2010 February » Beverley Sport

Hodgsons Out Class Filey To Make Cup Semi Final

Feb 102010

Hodgsons FC progressed to the Semi-Finals of the East Riding Country Cup after an excellent two nil win over Scarborough and District side Filey Town FC. Pre-match the talk was very much about the new nickname adopted by Hodgsons FC FC, the ‘Tanners’. Arriving from the former Hodgsons FC Tannery which was situated in Beverley in 1812.

The Tanners started this game in a bullish mood, opting to attack from the start. The ball over the top was causing problems for the Filey Town back line, as Adam Foster continued harrasing them with his pace.

An early blow for Hodgsons FC saw Steve Grantham hobble from the pitch after a mistimed tackle on his ankle. A quick re-jig saw Jordan Dexter come on as his replacement and he swopped places with forward Scott-Jon Tyler.

The first half looked very much a stalemate, with both teams coming close. But on 44 mins, Adam Foster broke the deadlock. He gathered a through ball in his stride, cut into the box and fired the ball home past the keepers near side post.

With minutes remaining until half time Filey Town created an attack out of nothing, a Filey player made his way into the penalty area and was felled by Scott-Jon Tyler. The referee waved play on to the amazement of the away support.

Half Time 1-0

The second half was sure to be a spicey affair, and within 10 minutes this was proved.

Danny Cartwright made a tackle and then he was stamped upon seconds after by the Filey captain. With the players crowding around each other and arms waving about, defender Ben Daniels made his presence known and vented his feelings towards the opposition. Daniels saw a straight red along with the Filey skipper for the stamp, and amazingly Cartwright received a yellow card.

Both sides were now reduced to 10 men for the remaining 35 minutes of the match.
The game began to open up alot more and it was Hodgsons FC who had the better chances. Cartwright was making ground with the ball, causing so many problems for Filey, they didn’t know how to handle him.

By now players were struggling on both sides, and cramp was setting in. Goal scorer Foster made way for John Helyard who tightened up things in the middle of the park.

As the game was reaching the last 10 minutes, it was wing wizard Cartwright who finished Filey off with a sublime chip over the keeper.

Afterwards Club Chairman Lee Hastings said, “To reach the semi-finals of this cup is a fantastic achievement. Especially after the poor result last week. I look forward to seeing who we will play in the last four. But most importantly lets get back to winning ways in the league.”

Man of the Match-Chris Heath

Thrilla at Beaver Park as Beverley RUFC Win

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Feb 102010

Beverley RUFC 14 Chester

A thrilling game with the result in doubt until the dying minutes. With two evenly matched sides, lying third and fifth in the table, it was always going to be a tight encounter. On the day Beverley RUFC took their chances better and just about deserved the win. In the gloomy light and on a heavy pitch this might have been expected to be a forward slog in the mud. Not a bit of it.

This was a game of cracking rugby in which both sides made light of the heavy conditions and ran the ball freely and at speed. No quarter was asked or given and aided by the excellent refereeing of Jonathan Owen it was played in a fine spirit throughout.

Chester started strongly and took the lead with a penalty from Rhys Hayes after ten minutes when Beverley RUFC were caught offside in front of their own posts. Beverley RUFC struck back immediately with just about their first attack. A lineout and drive down the right by the pack took play into the visitors’ 22 and when the ball was recycled Richard Bussey threaded his way through for a fine try wide out.

As they gradually got more into the game the lighter Beverley RUFC forwards proved more than a match for their beefier opponents. Gavin Gibson despite an early bang to the head went on to have a superb game in the lineouts, several times winning the ball on the Chester throw and regularly making his presence felt in the loose.

Nor were they out-muscled in the set pieces where they seldom gave an inch. There was a solidity about the pack and a liveliness in their back row that Chester could not quite match. Tony Riby-French had a particularly fine game nearly always first to the breakdown and putting in some excellent tackling.

Following a scrum midway inside their half Chester scrum half James Farrell was caught in possession and penalised for not releasing. Phil Duboulay’s lingering leg injury prevented him kicking leaving Mike Kilgannon to slot the penalty and put Beverley RUFC 8-3 ahead at halftime. The lead was probably slightly against the run of the first half play but Beverley RUFC always had the more dangerous look about them with some lightning thrusts through the middle, especially by the fleet-footed Bussey in the centre.

If Beverley RUFC had a weakness it was in aimless and poor kicking out of hand in open play. This was a pity because when they ran the ball they always looked dangerous. The more Beverley RUFC kicked down the throats of the Chester backs the more dangerous did Chester look as they invariably ran the ball back with fast and sweeping movement. Hayes at fly half cleverly dictated their play, kicking less often than Beverley RUFC but to better effect, and full back Sean Green was always a danger with the ball in his hands.

When Beverley RUFC went in on the wrong side of a maul Hayes slotted his second penalty to cut the Beverley RUFC lead to two points at 8-6 and it looked odds-on then that one further score could easily settle the match either way. There was unremitting cut and thrust from both sides but Chester’s attacks were increasingly nipped in the bud by outstanding Beverley RUFC tackling. A half break by Duboulay brought a second penalty for Kilgannon which left Chester five points adrift and now needing a converted try to recapture the lead.
They always looked capable of getting it but Beverley RUFC cleverly closed the game out in the final stages by keeping the ball tight.

In the dying minutes it was all wrapped when hooker Ally Forth burst away from a maul on halfway with David Worrall in support. Although the attack was halted Riby-French regained possession and Bussey streaked over in the corner for a clinching try.

Pujols breaks Cardinals unwanted duck

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Feb 092010

Beverley Town Mohicans 6 v Cottingham Rangers 1
Drypool Under 12 Leage match

This top of the table clash between two good footballing sides had been eagerly awaited. Mohicans were dealt a major blow before kick off when goalkeeper Charlie Brooks arrived with a badly swollen hand and consequently could not play. Greg Whyley stepped in and performed with much assurance giving his defence confidence.

Louie Kelly in the heart of the defence began with a couple of resounding challenges which set the tone for the others to follow. The disappointment of having a Louis Spivey goal disallowed when the ref didn’t think the ball had crossed the line drove the Mohicans on and when Steve Heath had a shot blocked, Jamie Spence followed up and battled through before blasting the ball into the net.

Alex Stock was constantly running in the centre of midfield and with Dan Naldrett and Louie Kelly masterminding the play, Mohicans were in control. Jamie Spence again won possession and battled through the Cottingham defence before setting up Dan Naldrett to double the lead. After appearing to have been fouled Dan was then harshly adjudged to have pulled a Cottingham forward.

The freekick gave Greg Whyley no chance as Mohicans conceded their first goal in over 300 minutes of football! The two goal lead was soon restored when Steve Heath’s control and sensible lay off allowed Dan Naldrett to score again. Sam Tuft showed his trademark silky skills turning several players before the ball fell to Jamie Spence who scored with a superb shot from the centre circle curling over their keeper and into the net.

A fantastic finish to the half and a deserved 4-1 lead. Some strong words were heard at half time from both managers to control passions which were running high at some decisions going their team. Mohicans obviously listened and kept trying to play neat passing controlled football. Jamie Spence was at the heart of more strong challenges before the ball fell to Steve Heath to finish coolly in the corner.

Mohicans were now playing great football down both flanks with Sam Tuft and Will Collingwood providing ammunition for Oliver Morrison and Steve Heath. The Cottingham keeper kept them out until the 52nd minute when Oliver played Steve through to complete a very competent performance and 6-1 scoreline. Joint player of the match to Louie Kelly and Jamie spence.

Pearson Sets New PB in Ferriby 10

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Feb 032010

Last Sunday’s Ferriby 10 was designated as Beverley AC’s first handicap race of 2010 and 29 athletes from the club joined the 500-strong field to tackle the challenging 10-mile course which starts and finishes at Skidby Mill.

With temperatures just above zero runners soon warmed up as they climbed the hills out of Skidby and then Little Weighton.

Beverley’s leading male runner, James Pearson, continued his excellent form and marked his debut in the Ferriby 10 by setting a new personal best time at this distance. He beat his previous best by almost a minute as he crossed the line in 6th position overall only seven seconds ahead of club mate Rob Snaith. Snaith also achieved a new personal best time and could now pose a serious challenge to Pearson as Beverley’s fastest man.

Beverley’s leading lady, Julie Donald, finished in 8th position overall, 4 minutes ahead of her nearest Beverley rival, Lucy Stamford.

The Ferriby 10 is a race of two halves. After the long climbs in Skidby and Little Weighton on the way out, the second half is mainly downhill with a final steep climb back up to the finish.

Despite the tough first half several Beverley runners achieved new personal best times. Olly Johnston, Andy Johnson and Rob Reid all knocked valuable seconds off their previous best times and are in contention for the handicap prize.

Amanda Ritchie has taken a more relaxed approach to her running recently but was in a hurry to finish the Ferriby 10 and crossed the line over a minute faster than she did in the flat 10-mile race at Thirsk at the end of November. If she can regain her previous good form she will add much needed strength to the ladies’ team.

The race was won by Carl Ryde of Doncaster AC in 54:42 and the first lady to finish was Jenny Blizard of Rotherham Harriers in 59:40.

Beverley AC finishing times: James Pearson 56.28; Rob Snaith 56.35; Pete Fielding-Smith 61:37; Mark Dalton 63:44; Olly Johnston 63.57; Steve Jackson 64:22 ; Andy Johnson 66.24; Paul Burnley 66:37 ; Andy Tate 68:28; Pete Watkinson 68.36; Darren Rodmell 69:13;Julie Donald 71.00; Lucy Stamford 75:48; Rob Reid 76.17; Tim Simpson 76:27; Lucas Meagor 76:36 ; Steve Hadley 78:57; Andrew Foster 78:59; Miranda Hunt 83:27 ; Amanda Ritchie 84:20 ; Jackie Wright 85:20; Dianne Coleman 85:32; Andrew Grainger 87:17; Simon Gower 88:36; Pam Atkins 89:15; Neil Plumber 92:37; Jacqui Dickinson 99:21; Wendy Baxter 106:27; Pete McNally 106:49

Archibald Remains Positive Despite Heavy Defeat

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Feb 012010

After a good win the previous week. Beverley RUFC 2nd XV 2nds were hoping for a repeat performance against Hullensians on Saturday. The game was of specific importance to the Beverley RUFC 2nd XV captain Stu Charlton, as he was playing against his former Hullensians team mates. After a very good victory away in the league earlier in the season, he knew the Hull side would be after revenge.

The away team started much brighter with some conviction and determination from the Hull players to get through the Beverley RUFC 2nd XV defence no matter what. Some slick passing by the forwards, even after being tackled meant that the 1st score was quick to arrive. Beverley RUFC 2nd XV were still reeling from the initial shock from going 7 down after 5 minutes, when Hull carved through the defence once more to score again. Beverley RUFC 2nd XV were missing too many tackles and not closing down the opposition which was making it easy for a very strong Hull side.

After some encouraging words from Coach Ian Archibald, Beverley RUFC 2nd XV started to wake up and be a little more aggressive in their play. Some excellent tackling from stand in Scrum half Dale Hodgson and young flanker Gav Jenny, ensured that it wasn’t going to be all plain sailing for the away team. Unfortunately several lapses of concentration later, and Ensians had crossed the try line once more. Mainly through poor defending from the Beverley RUFC 2nd XV team. One more easy try for Hull and the score was 0-28.

Some tactical substitutions at half time, with Andy Ellis coming on at scrum half, and Hodgson reverting to his favoured position of flanker, meant that Beverley RUFC 2nd XV had a little more structure going into the second half. Beverley RUFC 2nd XV started the brighter of the two teams. Some excellent rucking from the forwards followed up by some great offloading from the centres, meant that Beverley RUFC 2nd XV started to finally realise their potential and started to play their game.

Matt Brown put in some useful hits, whilst Gav Jenny and Hodgson continued to be outstanding around the pitch, and were showing up some of the more experienced players. After some good turn over play in the Ensians 22, Hodgson raced on to a grubber kick and somehow managed to ground the ball over the try line. Despite some very valid protests from the Ensians team that their player grounded the ball 1st, the ref allowed the try to stand and the home side got their 1st score. Unfortunately the conversion was missed so the score remained 5-28.

Beverley RUFC 2nd XV retained their new found conviction, and continued to press the opposition well in their 22 and it looked like it wouldn’t be long until they scored again.

Excellent rucking from the front 3 meant that the ball was being recycled quickly and the home side were pushing Hull back to their own try line. After some determined defending on their own line from the Ensians team, Beverley RUFC 2nd XV were finally rewarded for their hard work, when Andy Meagher touched down under the posts. Once again, the conversion was missed so the score remained at 10-28.

The game seemed to fizzle out after that, with neither side making much of an impact on the other. The only memorable thing for almost ten minutes was when Some dodgy referring decisions, landed assistance coach Rob Todd in hot water for shouting at the ref from the sidelines.
After several substitutions for Hull, they stepped up their game once more and started to carve up the Beverley RUFC 2nd XV defence who had clearly gone to sleep after a ten minute period of inactivity.

Some sloppy tackling meant that Ensians were on the score sheet again, after some excellent running from their Hooker. Into the final 5 minutes, Ensians had the upper hand and were pressing all the time. An excellent cover tackle just short of the Beverley RUFC 2nd XV try line from the skipper Stu Charlton kept the Hull side from scoring again.

Unfortunately this was not to be repeated as a poor attempted tackle by the same player on Hull forward Jason Conroy meant the away team ended the game with another try, and ran out comfortable winners 45-10.

Despite the score line, both the Captain and coach agreed that there were plenty of positives to take out of the game. The coach was especially pleased with the way the younger less experienced players in the team have performed in the last two games . A special mention must go to Gav Jenney, who was magnificent throughout the game, and richly deserved his Man of the Match accolade.

Cattle Fury Over Yellow Card for ‘Diving’

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Feb 012010

Danny Cattle has expressed his anger at a yellow card the Mill Lane United player was shown for apparently ‘diving’ in the opponent’s box.

The incident that left Cattle infuriated was against Gilberdyke at Broadgates, Cattle was judged to have dived by match officials.

Cattle said;

“It is a shocking decision, I still have the scars on my leg from where he made contact with me, what troubles me is that I am being accused of cheating, I have never dived.”

The decision had little impact on the result as Mill Lane United won 2 – 0 and with Cattle getting on the score sheet. He may however find himself in more trouble as after scoring he celebrated in front of the referee.

Cattle explained;

“I know it was a stupid to celebrate like I did, there are no excuses, and sometimes the emotion gets the better of you on the pitch.”

Cattle speaking exclusively with Beverley Sport wanted to ensure his fellow Amateur Footballers did associate him with diving.

Goods Office Beat Hodgsons With Two Late Goals

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Feb 012010

The first game of 2010, and not the ideal way to continue in the push for the title. AFC Goods Office from Goole looked the better side and fully deserved their victory. Although it could have been very different, as the first 20 minutes was pretty much Hodgsons.

It was the home side that took the lead through Scott-Jon Tyler, who finished neatly with the outside of his left foot. Goods Office drew level through a superb free-kick a few minutes later.

Then Hodgsons regained the lead through Karl Wallis who headed home from some distance following a great ball in from Chris Robinson. Things were all level again a few minutes later when Chris Robinson was adjudged to have fouled a Goole forward in the box. A penalty was given and it was dispatched with ease.

A point at this stage wouldn’t have been such a bad thing, however Goods Office kept pushing forward and scored twice in the last 15 minutes to give them a 4-2 victory.

It may have been sometime since Hodgsons FC had played but the same applied to Goods Office, but they appeared to be ‘more up for it’ than the home side. The ball was casually given away too often and this certainly needs to be addressed ahead of the Senior Country Cup Quarter Final away trip to Filey Town this Saturday.

Good news for Hodgsons FC ahead of the trip this Saturday is the return of Paul Silvester, Ben Daniels and leading scorer Adam Foster who were all badly missed in the 4-2 defeat.

Bull Dogs Bite Hard Smashing Nine Past Anlaby

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Feb 012010

Bulldogs made amends for the opening day of the season defeat at Anlaby with a superb display of football the way it should be played. From the first whistle to the last Bulldogs fought for every ball and worked superb as a team winning final score being Beverley Whitestar Bulldogs 9 Anlaby Road Rangers 1

The first goal came following a sweeping move down the left with Josh Clackstone finishing the move with a great shot past the ‘keeper. Shortly after Adam Christie slotted home following a corner to make it 2-0.Christie was relishing his new role down the right hand side and soon got his second with a great strike that gave the ‘keeper no chance.

Rangers found it difficult to play against Bulldogs and their long ball game was easily defended by Bulldogs.Nathan Fieldhouse was superb at the back for Bulldogs and he barely put a foot wrong the whole game.Rangers did pull a goal back following a scramble in the box but that was the only blip from Bulldogs. Luke Wheeldon battled well up front for Bulldogs and got his reward when he fired home to score his second in two games.Rangers had no answers to Bulldogs superb flowing football and must have been relieved when the referee blew for half -time.

The second half was quite a bit more physical but Bulldogs coped well and kept up their good standard of discipline throughout the game.They were awarded a penalty when Josh Clackstone was hauled down in the box and it was smashed home by Jordan Day to make it 5-1. Another foul on the edge of the box resulted in another goal when Josh Clackstone curled the ball round the wall and past the ‘keeper for 6-1 and then Lewis Cunningham snatched the seventh from close range.Rangers barely got into Bulldogs half and when they did Bulldogs kept them out.

James Preston and Corey Townend linked up well together and a nice passing move between the two resulted in Townend blasting home the eigth.With only a few minutes remaining Adam Christie latched on to a through ball beat the oncoming defender and fired home superbly for a well deserved hat-trick to complete the scoring at 9-1.This was a very good performance from Bulldogs and deserved the three points.

Adam Christie was awarded man of the match for Bulldogs.

Beverley Mohicans Score Eleven & Cruise Through to Final

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Feb 012010

Two Beverley sides battled it out in the semi final of the cup at Longcroft School on the 3G pitch.

With a big crowd on the touch line and a game that seemed too difficult to call, it was to be the Beverley Mohicans who came out on top against their local rivals Beverley Whitestar.

The match was very much a one sided affair with the Beverley Mohicans taking the lead inside the first minute of the match when Alex Stock broke through sliding the ball under the keeper.

Beverley Whitestar was firmly under the cosh through out the first half, the Beverley Mohicans continued to play their football controlling the game well and eating up the chances that fell their way.

The Beverley Mohicans romped home in style scoring an unanswered eleven goals, Alex Stock, Steve Heath,Oliver Morrison & Steve Heath all got their names on the score sheet.

The win over Beverley Whitestar books a place in the final for the Beverley Mohicans, manager David Collingwood was pleased with his teams efforts and thinks this victory will boost his squads confidence ahead of the final.

First Game in Twelve Years for 53 Year Old Keeper

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Feb 012010

At the ripe old age of 53 you would think playing football on a frosty pitch sounds a little crazy, add to that the fact you have not played in twelve years and are in goal, crazy no longer seems to cut it.

Welcome to the world of veteran’s football, this Sunday I was shooting in Beverley at Broadgates, home to Mill Lane United when the reality of it all hit me smack in the face.

Looking at both goal keepers, who I may add were very mobile, there was easily over 100 years of experience between the pair of them. Indeed the goal keeper for East County Veterans took great delight in shouting out his age to me;

“I am 53 years old, it is the first game I have player in about 12 years, we shouldn’t be playing on this pitch really but we all wanted a game.”

Both goalkeepers despite their age showed great agility, in fact it is fair to say they showed more prowess and skill as a ‘Veteran’ goal keeper then I ever showed playing as fit young man!