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Double debut in away win
Atherton Collieries 0, Clitheroe 2 ___________ ■
CLITHEROE continued to blood new players as they rebuild for next season and had a couple more new
faces on show at Atherton. Paul Lydiate made his debut in midfield for the Blues and
wide-man Andy Smith, formerly of Great Harwood and
AIMING HIGH: 13 years old Tom Smith from Ribblesdale School stands on the centre spot from where he scored an equalising goal in a school cup match recently. The goal took both teams to a penally shootout which Ribblesdale won. 200398/12/9. Photo: COLIN HORNE.
Tom c re a te s local slice of sporting history
The Manchester United starlet set the standard of scoring from the half
EAT your heart out David Beck ham!
way line last season. But the Ribble Valley boasts their own long-
range specialist, who achieved what even the great Edson Arantes Do Nascimento (or Pclc to you and me) failed to do. Tom Smith, 14, scored from the centre spot for Ribbledalc School in their recent cup match
with Mount Carmel. A dose-season change in the rules means play
ers can now shoot directly from a hick-off, and
Tom’s effort sailed past the bemused goalkeeper. Teacher Tony Smithson witnessed the goal,
and wished he had a video camera: "Tom had a couple of attempts and narrowly missed, but this time it flew into the top corner from all of
50 yards. ”Wc telephoned the FA headquarters and
they said it was very rare." Tyrone Comins of the Whitstable-based
Monument team claimed a world first after the rule change, but surely Tom's strike must be the first local effort to go in - unless anyone out there knows anyone else to score from a centre (his season.
much to play for.
Clitheroe keeper John Morrey was a virtual spectator lor much of the 90 minutes as Atherton produced little by way
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of attacking football. Clitheroe didn’t produce much more of value, but they still
managed to dominate the game in the first half. Clitheroe bombarded the Atherton goal for long periods,
but their finishing lacked the necessary quality to produce
goals.Eventually the goal game after 30 minutes. It came in simple fashion with a Smith comer being headed
home by Paul Mullin. Clitheroe then continued to press but failed to find the net
fidently to collect all three. Again Clitheroe got on top of their opposition, but again . . .
poor finishing let them down. But on 75 the Blues got their second when Neil Baron -
The diminutive winger hammered the ball into the back ol the Atherton net.
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To the relief of the few spectators the referee blew the whis tle for the final time with Clitheroe claiming all three points.
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playing up front in this match - miscued a shot and the ball fell to Smith.
again in the first half. In the opening minutes of the second half Atherton came
more into the game winning three corners in succession. But Morrey had kept his concentration and came out con
signed last week, also lined up for the first time. But it was, in the event, a very disappointing game. Neither side really rose to the occasion as neither side had
Blues on road to success? C
moment they won’t be afraid of another two away games in the next week. On Saturday they visit
L IT H E R O E ’S away form is so good a t
the
high-flying St Helens Town, who remain in the hunt for a top-three finish. Then on Tuesday night
Mullin double seals away-day victory
Salford City 0 Clitheroe 3
Rossendale is the destination for the Blues as they contin ue their own bid for rousing end to the season. Two away wins at Ather
THE Blues continued their sparkling away form with a 3-0 thumping of Sal
ford on Tuesday night. That took the reward for their week’s
ton Collieries and Salford City this week has seen Clitheroe move up to seventh
in the table. Newcastle Town still sit at
the top of the table, 10 points clear of nearest rivals Vaux-
hall GM. But Kidsgrove, who failed
in their bid to reach the Carls- berg FA Vase Final on Satur day, must still be dangerous. They are 20 points behind
make a fight of it. RESULTS Saturday
work to six points out of six after their win at Atherton Collieries on Saturday. And it catapulted Clitheroe up to sev enth in the latest North-West Counties’
League table. These two clubs have a long tradition
but Salford have managed to beat the Blues only once in the past. That made Clitheroe favourites with their opponents languishing below them in
the table. But the home side were the first to come
the leaders but have nine games in hand and could yet
FA Carlsberg Vase
1 (Tiverton win 3-2 on aggregate). First Division
Kidsgrove Ath. 2, Tiverton Tn
CLITHEROE 2; Burscough 3, Iiolker Old Boys 0; Chadderton
Atherton Colls 0,
0, Atherton LR 1: Darwen 2, Nantwich Tn 0; Newcastle Tn 2, Maine Rd 0; Prescot Cables 4, Rossendale Utd 1; Ramsbottom United 2. Blackpool Rovers 0; Salford City 3, Glossop NE 0: St Helens Tn 2, Vauxhall GM 1; Warrington Tn 0, Haslingden 1. Reserve Division
Sports 1; Cheadle Tn 0, Chad derton 2: CLITHEROE 6, Ash ton Tn 1: Daisy Hill 1, Darwen 3; Maine Rd 1, Ramsbottom Utd 1: Rossendale Utd 1, Nelson 2. Monday
Castleton Gabriels 2, Woodley Burscough 2, St Helens Tn 1 Floodlit Trophy Final
(after extra-time). First Division
Maine Rd 3. Kidsgrove Ath. 1. Tuesday
First Division
derton 2; Newcastle Tn 2, Glos sop NE 0: Rossendale Utd 4, Holker OB 1: Salford City 0, CLITHEROE 3; Vauxhall GM
Atherton Collieries 2, Chad
3, Atherton LR 0. FIXTURES
PENDI.E Tigers (left) and Loyola Cubs arc pictured before the cubs cup final. 150398/2/30
LOYOLA snatched glory from a large and enthusiastic crowd. ,
the Pendle Tigers in the final of amount of possession and had the the Cubs Soccer Knockout.
Bronte Wanderers 1 West Bradford 1
A one-all draw was probably a fair result at the end
of this game. But West Bradford could so easily have won if they
Bradford tried hard to pass the ball, but the physical .
had put their chances away on a very hard pitch, which made ball control very difficult.
Bronte side didn't allow them the time. After several missed chances, Hickling struck a great
shot across the keeper to put Bradford ahead. Bronte then had a good spell and managed to
equalise just before half time. In the second half it was more of the same with
Bradford looking slugglidh and missing more chances. Ryan in the Bradford goal had to make some fine saves to keep the locals level, before two teammates
were dismissed for fighting. This seemed to spur Bradford on, but despite creating
further chances, they were unable to put them away.
• n. r i„r Loyola Cubs had the greater Tigers under a great deal of pressure.
amount of possession and had the in the second half with a fine goal ■ • ■ - --------
Loyoia c u d s n a u c . v S im o n Ryan scored Loyola's sec- himThe man-of-the-match award. m U N U t ia n i L u y u ia . — . T ° Craven Heifer 4 IJeys Inn 2
A RATHER subdued Craven side secured their ninth win on the trot when they visited Heys Inn on Satur
day.
tory to secure runners-up spot in the Accrington Combination. Craven went behind in the opening
And they now need just one more vic
five minutes and looked to be up against it.
That was until Mitchell levelled for
the visitors with a crisp finish soon after.
And almost straight after the restart
Aspinwall lobbed the keeper to put Craven into the lead. Just before half-time some slack
defending let Heys equalise. In the second half Craven started with a lot more composure and started to get
their passing together. I t was only a matter of time before
they took the lead and this they did when Aspinwall sent Ward through and he smashed the ball into the roof of the
net. Then it was left to man-of-the-match
Aspinwall to score the goal of the
game. He beat three men and made the fin
ish look easy as he made sure of the vic
tory. Craven sat back after the fourth but
some strong determined tackling in midfield led to them securing a fine
victory. It was a thrilling clash watched by But they couldn't find the net and
Loyola snatch victory on cubs cup final the score remained 0-0 at half-time.
» » . The deadlock was finally broken froam Oliver Nuttall of Loyola.
close to a goal with a good effort from Paul
Barrett. He broke forward but fired past the post
with his shot from close range. After that early scare Clitheroe began to
settle down and take control of the game. They piled on the pressure and looked
Atherton LR v Rossendale Ud: Blackpool Rovers v Warrington Tn: Haslingden v Salford City Holker OB v Newcastle Tn; Maine Rd v Ramsbottom Utd: Mossley v Prescot Cables: St Helens Tn v CLITHEROE. League Challenge Cup
Atherton Colls v Burscough: First Division Saturday
Ath.; Glossop NE v Vauxhall GM. Reserve Division
dangerous from a series of corners. I t was from one of these corners that they eventually took the lead.
Former Luton and Preston-man Andy
Smith fired over the corner and striker Paul Mullin picked up the loose ball and
fired home.
Salford were finding it difficult to break down a well-marshalled Clitheroe defence
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and get back into the game. And with 25 minutes gone the Blues
but Clitheroe skipper Chris Grimshaw should have made it three soon after the
The score remained 2-0 until half-time, _ .
restart. He failed to take advantage of a loose
ball and saw his shot saved by the keeper. Man-of-the-match Mullin scored his second when poor defending by Salford’S back line let him in to fire home. And that was the way it stayed until the
end with Clitheroe picking up a well- deserved three points. Their away form seems to improve with
the top five.
Utd v CLITHEROE. Wednesday
Helens Tn v Prescot Cables; Ramsbottom Utd v Salford City. TABLES
Mossley v Kidsgrove Ath.; St First Division Nantwich Tn v Kidsgrove Ashton Tn v Haslingden:
Cheadle Tn v Castleton Gabriels: CLITHEROE v Maine Rd; Nelson v Atherton Colls; Ramsbottom Utd v Dar wen; Salford City v Rossendale Utd; Squires Gate v Chadderton Monday
Blackpool Rovsv Kidsgrove Ath. Tuesday
First Division Second string hit six - again!
LR; Chadderton v Maine Rd: Darwen v Haslingden; Nantwich Tn v Vauxhall GM: Rossendale
Atherton Colls v Atherton First Division b s S sS S B t e l H I ! a a s * : : : :
Newcastle T..... 35 21 13 Vauxhall GM... 34 19 9 Burscough....... 28 19 5 St Helens T— 31 16 10 Kidsgrove Ath.. 26 18 2 Prescot Cables. 33 16 7 CLITHEROE.. 30 14 7 Glossop NE..... 31 14 6 Chadderton— 33 14 6 R’dale Utd.— 33 14 5 Mossley------- 30 12 10 Maine Road.— 34 13 7 Nantwich T.— 33 12 Atherton LR.... 33 11 Haslingden---- 32 10 Salford City— 34 11 Blackpool Rvrs 34 9 R'bottomUtd.. 32 10 Warrington T... 35 8 Atherton Colls. 32 Darwen.......... 34 Holker OB---- 31
10 20 8 19
Clitheroe Reserves 6 Ashton Town Reserves 1_________
ond from the penalty spot to make
sure of the result. But a fine display of defensive skills from Michael Barker of Tigers gained
FOR the second week running the Reserves scored six goals on Satur day to keep themselves in with a distant chance of second spot fin
ish in the table. Striker Martin Rimmer opened
the scoring with a low shot into the corner after good work down the right by skipper John Holding. Darrell Mankowski made it 2-0
when he scrambled home the ball after the defender and keeper had a
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mix-up. Although Aston began quite well
they were no match for Clitheroe and did well to keep the score at 2-0 at
half-time. The second half was mostly played
in the Ashton half with goals coming at regular intervals. Lee Slater jinked his way into the
another two — rttsn Iirif V» O TlOfkt fnr-nfl^t one with a neat far-post
header and the other a fierce drive. Newcomer Brian O'Keefe got in on
the act when he cut into the area and put the ball behind the advancing
keeper. At 6-0 the Reserves were strolling
tion goal. On Saturday the Reserves are at
area and calmly shot home with his right foot and Derek Mercer netted
Unbeaten run goes on
Clitheroe Youth 5 Whinney Hill 0
CLITHEROE maintained their unbeaten run in the cup, virtually assuring a semi-final place in the
process. It took 42 minutes for Matt Gar-
nerto put the home side in front with
a simple tap-in. But three minutes after the break.
Gamer headed home a comer as the locals assumed control. However, Whinney Hill could have
head.
been level but for some superb saves from Clitheroe keeper Danny Wood-
some good football, and they added a third on the break through Glen Tay lor 10 minutes from time. Five minutes later Martin Halleron
Clitheroe pushed hard and played Swan beat strugglers to stay in touch
Church St Tavern 0 Swan at Whalley 2
SWAN at Whalley eased past a struggling Church Street Tavern side on Sunday to keep control of their own destiny in the remain ing week’s of the Memorial Football
League season. If the villagers win
their remaining four games they are assured of finishing second in the
final table. Although Church Street
were a new outfit in the league this season, their - ranks were filled with familiar faces from previ ous teams in the top divi sion, all with a physical reputation. : With Jonathan Smith and Iain Czapowski in no mood to fly a white flag of surrender, Swan imposed their authority and superi or technique from the very first whistle. As has been the pattern
IAD For I t won the Glenficld cisurewear Fivc-a-side Tournament ai
;ocfield Leisure Centre after a hard- lught match against Buck Roiers.
r
HE Three Rivers- sponsored Gisbum and District Pool league championship, romotion and relegation
ssues have been con
fined. Hole-in-the-Wall defeated
Vanderers 6-1 to clinch the 'irst Division title by five oints from Coach and lorses A, 4-3 winners over
’endle Hotel. Second Division champi- ins Craven Heifer defeated
knehor B 5-2 on their final r:-:„UoA in
The league champions beat Roicrs
after winning through to the final with a penalty shoot-out success against Craven Heifer, while Rovers disposed of Kibble
points clear of inactive Rib blesdale Arms in the title race. Both teams will play in the top-flight next season, of
course. White Lion defeated
Division next term. DRAWS
Anchor A 4-3 to climb off the foot of the First Division and consign Copy Nook and Wanderers to the Second
• Tuesday at Three Rivers: J. Barker (Anchor A) v A. Sud-
Individual Final
worth (Pendle Hotel). Doubles Final
Wednesday, at Coach and , 1 ______ A QiiHuinrth and S.
Motors in their semi-final clash. The tournament wns a great success
with 17 teams taking p a r
t.The new league season begins in September.
Almond (Pendle Hotel) v J. Duerden and D. Barrett (HIW). Captains' Final
First Division
D. Raw (Coach and Horses) v J. Miller (Craven Heifer).
Wednesday at Three Rivers: • All games arc best of five
frames and s ta rt at 8 p.m. prompt.
RESULTS First Division
G, Wanderers 1; Buck (Grindleton) 3, Ribticklers 4; Three Rivers 6, Copy Nook 1; Pendle Hotel 3, Coach and Horses A 4. Second Division
White Lion 4, Anchor A 3; H1W P
HIW........................ |8 Coach and Horses A.... 18
Pendle Hotel............. 18 Anchor A.............—• JJ Three Rivers.............. ]° Buck (Grindleton)...... 18 Ribticklers................ 18 White Lion................ J8 Copy Nook................ J8 Wanderers................. 18 Second Division
Inn 5; Anchor B 2. Craven Heifer 5; Coach and Horses B 2, Bay llnrs/«*!u Coronation B 1.
Buck (Paythorne) 2, Pendle
Craven Heifer............ ]6 Ribblesdale Arms....... 16 Coronation A............. 16 Anchor B................... ]6 Pendle Inn—
P Bay Horse................. ]6 .............. 16
Buck (Paythorne)....... 16 fVvii»li ann UnruM R .... 16
113 98 96 90 83 71 70 63 61 61
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102 92 89 89 79 69 56 39
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in recent weeks, the ratio of chances created to goals scored was low, despite Craig Deeling partnering Steven Czapowski in a pacey front-line. Swan continually broke
knew that a second goal
would demoralise a side who have already been condemned to relegation and demanded a second half onslaught from his
troops. His team-talk did the
trick just 20 seconds after the restart when Czapows ki redeemed himself for an awful miss on the stroke of half time and released Deeling, who made no mis take from at least 20 yards
out. The game then degener
half chances. Entertaining
vided an entertaining out let for Swan when he was introduced with McGee
Matt Lee certainly pro
through the static defence in the first half and it was simply a question of when the deadlock would be bro ken rather than which side would break it. Surprisingly, mainly due
• and Barnes on the hour mark, but even these three forward-minded substi
to poor finishing, the first goal took some 30 minutes to arrive. Czapowski was freed
tutes failed to re-ignite the game which had a t one stage promised to signifi cantly boost Swan’s goal- difference. • Elsewhere in the
down the left by a wonder ful Smith ball and his low cross was completely missed by Deeling, but struck his marker to fly into the bottom corner. Bosfs Richard Quinn
Memorial Football League, De Lacy Arms suf fered a shock defeat at the hands of struffling Crown Scaffolds. Scaffolds had previously
ated into a typical end-of- season affair with both sides making slips to allow
RESULTS First Division De Lacy Arms 0. Crown
Scaffolds 1; Church Stree Tavern 0, Swan at Whalley 2; Judge Walmesley - no game.
Second Division
Calderstones - no game. Third Division
Legion - no game. FIXTURES First Division
Swan at Whalley v Apeks (Queen Elizabeth’s); Judge
Walmesley v De Lacy. Second Division
New Inn v Calderstones
(Roefield). Third Division
Legion - no game. TABLES
First Division 0
DeLacy.......... 17 10 Swan at Whalley 17 10 Kings Arms..... 17 10 Plough Inn...... 17 10 Rishton Arms... 17 Judge Walmesley19 Apeks....---- .... 18
18 16 17 11
Crown Scaffolds 18 Church St Tav. 18
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2
2 0 3 2
7 4 4 2 2
Hofehouse........ 17 15 Stanhiil Lions... 16 13 Clarence......... 19 13 Royal Oak.....- 17 9 Queen's Eastgate 19
Signi Poster... 20 Calderstones.... 18 Graham & Brownl8 Woolpack-..... 18 New Inn.......... 19 Asco.......—— 15 Third Division P W D
failed to win a game this season with their only other “victory” coming by default.
Commercial.... 15 14 Ossy Hotspur... 20 14 EH Football.... 18 13 Lomax......... .. 18 9 Legion......... . 17 10 Ossy Rvrs........ 17 8 Little Crown— 16 8 Uncle Jacks..... 17 7 Ossy Refugees.. 18 2 Bax Bay Horse. 17 2 Woodnook....... 17 0
3
4 35 6
33
3 12 3 11 1 15 0 16
Second Division P W D
3 33 5 32 6 31 7 24 15 15 7 6
L Pts
TWIN GOLF RANGE
Linculn Way, Clitheroe
11 10 10 20
0 12 18 2 13 14 3 11
10 21 13
1 14 3 14
L Pts 0 43 5 43 4 40 5 31 7 30 7 26 8 24
OPENINC ON SUNDAY,
APRIL 5th 10 a.m.
01200 444901 T 4 T New Inn - no game;
made it 4-0, before Halleron grabbed a second in the dying moments. Paul Parkinson was man-of-the- match, although he was pushed hard
by several teammates. Clitheroe's next game is at Whin
ney Hill on Sunday, and supporters are welcome to cheer the lads on. The ground is at Altham, left at
Saturday’s Rugby Teams Clitheroe (v Chorley. away, meet 1-30 p.m.) A. Bumll. M. Rowley Steve
Greatorox. I. Ibbotson. A. Moorby. D. ODuffy. U Watson. A. ThornbtT. D. Tat- tersall. A. Dubowski, M . Wigley. A Proctor. N. Calton. R. Holmes. D- Barnes.
Subs: M. Stott. M. Ilranan. A.N. Other. Clitheroe 2nds (v Chorley. home, meet 2-15 p.m.1 M. Allen. D. Atkinson.
C. Bosonnet. IX Davenport* D. Fielding, S. Greatorex, N- Green. S. Gretton, i. Isherwood, J. Knowles. G. Meadows. M. Nettleton. B. P la t t P. Procter. D.
Slinger, B. Stansfield. C. Stott. S. Taylor. R. Waterhouse. P. W hiteside, G. Williamson.
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home to league-leaders Maine Road. Kick-off is at 3 p.m.
and a momentary lapse of concentra tion let Ashton in to score a consola
First Division P W D
L Pts
North West Counties League Round-up
Reserve Division 10 55
13 48 14 47 8
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8 14 3 20 8 17 5 17 35 9 18 33 8 18 26
16 41 15 40 38 36 35
Maine Road..... 23 18 4 1 58 Clitheroe........ 23 15 2 6 47 Castleton Gabs 22 14 4 4 46 Chadderton..... 26 13 5 8 44 Salford City.— 26 n 8 7 41 Cheadle T----- 23 12 3 8 39 Woodley......... 23 12 2 9 38 Ashton T ........ 23 s 4 11 28 Haslingden...... 21 7 5 9 26 Squires Gate.... 25 7 5 13 26 Nelson........... 24 8 2 14 26 R'bottom Utd.. 19 8 1 10 25 Darwen.......... 25 6 6 13 24 R'dale Utd.— . 24 6 4 14 22 Daisy Hill...... , 21 6 3 12 21 Atherton Colls.. 20 3 2 15 n
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every game, but the side need to improve their form at home if they are to finish in
found themselves two goals to the good. New signing Carl Gaston got the goal —
his second for the club - when he fired home a wonder-strike from the edge of the Salford box.
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