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Although Beverley was ready to take on the Tigers it was Cottingham who were the stronger side from the whistle and they held possession well. When the Braves finally got the ball they did not capitalise as they have in previous games despite Jamie Branton taking the ball into the pack well. Beverley threw the ball around but they could not keep hold of it in sticky conditions. There was…
Leven Members Club caused an upset this Saturday as they beat table toppers Barrel Walkington 3 – 2 in the East Riding County League. Leven who beat fellow strugglers Mill Lane United last week have now moved off the bottom of the table thanks to the back to back wins. Next week Leven play St Georges while the Barrel Walkington will have a tricky home fixture against Sculcoates Amateurs Reserves….
Molescroft Rangers have progressed through to the final eight of the East Riding Junior County Cup thanks to a Darren Spruce hat-trick. Rangers pulled out all the stops to get the game played at the Beverley Leisure Centre and it paid off as they won easily against Bridlington Excelsior of the Driffield & District League 4 – 1. Once again it was Darren Spruce who stole the lime light, the…
Hodgsons FC claimed another three championship points as they beat Kingburn FC 3 – 0 in the Humber Premier League Division 1. The first half was nothing special however the Tanners did look the most likely to score as they created chances but Adam Foster,Daniel Atkinson, Danny Cartwright and Paul Silvester were all unable to convert. All the games goals came in the second half with Paul Silvester, Rob Northern…
This Saturday Beverley ARLC travel to face Hull Isberg hoping turn round a losing run that seen them drop to fourth from bottom. Last weekend the Blue and Golds were involved in a very tough and competitive encounter despite the decisive score line in favour of Embassy. On a very damp and dismal afternoon both sides were engaged in an arm-wrestle for the first 30 minutes before the visitors finally…
The Humber Colts Board of Directors and Management Staff are pleased to announce the signing of one of football’s brightest young talents, Robert Northern (25), for an undisclosed fee. The deal was completed late into the night just moments before the transfer window was due to slam shut after Chairman Rob Hunter was approached by Mr Northern’s representatives. Robert and his family had travelled to Beverley during the day and…
World Champion in-line skater, Jenna Downing, is attending a coffee morning at Toll Gavel Church, Beverley, on Saturday, 26 February. Jenna, who is currently working with the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust, is taking part in a range of activities to promote the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, which includes supporting the London 2012 Young Leaders Volunteering Programme, sponsored by BP. The coffee morning is being organised by Emily Robinson,…
Having gained a valuable win away at bottom club Rochdale last weekend, Beverley are at home on Saturday as third from bottom Middlesbrough visit Beaver Park. This is another important game which the Beavers need to win to maintain their climb out of the danger zone. If they can re-discover the form that they were displaying prior to their Billingham nightmare, there is no reason why they should not do…
Several of Beverley Athletic Club’s best cross-country athletes travelled to Alton Towers last Saturday to join hundreds of runners from clubs all over the country for the English National Cross-Country Championships. Competing against the best in the country Beverley’s men’s team finished in a commendable 50th place out of 95 teams. Matt Chadwick was the first Beverley runner to finish. He crossed the line in 45.07 and in 349th position…
Colin Conman Club Chairman AFC Tickton along with General Secretary Jimmy Traynor and Ellie Towse Voluntary Coordinator handed over a donation of over 350 club kit items including children’s and adults football kits, footballs, and unused trophies to Real Aid’s Chris Sahin and Michelle Middleton. Despite the horrendous weather dozens of the clubs players young and old turned out to see the handover. These items will make their way to…
The Eager Beaver were in impressive form last Sunday as they thrashed Inglemire Athletic 9–0 at Longcroft School. Talisman Rob West once again let his feet do the talking as he claimed a hat-trick, while Philip Matthews and Karl Fisher both got braces. After the game coach Andy Rawlings said; “We played some stunning football today; the lads put in a good shift and showed just how well they can…
Despite a heavy pitch both teams contributed to a very entertaining first half. Some silky passing skills from Beverley’s Joe Wilson and James Busby settled Beverley into the game. Both teams battled well for the ball in midfield. Beverley’s Tom Bruce got his team off to a flyer when he connected with a loose ball and sent in a cracking goal. A second followed shortly after when Dan Baillie worked…
A Tongan village rugby league team will proudly bear the name of Beverley on their kits thanks to the generosity of a local team. Warrington Wolves star Louis Anderson launched an appeal for British clubs to donate any items of kit to needy clubs on the South Sea Island. The appeal was immediately seized upon by the Beverley Braves, who have sent a full kit to Tonga. Although it is…
Hodgsons travelled to Longhill Estate to face bottom of the table Inter Charter. Following last weeks dismal effort it was critical that the tanners bounced straight back and picked up all 3 points against a side that before today’s match had conceded 67 goals. Hodgsons FC opened the scoring on 11 minutes through Andrew Stott. His left foot strike on goal took a slight deflection leaving the keeper stranded for…
The Beverley Braves’ lads were really ready for a game of rugby after a lengthy lay off and this showed as from the whistle blew they flew at the opposition. A shell shocked Isberg watched as within just two minutes the first try was scored from an all too familiar run from Dylan Clifford smashing his way over the line to stun the opposition. An excellent kick from Owen Harrison…
Not much vintage rugby here. Beverley won in the end but they made hard work of it. Rochdale are rooted at the foot of the table and almost certainly facing relegation but they never gave this one up and they might easily have won. Only when David Worrall burst through for a try ten minutes from time could Beverley finally breathe easily. Beverley got the four league points and their…
AFC Tickton U14 Girls took a trip to Aldbrough to play their away game against Hornsea Sporting U14 Girls. The game took place in atrocious conditions but all the players got involved from the first whistle. Tickton took the initiative and pressed toward goal and were unlucky not to score in the opening exchanges. The deadlock was soon broken when Rachael Wilson broke in from the left and fired a…
There are only six weeks to go until the world’s biggest fund raising swim at the Beverley Leisure Complex. With Swimathon 2011 just around the corner, Beverley Leisure Complex is encouraging people in Beverley to take part in their sessions on 10th April. Beverley Leisure Complex is one of 580 pools across the UK taking part in Swimathon, from the 8–10 April 2011. Take on the swim of your life,…