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for Clitheroe this season. - But he will be replaced by 20- year-old Stephen Benjamin of Carl ton - also an off-spinner and opening
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bat. The Chatburn Road club's bid to
sign the Victoria State player for the
IG-HITTING Australian Shawn Flegler will NOT be turning out as professional
Flegler shock - but Clitheroe CC name their new professional C
forthcoming Ribblesdale League sea son has been thwarted by red tape. Flegler was signed after the
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authories at Victoria stated he had made five appearances for them. Unfortunately, being 12th man does not qualify under ECB regula
tions. And despite the exciting Aussie
Varsity call
for Jill M
cess with the English Universities Women's
Squad. The Whallev-based
full back has been selected for the squad for the British Universi ty Games next week at Loughborough. The 22-year-old is
part o f the 18-strong pool o f players that hopes to defend the title they won in Belfast last
. year. J i ll , a former
Clitheroe Royal Gram mar School pupil, is studying at St Martin's College at the Universi ty of Lancaster.
Valley Ladies' Win ter Darts League trebles competition was held at Low Moor Club last week, with Craven A taking on their B team. The A team ran
□ THE final of the Ribble
Blues shine in Floodlit Trophy
having made a number of appear ances in one-day games, they also do
seems strange, as our league plays limited overs cricket, that one-day appearances for Victoria rule out
Darwen ..............................................................7 Clilheroe............................................................ 3 CLITHEROE have one foot in the Floodlit Trophy Final after this impressive semi-final
first leg success on Tuesday. The Blues still have to negotiate Monday's
IBBLE Valley football ace Jill Middleton is hoping for more suc
letic in the final. Darwen, mid-table in the Second Division,
return leg at Shawbridge, but they can be confi dent of taking on title-chasing Kidsgrove Ath
matched their First Division opponents early on, and gave the Clitheroe defence plenty to
worry about. But as the game wore on, Steve Parry’s side
began to take control. The Blues created chance after chance, with
run of play, Darwen took the lead when Steve Lynch lifted theball over Jon Parrott from close
Brian Welch and Dave Gardner coming close. But two minutes before half-time, against the
range.Straight from the kick-off the Blues were level when Neil Rhodes burst through and he slotted
home.Darwen started the second half strongly, but with Gary Rishton and Xav Bowers strong at the back, the home side were kept at bay. Clitheroe brought on Neil Ollerton to replace
CLITHEROE HAVE ONE FOOT IN THE FINAL ,
Clilheroe............. .............................................. 0 Skelmersdale United ....................................3
THE rich goalscoring vein Clitheroe have
been in came to an end on Saturday. And the Blues will be hugely disappointed not
to have proved they can beat the top sides as Skelmersdale maintained fourth place with the
three points. After firing 17 goals in three games, Steve Parry's men could find no way through the
from goalkeeper Jon Parrott’s 12th-minute error
Mersey si ders' rearguard. And the Shawbridge side never recovered
which handed the visitors the lead. Parrott looked to have held a header from Gary McBride, but the ball fell from his grasp
as he lost his footing. Clitheroe might have been ahead at that stage
after Craig Dewhurst shot wide after he and
Mark Stewart broke clear. Brian Welch also hit thebar after spinning off
Gardner up front, and he was soon involved. The former Chorley man ran through the Darwen defence, rode two tackles and fired the
Blues ahead. Just before the final whistle, Clitheroe suf
for a mis-timed tackle. But moments later, Welch added a crucial
third goal to put Clitheroe in the driving seat. Monday's second leg kicks-off at 7-30 p.m.
G The coach travelling to Leek CSOB for Sat urday's league game leaves Shawbridge at 12-30 p.m.© Burnley Veterans face Blackburn Rovers Vet erans at Shawbridge on Sunday, kick-off 2-30
out winners, and a good night was held by all.
Crunch clash
T
I T L E - c h a s i n g Clithcroe Wolves
Under 15s face a crunch clash against Junior Clarets on Sunday at Waddington. After being held 1-1 by
Rcadstonc United, the Wolves dropped crucial points. They now lead the Clarets by two points, with two games to play - although the Burnley side liave a game in hand. Wolves went ahead
against Rcadstone with a fortunate goal from a cor ner, but were under pres sure for the rest of the game. Rcadstone equalised when a corner was not cleared properly, and could have won but for some excellent saves from inan- of-thc-match Stewart. The Wolves Under 8s
reached the North Valley League Cup Final with a 5-3 win over Fullcdgc Colts. Star man James Tootle pul the locals ahead at the break, and Ben Frankland (2) and Matthew Winckley put Wolves well in command. Fulledge got one back before Tootle added the
fifth. Fullcdgc added two late goals as they refused , to give up, but Clithcroe held on comfortably.
. Jake Chadwick and Michael Barker put the Under 11s 2-0 up at half time against Readstonc, -
- and Chadwick added a second half double, to complete.his hat-trick, and cam a 4-0 win.. . The victory was built
• on the foundations of line ' goalkceping from Tom - Hibblc and astute defend ing from Gino Peregrine, ■ The Under 16s felt the
■ title pressure when they ■ struggled to beat, Caine: Clarets 2-1: Clarets took
- the lead in a game of few , chances, before captain
Rick Clark equalised,
, bundling in a long throw I in from Rick Whallcy.
i 'Man-of-thermatch Oliver.
I Cross hit the, winner when his rasping shot was fumbled by the keeper.
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fered a blow when Wayne Howarth was sent off
his marker. Stewart saw another effort hacked away and
Neil Rhodes headed inches wide. But it was the visitors who added to their lead a minute before the break when Stuart Rudd
acrobatically beat Parrott. Stewart, Clive Dunn and Chris Grimshaw
peppered the Skelmersdale box with inviting crosses, but the visiting defence held out. Neil Ollerton had Clitheroe's best chance to
their 3-0 win at Bacup Borough. Bucup Borough Reserves.............................0 Clilheroe Reserves..........................................3 AFTER two successive defeats, Clitheroe Reseives returned to winning at Bacup to move into the North Western Trains Reserve Division League Cup knockout stages. On a bumpy pitch, it was hard to play a pass ing game with route one football being the order
of the day. Jon Riley opened the scoring just before half
time when he slotted home a cross by the impressive Roger Haythornthwaite. The second came early in the second half
when a Bacup defender handled in the box. Steven Wilkinson stepped up to score from
the spot. Mark Isherwood added a third with 15 min
utes to go. Clitheroe dominated the game with keeper
Jim Ormond a virtual spectator. Youth players Matt Garner, Wilkinson, Tom
Benfield, Leon O'Neil and Haythornthwaite all had impressive games, as did newcomer Jonny Spence after coming on as a substitute. With only six games to play, and runners-up
slot still a possibility in the league, the club are trying to give the young players experience at a
higher level with next season in mind. On Saturday, the reserves are at home to
get back in the game, but the Skelmersdale keeper turned his shot round the post. © Striker Jonny Spence has joined Clitheroe
from Second Division Nelson. The promising youth team forward impressed
in trials recently and came on as substitute for the reserves 10 minutes into the second half in
Squires Gate, kick-off 3 p.m. © CLITHEROE Under 18s' game against
Whinney Hill on Sunday was postponed. This Sunday, the Blues are due to meet the
kick-off 2 p.m. United in the promotion hunt
UNITED pushed themselves closer to promotion with this cru cial win over rivals Silsden at Vic
Clitheroe United 4 Silsden 0
tory Park. Clitheroe could not get into gear early on. with Silsden applying
most of the pressure. The locals' defence held firm, and
against the run of play Clitheroe broke clear, and Waterhouse gave them the lead with a deflected effort. United ended the first half in
command, but could not add to
their lead. The second half saw Silsden
again start well, but they could not find a way past the United back line.
Colne Cricket Club 3 Rimington 7
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THE Ribble Valley's only Craven League Premier Division side all but ensured their survival with
Clitheroe gradually wore Silsden down, and Parkinson got the sec
ond from a quick break. The locals could now relax, and
they made it 3-0 when Ilickling headed home Waterhouse's corner. Towards the end, Mansell
County champs RIBBLE Valley Netball Club Under 14s were the winners of the Lancashire Netball Tournament
played at Stanley Park, Blackpool. Over 30 teams from around the county entered the com
petition competing at a number of different age ranges. Ribble’s Under 14s emerged the winners in their section
The club was formed three years ago and uses the train ,. . . (160399/27/03)
while the Under 10s did themselves proud finishing run ners-up.
ing facilities at Ribblesdale High School. Back row: Emily Northin, Kay Gibson, Gemma Seed, Front row: Katie Waddington, Danielle Burke, Gina Broughton, Nicola Bonner.
this win. And the club intends to build on
this escape and look to win hon
ours. On Saturday, in the absence of
smashed home a 20-yard special to complete a convincing win.
inspirational manager David Buck le, they opened the scoring when Watkins lobbed the home keeper. After the break, Taylor set up Geldard to increase the lead.
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beyond doubt with a deserved hat- trick, the third goal being the best, with him picking his way through the Colne defence before slotting home. Captain Paul Marsden and substi
Aamir Zulifi then put the result h up to 110 minutes of talk time or up to
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tute Ashton completed the scoring. Rimington's last foray into the
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Premier Division was not a success, but the hard work of the players and manager points to better times. Any players who fancy turning
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out for the club should contact David Buckle during the close sea son (441917).
same opposition, in the quarter-final of the Youth League Cup at Roefield Leisure Centre,
Kris Baldwin drove into Joyce Baldwin and Margaret Park GC watched by lady office on Saturday.
Spanish test for talented trio
By GEORGE EMBLEY THREE Ribble Valley golfers flew to
Spain on Monday to play in sunnier
pete in the OKI Telepizza Challenge - the second event on the European Challenge
climes. Stuart Andrew jetted to Madrid to com
day and the 24-year-old Andrew is hoping to play in all four rounds after shooting 74 and 69 in the Tusker Kenya Open and missing the cut by one stroke. Andrew, incidentally, recorded the sixth
Tour. The 72-hole tournament started yester
England B team. Stuart and his sister-in-law, Kim, record ed three wins in the prestigious Sunning-
dale Foursomes last week. The Clitheroe pair defeated G. Croxton
"ace" of his career on Saturday when he holed out from the tee on the eighth hole at Clitheroe GC in the course of a friendly
round. © Kim Andrew and Kate Egford flew to
Gibraltar for the Sherry Cup, which started in Sotogrande yesterday and involves four
rounds of strokeplay. Curtis Cup star Kim - an honorary life
member at Clitheroe GC - is representing Great Britain and Northern Ireland while Wilpshire GC member is a member of the
and A. Hare (Cold Ashby) 2 and 1 on the New Course in the opening round. They then moved on to the Old Course and crushed M. Landsborough and A. Smith (Royal Ashdown Forest) 6 and 5 in round two before being eliminated on the 19tb hole by D. Copsey (Coulsdon Manor) and J. Edwards (Knole Park) in round
three. Clitheroe's Paul Dwyer and Grant
Hamerton (Manchester) lost 3 and 2 against A. Boatman (Royal Worlington) and C. Manson (Sunningdale) in the first
round on the Old Course. G Mrs Edith Child won Clitheroe ladies'
five-club competition with 95-20-75. STONYHURST Park A nine-hole competition ON THE TEE: Kris Baldwin
Golf Club lady captain held on the day was won by drives into office at Stonyhurst Graham with 52-15.25-36.75. members. (210399/17/13)
not count towards obtaining a work , i t
permit. Flegler, who spent two seasons
with Lancashire League side Lower- house, was denied a third year in Burnley by the same rules in 1997 - despite enjoying two fine seasons. A Clitheroe spokesman said: "It
svisum fmm hpincr nnr nrofessional."
Shawn from being our professional." Benjamin comes to the club on
Benjamin has English parentage,
Steve will be a good replacement. "It was a gamble when we signed
replacement.
the recommendation of former Chatbum Road favourite Ian Wrig- glesworth, who also plays for Carl ton.
and will not need a work permit. Clitheroe Chairman John Coulter
said: "It is a blow that Flegler can not play for us, but we are confident
Ian around the same age, but he helped us lift both the Ramsbottom Cup and League in successive seasons. "If Steve proves anything like as
Tuesday, April 6th, at 8-30 p.m.
successful as Ian, then the disap pointment over Shawn will be for gotten." A pre-season players' meeting will take place at Chatburn Road on
team captain, Geoff Lambert is standing down, to be replaced by Gary Clarkson. The seasons starts on Saturday,
But after eight seasons as second
HATBURN Cricket Club will again be skippered by Rodney Booth this season.
April 17th, and, weather permitting, outdoor nets will commence on
Thursday, March 25th, 1999
Tuesday, April 6th, a
Tuesday, April 6th, and then contin ue weekly throughout the season. After finishing third in the table
for the last two years, the first team are aiming for promotion to the Craven League First Division, and the seconds play in the Third Divi sion after going up last year. New players are welcome, and for
more details, contact Rodney (440226) or Gary (423536).
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Main Pool Opening Times
Monday 8am-9am 10am-6pm Tuesday 8am-9am 10am-8pm Wednesday 8am - 9am 10am - 8pm Thursday 8am - 7pm Friday
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new football strips. Club representative George Ilibbert was
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on hand to accept the kits from John Meadows of Guide Sagar Insurance Bro kers, the firm who represent AXA in the
Ribble Valley. The kit donation is part of a nationwide
programme run by the leading insurance
A CUP sponsors AXA have come to the aid of Clitheroe Wolves by kitting out two teams in brand
and asset management group to benefit
football clubs at grassroots level. In all, kits worth over £250,000 will be
distributed by AXA to a total of more than 1,000 clubs across the country. NEW STRIP: John Meadows of Guide
Sagar Insurance Brokers presents new strips to Clitheroe Wolves players Scott Rushton (nine) and Sean Atherton (10) during training at the Castle Grounds, Clitheroo. (180399/14/23)
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