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Thursday, March 10th, 2005
Byron sets inconsistent Blues a survival target
by Adrian Capstick
CLITHEROE manager Paul Byron is totally at a loss as to why his side are running hot and cold at the moment. Saturday's 2-1 defeat
against Ossett Albion has led him to the conclusion that hovering above the relegation zone is a true reflection of where they deserve to be, if they con tinue to turn in such Jekyll and Hyde performances. However, he still beheves
the side are too good to go down, but, on reflection of Saturday's performance, next Tuesday's “six point er” against relegation- threatened Rossendale is going to be the crux of Clitheroe's survival bid. He said: “We're not good
enough to be anywhere else but where we are now. We're in the position that we deserve to be in. We are good enough to stay up, and I think 40 points will be enough to do it, but it is essential that we get a result against Rossendale. “They're not that bad a
side, and if they play like they did against Kendal, despite losing 3-1, then they'll beat us.” Interestingly though,
given Clitheroe's past per formances against the top clubs, this Saturday's game against high-fliers Ilkeston Town isn't a worry for the Blues boss.
Pool league 11- i
meeting THE Craven and Dis trict Pool League are holding an end of season meeting at the White Bull, Gisburn on Tues day. All captains are
required to attend with their scorecards. The meeting starts at
8 p.m.
SPORTS DESK Edward Lee
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Chris Boden
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adrian.capsUck@
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Adrian Capstick PhilSinapson
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He said: “Martin
Eatough and I have this Saturday's game against Ilkeston down as a banker. “I just can't fathom it,
why we can raise our game one week and then under perform so much the next is unbelievable.” Ilkeston will be a tough
test nonetheless, as the Derbyshire side put four past Ossett Albion in the last weekend of February, but only last week they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Kendal Town. But after Byron's danm-
ing comments on last Sat urday's game, Clitheroe can only get better “We were poor for 90 minutes. I saw mistakes I've never seen before in my life at this level of football, it was unbelievable. You wouldn't think they were the same team that played against Telford the week before. “Ossett we're a poor side
- they offered nothing in the game. But we were worse, we couldn't pass or turn them, and we've got players that couldn't even clear their lines properly. “It was awful, that bad
that I struggled to moti vate myself. I didn't know where to start as there was so much wrong with the side. “Between Martin and I,
we didn't know what to say to them at half-time because there were no posi tives whatsoever. The spec-
Paul Byron
tators were right to speak their mind as it wasn't acceptable. He added: “I know
what's wrong, but between now and the end of the sea son I need every player I've
got to give their best, because the type of players I'm after won't come to us until pre-season. “I knew it was going to
be difficult, and I've spoken with the chairman about
NEXT MATCHES
Saturday, March: 12th : Kick-off 3 p.m.;
Ilkeston Town v : CUtheroe. r '
.lUesday, March 15th Kick-off 7-45 p.m ^
Rossendale United v . Clitheroe.
splashing out with the cash more, but ultimately we've got to aim for 40 points to stay up and then we'll re evaluate in the close sea son.” Meanwhile a reoccuriiig
hamstring injury to Craig Sargeson is what forced the striker off at half-time on Saturday. Although a blow
. to the side, Byron insists that his striker's injury needs sorting out now and has sent him to see a spe cialist if he is to feature reg ularly for the Blues next season. However, Sargeson is the
only certain absence for Saturday as the bulk of the side are fit and available. B3Ton may also call on-
loan Robbie Smith-back from Nelson and Graham Price back from Padiham. Likewise Steve McDon
ald could also make a wel come return.
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National pool call for White Lion’s Lindsay
CLITHEROE pool player Lindsay Lloyd is at the top of her game. The skillful 17-year-old
has been selected for the England Ladies' pool team after qualifying at last weekend’s Great Yarmouth trials. The White Lion A play
er, who also represents Lan cashire at County level, was one of just eight from 40 hopefuls to make the team, after winniiig five out of seven qualifying games. She was entered into the
cashire, having finished top of the inter-league with Clitheroe, and achieved county merit status. However, her call up is
perhaps not surprising, given that she has shown a talent for the game from a very early age, having played competitive pool since the age of eight. And since taking up a
contest ranked as the high est lady competitor in Lan
cue for the Buck Inn B team while she was still at Primary School, the teenager hasn’t looked back as she now looks to take on the best in Great Britain. T080305/lb
Former Stonyhurst ace back in England fold for 6 Nations clash
IAIN Balshaw admits he never gave up on his Eng land dream after being restored to the side for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy at Twick enham. England head coach
Andy Robinson has made only one change to the team, with the Leeds Tykes full back replacing skipper Jason Robinson, who has a thumb injury. Former Stonyhurst
College pupil Balshaw has 22 England caps and was part of the World Cup winning squad in 2003 - where he'is pictured in action against Samoa. And he recentlv scored
a try in the England A victory over France A in Bath. But he is delighted to be
starting for his country again: “I never once thought I wouldn’t play for England again. “As soon as I think that, I
might as well stop playing. “Experiencing all the ups
and downs of the'game does teach you things, but I’m just delighted to be back. “It’s a perfect opportunity
and I’ve got to take it.” He added: “I did worry
about how I was playing, and analysed my game too much. “Now I've just reverted
my hands on the ball as much as possible and try and have a good attacking game, but I have to concentrate on doing all the basics right for starters, catching the high ball, making my tackles and getting the lines in space. The main thing is not to try. and force anything. “You want to try and
make an impression and play well, but there is a stage where you can try and force it too much and try and do things all the time when real ly the simple things are the best options.” And things are on the up
back to not worrying about it and getting on with it. “Obviouslv I want to eet
Irish: “I’ve enjoyed moving to Leeds. I’d been at Bath for seven years and moving has given me a real kick up the backside. “It’s done me a world of
good. “We have been disap
pointed with the way we’ve played in the league, but to get to the Powergen Cup final is fantastic. I know all the players and the York shire rugby supporters should have a great day out at Twickenham.”
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at his new club as well, after captaining the Tykes in Sat urday’s Powergen Cup semi final victorv over London
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