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By Adrian Capstick


CLITHEROE’S perform­ ances just keep on getting bet ter as they keep on answering the questions asked of them by manager Tommy Lawson. Tuesday night’s compre­


hensive 4-1 win away at Kendal Town addressed a lot of issues created by Sat­ urday’s 3-1 defeat to Gresley Rovers, and the Blues boss was impressed by the way his side reacted. As a result, Clitheroe are


now fifth in the league and Lawson could not be more pleased: “We’ve had per­ formances close to that,'but Tuesday at Kendal was the


best I’ve seen since I’ve been at Clitheroe. “To be away from home


against a team financially and physically able to chal­ lenge for the title, and get a result like that, was fantas­ tic.


“I am delighted with the


win, but it was the way we won as it was not an easy performance. “We knew it would be a


battle and that players like ex-Preston North End strik­ er Lee Ashcroft would be a handful. “But the way the lads dealt with experienced Uni-


Bond players of that stan- dard was admirable.


He added: “Things are


falling into place. “Craig Sargeson is rejuve­


nated, his confidence is back and his goals are a bonus. “Everyone wants to see


goals that’s why you go to watch football so when Craig and Gary Jackson get into the channels, you know they’re going to do well and it’s good to see both of them on the leading goalscorers chart. “There are some good


Craig Sargcson ^ pedestal, they contest-


“They’re only young lads, ed every ball and gave as but they weren’t in awe of good as they got.”


relationships forming in all areas of the pitch. “Ryan Parr is one of our


most consistent performers and his partnership with Ian Kearney in the centre of defence has been the key to what we want to achieve.


“Neil Reynolds and Paul


Stansfield’s understanding with Craig and Simon Gar­ ner is developing too. “Full-backs Russell Clark


and Tom Hardwick are rolling up their sleeves. “Both of them had their


best game on Tuesday, I was really pleased for them as you could see that Tom was over the moon with his per­ formance, and although it was hard on Peter Collinge, I thought Tuesday was the right time for him to step aside for Andy Paxton.” Turning his attention to


the next two games, Lawson is without Parr for Satur­ day’s trip to Kidsgrove Ath­ letic as he is serving a one- match suspension, but he is


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CLUBMARK: Gerry Thomas and Ribbicsdalc Wanderers chair­ man Paul McGuire are pictured with Mike Britcliffe and Terry Braithwaite. D190905/1


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BOTH of Clitheroe’s lead­ ing cricket clubs have been awarded Clubmark accred­ itation in recognition of their efforts towards child welfare protection and development of junior cricket. Ribblesdale Wanderers


were the first club in the borough to be acknowl­ edged, quickly followed by Clitheroe, and both have undergone the necessary training and shown the aptitude to be deemed safe, effective and child-friendly clubs by the Lancashire Cricket Board. Clubmark is a Sport


England initiative that recognises enterprise in establishing quality coach­ ing and safe surroundings for boys and girls in ama­ teur sport - and both Clitheroe and Ribblesdale have gained top marks for the quality of service they provide local youngsters.


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tion at Chatburn Road was renamed the Clitheroe Cobras, and coloured clothing was introduced as an optional extra. This has resulted in


tremendous interest from the community, and over 140 children under the age of 11 have been attending weekly training sessions, with another 40 children aged between 12-18 using the facilities regularly.


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competitive Under 9s team, as well as two teams at Under 11 and 13 levels. They also have competi­ tive teams running at Under 15 and 18 levels and currently have 14 qualified coaches that assist with junior training, while Naeem Ashraf, a qualified former Pakistan interna­ tional cricketer, has been appointed to oversee aspects of coaching. In 2004 the junior sec­


Clitheroe run a non­


CLUBMARK: Gerry Thomas presents Clitheroe's Farouk Hussain and chairman Richard Read with a certificate to show the Clubmark accreditation awarded by the Lancashire Cricket Board. A080905/5


grateful for the support offered to us by Rudra Singh (Cricket Develop­ ment Officer) and Gerry Thomas (Cricket Support Officer) without whom we would not have achieved Clubmark accreditation.


we will have at least 20 vol­ unteers giving up their time so that young chil­ dren can learn the game. In addition to that many others sacrifice their time to manage junior teams, cariying out ground prepa­ rations, administration and secretarial duties. He added: “We are very


Farouk Hussain, who has undergone special training for Clubmark accredita­ tion, is pleased to see that the hard work has paid off: ’’This really has been a team effort with everyone playing an integral part in this achievement. “On any given Thursday


Cobras chairman


junior teams; the Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 18s and on a Wednesday night they have 50 youngsters on their Church Meadow ground practicing. Ribblesdale are active


members of the Ribble Valley Cricket Develop­ ment Group and’ have eight qualified ECB coach­ es and numerous volun­ teers helping all year round doing their level best to get local children involved in


Road side are not on their own in the work done with youngsters to hone cricket skills, as across the other side of town, Ribblesdale Wanderers do equally as much to promote junior cricket in the local area. The town side have four


We see this as a stepping stone in the club’s develop­ ment as it goes from strength to strength.” However the Chatburn


ed in taking up the sport having watched the excite­ ment of England’s Ashes win, should contact either Mike Britcliffe (01200 424328) or Paul McGuire (07831632945) for further details.


indoor net sessions start next month and will take place on a Wednesday evening until December, continuing after Christmas from January to March. Any youngsters interest­


Paul McGuire would like to thank club coaches Mike Britcliffe and Terry Braithwaite, plus Sandra Riley, the club’s child wel­ fare officer, for all their hard work in attaining clubmark recognition, and ensuring that local young­ sters have a place to go to channel their energy and develop their sports skills. Ribblesdale Wanderers’


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hoping that Chris Nestor will give Clitheroe’s most consistent player a run for his money. “There’s a chance for


Chris Nestor to come in and compete for a place. “We have had enquiries


into him from Lee Sculpher at Ramsbottom but weren’t prepared to let him go, he’s adamant he wants to play for Clitheroe and now he has got the chance to shine. “It is now up to Chris to


make i t difficult tor me when Ryan returns.” Saturday’s trip is followed


by a return to Shawbridge tor Tuesday’s showdown with league leaders Fleet- wood Town, just five weeks after the seaside outfit beat


the Blues 4-0. But Lawson insists that


Tuesday’s fixture will be a totally different game: “We’re not the same side a> the one tha t got beat at Fleetwood. “They are a good side but


it will be a different proposi­ tion, a more even and enter­ taining game, as a lot oi work has gone in on and ofl the pitch at Clitheroe since the two teams last met. “Credit has to go to the


lads as they have worked hard to get the results and we are very proud of them.” Meanwhile, Clitheroe


Reserves are at home tc Marine Reserves tomorrow night in a re-arranged fi.ie- ture, kick-off 7-45 p.m.


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