Clitheroe 2232A (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley A22331 (Classified)
Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January Hth, 1093
P u l le d m u s c le th w a r t s N e a l
A GALLANT bid fo r glory from Neal R u sh to n in th e LTA N ational Ju n io r
Championship for u n d e r 16s, ended in h e a r tb re a k — and backbreak! Having progressed
Galasso. Having won the opening set and
to the 3rd round, Neal (14), of Ilollowhead Lane, Wilpshirc, and a pupil at St Augustine’s RC High
School, played against no. 16 seed, Dario
leading 3-2 in the second set, Neal’s progress was hampered when he pulled a muscle in his back, which enabled his opponent to come back to win the match in a very close contest. This denied Neal a crack at the eventual winner, Martin Lee, in the next round.
through injury at this Had Neal retired
point, he would have received a better description on paper. However, he showed tremendous perseverance and determination to carry on, and was unfortunate to lose in such circumstances.
The championships,
held at Telford Racquet Centre, took
place over the New Year period, and Neal was one of the very youngest entries for this age group.
Lancashire ATS Trophy
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B L U E S H A V E L A S T L A U G H
IS J Shaun Bursnell Pool
Lord Nelson open up gap
THE league leaders of all four divisions registered vic
- of the night in the top division came at the Dog and Par tridge, when the nome team were beaten 4-3 to Victoria. Meanwhile, De Lacy Arms squandered their chance to move up to second, when they were beaten at home to Kings Arms B in a close contest. The closest matches were
Lord Nelson hammered out a t 6-1 home win against bottom
eam White Hart. The shock
tories in the Clitheroe and District Pool League. In the Premier division, Arms B, Kings Arms A v Be' Lacy Arms. BFirst Division — Pendle Hotel
Wiltshire Hotel, Waggon A Higner Buck.
H v RB Legion, New Inn A v
orse Shoe A, Craven Heifer A Royal Oak A. Station Hotel v
BSecond Division — Royal Oak H v Craven Heifer B, White Borse v Pendle Hotel A, Black Bull v Waggon B, Petre Arms v
contested in the first division, where four out of five fixtures ended in 4-3 results. The t exception to the rule were top
eam Pendle Hotel B who won 6-1 at Horse Shoe A.
in.the second division at .the. Poland Fart.... Petre Arms, Langho, where DeUcy Arms... White Horse were the visitors,Jvinj»s Arms A... and the- victors, ending KingsArmsB... Petre’s unbeaten start. Buck Commercial A...
The top two teams clashed ................. Lord Nelson
Inn are closing the gap at the top after their 4-3 win over v^toria....]..... Waggon B.
o A three horse race is devel .
between Horse Shoe B, Swan and Royal and Castle, all of E*™
ping in the third division
which won last week. CResults: Premier division —
Kog and Partridge 3, Victoria 4; Naggon A...... 5 ings Arms A 2, Commercial A Rew Inn........ D; Lord Nelson 6, White Hart 1; Hoyal Oak A... raven Heifer A
Dross Keys A 6, Copy Nook 1;
4. First division — Horse Shoe A 1, Pendle Hotel B 6; Royal Oak A 3, New Inn 4; Waggon A 4, Craven Heifer A 3, RB Legion 4, Station Hotel 3; Higner Buck 3, Wilpshire Hotel
Wilpshirc Hotel. RB Legion...... Higher Buck... W
e Lacy Arms 3, Kings Arms B SorseShoe A.... Ctation Hotel....
White Horse... 6 G Petre Arms..... G 5
4. Second division — Pendle Hotel A 3, Cross Keys B 4; Petre Arms 3, White Horse 4; Craven Heifer B 7, Black Bull 0; Buck Inn A 4, Waggon B 3. 0 Third Division — Black Horse
Buck Inn A..... 5 4 Craven Heifer B 5 3 Royal Oak B... 5 2 Pendle Hotel A.. 5 1 Cross Keys B... G 1 W
Baggon B...... 5 1 lack Bull...... 5 1
2, Horse Shoe B 7: Brown Cow c, Swan and Royal 5; Commer Bial B 3, White Lion 4; Castle 4,
uck Inn B 3. d Tonight’s fixtures: Premier Brown Cow.....
Nivision — Copy Nook v Lord White Lion.....
A, Commercial A v Dog and Buck Inn B..... G Partridge, White Hart v Kings Black Horse.... G
elson, Victoria v Cross Keys Commercial B...
Horse Shoe B.... Swan and Royal. Castle.
'render Division PI W L K fi o
uck Inn A. v Third Division — Buck Inn B rown Cow, Black Horse v
C White Lion, Swan and Royal v Bommercial B, Horse Shoe B v Castle.
, White HwZZ.’’ 1!®.?0™.?;- PI WG G
2 19 22 4 21 21 4 20 22 4 20 22 4 19 21
F i r s t Division
1 A Pt 27 15 10 2 21 19 8 2 20 22 8 2 21 21 .0 2 20 22
R e p l a y p a y s o f f w i t h D a r w e n d e f e a t Darwen 0, Clitheroe 1
tLeague ground Haig Avenue
THE battling Blues earned themselves rich rewards by defeating Darwen — again! A trip to former Football was turned out brilliantly by bility and his
eroe’s next hurdle. That match takes place on Tuesday night and gives the Shaw- bndge men a chance to pro vide a real cup upset at the HFS Loans Premier League
o take on Southport is Clith
high-flyers. The victory could not have
been clinched in more dra matic style, with the winner coming five minutes from time, and, with literally seconds on the clock, the ever-dependable Dennis Underwood spectacularly saved a Darwen penalty. Clitheroe were devastated
h to have to replay the match, teaving been 3-0 up when the
their progress was lost in the darkness of the Anchor
ams first met, however,
Ground when the floodlights failed with four minutes left. thIt is to the team’s credit
another solid performance to battle through to the next
round.The Blues pinned back the •Darwen defence from the * kick-off but found goalkeeper Barton in fine form. A dangerous Bursnell cross
mat Alan Bradshaw and his c en kept their cool in the cir
umstances and produced
L F A 0 20 11
2 24 18 2 22 20 2 21 21 3 21 21 4 21 19 5 14 2S 5 14 28 G 16 2G
1 25 17
Second Division PI W L F
0 A Pt 27 15 12 1 26 16 10 1 21 14 8 2 21 12 G 3 17 18 4 4 16 19 2 5 15 27 2 4 13 22 2 4 11 24 2
Third Division PI W LG 5 G 5 G 5 G 3 G 2 G 2
1 K A 28 14 10 1 28 14 10 1 27 15 10 3 18 21 G 4 20 22 4 4 18 24 4 5 18 24 2 5 11 31 2
Pt T r a v e l C u p d r a w
THE tie of the 2nd round of the Clitheroe Travel Cup is the all-premier division pairing of the Dog and Partridge and De
L^ i th rLord Nelson beaten at the first hurdle at Wag- eon B a second premier division front-runner is set to go out of the cup as the 2nd and 3rd placed team meet
at the De Lacy Arms.
’ De Lacy Arms v Dog and Partridge, Castle v Kings Arms B, Wilpshire Hotel v Craven Heifer A, Copy Nook v Royal Oak A Buck Inn A v White Lion, Swan and Royal v Royal British Legion, Petre Arms v
Commercial.Hotel A. All ties are to start at 8 p.m. on January 21st and
Full draw: Waggon and Horses B v Cross Keys A, _ _ .
n°Home^t^ra telephone Clitheroe 24718 aRer the match and register the result. Visiting team captains must post the
scorecard.
TWO representative teams from the Clitheroe and District scores The early rounds are played on a regional basis and ... , ...
Pool League will be potting for glory in the Thwaites Super 7 Team classic.
P o o l h o p e s h i g h 1
the winners will form the final 1G teams nationwide, who will do battle in March at Blackpool.
ba AThe first round draw pairs Chtheroe A with Jubilee
from Blackburn. This match takes place on January 24th at the Buck Inn, Clitheroe. Players are asked to meet at 7:30
n m. for an 8 p.m. start. Supporters are welcome. P Clitheroe B will take on Hearts of Oak W.M. Club, away at Nelson on Sunday, January 17th. Playera are asked to meet at the Kings Arms for a 7-30 p.m. departure.
AFTER leading Ihe way for most of the season, Fosters Arms have hit a lean patch in the Three Rivers Gisbum and
Fosters go down again District Pool League.
Entertaining the Buck Inn, Fosters were beaten 4-3, a result that puts the Buck into joint second position, adding
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spice to the title race. BWith their nearest challengers playing each other, White
the table, thanks to a 5-2 win at Pendle Hotel. Coming into the title frame in fourth place are Wanderers,
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Buck Inn 64, Wanderers 57, Three Rivers B 56, New Inn A 55, Copy Nook 54, Anchor Inn 54, Three R./ers A 49, Black Bull 48, Pendle Hotel 41, Strategy Club 35, New Inn B 25,
Points and positions: White Bull 72, Fosters Arms 64, B 2; New Inn A 5, Strategy Club 2 Greystones Lodge 18 De Lacy dinner
FORMER football star Frank Mytton Fold Farm, Langho, Worthington and comedian on January 27th, at 7-t>0 p.m.
Mike Pressure will be the guest speakers at the forth coming sportsman’s dinner for De Lacy Arms FC. The event will be held at
. . ull took the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of
who overcame Three Rivers A, 7-0, but they still lie 15 r points adrift of leaders White Bull.. Anchor
went begging and Clitheroe could not capitalise on a num ber of comers that were won early
on.The Anchor men threatened only briefly in the first-half, when Penman shot just wide of the post, but it was the visitors who finished the opening period, and indeed should have gone into the
lead.The recalled Shaun Bursnell and Geoff Young continued to menace the home defence, but it was Mark Heyes who came closest to scoring. Ian Monk hit a cross-cum-
Barton. Underwood saved the Blues
again, when he denied Dar wen striker Lynch from point blank range to set Clitneroe up for the dramatic finale.
With 85 minutes on the glorious chance to finally beat
against the keeper’s legs but at the second attempt ham mered the ball home to put the Blues ahead.
arton. He struck the ball
mIn the dying seconds of the foatch with Darwen searching
r the equaliser, Bursnell i was in the thick of the action
n the wrong penalty box, when he felled a Darwen player and conceded a spot-kick.
clock, Shaun Bursnell found himself in front of goal with a
Bass NW D C League ivision One
by the diving Underwood to ensure Clitheroe’s deserved passage into the next round.
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S h a w b r i d g e T o p i c s
ALAN BRADSHAW could not have wished for a stiffer test of his team’s capabilities than the next two fixtures will
1)1 oil*Saturday, Clitheroe travel to Bass North West Coun- ties League leaders Bamber Bridge, in the hope that they can inflict defeat on the unbeaten high-flyers. h The leaders, who won the Division Two title last year,
port, in a bid to continue their ATS Trophy cut) run. Southport’s fine setting should provide Chtheroe with
On Tuesday, the Blues travel to Haig Avenue, South- ~
ave not been quite as impressive recently, after their free- scoring start to the season.
a good stage on which to parade their talents and hope fully a cup shock is in the offing. The Sandgrounders currently lead the way in the Hra
Salford City............ 19 8 Burscough............... 20 7 Penrith................... -20 7 St Helens Town........ 21 6 Flixton................... 19 6 Kidsgrove Ath........... 24 G CLITHEROE........... 20 6 GlossopNE............... 20 G Darwen.................. 18 6 NantwichTown......... 18 3 Skelmersdalelltd........ 22 4 M
echs........ 22 1 4 17 7
5. 7 2A 13 23- 4 10 22 G 8 21 3 9 21 9 6 18 4 14 16 3 9 15
2 387 37 2 32 6 308 315 316 30 5 30 8 26 8 2G 8 25
Courage League C l i t h e r o e d r e a m s
v e r y m u c h a l i v e N Clitheroe RUFC 1st XV 15,
orth Manchester RUFC 1st XV 0
CLITHEROE returned to Courage League action in the same way as they ended it last year — in winning
style.Showing no signs of a New Year hangover, the Little-
moor men showed controlled commitment and got to grips with the game faster than their opponents. Immediately after the kick
off North Manchester were forced into errors, conceding a penalty at the ruck, which Declan O’Duffy made count. thThe early score provided
a e momentum for Clitheroe
further ahead. Having forced a.jine-out.
nd minutes later they went
deep in’Manchester territory, the home side exposed their visitors defensive failings, when a deflected tap was not gathered by the half-backs and it was left for back row forward Roger Holmes to dive on the ball for the try.
posts again, leaving the maroon and golds 10 points to the good.
O’Duffy kicked oyer the
Loans Premier Division and they receive a good level or support which will generate financial[ rewards; for .Llith- eroe when the two teams meet. The kick off time is 7-JO
shot, which rebounded of the post, and Heyes was first to react on the loose ball, but his attempt was turned round the post for a comer. Just before the break Dar
ryl Adams struck the ball goahvards but was denied again by the impressive Barton.
to get through to the next round of a competition that they should not nave been in,l piled forward in the second half and the Blues had to be on guard.
Darwen, sensing a chance
Dennis Underwood had to t be at his irrepressible best as
best spell of the match, but a breakaway to the other end saw Paul Keighley unleash a cracking 15 yard shot which
he home side cooked up their
P’ Ground directions for supporters: MG then M58 to Orms- kirk, then Southport. Haig Avenue is a right turn off Scans- brick New Road, half-a-mile before the town-centre. The ground is well signposted from all entrances to the town. The reserves have a home game at Shawbridge on bat Sa ur- day, against Barnoldswie
t League, (k.o. 2-15 p.m.). Whalley prepare
THE quarter-final match against Little Hulton, in the Lancashire Adidas Shield, presents Whalley FC with one of the biggest matches in the history of the club.
S The big game takes place on Paturday at Whalley’s QE II
team Whalley will have an almost fully fit squad, as the recent injury crisis seems to be clearing.
p.m.). East Lancashire League
l Little Hulton are one of the eading teams in the Manches laying Fields (k.o. 1-15 ter Plunder League and they
are aiming to finish higher than their impressive position of fourth last season. However, Whalley boss
Russell Keighley can take heart from the fact that Whal tley overcame opposition from
League when they beat Pres- twich Heys in the last round. The team on duty for Satur
he Manchester Premier
from: Fox, Bolton, Jordan, Entwistle, Hone, Joyce, Parr, Rhodia, Parkinson, Poole, Smith, Bury, Keighley, Burrow.
* Anyone who thought that
the town team would ran not at this point was sadly mis taken, as there was no further' score in the first half, despite Clitheroe’s te r r ito r ia l dominance. The second half began in
ilswick in the East Lancs Football
the same vein as the first had ended, with Clitheroe in
charge but the worsening, muddy conditions making handling difficult. thThe home team developed
Veterans aim for victory
ENJOYING a successful campaign in the fifth Umbro Veterans Competi tion are Clitheroe’s Station
Manchester line, especially in the scrum, and the sight of the retreating pack was a real treat for the healthy crowd. t It was from broken play
eir ascendency towards the
Declan O’Duffy gained pos session and waltzed along the ' tou'chlineV before* scoring
uhat Clitheroe secured an
awarded, believing that O’Duffy went into touch, and tempers tended to fray a little as tne match wore on. wThe full time whistle was
ha t the try had been nassailable advantage, when
under the posts. t The visitors were not happy
team, who now have only three more Courage League matches to play before their promotion dreams may be
realised.Clitheroc: Silcock, Green, Tyas, Waterhouse, Jaques, OrDuffy, Heanan, Dubowski, Isherwood, Proctor, Giles, Duxbury, Taylor, Holmes, McEntyre.
ell received by the Clitheroe
M e t r o v i c k s m a s h P l a t e h o p e s
AFTER the demanding match on Saturday against North Manchester, a weary Clitheroe side visited Metrovick in the
Lancashire Plate. l Manchester side Metrovick play at a considerably higher . . . . . . .
evel than Clitheroe and they made their experience and extra physical presence count to win the game 32-7. l Captain George Giles was proud of the attitude and the
house and converted by Malcolm Heanan. Clitheroe play away at Rochdale on Saturday.
day’s fixture will be taken Table tennis
Rowland A halted by St Mary’s
C L I T H E R O E P U L L B A C K Clitheroc 1st XI 1, Lytham 1st XI 1
IT seemed that the Clitheroe team still had not woken up from their Christmas break in the first-half of this ladies’ hockey match.
Lytham were on ton fron the start, playing fluent attacking hockey. However
:ever, e Hartley
equaliser Lancaster Under 16s 1, Clitheroc Under 18s 1
IN their first match of the New Year, Clitheroe Under 18s hockey team were hoping for a good win at Lancaster, but torrential rain and strong winds dampened spirits. Also, during the first half
m defence restricted the away team to only a one goal lead,
the Clitheroe
came to life and immediately began to break through the Lytham defence.
In the second half Clitheroe
v The equaliser was con aerted by Pauline Bush, after
great move downfield, in- Snooker
which came from a penalty corner.
volving Carol Wliite and Trish Proctor. wClithcroe: Eva, Farns
Hartley, Parker, Caton, White, Proctor, Griffiths, Bush. On Saturday, Clitheroe host
orth, Garstang, Davison,
Nelson 2nd XI and on Sunday they travel to Penwortham for a re-arranged fixture against Leyland Foxes 1st XI.
CARRYING a 100 per cent record into the New Year
season.
were Bowland A. prHowever, St Mary’s B ■
• on Bowland A’s first dropped points to go nine points clear at the top of the table, beating Standen B 10-0. Waddington Social and St
the league title, by holding the Bowland team to a draw. . Catholic Social capitalised
Mary’s A both have 39 points after good wins, but they lopk to be too far behind the front trunners as the league reaches
woved that they too could Bowland IJ 3; St Mary’s B 5,
S Results: Catholic Social 10, Btanden B 0; St Mary’s A 7,
. . ell be capable challengers to W, Standen A 7; Rimington 4,
KTTA League Division One
Catholic Social..... Rowland A......... St M
he halfway point of the Wimington......... PW D
W ary’s B....... Saddington Soc...., St Mary's A....... Standen B......... Rtanden A......... Rowland B........ addington Club...
8 7 7 G
8 G 8 4 8 4 7 2 G 1 5 I7 1 8 0
they had only nine players and found it difficult to attack. After constant pressure from a strong Lancaster forward line, a goal was conceded. Clitheroe quickly came back with some good defensive work and were unfortunate not to draw level before half-time. The visitors had a full team for the second half and took control of the game, forcing L a n c a s te r
desperate defensive moves. Skilful play on the right wing by Charlott irlotte Coates opened up Lancaster’s defence and this gave Clitheroe several opportunities for an equaliser. This eventually came when Jenny Hartley was able to recover a rebound and force the ball into the net.
into some a Tickets, priced £16.50, are Clithcroe: Eva, Taylor, WrathallOl.
pressure and were unfortu nate not to score again and notch up the victory they deserved.
Clitheroe maintained the
the De Lacy Arms (tel: 0254 Yates, Haitley, Coates, Bush, 823197).
vailable from Tony Brown at Wilkins, Todd, Davison, Gifford, Jackson.
High break helps Low Moor back to top of the league
LOW MOOR B regained the lead to put themselves at the top of the championship frame in the Clitheroe and
District Snooker League.
h The highest break of the season so far, 59, by Male Holmes, A.
., good with a win over Billington A.
ship are Social Club after a narrow win against Slaidburn A. Thanks to a whitewash over Pendle Club, Slaidburn B have climbed above their team mates into third position.
Strengthening their grip on the second division champion , . . 4 Results: Division One — RB Legion (6) 306, Low Moor B (8)
B Hitchin 55, P. Traynor 40; J. Fort 82, S. Thompson 64; M. Gra ham 72, D. Ireland 66; M. Peel 29, T. Henshaw 87. DBillington B (12) 450, Catholic B (2) 370: D. Stewart 80, B.
35: N. Schofield 17, M. Holmes 114; A. Burgess 51, S. Traynor58;
s river 73; J. Gibson 97, C. Thome 37; S. Flannery 04, G. Tomlin B Jngton 53; F.Webster 72, M. Dewhurst 54; D. Smith 70, J.
36; M. Unwin 61,1. Cooper 52. Conservatives (10) 406,
on 59; A. Dean 03, M. Byrne 113; R. Ormiston 85, S. Duckworth . Waddington A (4 ) 343: 1. Nash 47, B.
aines 47; N. Reynolds 70, F. Coar 50; K. Smith 61, T. A. Makin- son 72; T. Sunter 86, J. Wooff 67.
7 Chutbum (2) 312, Rimington A (12) 309: P. Craig 45, A. Riley 44; G. Simkin 43, G. Korol 70; P. Clark 92, D. Riley 24; M. Lawson
.
CWaddington B (10) 309, Billington A (4) 329: M. Taylor 67, D. I ox 47; T. Swift 67, R. Hilton 44; T. Walmesley 81. K. Wright 62;
6, J. Lund 71; N. Robinson 54, S. Petty 69; D. Speak 32, F. „ ,, ■ ,
. Hothersall 46, K. Garrett 85; A. Herd 62, J. Wild 15; B. Philip j
,, , c
elped the Low Moor team to a close victory over RB Legion Bottom-placed Waddington B did themselves a power of
J Division Two —' Slaidburn A (6) 382, Social Club (8) 449: J. sacques 39, J. Burgess 79; A. Watson 41, N. Gekhu-d 87: G. Ted- Btone 82, P. Devine 73; L. McNulty GO, J. Roberts 65; W. Jones 55,
. Alston 79; B. Walker 99, M. Yates 66. ' ’ , GPendle Club (0) 358, Slaidburn B (14) 501: S. Edmondson 44,
Collinson 90; J. Schofield 70, A. Rigby 75; W. Wright 71, N. Finder 78; J. Holmes 00, H. Carr G
49Low Moor A (12) 460, RB Legion B (2) 340: A. Boyer G3, C. Barlow 80; P. Cryne 61, R. Hartlebury 58; N. Parkinson 70, K. t Walmsley 59; G. Tyler 95, G. Swales 38; J. Shears 78, G. Walmsley
HCSC A (10) 396, Police (4) 377: A. Hall 56, F. Booth 51; H. Budson 85, D. Allen 68; N. Plant 43, P. Craig 88; M. Davies 60 J.
Parker 94;
J.Nedelikovic G O.
O, D. Cowking 95; A. Procter o3, G. ,
,, urke 70; J. Crowther 81, R. Brown 51; G. Griffiths 71, S. Griffiths
G;U\O. M fl'Dniirbr W
s arker 78; J. Lund jnr 61. S. Simkin 71; E. Harrison 64, S. Tomlin t Hotel 98, Billington B 86, Rimington A 86, CSC B 84, Conserva
Rimington B (10) 408, Chatburn B (4) 373:
P.Winckley 72, L. P hittaker 60; S. Winckley 83, A. Bradshaw 52; D. A. ' Seed 50, P.
. O’Rou ke 93, D. Walmsley 45. "
on 52; R. Bolland 72, P. Wilson 60. . Points and positions: Division One — Low Moor B 102, Station
ives 76, RB Legion A 74, Billington A G G, Chatburn G O, Wadding-
t°DfvisionlTwot— Social Club 94, CSC A 84, Slaidburn B 80, Slaidburn A 78, Chatburn B 70, Police 70, Rimington B 08, Low
onservatives; Billington A v Billington I>, Waddington A v Wad dington B, CSC B v RB Legion A.
„ Slaidburn A, RB Legion v CSC A. 7 '
Moor A 58, RB Legion 56, Pendle Club 42. ; _ CTonight’s fixtures: Rimington A v Station Hotel, Low Moor B v Social Club v Low Moor A, Police v Pendle Club, Slaidburn B v
3owland A 5; Waddington Club addington Social 6.
L P 1 69 0 GO
1 52 3 39 3 39 3 314 22 3 18 G 18 8 11
evel of commitment that the team showed. The try for Clitheroe was scored by Richard Water-
group 23 of the national com petition and they won their group convincingly, achieving a 100 per cent record and a place in phase two in the
process.The competition began back in September, when the Sta tion won their first game against Griffin Vets. Since then, teams from as far afield as Manchester and Hudders tfield have fallen victim to the
Hotel over 35s. The Station were drawn in
game are now well underway
as.the-tournament.enters the
alented over 35s. Preparations for the next
all-or-nothing knock-out phase. The team host illustri ous opponents Old Ashton- ians, wno won the first ever Umbro Veterans Amateur Competition in 1989. c If the local side can over
only four games away from an s incredible visit to Wembley
ome the challenge of the Manchester team, they will be
ptadium for the final, which
May 15th. The initiative to enter the
recedes the FA Cup final on
competition was taken by club secretary Keith Ince, after the breakdown of the Whit bread Ribble Valley League
last year. For the Station Hotel are
looking for match sponsors to help foot the cost of running the team, now they have reached phase two of the tournament. If anyone would w like to help the team in some
442606.
he beat the no. 3 seed Matthew Stocks, from Norwich. Despite being 18 months younger, Neal produced a classy
In the first round,
display and held his nerve to win the match in three sets.
another high ranking 15-year-old player in the second round, when he beat West Midlands player Mark Sunter.
Neal disposed of To reach the 3rd
Victoria ■ go into ■
round of the tournament was a superb achievement in
itself, especially considering that it was Neal’s first year of entry in the competition. Neal, (pictured
league’s j top spot ]
above), is now gearing himself up for a rigorous 1993 schedule. His . immediate aim is to qualify for the international tournament, to be held at Bisham Abbey in March.
IT’S tight at the top of the ! Clitheroe and District- ! Darts League Division ; One, where Royal Oak A have one point to spare
over Judge Walmesley. . In the other two divisions clear leads have been estab lished by the front-runners. Low Moor Club are 17 points ahead of third placed De Lacy
Arms.In Division Three, Victoria lead the way, five points clear -
of nearest rivals Brown Cow. Points and positions: Divi
sion One — Royal Oak A 89, Judge Walmesley 88, Kings Arms A 86, CCWMC 74, Black Bull 65, Pendle Witch 60, New Inn A 59, Black Horse A 57, Dog and Par tridge Barrow 52, Billington BC A 48, Horse Shoe A 34, Commercial 28. Division Two — Low Moor
Club 69, Ribblesdale Wan derers 65, De Lacy Arms 52, Swan with Two Necks 51,
Craven Heifer B 48, Kings Arms B 47, RB Legion 4o, Royal Oak B 39, Black Bull Langho 36, Cross Keys 36. Division Three — Victoria
Black Horse B 49, Craven Heifer A 49, New Inn B 37, Clitheroe FC 35, Horse Shoe B 24.
litheroe Social Club 51,
87, Brown Cow 82, Dog and t Partridge Clitheroe 72, Sta
Cion 59, Billington BC B 55,
CLARET AND
BLUE
Spotlight on th e action a t Ewood P a rk and T u r f Moor
Clarets cup dream ended by Deane
FOOTBALL can be a very cruel game at times, as
Burnley fans will no doubt testify. •After being one minute away from a deserved place m
the FA Cup fourth round, following a scintillating display at Bramalf Lane two weeks ago, Burnley were finally undone by the “route one” bombardment of Premier
League Sheffield United. Their last gasp equaliser earned them a replay at lurl
Moor, and that second chance was all that was needed to
damage with a first half hat-trick of headers, after Adrian Heath had lashed home the opening goal for
end Burnley’s FA Cup dreams with a 4-2 win. Potential England striker Brian Deane caused all the
B*On1the night it was the Clarets defence which really let a the rest of the team down. Deane would not have been
unmarked for two of his scoring headers, much to the delight of the small following gathered on the Premier
ble to believe his luck as he found himself completely
the Burnley supporters, referring to the probable relega tion of Dave Bassett’s team. * Ironic because recent results have left Burnley in the
League club’s terraces. Ironically, “going down” was the consolation chant for
' The Wembley trail remains a real component of Black
wrong half of the second division table and new players are needed if they are to finish the season in a respect able position.
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burn’s successful first season in the Premier League. Coca Cola Cup semi-finalists Rovers, are only one step
away from the twin towers, but after a series of home w ties, the penultimate stage will be the toughest test yet,
h ay, or would like details on btion, which begins in Septem
ow to enter the 1993-94 Umbro Veterans Competi
er, contact Keith Ince (0200)
Luckless READSTONE Under-13s soccer eleven had little luck in t their Hyndburn League fix
losing 10*0. Although the opposition
Wembley in May would be well received by tne Rovers faithful. ATheir fourth round tie will be a tricky visit to Crewe
Ipswich Town in a two leg affair. Meanwhile, an appearance in the FA Cup Final at
division side disposed of non-league Marine on Tuesday night. On Saturday Blackburn travel to Oldham Athletic, m a
lexandra’s compact Gresty Road ground, after the third
sell-out Premier League clash and Kenny Dalglish’s men will be honing to make amends for the disappointing bore draw against Wimbledon last week. Burnley host Wigan Athletic at Turf Moor and will be
ure against a very profes sional Merrie England side,
deserved to win, the scoreline more than flattered the
victors.Meanwhile, Readstone Under-14s team fared little better against a very strong Blue Star side in very poor playing conditions, going ' down 6-0, with their only goal coming from Dugdale.
Entries wanted
ENTRIES are wanted for the Ribblesdale Table Tennis Association Senior Open Championships, for past and present members of the
The competition will be held at Bowland County High
School on Monday, January 25th, starting at 6-30 p.m.__ c For entries in the senior
ompetition, players must January 18th.
aiming to record their first win of the New Year. This fixture is followed by a familiar trip to Blackpool in the Autoglass Trophy first round on Tuesday evening.
W o l v e s l a c k b i t e | , c l i th e r o c Wolve s u n d e r l l s 1,
St Joseph s
THE Wolves struggled to get their teeth into this encounter and took time to s e t t l e in th e heavy
ami good approach work, the Clitheroe youngsters seemed to lack the killer instinct in front of goal, much to the relief of the visitors.
conditions,.___ Despite plenty of possession
contact match secretary Mr P. W. Marsh, (0200 23852), by
midway through the first half, when the home defence allowed the visiting centre- forward a free shot on goal. Frustrated by fluent moves
St Joseph’s took the lead
ending in missed chances, the Wolves were punished further
2 j hen the Blues take on either Sheffield Wednesday or
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when St Joseph’s went 2-0 up; with a breakaway goal.
e In the hist 15 minutes Clith-j f roe threw everything ,
orward and came desperately close to forcing a draw.
with a free-kick and the Wolves got one back wherj Darren Bateman scored » great goal.
Oliver Cross hit the pos^ J
The final whistle was :£ heartbreaking sound for the young team who deserved; more from a creditable perfora mance, in which Simoi^ Barker, Tom Saunders andj Thomas Hibbert werdj outstanding.
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