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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…
Beverley 1st XI moved up to second place in the York Premier Division with a narrow two-wicket win at Sessay. The 2nd XI got the best of a draw in a high scoring encounter with bottom-placed Pocklington while the 3rd XI crushed North Ferriby by the massive margin of 123 runs The 4th XI lost at Norwood in a close game but retain their place in Alliance Division One for…
Hull College Girls were playing in Beverley as they took on a Hull Boys Representative side at Loncroft School. Hull College Girls Football Team this summer lost their status as a Centre of and this season will enter some teams into the Hull Boys Sunday League. Before then their players were given a chance to play against boys who are the classed as the most talented youngsters within our region,…
Beverley Town went into this Humber Premier League game on the back of a heavy 5-1 defeat at the hands of Chalk Lane, and Manager Dave Walton was looking for a reaction from his team. Striker Jimmy Symes was missing, so the experienced Mark Smith took his place up front, and Steve Irwin was brought into midfield to add an extra physical presence in front of Towns defence. The game…
Molescroft FC faced Walkington in a pre season friendly at Thurlow this weekend. Both sides were missing key players, Walkington were missing their goal keeper while Molescroft were missing their striker. The game was won by the home side, Molescroft FC 8 – 0. [nggallery id=1710]
The Eager Beaver won their first match of the season thanks to two strikes from Andy Fraser. The game however turned ugly after a Drum FC lost his temper with the match official and grabbing him by his throat and needed other players to help calm the situation down. Eager Beaver manager Darren Puckering was very pleased with the result though had some tough choices to make given the size…
Mill Lane United got their Season off to a winning start as they beat North Ferriby Sporting at Broadgates. Steve Grantham made his debut for the club and was delighted with the one nil victory. Mill Lane United return to league action in two weeks with an away fixture against Drum. [nggallery id=1706]
This game was swiftly rearranged when Beverley ARLC’s scheduled opponents Orchard Park pulled out of the fixture as a mark of respect to the sudden and tragic death of their player Danny Orvis at the age of only 28. It proved to be a baptism of fire for the hosts as they were outmuscled by a physically bigger and more experienced side. In a much changed outfit from last season…
Inter Beaver surrender a two goal lead as they started their league season loosing at home to Malt Shovel. Taking a two goal lead in the first half with goals from Tom Martin and Chris Wilson as The Beaver looked set to be on course to winning start. However it was not be as the game was turned on it head as Malt Shovel turned up the pressure by humping…