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Old boy Ian to return for big cup showdown
By CRAIG SALMON
CLITHEROE old boy Ian Pilkington returns to Shawbridge on Saturday champing at the bit to put one over on his former club. The goal sniffing centre
“Clitheroe always get a couple of hundred every game, and it just depends if the people of Padiham come across, but we have had some good gates this season.” On paper, Clitheroe are
forward - North West Counties’ League Second Division Player of the Month for January - is cer
tain to return to the Padi- ham line-up for the first leg of the Worthington Chal lenge Trophy semi-final against the Blues, after sit ting out the last two weeks through suspension. And Pilkington, who has
17 goals so far this season for the Second Division high-flyers, admits he couldn’t have asked for a better semi-final draw. He said: “I t ’s a great
draw for Padiham. We said before the draw was made tha t we would like Clitheroe. “A lot of. the lads at
Padiham said to me that they hoped we would get Clitheroe for me. “So we were chuffed to
bits when the draw was made and Clitheroe got past Skelmersdale. “I have been looking for
ward to it for the past six weeks and I was pretty pleased to get the suspen sion reduced from three weeks to two weeks, or else it would have meant I would have missed the first
leg.” Pilkington played for the
Blues during the mid-90s and was at Shawbridge when the club got to Wem bley in the Carlsberg FA
Ian Pilkington in action for Clitheroe
Vase final in 1996, although injury ruled him out of playing. He added: “I have had
well with them and they always welcome me back. “In fact, I went back the
two spells at Clitheroe and really enjoyed my time there. “I played in the side that
finished second in the league in 1995 and was there when the club got to Wembley a year later, although injury ruled me out of the last few months of that season. “But they have great supporters, I always got on
other night when they played Skelmersdale and it was like coming home again. “A lot of. the fans were
coming .up shaking my hand, so I have got a good feeling for the place.” , Indeed the semi-final
should a t tra c t a large crowd, with only a few miles separating the two
towns. ' Pilkington added:
m Clitheroe Curzon Ashton
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A HARD-FOUGHT victory saw Clitheroe take maximum points and keep them on the heels of their fellow promotion hopefuls. On a sunny but cold after
was aimed towards Neil Spencer. The skipper went down in the
noon, a good crowd of 220 were pleased to see striker Lee Cryer back in the starting line-up fol lowing his recent ankle injury. Clitheroe started brightly
and had the better of the early exchanges, with Barrie Hart testing the visiting goalkeeper
early on. The Blues opened the scoring
after 16 minutes when a right- wing cross from Adam Gardner
area under a challenge from David Birch, and the referee had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Spencer dusted him self down and sent,the keeper the wrong way. Curzon failed to provide any
real threat to Clitheroe in the first half, with Kris Richens in the Clitheroe goal a virtual spectator. Kieran Delaney had a strong run and shot on 33 minutes but Richens was equal tothetask. Jason Jones tried his luck
from long range on a couple of occasions, but it was Spencer
who came closest to increasing the lead on 38 minutes when he headed over from a Jones cross.
The first real chance of the
second half didn’t materialise until the 62nd minute when Curzon’s Colin Heywood found space inside the 18-yard box, but he shot well wide from a good position. Two minutes later Curzon
failed to clear from a comer, and Gary Rishton directed his head-
erwide. The visitors then had their
best spell of the game and should have equalised in the 66th minute. Delaney found himself free in the box, but shot over the bar
when it seemed easier to score. This chance spurred the visitors on, and Delaney twice came close again, his long-range effort saved by Richens, before he failed to connect on the volley to a through ball. Clitheroe tried to catch Cur
zon on the counter attack but couldn’t find the final killer ball, while Curzon wasted another great opportunity on 75 min utes, Heywood heading over when free at the back post. Eventually, the second goal
came as a Clitheroe counter attack finally paid dividends. Three minutes from time, a Curzon attack broke down and a good move down the left-hand
side saw the ball come across to substitute Gary Jackson. Jackson held the ball up on
the edge of the area before lay ing it square to fellow substitute Stuart Todhunter, who smashed the ball past Back house at his near post . • With the points seemingly
siafe, Curzon caused a scare no more than a minute later. A cross from the right saw Dean’s
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header cannon back of f the bar, and with Richens grounded, Delaney pulled a goal back. . Clitheroe saw out the remain
ing few minutes to gain maxi mum points, which keeps them firmly among the pack chasing leaders Prescot Cables.
although his season has stagnated somewhat since Christmas, through sus pension and the weather. “I was happy with my
strong favourites but Pilk ington is confident that the atmosphere of a derby clash in a semi-final will bring out the best in the QfnrlrQ
He kdded: “Clitheroe
looked sharp and quick when I watched them the other night. If we’re not careful, we might get a bit of a hiding but i t ’s a cup game and you never know what might happen. “They are not second or
performances up until Christmas, but I’ve hardly played since so I might be a bit ring-rusty on Saturday. “But I have 17 goals at
the moment, I would have had 20 if Stand had not dropped out of the league, so I ’m quite happy with that.” Clitheroe, disappointed
third in the First Division for nothing. “But I think we have
to have been knocked out of the FA Carlsberg'Vase and Marsden BS Lancashire Trophy already this month, will be keen to:prove their cup pedigree over two legs against Padiham. The return a t the
surprised everybody this season, none more so than ourselves. “On our day we can beat
anybody. We’ve made a few cock-ups this season blit we’ve also beaten some pretty good sides. “We’ve already beaten a
couple of First Division sides in this competition already. We beat Congleton in the last round, and I noticed th a t they beat Clitheroe 3-0 recently, so you never know what will happen. “I don’t think we have
anything to be scared of, but we shouldn’t be too over-confident and i t ’s important we go out there
and enjoy it.” Having notched 27 goals
last season, Pilkington is well on the way to beating th a t mark this year,
who are currently 17 points ahead of Clitheroe, but the Blues do have three games
in hand. • The Reserves aim to
continue their chase for the Reserve Division title tomorrow when they travel to Ashton Town. The unbeaten second
string are currently third in their division, but trail leaders Skelmersdale Unit ed by seven points. NORTHWEST
COUNTIES’ FOOTBALL
LEAGUE TABLES
First Division P W D
Arbories is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th,while the other semi-final sees a clash between Newcastle Town and Mossley. The Blues received a
timely boost with the return to action at the weekend of Lee Cryer. And their weekend victo
ry keeps them well within striking distance of second- placed side Salford City. Had their midweek clash
with Atherton Laburnum Rovers gone ahead, they would probably now he sec ond in the table. . Atherton are struggling
near the foot of the North West Counties League First Division table and victory over them would have lifted the Blues from fourth to second. But - they -have - an
Prescot Cables. .28 22 4 Salford City — 30 15. 10 Skelmersdale Utd29 17 CLITHEROE..25 16 Newcastle Town 28 15 Mossley..........24 16 NantwichTown 29 13 St Helen’s Town .29 12 10 7 Congleton Town 28 12 5 11 41 AlsagerTown...31 11 7 13 40 Fleetwood Town 26 11 Abbey Hey.......27 Squires Gate ...30 WinsfordUtd ..31 Warrington Town24 Woodley Sports .28 CurzonAshton .29 Flixton............27 GlossopNE ....28 AthertonLR ...28 RamsbottomUtd25
Atherton Colls. .24 Reserve Division P W D
almighty task ahead of them to try and rein in leaders Prescot Cables,
Skelmersdale Utdl7 14 Padiham _____16 13 CLITHEROE. .17 10 CurzonAshton .15 11 Ashton Town ...14 10 Maine Road....17 Atherton Coll ..13 Squires Gate ...20 Glossop NE . . . .15 Chadderton ..". .16 CheadleTown ..15 Atherton LR ...15 Daisy Hill.......18
chairman of the Managers’ Committee, David Dunn, Wolves Chairman George Hibbcrt | and Wolves Secretary Anne Barker, (s)
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Rovers to
CLITHEROE Wolves Junior Football Club have stepped up their impressive
progress. The club have been awarded Charter
Standard Community Club status, in a scheme sponsored by McDonald’s. The Wolves were one of the first clubs in
Clitheroe Wolves are again among the*
frontrunners, one of the first clubs to bej| handed the distinguished award.
son with schools, and promotes equal# opportunity.-,
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the country to be awarded the Football Association Charter Standard in February 2001 - a nationally recognised quality “kite-mark” for junior football clubs, which involves raising standards by ensuring a recognised level of coaching skills, adminis tration, development and child protection. ■
! And their new Community Club status is another benchmark for the local club.
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■ THERE will be a change of captains at Chatburn CC for the new Craven League season which starts on April
26th. Jonathon Lockley will skipper the first team, while
• Taking the scheme further will deliver j
“Football for Life” for all ages and abilities.- * Club officials were presented with the j
award by Blackburn Rovers and England i, midfielder David Dunn last week, and chair-J man George Hibbert said: "This is ^qjaryel- j lous achievement for the club, and a P*pud# day for everyone associated with Wolves! ’
Mark Braithwaite takes over as second team cap tain.
Anyone wishing to play
for the teams can contact Jonathon (424831) or Mark (423294). In readiness for
the new season, indoor nets have been arranged at the Hyndburn Sports Centre on Sundays, from 12-15 p.m. to 1-15 p.m. All existing and new play ers are welcome to attend.
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In a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h
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01200 424475 / 424472 with your Advertiser and Times sports team of Chris Boden, Craig Salmon, Phil Simpson and Edward Lee
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HICKS Health and Rack ets Club played host to Clitheroe- Kickboxing Club’s first grading session, with all 15 entrants passing with flying colours. With grading ranging
from a series of combina tions - including punching and kicking, defensive com binations and a two minute light contact piece - entrants needed a score of 60% in order to achieve their goal. Kieron Taylforth
excelled, topping the bill with a fantastic 95% score. The course is run by.
Luke Holt, 24, who is the current British Light Heavyweight Champion - . after he retained the belt in December inside 18 sec onds!
• He has been involved in
the sport since the age of nine, progressing through karate, boxing and freestyle boxing before switching to kick-boxing. •
If anyone is interested
in joining the club, or for more information, contact Luke Holt (425711/07890
800443). The club train on Mon
day evenings at Hicks, on Chatburn Road, Clitheroe. The club is also on the
lookout-for a sponsor, to help with the running of the club and to aid the pro-, gression of the young stars. Again, for more informa
tion contact Luke on the ohnvp unmhprs.
- ~ iv f-. Luke Holt (right) is pictured alongside top kick-boxer KJeronTaylforth, while the other successful graders took on. (K170203/8) . Late goals see Chatburn claini top spot
Chatburn .............................6 , Skipton Bulldogs Res . . . . .3
CHATBURN claimed top-spot after victory over Skipton Bull
dogs. .• Kicking down the slope, Chatbum opened up the. better,
team, and Gaskell headed home. Sullivan’s cross to put the locals,
in front. Goal number two arrived
. That was to be the last goal of the first half but after the interval, goals rained in from all
moments later when Curtis, punished the Skipton defence for failing to clear their lines.
angles. fHint.hiirn made i t 3-0 COUr-
. fightrback and pegged Chat- • bum back to 4-3.
'•’•'.•This stunned Chatburn into: action and goals from Lakin and.
• Coulter eventually killed Skip-. ton off. .
• PLAYING the defending cham pions, Waddington ground out
•.Waddington. . . . . . . . . . . .3 Oxenhope Reserves . -... .2
: - The home side had the most ■ chances, and went 2-0 up thanks
■ a marvellous victory over Oxen-: hope on Saturday.
•tesy.ofan own goal, and Curtis.. soon rammed home the fourth. . ^ At this- point, the locals seemed-to
be.coasting to victo- . ry, but Skipton staged a spirited
to a brace from Lloyd. • , But Oxenhope showed some:
resilience and put pressure on the home defence, with keeper Ian Walsh in inspired form. - The visitors came out for the
second half with all guns blaz ing, and their chance to pull one] back from the spot was spumed’, by an excellent .save from Walsh. ’. Finally their efforts paid off .
with a goal to make it 2-1, but Lloyd claimed his hat-trick goal and 29th of the season] on the break; to put his side 3-1 up
soon after. Oxenhope hit back straight
away after Spencer- conceded'
; another penalty, and with 10 minutes still to play,
the.signs
- were looking ominous.;: . .->But some last-ditch defend-?
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deserved. DOG Inn manager Simon
■ Kerins was full, of praise for his ,side after they, went down 4-3 to second-placed Castle in thriller at Foxhill Bank.
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