Taylor is head master as ’Mill break duck

Huddersfield and District League

A DAVE TAYLOR header secured Uppermill their first win of the season in the Huddersfield and District League.

Playing under caretaker manager Matt Poulter, they were in command for the majority of the game against division one new boys Hepworth United and fully deserved their 1-0 victory.

Delph picked up a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Lepton Highlanders, while Heyside produced a much-improved display against Holmbridge in division three.

But lady luck was not on their side as they went down to a 2-1 defeat.

Behind after 20 minutes, Heyside equalised through M Ward.

They went on to hit the woodwork on two occasions in the second half, but were stunned when Holmbridge snatched the winner with two minutes to go.

Uppermill’s second string are riding high in reserve division one after a 2-0 win over Kirkheaton — Martin Tlaskel and Matt Walton got the goals — maintained their 100-per-cent record.

Diggle were among the goals, running out emphatic 6-1 winners at Heywood Irish Centre.

In reserve division two, a fine effort from Heyside earned a 2-2 draw at Shepley.

C Rogers cancelled out a penalty on the half-hour mark and they nosed ahead shortly after the interval through B Kingsley, only for Shepley to draw level 10 minutes from time direct from a free-kick.

But Uppermill ‘A’ and Diggle ‘A’ went down 4-2 and 3-0 to New Mill 94 and Westend respectively.

In the Works League, Rob Squibbs scored the consolation goal for Uppermill thirds, who lost 3-1 to Netherton, while Chris Barlow netted for the fifths in a 1-1 draw against Signol Blue.

Results are —

Division one: Diggle 1, Lepton Highlanders 1; Hepworth Utd 0, Uppermill 1. Division three: Heyside FC 1, Holmbridge 2. Reserve division one: Heywood Irish Centre Res 1, Diggle Res 6; Uppermill Res 2, Kirkheaton Rovers Res 0. Reserve division two: Shepley Res 2, Heyside FC Res 2; Uppermill ‘A’ 2, New Mill 94 Res 4; Westend Res 3, Diggle ‘A’ 0.


Santos’ stunning recovery

Lancashire and Cheshire League update

SEEMINGLY down and out at half-time, Santos FC staged a superb fightback to draw 3-3 at Heaton Mersey in division two of the Lancashire and Cheshire League.

Three goals adrift at the break, Santos went on to produce their best football of the season so far to take a share of the spoils.

John Mayall initiated the fightback, before Reece Mills and Ryan Kelly followed up to erase Mersey’s first-half advantage.

Elsewhere in division two, AFC Oldham 2005 trounced VC United 11-3, while Oldham Victoria drew 2-2 with Moorside Rangers.

In division ‘C’, Victoria reserves enjoyed a 5-1 win at home to Parrswood Celtic, but two goals from Dominic Rathmill were to no avail as Santos reserves were beaten 5-2 by early pacesetters Moorside Rangers reserves.

AFC Oldham’s second string were 1-0 winners at Bedians thirds in division ‘D’, but Victoria’s third team lost 3-1 at Old Stretfordians fifths in division ‘E’.

Results are —

Division two: Heaton Mersey 3, Santos FC 3; Moorside Rangers FC 2, Oldham Victoria 2; VC United 3, AFC Oldham 2005 11.

Division ‘C’: Oldham Victoria Res 5, Parrswood Celtic Res 1; Santos FC Res 2, Moorside Rangers FC Res 5.

Division ‘D’: Bedians IIIs 0, AFC Oldham 2005 IIIs 1.

Division ‘E’: Old Stretfordians Vs 3, Oldham Victoria IIIs 1.


Record intact

Rochdale On-line Alliance

HARLEQUIN maintained their 100-per-cent record in the Rochdale On-line Alliance premier division with a 4-0 win over Sudden Carling.

Tony Roberts scored a first-half double and this was followed up by further strikes from Jon Bland and Dave Wright.

In division two, AFC Royton went down 3-2 against top-of-table Woodbank.

Midfielder Danny Cole and Ryan King, who reacted quickest to a drop ball inside the penalty area, scored for AFC Royton.

A draw looked a fair result, but Woodbank snatched the points in the dying seconds.


Tonge’s late show

Lancashire FA Cup

TURKS Head earned a place in the third round of the Lancashire FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Preston outfit Fulwood East End.

Leading 1-0 at half-time when Andy Eastwood bundled home Simon Orchard’s corner, Fulwood were a much-improved side after the interval and they levelled with a fine header.

But, with seven minutes left on the clock, another corner from the impressive Orchard was powerfully headed home by Phil Tonge.

THE next Oldham Sunday League meeting has been put back a week to Wednesday, October 22, at Heyside Cricket Club (8pm).