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The last few years have seen Beverley Braves start the rugby season against top team Skirlaugh Bulls and this was no exception. A blustery morning at Longcroft saw Skirlaugh pile on the pressure from the off and Beverley were forced to defend their own line. Skirlaugh broke through but a try saving tackle from Beverley knocked the ball from their hands for what would have been a certain try. Confident…
Beverley RUFC travel to West Yorkshire on Saturday to take on Morley in the National League 3(North) encounter in good spirits after their impressive win over Penrith last weekend. Beset by early season injuries and non availabilities, the Beavers fielded a young looking side made up of a number of players making their debuts at National 3 level. After a shaky start they settled down and although badly affected by…
The Major Stone half-marathon made a welcome return to the local race calendar last weekend after a two-year absence and attracted a field of 136 athletes. A sixteen-strong contingent from Beverley Athletic Club took part in the race and the first of them to complete the 21 km course was Jonathan Leskiewicz. He finished in fourth position overall in 1:18:06 behind a very strong first three consisting of Steve Bateson,…
The penultimate meeting at Beverley Racecourse took place today. A very good sized crowd was at the Westwood course to enjoy the afternoons racing. The 3.45 feature race, ‘The Comedy Curry Night On 24th September Handicap Stakes was won by King of the Celts ridden by P J McDonald. McDonald won the race by a few lengths as he came tearing up the inside passing Paul Hanagan to win the…
Probably never to be repeated and unique is this AFC Tickton club photo. Some 200 children from 18 teams and 30 coaches are pictured here in the new McCain sponsored club kits. Every team from under 7’s to U’s16 years girls and boys which makes up the club is featured. Mini Soccer representative and under 10’s manager Dave Dalton commented “this is one of the best and brightest days in…
Beverley RUFC 2nd XV continued their impressive start to the new season as they beat the Scarborough Vikings 36 – 17 at Beaver Park. There were several players making their home debuts for the Beavers second string including former Beverley United manager Daniel Williams. The seconds are at home once again this weekend as they host Sandal, kick off 3pm. [nggallery id=1731]
Beverley Town 1st XI concluded the 2011 season with a home tie against Clifton Alliance knowing that a victory would secure the runners up berth. The day started well with skipper Alan Acklam winning the toss and giving Clifton first use of another typically good Norwood Park track. As has been the case for much of the season the opening pair of Simon Roe and Matthew Mudd bowled superbly well…
Molescroft FC were dumped out of the cup by South Cave 3 – 0 at Longcroft School. A stunning performance by Molescroft FC keeper Joey Richardson kept the scores respectable for the home side. Richardson who made a string of fine saves was given the Man of the Match award for his efforts. [nggallery id=1729]
AFC Tickton U16s opened there first league match away at Bridlington Rangers, and it was Bridlington Rangers that took their first three points of the season winning two nil. The first half was a close affair with both teams struggling with the high winds, with Tickton’s goal keeper the busier of the two. In the second half Bridlington’s pressure paid off as they finally took the lead, AFC Tickton just…
What a match! Ten tries and nearly all of them as good as any you are likely to see all season. The game itself was no classic but the flair and attacking enterprise shown by both sides provided some great rugby. Bevelrey RUFC came back in fine style after an awful start to overcome a Penrith side which looked to have the game already wrapped up before it had hardly…
AFC Tickton Cougers made it fifty games unbeaten as they completed their preseason with an comprehensive victory over Bridlington. A Dan Taylor hatrick and Josh Edgcombe brace were the pick of the scorers as AFC Tickton ploughed through Bridlington scoring at will. Manager Pip Pearson said; “It was a good warm up for the season that starts next weekend.” “As coach of the ‘Decade’ I am telling you these boys…
Beverley 1st XI finished their season with a resounding nine wicket win at home to Clifton Alliance. The visitors batted first and made 178 for 9. Star bowler for Beverley was veteran Simon Roe who bowled a marathon 25 overs to take 6 for 84. The total was a formality for the Beverley batsmen. Pete Groves made 39 before Jon Fisher joined the resolute Jamie Mitchell to see Town home…
AFC Tickton Girls return to action this weekend as they faced Hessle in their final pre season friendly. Low on numbers and with key players missing through injury AFC Tickton were beaten though manager Carisa Mitcheson was delighted that the team showed spirit and battle on to score! [nggallery id=1724]
The blue and golds, Beverley ARLC again took the field with a side containing several teenagers and were overawed by a more experienced beefier side. They made a reasonable fist of things in the first half trailing only 12-6 at the interval but the floodgates opened in the second half. The writing looked on the wall for the hosts as the visitors swept to 12-0 lead inside the first ten…
Molescrotf Rangers were beaten at the Beverley Leisure centre in the East Riding County League. Giberdyke Phoenix claimed all three points with a 2 – 0 win as the showman Darren Spruce was unable to find the target. Next weekend Rangers have an away day as they will travel to South Holderness to play AFC Rovers in the cup. [nggallery id=1721]
Hodgsons FC slumped to their defeat of the season losing 4 – 0 to Chalk Lane in the Humber Premier League. Christopher Wainman, Gareth Sewell, David Vlanchild and Michael O’connell’s replacement Neil Leckenby scored for the visitors. Last week the Tanners came from behind to beat Chalk Lane though this defeat leaves Hodgsons FC 12th place in the Humber Premeir League with just 5 points. [nggallery id=1720]
Hodgons FC Reserves got their season off to a winning start as they beat the Lord Nelson in the East Riding County League Division One. The Tanners second string travelled to Bishop Burton College returning to Beverley with a comfortable 4 – 1 win. Photos by Paul Linton [nggallery id=1719]
Beverley Town made the short journey to Bishop Burton aiming to build on last weeks victory at North Cave in the Humber Premier League. Manager Dave Walton brought in Mark Bagshaw at left back and Dean Taylor in midfield, a sign of Towns strength in depth that 2 excellent players can step straight into the team and perform to a high standard as they both did. Town hit the ground…