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Huckerby treble helps City cancel out Cryer stunner
Clitheroe .....................1 Manchester City . . . . .7 A HAT-TRICK from Darren Huckerby inspired a strong Manchester City side to a comfortable win on Saturday, despite being shocked by an early Clitheroe goal. With just nine minutes
played, Clitheroe striker Lee Cryer superbly volleyed home from the edge of the penalty area, giving visiting goalkeeper Nicky Weaver no chance. With Carlo Nash play
land legend and current City coach Stuart Pearce watching from the touch- line, the visitors seized the opportunity to impress, while French midfielder Christian Negouai and Huckerby shone all after noon. The shock of going a
goal behind gave City the required wake-up call and minutes later they were level when Stephen Elliott slotted home from close range. A minute later and a
Huckerby pass was calmly finished by Negouai to give City the lead. Kris Richens had a busy
afternoon in the Clitheroe goal and he saved well from a Nedun Onuoha header midway through the first half. But with half-time
ing for City on Sunday against Barcelona, the home fans were still pleased to see a keeper with Premiership experi ence on display. However, with ex-Eng
approaching, Huckerby set off on another of his trademark dribbles and was upended inside the penalty area by Lee Sculpher. The resulting penalty was confidently dispatched by Huckerby. In the second half
scoring, but saw his long- ■ range effort fall just wide of the post. And with Chris Whit-
Clitheroe were pleased to be able to introduce Jason Jones, and he showed he had recovered from his recent ankle injury with a tough-tackling display. Jones also came close to
tingham also playing, the Blues look to have a strong squad available for the start of the season. Smart play from
Sculpher expects his side to mount title bid
By CHRIS BODEN
Sculpher has urged his men to “do it in style” and win the title. The proposed expansion
THERE may be as many as four promotion places up for grabs this season as Clitheroe look to finally reach their holy grail of UniBond League football. But player-boss Lee
of the Nationwide Confer ence could lead to the feed er leagues, such as the Uni- Bond League, supplying more clubs, leaving gaps to fill at that level. Under normal circum
to battle hard throughout the game, and can be pleased with their efforts against the Premiership side. And with a healthy
and skill causing problems all afternoon it was no sur prise when he completed his hat-trick with two goals in five minutes short ly after the hour mark. But Clitheroe continued
Huckerby and Negouai ended with the latter scor ing his second of the game, and Lee Croft further increased the lead with a drilled shot from the edge of the area. With Huckerby’s pace
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get a full head of steam up, we are one of the best teams in the country at this level. “I t is just the inconsis
tency that has let us down some times. “But the younger lads
have another year’s experi ence, and that will only help.” He added: “I believe
some revenge over Moss- ley this season after beat ing us twice in the league and in the League Chal lenge Trophy Final.” The Blues kick-off the
assistant Jason Beckford has taken over, so they have continuity. “Hopefully we can exact
stances, only the NWC First Division winners are promoted, and Sculpher feels his men are capable of. leaving nothing to chance by landing the champi onship. He said: “With our
record over the last three years, you always believe we will be up there chal lenging. “We should be in the
Lee Sculphcr
running for the league title with the quality we’ve got at the club - there’s no rea son why we shouldn’t be up there. “What it will come
down to, I feel, is whether the players apply them selves. “When we play well and
centre back hopes the Blues will be the side to beat, he revealed who he feels will also mount a challenge: “Newcastle Town wll be strong, and Congleton had a good end to last season. “You can never discount
there could be up to four promotion places avail able, but if we are going to do it, we want to do it right and do it in style by winning the title.” While the commanding
campaign at home to Skelmersdale United on Saturday (kick-off 3 p.m.), before a trip to Fleetwood on Tuesday (7-45 p.m.). A good start is impera
tive, and Sculpher said: “I t ’s a tough start, but, especially with us being at home, we’re looking for three points on Saturday. “Whoever you play in
Fleetwood, but the pre season favourites are prob ably Mossley. “Ally Pickering might have left the club, but his
Hues end pre
crowd watching the game, including a number of City supporters, it was a good day for the club both on and off the pitch.
Cheadle Town ........................3 Cliiheroe..................................4 BLUES boss Lee Sculpher’s demand for goals was met by his side on Tuesday night as they overturned a half-time deficit to beat NWC Second Division oppo nents. In their final pre-season game, Clitheroe went in front when
Bridge Inn reach last four with shock win
THIRD Division leaders Bridge Inn B produced the shock of the day to reach the semi-finals of the Clitheroe and District Pool League Challenge Cup. They secured a nail-bit
ing 7-6 win over Premier Division Craven Heifer A, to set up a last four berth against Premier Division leaders Buck A. They secured their spot
Chris Stewart Cup Stork Hotel A v Brown Cow
Chatburn; White Lion v Buck A; Billington Band Club A v Castle; Rose and Crown v Stork Hotel B.
Premier Division
Buck Inn A v Rose and Crown; Brown Cow v Stork B; Legion B v Craven Heifer A; Castle Inn v Billington A. First Division
White H a r t v New Inn;
by overcoming New Inn 7- 2, while the other semi final sees Stork Hotel A up against Billington Band Club A. The former overcame
Castle A 7-5, while Billington scraped past Legion A by the odd point. In the Ladies’ Chal
Brown Cow v Pendle Hotel B; St Peter’s Hurst Green v Bay Horse; Waggon and Horses v Dog Music Bar. Second Division
Horse A; Craven B v Royal Oak A; Billington Band Club B v Pendle Witch; Bridge A v Buck B.
Buck Wrinkleys v White Third Division Station Hotel B v Legion D;
Dog Music Bar B v Bridge Inn B; Kings Arms v Buck In Bron cos; White Horse B v White Lion.
lenge Cup semi-finals, Dog B beat their A team 6-3 to earn a final show down with Pendle Hotel, who beat Legion by the
odd frame in nine. RESULTS
Challenge Cup Stork Hotel A 7, Castle 5;
New Inn 2, Buck Inn A 7; Royal British Legion A 6, Billington A 7; Craven Heifer A 6, Bridge Inn B 7. Ladies’ Challenge Cup Semi-Finals
Dog Inn B 6, Dog Inn A 3;
Pendle Hotel 5, Legion 4. FIXTURES
Challenge Cup Stork Hotel A v Billington
Band Club A; Buck Inn A v Bridge Inn B.
Ladies’ Division Buck Inn v Legion; Billing
ton Band Club A v Pendle Hotel; Royal Oak v Bridge Inn ; Dog Inn B v Billington Band ClubB. Tuesday, August 26th Doubles Knockout
M. Ryan and M. Heaton v
C. Drinkwater and M. Holmes; P. Hodges and D. Cox v P. Han son and S. Tyrer; C. Whittaker and S. Thompson v J. Steele and B. Kartekass; S. Hope and A. Blackburn v M. Haworth and S. Forster; G. Hethering- ton and J. Whitwell v L. Lloyd and partner; P. Livesey and R. G ran t v E. Barnes and D. Parkinson; A. Towler and P. Sutcliffe v M. Gardner and R. Avery; R. and D. Hope v J. and G. McWaters (Royal O ak ’ Ladies).
Stork Hotel A v Legion A;
Buck A ......... ..12 12 0 Legion A . . . . ..12 9 i Billington A.. ..12 6 2 Castle A ....... ..12 6 1 Brown Cow Ch .12 5 i Stork Hotel B ..12 4 3 Craven Heifer A 12 2 4 Legion B . . . . ..12 3 1 Stork Hotel A ..12
Rose & Crown ..12 2 3 First Division
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Wagon & Horses 11 8 2 1 97 PendlcIIotelA .11 7 1 3 88 White Hart ....10 7 0 3 81 New Inn . ......1 1 3 5 3 80 St Peter’s HG ..11 5 2 4 78 Pendle Hotel B .11 4 1 6 68 Dog Music A ...10 3 1 6 61 Bay Horse....... 11 2 2 7 61 Brown Cow Cl. .10 3 0 7 59 Second Division P W D L P
P W D L P
Premier Division p W D
TABLES
Simon Garner’s left-wing cross was headed on by Jon-Paul Fagan, and the in-form Lee Cryer crashed home a superb volley. However, the home side levelled,
before edging in front shortly before the break, taking advantage of some sloppy Clitheroe defend ing.
But the Blues tightened things
she beat Brenda Pilling 21-18. Both semi-finals had
JUNE Johnson won the Harriett Aubin mem- oiral Trophy at Ribbles- dale Wanderers. In an exciting final
finished 21-18 with Brenda beating Lilian Tomlinson and the eventual winner accounting for Mar garet Tomlinson. Quarter-final action
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424979). Alternatively entries can be made online (
www.rwcc.worl-
donline.co.uk) • The annual Floodlit
Pairs Competition takes place at Wadding- ton Village Club early next month. The opening night is on Tuesday, September
had seen Lilian Tomlin son beat carol O’Neill 21-14; Brenda Pilling beat Sarah Edmondson (21-16), June Johnson account for Margaret Rimmer 21-17 and Margaret Tomlinson beat Agnes Corben 21- 12
Bridge B....... .,.11 7 3 i 94 LegionD . . . . . ,.ii 7 2 2 89 Buck n Broncos .11 6 1 4 82 White Horse B .n 6 1 4 82 StationB . . . . . ..10 5 1 4 76 Kings Arms ..,,.ii 3 2 6 73 White Lion .....11 4 1 6 63 Royal Oak B ..,.11 1 2 8 58 Dog Music B ..,.10 2 1 7 50 Ladies’ Division
Buck............. ..11 10 1 91 Pendle Hotel.. ..10
Dog Inn B __ ..11 Legion........... ..10
Bridge........... ..11 4 7 42 Dog Inn A. . . . ..11 2 9 36 Billington A .. ..11 1 10 35
5 6 54
p w L p 8 2 75
Royal Oak. . . . ..10 5 5 59 BiilingtonB .. ..11
8 3 72 4 6 60
WhiteHorseA .11 9 1 1 107 BuckB.............10 10 0 0 102 Pendle Witch...11 3 3 5 79 Legion C ..........11 3 4 4 72 Royal Oak A . . .11 2 2 7 70 BiilingtonB ....11 2 2 7 64 Buck Wrinkleys .10 5 1 4 62 Bridge A...........11 4 2 5 60 Craven Heifer B 10 1 3 6 52 Third Division P W D L P
• . Entries are still being accepted for the Bar-be- Quick Floodlit Doubles which starts next month at Ribblesdale Wanderers BC. Qualifying rounds
2nd, with the finals night on Thursday, Sep tember 18th. Entry is £8 per pair,
with a 6-30 p.m. start. For further informa tion, contact E. Houghton (01200 429561/ 07811 013629). © The Julia Whalley Rosebowl takes place at Sabden Bowling Club on Saturday, August 23rd, with the final the following day. The final starts a£ 1-
30 p.m., with a 10 minute scratch time -
no practice. DRAW
down to a winning pair each night with play starting at 7 p.m. and practice allowed at 6-30 p.m. The finals will be played on Sunday, Octo ber 25th. Entry costs £10 per
pair and entries should be sent to Mick Brit-
cliffe at 162 Chatburn Road, Clitheroe (01200 424328 or 01200
start on Monday, Sep tember 22nd, and con tinue from Monday to Thursday each week until October 16th. Action will be played
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C. Hackett v A. Comall and B. Ashworth; D. and C. Eaves v G. and S. Wood; D. Grccnhalgh and G. Smith v L. and C. Rammell; J. Pilling and M. Lambert v D. Sim mons and B. Exley. 10- 30 a.m. - K. Lingard
and P. Lambert v B. Mills and P. Connolly; I. Richard son and D. Parsons v J. and M. Boocock; E. Sparks and D. Sullivan v J. and M. Wright; R. and J. Isherwood v D. Jones and P. Bold. 1 p.m. - R. Turner and J.
Chatwin v G. Stephenson and R. Hope; A. Whalley and J. Robinson v M. Cor- nall and R. Slinger; M. Bums and partner v S. Gall and G. Dodd; R. and C. Campbell v G. Ramsbottom and M.
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the first game, it is never easy, and it seems to take two or three weeks for things to settle down in the league. “But we have a pretty
played Liverpool at Black pool on Tuesday - it should be slightly different for them next Tuesdayl “But we have to play
feature is that from Mon day, Barrie Hart and Jason Jones are suspended for a week, carried over from last season, and they will miss the Fleetwood game, and the trip to Atherton LR.” But Sculpher hopes an
every team twice. “The only disappointing
good record against Skelmersdale, and hopeful ly we can continue that. “Fleetwood will also be tough, and I saw they
already strong squad - which he has kept togeth er over the summer - bol stered by both Paul Stans- field and Russell Clark, the returning Neil Reynolds and an influx of reserve team players - will stand the Blues in good stead over a demanding campaign. © Clitheroe Reserves’
progressed in the Hospital Cup on Monday, beating Todmorden United 2-1 with a brace from the pro lific Matt Garner.
on a high
up after the interval, and surged into a 4-2 lead. Cryer added his second of the
night to level matters, before new signing Russell Clark thumped home a header from a corner. Midfielder Neil Reynolds, who
continues to impress after return ing from a long-term knee injury, netted the fourth, while Cheadle
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Hilton v G. York and P. Holden; G. Thomas and I. Berry v J. Pemberton and T. Smith; T. and M. Griffiths v D. Mather and B. Wright; M. Wright and B. Yercass v J. Jones and V. Exley.
Beardsmore. 2 p.m. - R. Barsby and E
pulled back a late goal. On a bumpy, rutted pitch, the
most pleasing aspect was that Clitheroe picked up no injuries ahead of Saturday’s seasonal open er against Skelmersdale. But Sculpher was delighted with
his side’s attacking performance, and hopes any defensive mistakes will be ironed out after pre-season.
‘ V , * Blues-eye, ■ I vKEYINiKeegan kept his word and'sent a strong
i.team to Shawbridge on Saturday, and the result was! an entertaining game for the crowd.
•fJ>: NickyoWeaver, ,Darren Huckerby,' Paul,Ritchie;1 '’Christian:Negouai-and Stephen:Jordan all played, ,i while the^City, dugout was a .who’s who .of ’English ‘football; with Stuart Pearce, Asa Harford and goal-. ^keeping coach Peter Bonetti all watching on. ,1 ’1. : ft :.: Clitheroe
were.able to field a near-full strength side and managr Lee Sculpher will have some diffi-
i cult decisions to make on Saturday prior to the first game of the new season.
vja Several reserve team players such as Martin ’ Fletcher, John-Paul Fagan and Danny. Potts have :played well in ,the friendlies, while new signings ’ : Paul Stansfield and’Russell Clark also impressed: . ...And with the return to fitness of Neil Reynolds,
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? the starting XI on Saturday will make impressive reading.
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:with:perhaps just the forward positions being ■ under-staffed.
ft-rflWhat this displays is the strength of the squad, , 1
: league football
to.be,restructured from the start of next season.
’can’t.once again be challenging for the top honours. At the moment it is uncertain how
many.promo- ’tion places will be available, with the whole of non-
’.Counties teams being given the opportunity to step - up and fill the gaps. > -The rumours are,that anything from four to
Bond teams will be invited to join the new Confer ence North Division which will meanNorth West
, i ■ Tickets can bo purchased from David .Burgess .and can also be bought at Saturday’s game;”!' ■ , Anyone wishing to obtain further information on
• • I t was a
great.success last year and this time should also be just as entertaining. >■. -Tickets are available for. just £5; and this includes food and a cabaret/karaoke in the evening.
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, maybe seven: promotion places could be available; t vi
.r.The league is: due to meet in the coming weeks, after which an official announcement is expected. Saturday also sees the annual Chairman’s Bar-: beque at Shawbridge.
. With the expansion of the Conference, many Uni- , .
Jf.the
club.can.keep the current players together forthe season then there is no reason why Clitheroe
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any.social events or anything related to the club can ’ also check
out.the club’s two excellent websites a t’
www.clitheroefc.co.uk and
www.clitheroefc2.co.uk.
Former captain has the edge after card play-off
By EDWARD LEE____________________ • The Sabden Flood
lit Singles Finals night kicks-off on Tuesday September 2nd, with the finals night on Sun day September 28th. The qualifying is split
up into eight groups, with the winner going
through to the final. DRAW
Callaghan, S. Gall, T. Wild- man, E. Sparks, J. Wright, D. Parsons, A. Dewhurst. Thursday September -1th L. Harrison, K. Lingard,
30 a.m. - P. Wright and
Robinson, J. Isherwood, K. Stansfield, S. Willcocks, M. Wright, B. Yercass. Thursday September Hth A. Harrison, N. Trelfall, J.
M. Lambert, G. Schofield, C. Eaves, G. Dodd, J. Boyle, B. Horman. Tuesday September 9th R. Turner, J. Allen, S.
Tuesday September 2nd R. Butterfield, G.
PAST junior captain William Wood took the President’s Prize at Clitheroe Golf Club on Saturday with a round of 73-7-66. But he needed to win a three-way card play
one shot from John Whowell (72-5-67) with Simon Hale and Ted Speak taking the third and fourth spots wityh nett 68s. Another Speak, Gary, beat Mark Ashworth
Roberts (82-14-68) beating former captain Som Gude (83-15-68) to second place after a card play-off. Roger Hargreaves (96-24-72) topped Divi
in a play-off for the gross prize after both returned level-par 71s. Cook topped Division Two with Geoff
B. Wright, M. Burns, P. Stansfield, M. Wright, T. Frankland, M. Dillon. Tuesday September 23rd D. Bond, P. Sutcliffe, A. Whalley, M. Griffiths, J.
Boocock, P. Lambert, C. Maybury, R Shipston. Thursday September 25th
Mather, T. Smith, B. Finn, M. Wensley, J. Beesley, I. Richardson.
D. Harrison, J. Mason, D.
son, W. Gaskill, J. Robinson, C. Embley, P. Wilkinson, W. Simpson, M. Cordey. Thursday September 18th G. Parkinson, T. Griffiths,
Chatwin, R. Barsby, J. Pilling, G. Ramsbottom, M. Brardsmore, R. Isherwood. Tuesday September 16th J. Robinson, G. Stephen
sion Three and Daniel Turner (79-12-67) won the associates’
prize.Robert Bennie carded 77- 12-65 to win the midweek medal by two shots from Steve Dean (78-11-67) and Martin Cane (70-3-67). Mick Walsh won the Eurotrophy at Mytton Fold when he amassed 44 stableford points. David Botor (42) took the Division One
prize ahead of John Parkinson (40); Ian Edwards (41) topped Division Two by one point from John Whittaker; Martin Holden (38) took Division Three after a card play-off
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eastiancsnews.cq.uk' Table tennis coaching sessions underway
THE annual East Lancashire Table Tennis League open evenings started on Monday and will run until September 1st. Held at the Regional Table
and register for either the Junior Leagues or the main East Lan cashire League. Coaches will be available to
Tennis Centre, Henry Street, Church, the event aims to pro vide the opportnunity for anyone wishing to to try out the sport
demonstrate the strokes, provide personal tuition if required and explain the rules. The sessions are ideally suited for novices and those wishing to
brush up on their skills and improve their performance. Ten tables are available for these ses sions from 7 p.m. to 9-30 p.m., so come and bring a friend as every one is welcome. The East Lancashire League
currently comprises of 45 teams in five divisions, and individuals
can either be absorbed into an existing team or encouraged to form a new team, with a mini mum of three players per team. For further details contact Fred Holden (01254 231578) or
fredholden@160qrw.frees-
erve.co.uk, or league secretary David Heys (01254 608565).
Salesbury seal first leg of double
SALESBURY took a giant step towards a league and cup double, after rivals Ribblesdale Wanderers were swept aside in the Jennings Ribblesdale League Lawrenson Cup Final on Sunday. The Ribchester Road side
bowling points, with the visitors ending on 161-9, they made amends by easily passing the target.
16-point cushion at the summit of the First Division the previous day, with a four-wicket win over Burnley Belvedere. After failing to claim the extra
claimed the silverware after bowling out their opponents for 120, and overhauling the target with seven wickets in hand. That was after maintaining their
massive 258-6 in their victory at Baxenden, going on to skittle the home side for 152 in reply. There was also a victory for Clitheroe, who travelled home from Edenfield with the full seven points. After eventually being bowled
Ribblesdale Wanderers posted a
steads at the top of the Second Division, with a nine-wicket win over their second team. Still with a game in hand over the
out for 233, they reversed the for tunes on their hosts, bowling them out for 140. Read kept the pressure on Stack-
league leaders, they overcame the target set of 162-8 with the loss of a single wicket. .■ However, that was the only local
success in that division, with Sales- bury’and Whalley going down to Burnley Belvedere and Rolls-Royce respectively. The latter could only manage 55
after bowling their hosts out for 192. While Salesbury fell 31 runs short
of victory, dismissed for 160 in reply to Belvedere’s 191-7. Of the matches that went ahead
in the Third Division, Read slipped up at home to Padiham after only managing 169 in reply to the'visi tors 227. And Salesbury also went down to
defeat at home to Cherry Tree, after being skittled for 108 in reply to 142-8.
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tions in a packed clubhouse at what he described as “the end of a perfect day”. Edmundson took the Division One prize by
with Joe Cross. Harry Tuley (89-21-68) won the Veterans’
off to beat Michael Cook (79-13-66) and Brian Edmundson (77-11-66) to the top prize. President Derek Wood made the presenta
round ahead of Andrew Wray (73-5-68) and Jez Bywater (81-12-69). Ann Pollard took the Ladies’ Open Singles
Bowl at Whalley GC. Derek Shirtcliffe (87-22-65) won the medal
Stephanie Robinson, with Pam Hope of Wilp- shire in third spot with 32. Jean Dearden took the Bronze Division,
Silver Division at Whalley Golf Club after amassing 37 points. She finished a point clear of Accrington’s
after she won a card play-off with Carole Blackadder. The pair finished the day on 35 points, with
after a card play-off with Helen Maginn while Chris Stokes carded 82 to take the gross prize. Pat Brennan won the putting competition
President’s Day at Clitheroe GC. Lorraine Wall (106-39-67) was runner-up
and Di Buttle won the nearest-the-pin prize. • Clitheroe GC is to stage a special golf day
£150,000 over the next three years to finance a cricket academy. And the local golf club has pledged its sup
to help raise funds for Lancashire County Cricket Club. The Old Trafford clubs needs to rasie
celebrity team event will be staged at Clitheroe.
port. On Wednesday, October 1st, a shotgun
Mary Weston a point further back in third. Dorothy catlow returned 79-14-65 to win
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