penalties at Cleator Moor Celtic who twice led through Barry Irving and Lee Dunn.
A brace from James Kesterton kept Athletic in the tie which went to extra time before penalties decided the outcome.
Steven Smith and David Steel took over the management of Silksworth in early December and after losing at Windscale less than 24 hours after being appointed, had to wait until Saturday for their next game.
It was the Colliers' 350th match and there were celebrations all round when they won a nine-goals thriller against Guisborough Town HC.
The home side made a dream start going in front through Anthony Rogerson in the first minute and by the interval they were four goals ahead following further strikes by Andrew Place (2) and Scott Walker.
Guisborough reduced the deficit courtesy of Paul Millwards and Junior Masambi but Rogerson was again on target to take his side's tally to five goals.
Masambi again found the net but Silksworth finished strongly and ended 6-3 winners with David Baker's late effort.
Houghton Town conceded eight goals in their previous game and manager Steve Patton demanded an immediate response at Wolviston.
He was not disappointed. His side kept a clean sheet and an only goal from Kevin Gordon enabled Houghton to erase the memories of their recent form.
Ryhope CW conceded two points at Windscale who led courtesy of Dan Gullen until 10 minutes from time. Glen Moan equalised and the Wearsiders are now 10 points ahead of Scarborough Town, who have three games in hand.
Fifth-placed Ashbrooke Belford House came from behind to win at Kirkbymoorside who led thanks to Damon Cox.
Paul Robertson levelled with a thunderous free kick and a minute from the end David Christie forced the ball home in a goalmouth melee.
Willington moved off the bottom with victory at Coxhoe Athletic, who are third from the basement. Lewis Garvie and John Shields netted for the Hall Lane side with Paul Bulmer keeping Coxhoe in the game until the final whistle.
Boldon CA scored eight times in their previous game but were on the receiving end of an 8-1 rout by Scarborough Town in the Second Round of the Wearside League Cup.
Josh Greening, with a hat-trick, Luke Jenkinson (2), Neil Waterfield, Joel Ramm and Mark Barber all struck for Boro with Eric Thompson Boldon's only marksman.
Teesside Athletic went out of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup 4-2 on penalties at Cleator Moor Celtic who twice led through Barry Irving and Lee Dunn.
A brace from James Kesterton kept Athletic in the tie which went to extra time before penalties decided the outcome.