Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January isth,l994 23


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 422331 (Classified) iSPORU


Bootle feel the h ea t of one of the bes t Shawbridge shows in recent years


_Clitheroe 7, Bootle 0 up against 10 men. THERE was an umnistak-


__ able fe e l in g of p r id e


around Shawbridge when the full-time whistle blew to end Monday night’s 7-0 rout of fifth-placed Bootle _


and „


performance that the town am) Y„ shot ovur when cun bo pi oud oi.


----- , . Although the level of coin- , 1,rollL-h nn the half hour mitment i t wa s wholly


justified. Those who had the pleasure


of seeing it were the lucky ones, as the Blues turned in a


. . , Young himself looked a ]jge(y eiilprit of relaxing when


weakly at the Bootle ’keeper, which* was his third oppor­ tunity at goal in the first eight minutes.


he Kit the resulting penalty ei


shots in at Bootle, with Burs- nell causing all sorts of prob­ lems on the left. Gary Butcher came close with li well-struck free kick,


Clitheroe then began to rain livolv Rcnnutt nut him


often high at Carling North gjnle the Blues scored a West Counties League stan- (jeS(,rve(i second goal with


‘jj Four minutes before half-


dard, it is rare to see so much p(.,.)laps the best n,0ve of the quality passing football as was 'match


such a feature in Monday s Shaun Bursnell picked up Shawbridge spectacular.


in particular, Alan Brad- doling. He skilfully side- shawr s men really did turn on a. , , . , defender before


may o a bemu gured Bootle outfit. ea- Throughout the second half ,ave(, it down the flank to the ball oul on thc left and


the style, with all 11 men nm|; Mark Bennett who playing their part to the ills-


their own downfall when mid­ fielder Bobbv Knowles got himself sent off for handling the ball deliberately to stop a goalbound header from Geoff Young after eight minutes. The Blues were already one goal to the good by then —


thanks claimed bv Shaun Bursn iell — Bennett, so often the pvovider


and it was important for them for others, r“ e‘vell not to become complacent as from T pung. But he hesitated learns often do when they are and a defender forced him to


—


to a scrappy goal -


ell ..........


A golden chance was passed up right on half-time, when


- p-r;-----


nT -A hemused and belea- *h(; area t0 Butcher, who The visitors contributed to


,aved a delightful ball across


squared unselfishly and with precision to the incoming Sed- don who side-footed home. Gunning for a third, Burs­


U\CK in action — Clithcroe striker Jon Penman makes Ins keeper Barry Caldwell


play the ball to Seddon, who shot narrowy wide under


nell tried his luck with an acrobatic volley from the edge of the area after Burton had failed to clear his lines.


challenge. Clitheroe’s goal-hungry


th e bal l


approach to the second period paid dividends in the first minute when Young raced on to a Seddon througn-kall and s lo t te d Caldwell.


unde r Carling Challenge Cup


FIV E ALIVE BLUES SINK POOR SKELMERSDALE


past a poorly organised l°°yersewere' involved in a S k e lm e r s d a le s id e to ^on' tructive build-up before progress into the quarter- ghaun Bursnell rounded finals of the Carling Chal- Walsh in the home goal and ...-


The home side did not pose Butcher almost cashed in on j bound header. Geoff nel- . , . missed for handling Butcher’s


saw the return of Jon Penman D \Vhal(ey caught a high for the last 12 minutes, while ban aml was ,,ushed over the


Clitheroe supporters also shool :usl ))asl the upright,


weeks and new signing .Mark | 0NVe(j bv the hal f - t ime Bennett looked promising up whisl|e. •


irsi time in nine resulting free .... fr°nt"


down the .field freezing the ursncu" nut in a poor shot remaining, Seddon spotted crowd, which was made up in ,. ■ aneat move, Seddon the ’keeper off his line and,


but a bitter wind blew njdit virtually one wav traffic, finished. With five minutes ■ -


The soft pitch was playable . ,


, ,, Anart from Skem’s consola- mate! reezing the V lriuaiij one .


ter opportunities early on us al|owe(i jn Mark Bennett, was This was a good team per- the Blues started slowly, als0 wasteti. again.


Skelmersdale had the bet- Bennett’s throw, which bar.


found their way into the game mjnutes. Dave Bennett hit a the chances came more fre- free ]ow an(| bard into the quently. Gary Butcher headed danger zone, which Gary over, Mark Bennett had a Butcher converted.


Sculpher hit one wide. tion w ith com lttion. As the Shawbridge side al nnally arrived after 57 . , The much needed second


Hr'fate'bcfell'seikm K eX Now in the driving seat, ley broke do"-® the right ami Clitheroe attackeiUhe opposi-


formance in which everyone played their part, but Clith­ eroe will not have as many games as easv as this one in


the secon(i half was Seddon in pa


then had a period of pos- mersdale’s consolation, but, -----"•Si'-n --1W Phillms s00n after_ a clitheroe comer


wjli-h saw phiUips


allowed Alan Bradshaw to bring Jon Penman into the


game _ _ for


h goa tn


he Blues


lenge Cup, writes Stephen slipped the ball into the empty £av “ eausul by resu Ilroum.


Vv ,


showed his pin-point vision to put another chance on a plate which the long-serving striker duly accepted, burying the ball from eight yards out.


when Mark Bennett again ........... .......... Jgn


Show-bridge coniehuck, hut he is denied a path lo goal by Bootle grabbed his second goal when


not be faulted. Young grabbed his second


completed an astonishing quickfire hat-trick when he raced on to a loose ball and majestically chipped the ’keeper for a perfect treble.^ Clitheroe were now playing


In the 57th minute, Young


put through but screwed his Young heading splendidly shot just wide and a few across the face of goal for the minutes later he became youngster to complete a mag- another front player to benefit nificent display with goal from Mark Bennett’s clever number seven. In the last three minutes,


In the 62nd minute he was a well-worked move ended m „------ ---- - -------~


feet. The new man played an


some excellent passing foot­ ball, keeping it on the deck wherever possible, and wear- ing down t he i r t i r i ng opposition.


ping shot narrowly over and substitute Jon Penman put


CLITHEROE struck five After 2‘J minutes, the Blues whose delightful turn and chip Sculpher set up Seddon,


forced Walsh into a fine save. In the 72ml minute, Procter


rp, llltimT


let fly from 35 yards, which the 'keeper named well. The


too much of a problem to Alan the j ugcUng anties of « % ung tucked in the penalty. Bradshaw’s troops once they keeper \S alsh, but the danger Two minutes later, Abra-


The busy Bursnell hit a dip­


himself straight intq the action when he was intro­


duced in place of Butcher. His determination to get


we11 ,In the i ith minute, Cam- g|ues keen committed to such AM Sliv


__ . . his box, but his attempted ll rushed out to out In the edge Ol oi


seems to have found a talented player for the goal- , , scorers to feed off, and if the . p HlULb IVLvJl LUlllllIHlrVtl


mance undoubtedly deserved. In Bennett, Alan Bradshaw


clearance was sensibly headed memoraBje matches during by Mark Bennett into the


(ijSCipjint»df incisive football, seaSon could hold more


r~„,l,.,ll


path of second substitute Clithcroe: Whalley, Keigh- Jamie Smith, who drove the jey( Bennett (D), Uatough, ball on the bounce from fully Procter, Sculpher, Seddon,


Smith hit a post and then Butcher), Smith (for Seddon). Shawbridge Topics Goal crazy Blues


found their rhvtnm following was cleared. SKeljnersdale hams stabbed home for Skel- the recent spell of inactivity


found Seddon free on the edge of the box, and he hit a great


shot past the ’keeper. The fourth goaf clinched the and


:cn. Still, Clitheroe, and particular, were not


Seddon sDOtted


the majority by the followers bbed wolfe before wasting from 35 yards, launched a chip of Clitheroe.


another chance and Dave that went sailing in off the


AFTER striking 12 goals in two games, Kidsgrove Athletic will not be relishing their trip to Shawbridge on Saturday, when the Blues will be aiming to com­ plete the double over the Potteries outfit. Currently a point behind the Blues, the visitors ha\ e played two games more, so victory; is a must it tne climb up the table is to be maintained.


p u t \ e u . . .ww, — . - - - - - •_


the midweek fixtures, should see another decent crowd for the visit of Northern Premier League side Chprley. The Magpies, managed by Glen Buckley, will be a


Monday night, which has become a popular night foi .


tough test for Alan Bradshaw’s outfit. This game is an ATS Lancashire Challenge Cup tie


and the rules stipulate that the minimum admission charge is £2.50 for adults. So the club must abide by


th Clitheroe have been drawn to play away at Eas­ twood Hanley or St Helens Town in the quarter-finals of the Carling Challenge Cup. The Blues are scheduled to play the winners of that tie — postponed last Satui- dav — on February 5th.


Clitheroe’s win at Skelmersdale on Saturday took _ A


1994.Clitheroe: Whallev, Keigh­ ley,Bennett (D), Eatough, Procter, Sculpher, Seddon, Butcher, Young, Bennett (M), Bursnell. Subs: Penman,


Smith. Clitheroe and District Pool League


THE only Clitheroe pub with Division — Dog and Partridge B both their A and B teams into v Kings Arms A, Cross Keys A the quarter-finals of the Chal- v Victoria A, Kmp Arms B v


f e ^ , r H to beat^opposition from a higher


A from the ftSffie?DiJtaton. " Hop^oe A Buck lnn v Dog There were no shock results an«l Partridge (Barrow), D)c.


S S S S S V


gon B 4; Royal Oak I Heifer 2; Kings A 4


tndge B 4, Victpna A ^ «»Ue B v whtto Horse. Bridge v


Keys A 4; De Lacy Anns 4, un"’" 1 ,r Copy Nook 3; Waggon A 4, Dog and Partridge A 2. The draw for the quarter­


finals was made at the league’s committee meeting on Tuesday evening: Royal Oak B v Victoria Hotel A, Waggon A v Cross


Keys A, KingsTArms A v Wag­ gon B, Dog and Partridge B v


De Lacy Arms. Matches will be played on


February 10th. Tonight’s fixtures: Premier


A 2rSwanandtKo;-al'Vi1CYo;s tori* B vWhite Horse, Bridge v


White Lion, Swan and Royal B v Black Horse, Commercial Hotel v Castle B.


PREMIER DIVISION PI W L F A Pt


Dog £ Part. B... KB Legion........


Victoria A........ Kings Arms B... Kings Arms A... Copy Nook....... Cross Keys A.... Dog & Part. A... De Lacy Arms...


6 6


0 31 11 31 2 28 21 28 5 23 26 23


2 22 20 22 3 21 21 21 3 20 22 20 4 20 22 20


2 IS 17 18 5 9 26 9


! 1 White Hart 0 Wue- R^*1 0ak B v Craven Heifer, K S t e v Royal Oak A, White Hart v Whitt* Hart Inn.


IBM * j fe ,n 0 1


H^^uritiKh^Iiuck g


WAGGON ROLL FORWARD FIRST DIVISION


T s l i0n “ lhe Nook yHlJe Liicy Amis, bye: Afi Wa^im B........ C 4 - 24 lh 24 ;» 3 2 20 15 20


Higher Duck.... Iluck Inn.......... IVntlU* Hotel B..


Puj* (Barruw).... (> 4 2 '*7 15 27


Wa^on A........ 7 J 4 21 2S 21 Koval Oak A....


SKCOND DIVISION 1*1 W I. F


l*l w 1. F A Ft (i *) 1 :U 11 :u t> 5 1 2S 14 28


HerM*>h<*? A.... C 0 r, 10 :ri 10 A Pt


t) 'J 4 14 £S 14 f> 1 5 14 2s 14


IVire Arm* A... Cu>Ue A........... Hor>v>hutf B..... Swani Ryl A... Cru» Keys B.... Cravt-n Hvifer...


Pendle Holel A.. Koval Oak B.... Brown Cow.......


Station Hotel....


Bridge............ Victoria B......... Swan 5i Royal B Castle B........... White Lion....... Black Horse...... Commercial......


White Horse.... Black Bull......... Petre Arms.......


Clitheroe and District Snooker League Low Moor B leapfrog Waddington


LOW MOOR B have taken Flannery 34; T. Byrne 72, J. over the top spot in the First Ainsworth 70; G. Tomlinson 93, Division of the Clitheroe and iL Ball 07.^ a (g) ^ District Snooker League despite going down to a nar­


row defeat against RBL A. Previous leaders Waddington


A had a bye. A remarkably close match


between CSC B and Billington


I) has kept the Catholics breath- Cons A IS) J»a, u se i i ing down the leaders’ necks


A (8) 350: D. Cox 64, N. Gel- dard G8; J. Wild 48, A. Wnght 72; D. otewart 107, S. McAlly 35; N. Harris 48, S. Cox 56; P. Elliott 62, J. Burgess 67; R. Hilton 80, D. Clay 52. Cons A (8) 385, CSC A (6)


bam B f e iu i r th e rb S whai Smith M. X Hudson 71; I. _f J. Crowther 44; B.


they "were beaten by fellow Nash 50 strugglers Rimington A.


e In the second division, lead­ Harl


At the foot of the table Chat- J . Sunter G5, A Ha 1 M u. •greaves 81, L. Dixon 49; K.


t cuniS G5 A Hril S - D rs Chatburn A and second It.m.nipon n.


Smith 65, P. Backhouse 73. Himington A (8) 415. Chat


329: B. H. Sims 74. MvHolme3 wsSU to 47; M. Alston 40, S. Thompson WHson 75


ID S'


J. Fort 56, D.ThL . Whittaker 91, P. Stewart 47 N Schofield 37, T. Henshaw 60.


63!&'Hitchcnjlj D-mI™l“ “ k S


HBL A (8) JbU, Low moor i> vu; cimlrin 78- G Korol 67 P. ............... _


p g p it mo) 417 liillintrton B Aspinall 83, W. Wnght oo, i»


472,-Jindfe 'CluM4_) 363: A V I m" w


M- P


grri.iS c:;:” Sti «•■ * Narrow victory


Whullcy Wanderers 2 Hcys Inn 1, WHALLEY WANDERERS ^hiJtes took the ball down Social B 76, Low Moor A 72,


should have won more com- -v—v;


after putting his team ahead Ba earlier in the second hall.


em’


IfUIMIIIVillh .ing the lead.


■ .


forlably, with Mark Taylor .bnneeq sent clean through the middle, ujgjngton B v Billington A; CSC missing two cllear cut chimces


he^aylor^notclK‘d the second half after be ng (on Aj Rimington A v Cons A,


.


se"1h \v, J*a ■ 11 , cy Wa „ un d e r e r s : Mossop, Cook, Cham


‘" “ ’V . -


minded from the start and a Asoinwall. Taylor,” Chapman Rimington B, Pendle Club v convincing break down the left by Heys led to them tak-


(N). “ . B, Chatbum A v Social B. n P L « tU . .w n A C / \/» io l K \


Both teams were attack- „. n cwhurst, Kearsley, b v Low Moor A , ----------- i a i . . . t f . . . . I . . I i n I h n m r n l r . V»J/* gubs: Chapman (T), Lee Police, Slaidbum A v Slaidbum


man A8tjn> Czapowski


Division Two — Waddington Cons B v


— ,


a v c5lC B, Social A v Chatbum B.


mendoua goal from Sam 105, RBL B 100, Waddington B PVinnnian who, af ter 40 79, Cons B 78. Slaidbum A 78,


, . ’2, Pendle Club (4) 363: A. Tomlinson 63, A. Proctor 89; C. Bate 50, E. Proctor 97; D.


Whallev replied with a uo-


(12) 446: I, Hartley 63, L. McNulty 83; P. Craig 84, G. Tedstone 80; B. Brown 48, B. Walker 63; F. Booth 64, W. Jones 71; P. Atkinson 66, A. Watson 69; D. Allen 67, J. Whi- twell 80.Points and positions: Divi­ sion One — Low Moor B 90, Waddington A 86, Billington A 84, CSC B 84, RBL A 82, Cons A 78, CSC A 76, Social A 76, Billington B 68, Rimington A 64, Chatburn B 52. Division Two — Chatbum A


--------- _ _ . . . . . _


,7, wa?4 rae»4 Division Two — Social B (10)


eht Walmsley 98; G. Tyler 5(i, R. flly Hartlebury 98; M. Mayers G5,


(12) 476: S. McDonell 92, P. O’Neil 62; P. Cryne 55, S. Maher 68; J. Rimmer 56, G. Brunker 63; N. Parkinson 58, G.


Low Moor A (2) 382, HUL B


M. Graham 87. Slaidburn 11 (10) 381, Cons B


(4) 340: G. Parker 53, G. Hincks 49; D. Cowking 5G, I. Charlton


62; A. Rigby 51, B. Hopkinson 47; W. Robinson 55, S. Briggs 73; T. Robinson 91, F. Watson 59; N. Binder 78, P. Swales 50. Kimington B (41 313, Chut-


0 33 16 33 2 29 20 29 3 28 21 28


2 20 23 20 4 25 2 4 25 5 20 29 20 5 19 30 19 7 15 34 15


third division PI W L F A Pt


35 14 35 .


the side’s unbeaten away run to 11 reversal on the road was way back on S e i tcmbc. S ,


at prospective Challenge Cup opponents St Helens Town.


East Lancs League Reserves hit eight


EMPHATIC victories were scored by the two Kibble \ al­


lot Division One sides that pfaved in the weekend’s weather hit fixtures.


goals past a hapless Trawden Celtic out pride of place must go to Whalley. whose quality per­ formance, and 4-1 victory1 over second placed Karnoldswtck Utd, has lifted their spirits for tlu* second half of the season. In Division Two, Read United


Clitheroe Reserves put eight . OssV Town.


Res v Salnlen Res. Mill Hill Res v Rock Rovers Res. Truwden


Celtic Res v Colne Utd Res, Whalley Res v Worsthorne Res.


East Lancs Division One


are still struggling to find the form which took them to an early season noil position, and they lost at home to in-form


Clitlieroe Res 8, Trawden Celtic 1; llelmshore Utd 1. Wora- thorne :i; Rock Rovers 1. roxtnll 1; Whidley 4, Hnrlick Utd 1. Division Two — Read Utd 1,


5 15 'M 15


6 1 3o 14 3<* 6 l 30 19 30


2 26 SI 26 4 25 24 25 3 23 26 23 4 SI 26 23 4 21 28 21 6 19 30 19 7 16 33 16


Results: Division One —


Ossy Town 4; Settle Utd 4, Colne Legion 0; Whinney Hill onGSOB 1.


Mill Hill................ Bamolilswick Util.. Gl Harwood Utd.... Johnsons SC.......... Worsthonie.......... Clithvnx* Ke>........ Sabden................. Whalley................ Colne Utd............ •* Foxhill............. Helmshore Utd.... Trawden Celtic..... Ribchoster........... Bock Hovers......... Kimington............


2; Trawden Celtic Res 0, Bar- lick Utd Res 4; Worsthorne Res 0, Mill Hill Res 1. Fixtures: Division One —


Reserve Division — Rock Rovers Res 2, Colne Utd Res


Helmshore Utd v Gt Harwood Utd, Johnsons SC v Mill Hill St P., Ribchester v Foxhill, Subden v Trawden Celtic, Wors­ thorne v Whalley, Colne Utd v Clitheroe Res. 0}>en date: Rock Rovers.Division Two — Colne Legion v Crossbills, Nelson GSOB v Pendle Forest, Staeksteads v Ossv Town. Open dates: Settle Ut(f, Whinney Hill. Reserve Division — Foxhill


Settle Util........ 0*?y Town....... Stiick.<U*a<i>...... Crossbill*......... Read Uul......... Whinney Hill.... Nelson Res...... Colne Legion.... Nelson GSOB... Pt-ndle Forest..


Mill Hill.................... Bamolibwick Utd.... Hock Rovers............ Worsthome.............. Helmshore Utd.........


Sabden.................... Colne Utd................ Foxhill.....................


Whalley................... Trawden Celtic........


PW !) L P


Carling NWC Division One


Athertun LU......... Huocoiigh............


incisive ball inside the full back to meet Penman’s run, but this time his final shot was turned past the post by the 'keeper.


AFTER Clitheroe’s superb win on Monday night, man­ ager Alan Bradshaw was a


proud man. “The lads did everything right throughout the match,


which has resulted in an emphatic victory,” he said. “When a team goes down to


e&iPiZviC *• > BLUES IN SEVENTH HEAVEN


!MATTHEW EVANS AND MAX GARDNER REPORT*::!;! Ladies’ Darts


Alan is'a* happy man


Petre extend lead i/iMptc ARMS A were Owd Neds 3, RB Legion B 5;


leaders of the top flight of the Ribble Valley Ladies’ Darts


Clp — ____ __


League. In the end they went down


5-3 to top team Petre Arms, but, oiv account of the league


tiSEiiSSk* Division Two — CCWMC 4,


Kings Arms A 3, Petre Arms 5. No result received: Royal Oak v Kings Arms B.


receiving no result from the White Horse 4: Dog (Barrow) B Royal Oak in their game with 8, Billington BC 0.


Black Bull 4; Dog and Part. 2, Dog (Barrow) A 6; Low Moor 5, Cross Keys j3; Starkies 4,


second-placed Kings Arms B, Points and positions: Divi- it can not be assessed whether the second-placed side are keeping up with the pace.


kies and Castle continue to set the pace while the B team of the Dog and Partridge at Bar- row take over in third place. Their cause was helped by their A team who beat the Dog and Pa r t r i d g e of Clitheroe.


In Division Two, the Star-


Results: Division One — Black Horse 3, Craven Heifer 5;


10 men so early there is a danger that the other team will relax and become compla­ cent. The lads did not do that tonight, they just kept on going for it, and they got what


sion One — Petre Arms 71, Kings Arms B 65, Judge Wal­ mesley 63, Black Horse 54; Cra­ ven Heifer 52, RB Legion A 52, RB Legion B 51, Royal Oak 51, Catholic SC 49, New Inn 47, Kings Arms A 41, Victoria 39, Owd Neds 37.


Castle 60, Dog (Barrow) B 53, Doc and Part. 51, Low Moor 50, CCWMC 49, Black Bull 48, Dog (Barrow) A 48, White Horse 45, Cross Keys 37, Horseshoe 35, Billington BC 28.


Division Two — Starkies 63, Memorial League


tliev deserved." •*I would not single out


to get the goal his perfor- ubtec'


Mark Bennett narrowly failed DEFEAT FOR


SECONDS Atherton 1st XV 21, Clithcroc 2nd XV 5


CATASTROPHE is the word to describe what happened to Clitheroe in the first 20 minutes of this game. With one of their strongest


packs of the season and fol­ lowing an excellent perfor­ mance against Blackburn, the local side were confident. But


Koss^ntUli* Uul.... Nantwich Town.... Newcastle Town....


Doolie................. Ka>lwoo<l Hanley..


Pre.'cot................ Bluckixtol Hover*.. Si HcWTown....


Penrith................ CLITHEHOE...... Kifihgmve Ath....


Maine Road.........


Salford City........ Skelmersdale Utd.


Chadderton......... Bradford PA....... Glo>sopNK......... Darwen.............. Bacup Borough.... Khxton...............


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to be asleep, they allowed Atherton’s classy stand-off to run the game and the home side ran in all their points. Tlie second half was a dif­


....... „ .


anyone for special praise. All the plavers performed bril­ liantly, and I hope they will build on it.”


DE LACY ARMS grabbed Division Three - Calder- last gasp revenge against f i01


Swan Hotel in the quarter- (Calderstones).


finals of the Memorial League Knockout Cup thanks to a


derers had an easier tie on paper, against Third Division front-runners Heys Inn.


David Mason penalty. Meanwhile, Whalley Wan­


g The Oswaldtwistle pub team gaining experience all the time jU


lems and took the lead. The young Whalley side are


ave Wanderers plenty of prob­ Judge Walmesley had their


back into scoring mood could & 2 S SB 2Z ? . S S B E K S SK 2 2 5 s S S sS 6® majority


ferent story. Clitheroe took the game to their hosts with Tavlor, Blanc and Hitehen making several surging runs. Clitheroe’s score came from


Arms postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. The other quarter-final was


an all second* diviiion affair between Travel Lines and Black


Dog. Tn the only match to be played


20 7 8 5 29 placed an excellent chip over has put them top of Division ever in their short-lived history.


thc vision of centre Mick Rowley. Atherton’s defence moved* up too quickly and he


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up bv Say... Clitheroe’s man-of-the-


match was Alan Nutt all who made several big tackles. Clitheroo: Cox. Knowles,


Thornber. Francis, Blanc, Bisp- ing, Sayer, Hitehen, Taylor, Woodburn, Moxon, Watson, Rowlev. Nuttal. Evans.


also in action and their 2-0 win at home to Bay Horse Reserves


Calderstones Athletic were , .


One — Judge Walmesley v Rishton Arms (Wilsons) Clothes Yard v De Lacy Anns (Wilsons), Metfiex v Whalley Wanderers (Norden),


Sunday’s Fixtures: Division


20 7 7 6 28 [he top, which was followed Three — the hignest position 22 7 f> 9 27 up bv Saver.


in Division Two, Langho went down 2-1 to Witton Albion who have no gone to the top of the table.


Whalley sides progress into the semi-finals 5e s , vnJF,h te A


Memorial League Division One


PW D L P RishtonArms............. 10 7 2 1 23


Whallev Wndrs............ 9 7 1 1 2 De Lacy Arms............. 9 7 0 2 21


Swan Hotel.................. 6 4 1 1 13 Clothes Yard............... 11 4 1 6 13 King Edward............... 9 3 3 3 12 Crown ScarTold............ 11 3 2 6 11 10 3 1 6 10


though, and when they reco- Hotel., vered to win the match 2-1, It Wellington., keeps them in line for a crack at the “double."


(jge W alm


iley.:....... 8 2 2 4 8 ............... 10 2 1 7 7


.............. 9 2 0 7 6 Division Two


Black Dog.... Green Haworth....... Bay Horse........... Langho.................. Aqueduct............... Manxman.............. Travel Lines.......... Redcap.................. Brownhill Arms..... Rising Sun............ Fox and Hounds....


PW D L P Witton Albion.............. 11 7 2 2 23


8 7 0 1 21 9 7 0 2 21


12 5 0 7 15 9 4 1 4 13 9 3 2 4 11


10 3 2 5 11 11 2 3 6 9 9 1 1 7 4 9 0 0 9 0


Calderstones Alh........ 13 S 1 4 25 Heys Inn..................... 11 8 0 3 24 Commercial.................


Division Three P WD L P


Rose arid Crown........... 11 7 0 4 -1 ThwaitesArms............ 10,7 0 3 *1 12 6 2 4 17


1 1 4 -- •Clog and


Ossy Clarence.. Scappa Mouldings.........13 4 1 8 13


Division Two — Brownhill v Langho (Bullough).


Woolpack..................... H 3 Bay Horse Res............ 13 2


0 8 0 11


8 5 1 2 16 10 4 1 5 13


Granam £ Brown......... 13 3 1 9 10


10 6 2 2 20 9 6 1 2 19


.19 3 4 12 10 17 1 6 11 8 15 3 1 11 7


5 9 13 1 13 11


Divisiun Two PW D L


1410 3 1 21 1210 0 2 20


i» y •j •> 20 11 s 2 I IS 14 7 1 G 15 it; g 0 10 12


1 5 17 1 6 15


Karate kids to learn from expert Mane CLITHEROE’S United Reformed Church Hall houses the


latest member of the town’s growing martial arts movement. Clitheroe Karate Club has been set up by dedicated Slaid-


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arnoldswick Utd 1 WHALLEY produced their


burn A (10) 414: E. Harrison 53, N. Robinson 81; J. Lund jnr 40, P. Craig 68: R. Bolland 61, G. Simkin 69; S. Winckley 70, P. Whittaker 38; P. Winckley 71, S. Harrison 70; D. A. Seed 48, P. Clark 88. Police (2) 392, Slaidburn A


best performance of the sea­ son to comfortably disuse of second placed Barnoldswick. With a full squad available for


the first time since September, the Ribble Val ley side restwnded to their task magnifi­ cently und set a high standard for the remainder of the season. With a slight frost still in the


Top referee for De Lacy


KEITH HACKETT, (he FIFA and Premier League referee, will be thc guest speaker at a l)e Lacy F oot- ball Club organised Sports­


man's Dinner. Thc event is lo take place


at thc Mytton Fold Kurm ltcstuurant on January


26th and anyone interested In unending can get their ticket through former l)c Lucy landlord Mr Ton) Brown (tel: 0254 824318) or by contacting the pub (0254


823197). t Last year’s event raised a , ,


remendous £2,000, and over 200 people attended. With such u high profile sporting chumctcr as guest speuker the organisers are hoping for similar success.


Shaun Smith played a diagonal ball through lo Dave Pilkiiigton, who outpaced the visitors defence before finishing with composure in a one on one with the Barlick 'keeper. Encouraged by the excellent


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A great Incentive to prospective club members is that the group has only just been set up and therefore all the 1- cur­


. .


rent members are beginners of a similar standard. Said^ Marie: “Even-body here is a beginner at the same


CLARET AND


BLUES


Spotlight on the action at Ewood Park _________and Turf Moor


IF Blackburn Rovers anil Burnley hud both pulled through th»»ir FA Cun matches on Saturday, a dream to many local lfootball supporters would have been fulfilled — FA Cun rourth


Death Valley for Clarets while Rovers are on the rocks


OOlDUU suppoi


start, Whalley continued to press and they added a second


ground, Whalley adapted better to the conditions and took the lead after just 10 minutes.


progress and reputation »»ts simnlv failed to iierform.


on the half hour. Some good work from Robin


Bury on the left wing set up Smith who volleyed home clim- cullv from eight yards. When thc villagers attacked,


f M .Liniinrv *>flth.


tions at Ewood Park where First Division Portsmouth caroul a replay. Alan McCloughlin's dramatic last gasp leveller to make it


son especially after their good recent run of form. It is imperative that Rovers approach the game correct!)


thev did so with venom, and within five minutes of their second goal, came a third, scored by Pilkington. He pro-


Meanwhile, third round day lived up to all its exciting expecta­ . . 3-3 could yet be an unnerving turning point in Blackburns sea­


and turn the tables on the Fratton Park sale whose funioui Ponipev chimes are already ringing 111 anticipation. Defeat in what is sure to be a hostile utmosjihere, will arguably end Blackburn's realistic chances of winning honours


duced some fine individual skill to lose his murker, then hit a low drive from 18 yards. The second half began with


defended well and looked dan­ gerous on the break, and one such break finally kilted off thc*


nder pressure. Whalley


diu combined well with Hun1, who created a simple chance for


Man-of-the-match Tony Rho- , _ T>, game.


Smith to score from close range. Whalley had more chances to


increase thc lead, but it was the visitors who had the last say,


Uhodia, Smith, Bury, Pilkmg- ton. Subs: Bolton, Bentley.


RWhalley: Fox, Hope, Potter, tl .. .. iley, Parr, Poole, Parkinson,


With seconds left. Darren l ot h ter mysteriously steered a


armless looking cross into his own goal.


^However, if the Blues win at Sheffield United on Satur­ day thev will keep the momentum up for a backdoor assault on Manchester United's increasingly tenuous grip on the I remier-


the visitors making a positive attempt to reduce the arrears. Pusning extra men forward


u they put the home defence


^ffuridey more or less retired from the FA Cup at Charlton atutiiK.


ineptitude in a match of such stature. Indeed, .


ton who plaved like the underdogs. They were consistently first to the ball and their immaculate organisation and disci- »lim» was a credit to their division.


Should Blackburn progress at Portsmouth, they should treat 1 visit to the Valley with respect. Charltons low-budget set-up


it \\ wftab Churl*hari- . ,, .


s


could give the rich kills a fnlse sense of security! Burnley are back in league action on Saturday when Bi.id-


ing cup display in order to keep afloat the promotion boat. W n rivals for the coveted second place — “ssmning Reading^,


nr bto kp


advantage of their attractive distractions to get some points in the bag, putting pressure on the others to win tlieir games


S l t S S f f l t t . FA Cup and Burnley most take Matthew Evans in hand to keep up.


ford City cross the Pennines. Excitement is always plentiful when these two teams meet and the Burnley playera should bo whole-hearted in their desire to make up for their shock­


title drive continues at its present rate — nre Stockport, Port V11I0 and Plymouth Argyle.


last week, to the disappointment of the 2,000 or so followers. Rarefy have a recent Turf Moor team performed with such ... -» . —.-t.


time. Our members will be graded every three months, after which they should achieve their first belt.


bum couple Wayne and Marie Beck, who welcome new mem­ bers with open arms, whatever their age.


Qualified coach Marie is committed to the traditional form of Shntnkin Karate which is a low stance form of self-de-


. Ssuccessful over 14 years, achieving the status of a -nd dan


^C)n the international stage, Marie has competed in the karate junior championships three times and the senior cham-


Pi HeJlfighesficcolade was to be selected to represent Great Britain in the European Championships in Cork, which gives


her invaluable experience in the karate world. Before Marie and her husband set up the club in Clitheroe,


karate enthusiasts had to travel to Blackburn for the nearest


faThe’club meets on Monday and Wednesday.evenings at 6-30 m. at the United Reformed Church Hall, off Moor Lane. Our picture shows coach Marie (centre) with club members.


Readstone round-up


TOP of thc table perfor- the local side had gone down ■nances were given by the to ml early goal. Headstone teams when they After the break, Readstone met to p of th e t a b l e t o o k onnosition


Blackburn Eagles and pro- Goalkeeper Steve Clarke was duced a siqierb all round per- outstanding.


Vlie under 13s played were finally pegged back. Jonathon Dugdalc before they formance to win 1-0


remaining of the under 15s game against Blue Star, Readstone were denied a


Wi th only five minutes un^!rSV,s w raZ d iqf ^ 'e ek -


keeper Adit* Hartley was b e a t i n g Mi chel in 3-1. outstanding.


great victory when the league leaders snatched an equaliser. Liam Carter equalised after up the game.


T0111 Little scored and goal- en(j 0f successful football by


Although they missed a pen­ alty in the first half, they led 2-0 with goals from Stuart Horrocks and Philip McGau- ley. The opposition scored after the interval, but an Andrew Bennett strike sewed


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