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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, October 28th, 2004
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Jones on target as Blues salvage deserved point
by Adrian Capstick
Clitheroe .. . . . . . . . 1 Willenhall Town . . .1 A LATE penalty from Jason Jones gave Clitheroe a deserved share of the points in this physical Shaw- bridge encounter. The referee proved to be
card happy for all the wrong reasons as bookings were issued with a t regular intervals for trivial offences while the more dangerous tackles went unpunished. But Clitheroe rode out
the storm, and nine min utes from time, Jones, in his first game back for the Blues, tucked away the equaliser after Gary Jack- son was felled by the Wil lenhall goalkeeper. I t was a fitting reward
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for the midfield playmaker to score on his return to the club, as it was from his creativity that Clitheroe looked dangerous when going forward. For the first time this
season, both wings were put to good use as Jones spread the ball from one side to the other, feeding balls to feet without fail to
CLITHEROE FC
FIXTURES August
21SHEPSHED DYNAMO....................................W 2.0 25 Ossett Albion.................................................... LIW 28 ILKESTON TOWN..........................................LO-1 30 Colwyn Bay.......................................................D 04 September
4 TOW LAW TOWN...............................................W6-1 (FA Cup Preliminaiy Round)
7CH0RLEY .........................................................W3-1 IIRocester .............................................................W14 14 COLWYN BAY ..................................................D04 I8WAKEFIELD-EMLEY...................................D2-2 (FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round)
21 Wakefield-Emley................................ (4-2 pens) D 04 (FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round replay)
25 KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC.................................LO-1 28 KENDAL TOWN................................................L04 October
2 Glasshoughton Welfare........................................ L 1-2 (FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round)
5 Chorlcy................................................................ L 0-2 8 KENDAL TOWN.............................................Ll-4 (FA Trophy Preliminary Round)
12 Stocksbridge PS....................................................LO-1 16 AFC Telford U td ................................................W24 19 Woodley Sports..................................................D 2-2 23 WILLENHALL TOIVN.....................................Dl-1 30 Shepshed Dynamo..................................................... A
November
2Mosslcy ....................................................................A (UnlBond League Challenge Cup 1st Round)
9 Barrow......................................................................A (Marsden Lancashire Cup 1st Round)
the delight of his col leagues. However, it was the
physical Birmingham visi tors who had the early chances in the game, as first Gary Hay rounded Kris Richens, only to shoot wide, and then John Quilt hit the bar from the
13 NORTH FERRIBY UTD .......................................H 20 Gresley Rovers...........................................................A 23 Open 27 FA Trophy 2nd Round 30ROSSENDALEUTD ........... ..................................H
December
4 Eastwood Town...........................................................A 11 HELPER TOWN......................................................H 27 Kendal Town.............................................................A January
3 EASTWOOD TOWN....;.........................................H SKidsgroveAtheltic ....................................
15 Brigg Town.................................................................A 29 Woodley Sports..........................................................A February
5 Spalding United...........................................................A 12 OSSETT ALBION................................................. ..H 19 Helper Town...............................................................A 22Mosslcy .................................................................... A 26 SPALDING UNITED............................................. H
March 8ST0CKSBR1DGEPS.......................................
12 Ilkeston Town ...........................................................A 19AFC TELFORD UTD .............................................H 25 Willenhall Town ........................................................A 28MOSSLEY ...............................................................H
April
2 BRIGG TOWN............................................................H 9 Warrington Town........................................................A 16 GRESLEY ROVERS................................................H 23 North Ferriby Utd......................................................A 30ROCESTER....................................................
TBA: Rossendale United (A)
edge of the area. Clitheroe had similar
opportunities in the goal less opening half as a Steve McDonald lob dropped over the bar, and Paul Stansfield had a shot par ried away by the keeper which Gavin Cooper was unable to steer in at the
back post. . And Neil Spencer also
had a couple of good turns on the ball th a t should have tested the keeper more. Willenhall
finally
opened the scoring in the 64th minute when the Blues defence failed to
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clear the ball from their area, allowing Mark Creighton to head home across the face of goal. Thankfully the yellow
cards eventually took their toll on Willenhall rather than Clitheroe when Richard Field was sent from the field for a second bookable offence, after going through the back of Spencer. As a result, manager Lee
Sculpher changed his tac tics to suit, seeing Clitheroe go from 4-5-1 to 4-4-2, and then finally 3-5- 2.
This eventually paid off H
as Jones' ball into the area was controlled well by Jackson, who moved to go round Nathan Vaughn in goal, only to be brought down. Jones was fortunate to
see his spot kick squeeze in off the post after Vaughn got a hand to it, but it found the back of the net to level matters. In the end, it was a fair
result for both sides in a game marred by question able decisions that could have seen a further two penalties go Clitheroe's way.
RECENT performances and results have been encour aging, and it appears we are slowly starting to find our feet in the UniBond League. The more experienced players in the side are begin
ning to show their value, with Neil Spencer being the prime example. The team have adopted a lone striker policy in
recent games, and despite not being the quickest of players, the strength and work rate of Spencer have been clear for ali to see. An added bonus has also been his goal scoring
return, as he has hit the back of the net twice in the last three games. .. Having played at times in midheld this season, he
looks more at home in a forward position, and while Lee Sculpher openly admits that he would like to bring another striker to the'cluby Spencer is currently pro viding a viable alternative. At the other end of the age scales and the opposite
end of the pitch, sees the future of the defence in safe hands. Chris Nestor has been outstanding ali season, his
pace is an asset to any centre half, while his reading of the game is what probably makes his play look so nat ural. . ■
■ ■ In recent games he has been partnered by Russell
Clarke, another player with an abundance of pace, and this pairing will make it difficult for Sculpher to get himself back in the side. The emergence of John Paul Fagan in an unfamiliar
left back role has also been a boost for the club, espe cially with Barrie Hart’s work commitments. The return of Jason Jones also sees extra options in
midfield, especially as Chris Whittingham is now available after serving his three-match ban, with Stu art Todhunter adding extra possibilities: So despite only having a small squad to choose from,
Sculpher is faced with several selection headaches over coming weeks, but as the team continues to Improve, it’s a position he will be happy to be in.
■ ANDY ALSTON Duo selected by Robinson
NEW England rugby head coach Andy Robin son has named Ribble Val ley stars Will Greenwood and Iain Balshaw in his first squad. Robinson announced a
squad of 40 to attend training next week, in preparation for next month’s three Investec Challenge internationals at Twickenham. Robinson, who recently
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took over from Sir Clive Woodward, has remained loyal to 19 of England’s 2003 world champions - including the former Stonyhurst College pair Greenwood, of NEC Harlequins, and Leeds Tykes’ Balshaw. Greenwood is back in
the squad after missing out on England’s southern hemisphere tour in June, along with Ben Kay and the likes of Danny Grew- cock and Mike Tindall of Bath. But there is no place in
for England A and who celebrated his 25th birth day on Monday. No one Zurich Premier
ship club dominates selec tion to England’s 40 man squad. Indeed, Gloucester, Sale
Sharks and Leicester Tigers all have seven play ers each among England ranks. Head coach Robinson is
convinced England is beginning its next era: “We are clearly entering an exciting time with this group of players. “There are some new
Iain Balshaw
he squad for the third Stonyhurst alumni and World Cup winner Kyran Bracken, who has retired from the international game. In selecting the squad,
Robinson has chosen sev eral younger players such as scrum half Harry Ellis
Kyran Bracken
and Louis Deacon of Leicester Tigers, and James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester, who, he feels, are now ready to make their mark on the interna tional game. Two England newcom
ers have earned a call up to the 40-man souad - 24-
Will Greenwood
year-old Mark Cueto, the Sale Sharks wing, is named, stepping up from previous performances with England Sevens and Churchill Cup tours. So too is Hall Charlton,
the scrum half from New castle Falcons, who has previously been selected
and young faces deserving a place alongside our more established players. “In selecting the squad,
injuries have also been a factor, but I am close to deciding my starting XV for our first game against Canada, and look forward to getting the squad together next week to pre pare tor next month’s internationals.”
Several players were not
available for selection due to injury, Richard Hill, Alex Sanderson and Dan Scarbrough (Saracens), Stuart Abbott and Simon Shaw (London Wasps), Tom Palmer and Phil Christophers (Leeds Tykes), David Flatman (Bath), Ollie Smith (Leicester Tigers) and Mike Worsley (NEC Harlequins). George Chuter (Leices
ter Tigers) is unavailable, serving a suspension until December 1st. With the timing of cap
tain Jonny Wilkinson’s return from injury still unclear, Robinson has named four fly halves - Wilkinson (Newcastle Fal cons), Charlie Hodgson (Sale Sharks), Alex King (London Wasps) and Oily Barkley (Bath).
Sports Diaiy OCTOBER
25-31 - Tennis - ATP Interna tional Series (Basel, Stock holm, St Petersburg), WTA Tour (Linz, Luxembourg)
27- 28- 31 - Table Tennis - Men’s
and Women’s World Cup (TBC)
31 - Golf - PGA European
Tour Volvo Masters Andalucia (Valderrama), USPGA Tour Chrysler ^ Championship (Westin Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbour)
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29- 3 1 -Rallying-WRC Rally O de Catalunya
30 - Horse Racing - Breeders ^ Cup (Lone Star Park, Dal- ® las)
NOVEMBER ®
I- 7 - Tennis - Masters Series (Paris). WTA Tour (Philadelphia, Quebec . City)
2 - Horse Racing - Melbourne Cup (Flemington)
4-7 - Golf - USPGA Tour The Tour Championship (East m y Lake Golf Club, Atlanta)
8-14 - Tennis - WTA T o u i C (Los Angeles, Pattaya City)
II-
pleton Shootout (Tiburon Golf Course, Naples)
12 - Horse Racing - Paddy ^ Power Gold Cup (Chel tenham)
12-14 - Rallying - WRC Rally T Australia
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14 - Golf - Franklin Tem ^
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■Nathan is Riding high after big run
the Riding family of Billington are, as their name suggests, a very
active family. Both mother and father
1 are keen long-distance I runners, while their
Liona and Alan Riding
youngest son Thomas reg ularly competes at moun
tain biking. But it is their 15-year-
old son Nathan Riding that stands out the most for his achievement in this year’s Junior Great North
Run.
The St Augustine’s RC High School pupil finished
Clitheroe maintain solid start
to season CLITHEROE B bad minton team have main tained their good start to
; ’the season following their return to the First Divi sion. They have now won 12
of their last 48 games, which is a significant improvement than the five out of 48 they had achieved at this stage the last time they vrere in the First Division. Six victories out of the
16 games at home to Westholme A, who fin ished fourth last season, have given the team an optimistic outlook for avoiding relegation. Three mixed pairs man
aged a victory each against the Westholme side. The ladies were always
going to struggle against the known strength of the visitors, but came close to victory by just missing out in several close games. Meanwhile, the men
performed better than expected by winning three out of four games. The team of Sheila
Perry, Jane MacEwan, Julie Pym, Lisa Fielding, Pete Woods, Martin Meadows, Tony Bush and Mark Perry achieved an excellent result, and will be looking for their first victo ry of the season in their next match. Unfortunately, this was
against the team’s nearest rivals in St Phillip’s, and the locals lost th a t encounter 10-6. But despite defeat,
Sheila Perry won three out of her four games, and a good performance was seen from Dave Mackenzie and Chns Tomlinson, who Jiave moved up from the
third team to win at this level.
the three-mile course in 38th position out of a total of 6,000 competitors in a time of 15 minutes. He regularly competes
with Hyndburn Athletics Club and favours dis tances over 3,000m. This was the eighth
time he has competed in the Newcastle event, and is his best time by far. Alan, like his son, runs
the Great North Run every year, while Liona favours marathons, hav ing competed in last year’s London event. Next year she plans to
compete in both the Blackpool and London 26.2 mile events, in prepa ration for an ultra marathon next October, which is a 50-mile race. And Nathan is aiming
for a better start next year in what will be his last opportunity to take part in the junior event before he moves up to join his father in the adult 13-mile race. Alan and Liona Riding
are pictured with sons Thomas and (front) Nathan. (B211004/7)
Derby day delight
Hurst Green .......................................2 Rimington .........................................2 RIMINGTON continued their winning run in the East Lancashire League First Division - but Hurst Green must be wondering how after their second half onslaught. The locals started brightly and
opened the scoring in the fifth minute when a Wes Clarkson corner was fin ished with a diving header from Garry Kay - a typically brave piece of play by the combative midfielder. Then two minutes later Mankowski latched onto a flick by Bartlett to finish
from 12 yards. The lead was shortlived, however, as
Waites finished off a fine move to give Kershaw no chance, before Dewhurst intercepted a Lawson pass to race away and beat Kershaw to level the scores. Mankowski almost put the visitors
back in front but his goalbound effort was saved by the legs of the keeper. In the second half, Watkins replaced
Nelson and Braithwaite replaced Kay, who had received a yellow card, as did Clarkson for a wild tackle on Walker. But it was Watkins who grabbed the winner following excellent work by
Coulter, whose chip to the back post was met by a close range header. The home side threw everything at Rimington, and Kershaw had to be
alert to deny them. Lawson headed away a fiercely-dnv-
en free kick, but they could not force the equaliser as the visitors showed tremendous spirit to secure all three points in preparation for Saturday s home game 4vith champions Goodshaw, who have yet to drop a point.
Heavy defeat
WADDINGTON slipped to their heav iest defeat of the season after a disap pointing display at Victory Park. The locals never got into the game
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and were soon 2-0 down, and although Jonathan Dugdale pulled a goal back from long range, Earby grabbed two more before the break to go in 4-1 up. Nick Laxton reduced arrears in the
second half, but Earby soon extended their lead ivith some well-taken goals. Waddington keeper Wayne Leach
made some fine saves, and was named man of the match for his efforts.
Lessons need to be learned after thi.s
dismal show, and the reserves will be hoping for more luck against Cowling on Saturday in the divisional cup at Roefield. Players are asked to meet at the
ground at 1 p.m. Waddington first team had no game,
but travel to Rolls-Royce on Saturday in their divisional cup, players to meet at the Waddington Arms at 12-30 p.m.
Dog to bite?
DOG INN’S match with Clayton le Moors fell victim to the weather - the Bullough Park clash just one of the many matches to be postponed at the
weekend. The Budweiser Boys will hope to
secure their first win of the season on Sunday when they take on Oswaldtwistle Refugees at Memorial Park, a fixture manager Simon Kerins is looking forward to: “If we play to our potential, we are more than capable of securing all three points. “We have had a difficult start to the
season, but I know that we have the potential to finish in the top half of the
table. “If the players themselves can believe
that, then we will certainly be on the right track.”
Thrilling win
READSTONE United Under 11 Blue had a thrilling 4-3 victory over Clitheroe Wolves at the weekend. The goals came flooding in from
Kenny Taylor, Bradley Shaw, Lance Aldridge and Toby Sudderick. Elsewhere, an Alisha Cryer hat-trick
saw the Under 12 girls continue their unbeaten start to the season with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Rishton. Sadie Chadwick netted United’s
other goal and Sophie Hindle was named player-of-the-match. And to top off a winning weekend,
the Under 14 girls put in another impressive performance to beat Barnoldswick Barons 5-1. An Ella McDermide brace, plus fur
ther strikes from Melissa McKay, Jade Bolton and Chelsea Ronaldi, did the
damage. The player-of-the-match accolade
was awarded to Kimberly Simpson.
Kath Arrowsmith and Mandy Dewhurst, two of the Tesco staff who completed the “Race for Life”. (A251004/8)
B RIBBLESDALE Wan
derers Veterans A are pic tured with their trophies. Back row (left to right)
Bill Slinger, Ray Haworth, Michael Joyce, George Radivojevic, Ray Turner and Norman Threlall. Front row: Terry
Etchells, Elisie Howarth, Frank Corban (captain), Pat Holt and Jack Holt. Team members Arthur
Norman and Marjorie Fryer were unable to attend, (s)
Champions dethroned in Bar-Be-Quick bowls final
REIGNING champions Martin Gilpin and Gavin Parker were dethroned by Dean Hibbert and Lee Turner in the Bar- Be-Quick Floodlit Pairs Bowling Pinal at Ribblesdale Wanderers on Saturday. The Ashton-under-Lyne pair tr i umphed 21-10 to ensure a new name on
the trophy. They reached the final by first beating
Blackburn’s W. Finn and M. Fleming 21- 6 in the last 16, before brushing aside Great Harwood’s S. Gall and G. Dodd 21- 13 in the quarter-finals. The eventual winners then quickly dis
pensed with Colwyn Bay’s C. and D. Slater in the semi-final in a 21-9 scoreline. The only home interest was Ribbles-
dale’s A. Threlfall and G. Radoyejovic, who were unfortunately knocked out in the last 16 21-16 by Warrington’s D. Wat son and D. Braide. Meanwhile, Ribblesdale A won the run
ners-up trophy in the Hyndbum and Dis trict Veterans’ First Division Bowling League - after narrowly missing out on the championship to Rhyddings by a soli tary point. However, Ribblesdale gained revenge
when the two teams contested the final of the Rishton Waste Paper Cup at Oakhill Bowling Club, where the locals won 9-1. League chairman David Waterhouse
and a representative from Rishton Waste Paper Company presented the trophies.
SPORTS DESK; Phone 01282 426161 Fax: 01282 439863 e-mail:
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■ ENERGETIC employ ees of a Ribble Valley .<-iipermarket put on their running shoes to support a national charity. Ten women from Tesco,
in Clitheroe, successfully completed the “Race for Life” in aid of Cancer
Rc.search UK. The annual 5km race,
held at Witton Park, in Blackburn last June, fea tured more than 3,000 women. Nearly £1,000 was
raised by the team at Clithcroe, and nationally 1)800,000 was raised by the
chain store, who are the main sponsor for the chari
ty.
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