■;46 Clitheroe Advertisers Times, Thursday, April 12th,2007


Blues don’t want


season to end


don't think there are two better centre halves in the league, whether they play together or separate, there is nothing better. "They're great motiva­


tors, tacklers and headers of the ball, and while they take great pride in keep­ ing clean sheets, they've shown that they can score goals at the other end too which is fantastic,


c "W h a tev e r happens with Kris and the travel­ ling from Derby, we'll just have to wait and see, they could p la y at a higher level bu t it would be a shame if they weren't at Clitheroe together next


season." One person's future at


the club next season is in no doubt though, despite being head hunted by fel­ low UniBond First Divi­ sion side Bradford Park Avenue and former Blues coach Benny Phillips. Reynolds was asked by


' the well-respected new manager o f the West Yorkshire club if he was interested in becoming his number two, which the Blues boss quickly turned down. "I was pleased to be


iisked, but what Pete, me and the team are building at Clitheroe is what I want to be a part of," said Reynolds. "I'm committed to Clitheroe." And the co-manager's


^ response was yet another p o sitiv e b o o s t for club chairman Carl Garner. "It's good news especial­


ly after the offers other players have had and turned down, as Neil was part and parcel in them making those decisions," said Garner. "There is a bright future


for Clitheroe and the loy­ alty Neil has shown shows he has belief in his play- GfS." B BLACKBURN Rovers' Ladies look for revenge for their FA Cup semi-final


t exit against Charlton Ath­ letic on Sunday at Shaw- bridge. The pair met last


month in the last four of the cup a t Ac cr in g ton Stanley, with Rovers los­ ing out 1-0, and they will be lo ok in g to make amends when the London


V side visit Clitheroe. The game kicks-off at 2


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Champions stay on course for double


Slackslcadu ................................................................ / Ihirsl Green................................................................ j (Ihirxl Green iron n-3 on pendlliea) CHAMPIONS Burst Green stayed on course for an East Lancashire League and Cup double when they progrcs.scd to the semi-finals of the President's Cup. But they had to do it the hard way and eventually


went through after a flawless display of penalty tak­ ing.


Defences were on top throughout in a extremely


competitive and evenly-fought game. The first half produced few chances ;is most of the


play was fought out in midfield. In the second half Hurst Green’s best chance fell to


the outstanding Ian Simpson, but his left-foot drive from outside the area was tipped against the bar by the home keeper.


Both teams threatened after that but the nearest


thing to a goal was a Stacksteads shot that hit the bar. The Hurst Green back four of Tom Bamber, Tony


Coupe, Danny Taylor and the always assured Phil Walker wore outstanding and keeper Stephen Young was rarely called upon. The midfield pairing of Ian Simpson and Nick


Wilkin.son managed to nullify the threat of the dan­ gerous Stacksteads counterparts, while Craig Dewhurst and Simon Tipton worked well on the flanks.


As the match went into extra-time, it looked as


though Hurst Green had missed the best chance of the game when the hard-working Danny Walker rounded the keeper and looked certain to score, but saw his effort cleared off the line. However, within a couple of minutes. Walker fed the dangerous Alan Coar, who made no mistake and


gave Hurst Green the lead when he shot home off the far post. Another Stacksteads effort hit the bar, but then, for


the only time in two hours of football, the Hurst Green defence hesitated and Tim Farragher smashed home the equaliser. The spot-kick lottery followed, but when Stephen


Young siived Farraghor’s first kick, all Hurst Green had to do was hold their nerve. Tipton, Phil Walker, Coar, Bamber and Simpson all


converted in great style to set up a semi-final clash with Peel Park at Langho on Tuesday, April 24 th. Before that the locals play their final league game


when they travel to Silsden on Saturday (kick-off 2- 15 p.m.).


Dog homing in on second spot


DOG Inn need to win their final three league games to guarantee at least runners-up spot in their first sea­ son in the top flight.


There is still an outside chance that the Athertons'-


sponsorod Whalley side could win the Harry Dewhurst Memorial League title, but such a scenario is beyond Dog's control. Manager Simon Kerins, however, is not looking


beyond Sunday's clash with Groat Harwood Rovers at Wilson's.


He said; "There is always an edge to our.matchos


with Great Harwood. Having won their last game, they will be looking for a good finish to the .season and the prospect of bursting our bubble will be an added incentive for them. "All wo can do is try and reproduce the form and


quality that has been a feature of most of our games this season; if wo do that, we have an excellent chance of taking all three points."


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Skipton boost Lions


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CLITHEROE Lions have been boosted by sponsor­ ship from Skipton Building Society. The team will now sport­


ing a smart new red and white strip as they look to win promotion, having claimed a the Craven League Second Division title, and finishing cup run­ ners-up last season. They have 20 registered


Hard-earned point marred by injury


Grindielon.................2 Skiplon Town ................2 THIS well-earned draw against league leaders Skip- ton Town was marred by serious injury to Grindleton player Jim Towler. The battling midfielder


sustained a broken ankle as a result of a reckless chal­ lenge by an opposing player, who was immediately given his marching orders by the match official. Play was stopped for over


40 minutes as paramedics arrived to whisk o ff the injured player to hospital. The incident took the


shine off an otherwise spir­ ited performance by the locals, who raced to a two- goal load in the first half. Scott Fielding continued


his recent good form in front of goal with a well-


taken strike, after the ball had been whipped in from winger Martin Cowey. And the second was simi­


lar in the making, as man- of-the-match Darren Bar- row shrugged off. a strong challenge to beat the keeper after the ball had been loft­ ed in from the halfway by full back Jamie Clarkson. However, the visitors


pulled one back shortly before the break when the Grindleton defence was caught napping, allowing the Skipton number 10 a shot from distance which beat keeper Sean Lloyd all ends up. Early in the second half


the league leaders drew level, after the referee, to the bemusement of both teams, awarded a penalty which Che visitors duly dis­


patched. But then the game took a


nasty turn. A late challenge on the halfway line resulted in both teams losing a play­ er, one with a broken ankle and the other with a red card. And in order to ensure


the scoreline stood after a lengthy let up in the game, play commenced for a fur­ ther 10 minutes, with the home side getting the better of their 10-man counter­ parts. The locals really should


have taken all three points as they struck the wood­ work twice through goalscorers Barrow and Fielding. Best wishes go to Jim,


from all his team mates, for a healthy and speedy recov­ ery.


Rimington lose out in tough encounter


Iloek Rovers Reserves . .2 Rimintjlon Reserves .. .2 RIMINGTON'S penulti­ mate away match of the season was always going to be a tough match against in-form Rock Rovers. The Pendloside didn't


give the Rimington players any time on the ball as they resorted to strong arm tac­ tics.


Rock took advantage and


surged into a two-goal lead. Jason Farmer's sliced


clearance fell straight to the forward, who finished well past keeper Danny Ander­ son, giving him little chance. The second was from the


penalty spot after Farmer blatantly pushed over the forward. Anderson guessed


•the correct way, but the ball just eluded the star man.


At 2-0 down, and with no


time to settle on the ball, or protection from the referee, the game seemed to bo slip­ ping away from Rimington. But a glimmer of hope


was gifted to Rimington as they earned a penalty at the other end.


The ever consistent Ste


McCullough made no mis­ take, placing the spot kick into the bottom right hand corner, sending the keeper the wrong way. Manager Liam Carter


blasted the players at half­ time for their lacklustre per­ formance, as, with the title theirs to lose, every player needed to stand up and bo counted. The second half started


in the same fashion as the first. Rock Rovers gained the upper hand with their


physical approach. A very dubious free kick


was awarded to Rock, and the resulting shot found a way through the wall to beat a bemused Anderson. With 30 minutes to go


Rimington then decided to make a game of it. Tactical changes brought


on 6ft Gins Chris Brown and predator Liam Carter. The latter provided a pin


point cross for Ben Threlfall to side foot home for 3-2, after Brown had earlier seen his effort tipped round the post as Rimington bom­ barded Rock's goal. The game ended with a


sending off for each side, as Garry Kay was once again fouled by a Rock Rovers player, only to retaliate and take a punch for his trou­ bles.


players, four of whom work at the Skipton Building Society. Martin Lee, branch man­


ager for Skipton Building Society in Clitheroe, said: "Many of our customers are keen fans of local sport so we are pleased to be able to support the football team in its pursuit of more tro­ phies." Steve Gaughan, player


and organiser for Clitheroe Lions FC, added: "The costs involved with running a football club at this level are not easy to cover, so we are delighted to be supported by Skipton Building Soci- etj'. AVe are very grateful for the new kit they have sup­ plied us w'ith, and are now hoping we can spread the Skipton name by gaining more success on the field over the next two years." (s)


Winning c run over


Bradley............................2 WFC Clillieroe...........2 THIS draw at Bradley put an end to a super run of wins for WFC. The visitors took the lead


on 20 minutes, as a mam­ moth goal kick from Gaskell caused confusion, and the ball was headed


' into his own net by a defender. Kicking uphill in the first


half, WFC’s defence held firm with the back three of Mercer, Bartlett and Oakes exemplary. AVFC carved out one


quality chance in the half, but Hargreaves, who had sent the goalkeeper to ^ ground, could only side foot the ball to the prostrate stopper. Soon after the break, a u


quality strike left Gaskell with little chance as Bradley drew level. WFC were not down- ^


hearted by this though, and w soon had the lead again as good work from Stoddart, Turner and Hickling was superbly finished by Sulli­


van from the edge of the box. Both teams continued to


push hard, but over commit­ ted attacking from the visi- ■ tors allowed the home side v - their second chance of the ^ game, and a ricochet gave f e ' Bradley a share of the points.


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Langho on the lookout


LANGHO Juniors Under 11s are on the lookout for new players for next sea­


son. Having finished off a


successful final season of 7-a-side football, the team is looking for new talent as they now prepare for the 11-a-sido game. Joint team manager,


Nigel Stones said: "We have just had a fantastic season, finishing third in the league and reaching the cup semi-final, but we now face a new challenge as we have to increase our team size. "We are looking for


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hoys, who are currently in school A"ear 6, to come and train with us during the next few weeks with a \dew to next season. AVe have a very enthusiastic bunch of lads who 'love the game - training is always fun. So please come and join us!" Langho, who are spon­ sored by PGB Roofing


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Clitheroe captain leads by example


By Edward Lee


■ CLITHEROE Golf Club captain Richard Baker got his competi­ tion year off to a crack­ ing start by winning the first fourball with 43 points.


Playing partner Alan


Clarke returned the compli­ ment by taking over respon­ sibility on the back nine to ensure they took first prize over newcomers N. Crowes and D. Sharpies after cards. Granville Pilling and


and Plumbing, are cur­ rently training at 7 p.m. on Mondays at Roefield Astropitches, and matches for next season will be at


the Northcote site, just off the A59. For further information


please ring the managers, Nigel Stones on


07939258377 or Tim Phelps on 07S66230G19. The team are pictured


prior to their recent semi­ final. (s)


Whalley lose out to strong rivals


Accrinylon Stanley . . .2 lYhallcy Under Us . . .0 AVHALLEY lost this tough encounter against a strong Stanley team. The first half was goal­


less, despite both teams playing excellent football and creating chances.


Generally defences were


in control, and both keep­ ers were untroubled. The second half was a


different affair, as, from ■ the start, Stanley got on top and put pressure on the AA'halley defence. The breakthrough came


15 minutes from time when Stanley took the load with a free kick. A


A’halley tried to put


pressure on for the equalis­ er, and it was from a AA’halley attack that Stan­ ley broke away to seal the win in the last minute.


There were strong per­


formances by the whole AA'halley team, although special mention goes to Jonathan Frayne in mid- field, and the defensive unit of Sam Jennings, Sam Cross, Liam Boyle and David Astley.


IS STRIKER Joe Garner’s impressive loan spell at Carlisle United continued over the Easter weekend. The AA'halle)'-based Blackburn Rovers frontman - 19 today - helped the


Cumbrians maintain their League 1 play-off chase with another fabulous strike to seal a 2-0 win at Port A^ale on Saturday. And he played his part in a 3-1 success at Brunton Park against


Bournemouth on Monday. Garner’s latest strike, in the dying moments, at A^ale Park was arguably


his best so far. Despite being urged to hold the ball up in the corner and kill time. Garner produced a better way to ensure victory, by lashing home an unstoppable 25-


yarder. The England Under 19 international now has five goals to his name in 13


starts and one substitute appearance since his January move, and has become


a firm favourite with United fans. He will hope to sign off at Carlisle by helping Neil McDonald’s side bridge


the four-point gap between them and the top six in their remaining four games, and, who knows, promotion to the Championship, before returning


to Ewood Park. Waddington hit five for victory


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A AVADDINGTON team missing seven regulars through injury still had enough in their locker to beat a determined Gargrave side. The visitors were awarded a


penalty after 15 minutes, but an excellent save from AVayne Leech kept the scores level. Gargrave took the lead 10 min­


utes later, and despite Rob Lloyd and Tierney drawing good saves '^he keeper, and a Stephen


Holden shot striking the upright.


the score remained 1-0 at the inter­ val.


However, the visitors doubled


their lead immediately after the restart when Boothman's misdirect­ ed clearance dropped to a Gargrave player, who scored from close range. AA^addington pulled a goal back


when Eddie Snowden's curling shot easily beat the keeper, and then Stephen Holden hauled the side


level on the hour. AA'addington were now in com­


plete control and pushing forward, although they got caught out once


more by Gargrave, who took the lead, before the locals netted three more of their own. Moving to three at the back, the


change in formation reaped divi­ dends as Fletcher netted the equalis­ er after good work by Lloyd. Lloyd deservedly netted the next


strike, and could well have gone on to score a hat-trick but for two excel­ lent strikes cannoning off the bar. AA'addington's fifth and final effort


was delivered by Holden onto the head of Paul 'Tierney to power home.


Oliver Drinkwater could have taken top spot with a par on the 18th, but a bogey- six relegated them to third place. Steve Dean and Alan


Gillespie provided the hard luck story of Saturday’s two-man Texas Scramble when a fraction of one shot separated them from the winning duo of John Fryer and Jeff Crowther, who posted a creditable 66-3.9- 62.1. New general manager


Nigel Stone didn’t take long to make his presence felt as he partnered vice-captain Paul Burrows to third place with a nett 62.7. Alan AA'right found a use­


ful partner in M. Prince to take Division Two from Steve Laws and Michael Heaps, leaving Peter Harg­ reaves and Denis Under­ wood showing early season promise in third place. The seniors’ section held


their first monthly stable- ford, and captain Baker continued his impressive start by claiming first place with 39 points. Geoff Car- tledge (38) and Frank AVoodworth (37) filled the minor placings. The Marriott Medal saw


James Andrew (70-3-67) hit sparkling form to lift the lucrative prize. Granville Pilling topped


Division One with a nett 68, giving him a two-shot advantage over Phil Han­ son. Dave Heesom and Dennis Greenup both shot gross 74s, with the former taking third place by one shot, while Mark Ash­ worth’s 70 le ft him well clear of the field for the gross prize. Dean Braithwaite and


Peter Bradley figured at the top of Division Two as both produced nett 71s, the latter losing out on the card play­ off. Alan AVright claimed


Tomorrow Clitheroe (v Clitheroe 2nds, 12-a-side, Chat-


burn Road, start 1 p.m.) S. Coulter, D. Glover, N. Bolton, N. Bibby, J. Marquet, P. Dibb, S. Dawson, A. Pearce, C. Browm, J. AVarburton, J. Dewhurst, C. Musson. Scorer; L. Nuttall. Clitheroe 2nds (v Clitheroe, 12-a-side, Chat- burn Road, start 1 p.m.) J. Green, C. Gunn, C.


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third spot from Simon Cherry after both carded 73s. Gary Speak, Mike Tat-


tersall and Richard Tyrell combined well in the three- man team medal to finish six shots ahead of Colin McLaughlin, John Barber and Dave McKenzie who took third place after a card play-off with the Connolly- Andrew-Preedy team on the same 136. The second hosting of the


Algarve Medal was held at Mytton Fold. This is a fantastic event


with the winners of this, and a similar competition in June, enjoying a wonderful trip sponsored by Mytton Fold Hotel with a golfing partner to the Algarve to include flights, villa and three rounds of golf. As expected, with such a


fantastic prize, the competi­ tion was well attended and highly competitive. However, after a very


consistent round Mark Davidson emerged victori­ ous with a score of 84-16-68, eventually finishing two shots clear of unlucky run­ ner-up Keith Gill (83-13- 70).


Members are already


looking forward to June when the second leg will be held. Craig Gornall posted the


best score at AVhalley so far this year, returning a fine 70-4-66 to win the ELGA Handicap Qualifier on Sat­ urday. Division One honours


went to John Kitchen (78- 11-67) with Chris Summers (76-5-71) in second place. Alan Duffy (88-18-70)


topped Division Two from Bill Banks (87-15-72). Division Three was won


by Roger Armitage (89-19- 70) with George Blenkin- ship (96-24-72) in second place. Gornall, Kitchen, Duffy


and Armitage will represent the club at the ELGA Finals at Blackburn next month.


On Sunday, Mike Conroy


and Anne Prior won the JC Penney mixed foursomes with a score of 82-15.75- 66.25.


Selecteiditeamsifor-tK


Palmer, M. Scott, M. Bennett, F. Green, P. Cox, S. Bishop, M. Dewhurst, B. Brass, M. Preston, I. Scott. Scorer J. Scott. Ribblesdale AVanderers (v Nelson, home,


start 1-15 p.m.) Scuderi, A. Marsh, D. Howard, R. Gladwin, C. Hall, S. Kerr, B. Spencer, J. Braithwaite, T. Britcliffe, J. Bunyan, G. Maguire, T. Braithwaite. Scorer J. Britcliffe.


The sartorially elegant


Dan Rodgers and Joyce^ ■Andrew (90-21.9-68.1) wore in second place while Roger Altham and Daphne Dawson took the


gross prize with an 81. The club also staged a


charity event with the gents and ladies sections playing together. AAHnners of the actual


competition were Donald George and John Spencer with a combined stableford score of 60 points. Frank Potter and Pat Crawford were second with 50 points and third place was taken by Geoff Lowe and Les^ Simpson also with 5 0 * points. The lady captain, A'iv


Birtwell, and Brian Keating were joint winners of the mixed event with president, Chris Davies, and his wife Celia. The real winners were the


charities however with the sum of £432 being raised for Pendleside Hospice, "AABien you wish upon a star", The Freemans Hospital, New­ castle, and the University of London Cancer Research department. ’The club is indebted to


Brian Keating for his cus-^ tomary meticulous plan­ ning of the event. Ladies contested the first


qualifying round of the Longworth Cup at AA'halley. Iris Sherry (101-25-76)


led them home with Daphne Dawson (84-8-76), Jane Boxall (93-15-78) and Anne Peior (104-26-78) also qualifying. Marie Finney and Helen


Cook totalled 38 points to win the Fourball and Ping Qualifier at Clitheroe Golf Club.


Tracy Bentley and BAr-


bara Thornton (37) were vrunners-up by a point from Carol Cherry and Doreen Bolton. Harry Lambert is the


junior Spring Champion at Clitheroe. His nett 67 saw him fin­


ish three shots clear of Richard Tyrell with Andrew Heesom’s nett 75 edging out Stefano Coppol- la out of third place after scrutiny of cards. Saturday’s junior event


saw Robert Ashworth take his second win in a week with a nett 67. Two-handi- ^ capper Andrew Heesom returned a nett 74 for sec­ ond place.


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