High Crompton CC 2, Royton FC 0: Kick start for High Crompton

HEADS UP: High Crompton CC’s Danny Trainer (right) beats Danny Halliwell, of Royton FC, to the ball.

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STUART LOMAS, the manager of High Crompton CC, was relieved to see his side finally get off the mark in the D&J Builders (North West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League Jack Abbott premier division.

A 2-0 defeat of previously unbeaten Royton FC was the perfect pick-me-up for Lomas following an uncharacteristically slow start to the season.

Lomas said: “As a team we did well and it was good to get our first win.

“Even at this early stage of the season, the gap would have been considerable between ourselves and the leading teams if we hadn’t have won this one.

“This result has kick-started our season and, with Chaddy End next up and a second round tie in the (Manchester County FA) Sunday Cup to follow, this is an important time for us.”

High Crompton had drawn one and lost one of their opening two matches prior to coming up against top-flight pacesetters Royton FC at New Barn playing fields.

Conditions were surprisingly good given the heavy rain the previous night.

Both sides wasted chances early but, when referee Zak Eko spotted a handball offence in the penalty area against a Royton player on the half-hour mark, High Crompton’s Paul Ashton gleefully converted the opportunity.

Christian Fraser doubled High Crompton’s lead 10 minutes into the second half, his crisp half volley from Danny Trainer’s headed pass giving his side what proved to be an unassailable advantage.

Royton manager Lee Barclay said: “It was pretty even for much of the game but our final ball into critical areas was not good enough.

“We weren’t on top of our game but I thought we deserved at least a draw.”

HIGH CROMPTON CC: Pearson, Keating, Smith, Dean, Hulme, Wade, Fraser, Ashton, Bocking, Trainer, Duffy. Subs: Spence, Mulholland, Thomson, Wiley, Higgs.

ROYTON FC: Williams, Halliwell, Hall, Grimes, Gibson, Dalton, Dean, Quinlan, Conroy, Townhill, Howarth. Subs: Ginnever, C Woods, L Woods, Wells, Joyce.

Referee: Z Eko.




Trophy wins at the double

HOLLINWOOD and Avro are through to the next round of the Manchester FA Challenge Trophy.

On the face of it 6-1 and 5-2 wins over Fives Athletic and Wythenshawe Town appear straight forward enough, but they were made to work mighty hard.

Hollinwood were drawing 1-1 at half-time at home to Athletic, while Avro were taken to extra time by Town.

Mark Howard was not best-pleased with his side’s performance at the interval, but they responded to their manager’s urgings after the break.

A hat-trick from Gary Brooks, an Alan Beckett double and a Charles McGrath effort secured Hollinwood’s passage.

In the premier division, Royton Town returned to winnings ways with a 4-0 defeat of Stockport Georgians.

The Glebe Street outfit went ahead through Danny Taylor’s 30-yard screamer, before further goals from Ian Hulme, Wayne Dean and Taylor’s second sealed victory.

Springhead completed a fine afternoon’s work for local clubs with a 7-4 win at Denholme United in the West Riding Challenge Trophy.

Results are —

Manchester Amateur Cup: Fives Athletic Res 0, Heyside 4; Hollinwood Res 6, Dean Sports & Youth 2:

Manchester Challenge Trophy: Hollinwood 6, Fives Athletic 1; Avro 5, Wythenshawe Town 2 aet.

West Riding Challenge Trophy: Denholme United 4, Springhead 7.

West Riding Challenge Cup: Springhead Res 0, Brighouse 2.

Premier division: Leigh Athletic 2, Hindsford 1; Pennington 1, Gregorians 0; Prestwich Heys 2, Breightmet United 2; Rochdale Sacred Heart 2, Atherton Town 1; Royton Town 4, Stockport Georgians 0; Walshaw Sports 1, Chapel Town 1; Wythenshawe Amateurs 2, Elton Vale 2.

Division two: Dukinfield Town Res 1, Prestwich Heys Res 0; Elton Vale Res 2, Avro Res 1; Gregorians Res 1, Bury Amateurs Res 2; Hindsford Res 2, West Didsbury & Chorlton Res 0; Stockport Georgians Res 1, Leigh Athletic Res 2; Walshaw Sports Res 0; Rochdale Sacred Heart Res 1; Wythenshawe Amateurs Res 2, Monton Amateurs Res 2.

Division three: Atherton Town Res 4, Stand Athletic Res 5; Beechfield United Res 2, Royton Town Res 2; Breightmet United Res 7, Walshaw Sports ‘A’ 1; Chapel Town Res 4, Old Alts Res 4; Gregorians ‘A’ 3, Bury Amateurs ‘A’ 2; Stockport Georgians ‘A’ 5, Hollinwood ‘A’ 5.




Match made in heaven!

DIGGLE and Uppermill will be missing key players for their Huddersfield and District League division one derby duel — because of a wedding, writes JOHN GILDER.

Steve Bottom, a ’Mill third-team player, ties the knot on Saturday and at least two players from each camp will attend the ceremony.

The local rivals are in fine form for this weekend’s clash (kick-off 2.15pm), having registered wins in their most recent games.

Matt Poulter has been appointed manager of ’Mill after a successful spell in temporary charge.

Poulter, who has replaced Dave Leach, has made a big impression, steering his side to wins against Hepworth and Wooldale Wanderers.

Poulter said: “We are a lot more organised and the players are enjoying themselves.

“From a personal point of view, I am looking forward to the challenge and I am sure we can do well this season.

“It was a bit of a blow to lose Joe Jacobs to Chadderton FC, but we wish him well.

“As for Saturday, I am not sure which will be the highlight — the match or the wedding!”

Poulter’s squad includes 18-year-old Tommy Bunn, the son of former Latics legend Frankie. He scored in last Saturday’s brilliant victory at Wooldale.

Diggle manager Steve Southern, delighted by his side’s thrilling victory at table-topping Shepley, said: “It has been a very encouraging start and with several new players in the side we are still a work in progress at the moment.

“The win at Shepley said a lot about us in that we have both the capability to achieve something and the fallibility to achieve nothing.”

Squads are —

Diggle (from): McWatt, Platt, M Mayall, B Mayall, L Mayall, Hewitt, Cheetham, Wolfenden, Cullington, Martin, Jones, Goddard, Broadbent, Taylor, Clarke.

Uppermill (from): Scorer, Ventriss, Neild, Heaton, Rainford, Nelson, Stewardson, Potts, Greenwood, Taylor, Fitzpatrick, Thistleton, Bunn, Poulter.




Four-midable Heyside cash-in

TEN-MAN Heyside scored four second-half goals as they brushed aside Five Athletic reserves 4-0 in round one of the Manchester County FA Challenge Cup.

The deadlock was broken when Cashin stroked home a penalty, before two goals in quick succession from Rogers put the visitors in sight of victory.

And Heyside’s passage into the next stage of the competition was assured when Cashin added a fourth late on.

In division one of the Huddersfield and District League, Uppermill followed up their first win of the season with a comfortable 4-1 success at a blustery Wooldale Wanderers.

The home side went into an early lead, but they were restricted to one goal by stand-in ’keeper Kris Ventriss, who made a series of fine saves.

Bunn levelled just before half-time after chasing what was seemingly a lost cause and, buoyed by the equaliser, they went on to command the second period.

Midfield pairing Greenwood and Potts scored from long range, before full-back Fitzpatrick’s curling effort made it number four.

Diggle also picked up maximum points thanks to a superb 3-2 success at Shepley.

In reserve division one, ’Mill made it five wins out of five with a 3-1 defeat of Lepton Highlanders — Said (two) and Tlaskel got the goals — while the ‘A’ team overcame Scholes 6-4 in division two. Faulkener (two), Johnson (two), Boote and Carson did the damage.

Heyside’s second string, showing several changes from the previous week, produced a spirited performance against early-season pacesetters Westend.

Behind to a 20th-minute goal, they equalised through Partington’s effort just before the break.

But, against the run of play in the second period, Westend nosed ahead, before a penalty and a goal five minutes from time completed a 4-1 scoreline.

In the Works League, Austin scored twice for ’Mill thirds in a 2-1 defeat of Moldgreen.

Results are —

Manchester County FA Challenge Cup: Fives Athletic reserves 0, Heyside FC 4.

Division one: Shepley 2, Diggle 3; Wooldale Wanderers 1, Uppermill 4.

Reserve division one: Diggle Res P Honley Res P; Uppermill Res 3, Lepton Highlanders Res 1.

Reserve division two: Diggle ‘A’ P Wooldale Wanderers Res P; Heyside FC Res 1, Westend Res 4; Scholes Res 4, Uppermill ‘A’ 6.




Six-hit Nathan inspires United

LOWERHOUSE United, inspired by Nathan Eastmond’s double hat-trick, are riding in the D&J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League Jack Abbott premier division table.

The striker’s six goals helped his side to an emphatic 10-4 success over Shahjalal Unity.

United leapfrogged Royton FC, who saw their unbeaten record ruined at High Crompton CC.

They were beaten 2-0 and now share second place with Chaddy End FC, whose Manchester County FA Invitation Shield tie against Moston Labour Club was postponed.

Luke Mack continued his rich vein of form, scoring four more goals as Failsworth Dynamos collected maximum points in a thrilling 5-4 victory at Coppice United.

There was relief in the Avro under-19s camp. They broke their duck with a 5-3 win at Hunt Lane

The other top-fight fixture between AFC Church and Failsworth Athletic ended in a 4-4 draw.

Khartoum Northern remain the only unbeaten team in David Giblin division one after a 5-4 triumph at FC Broadgate.

The win saw the league’s new boys move within striking distance of Fitton Hill, who suffered a shock 3-1 defeat at Westwood.

Parkside and Crompton & Royton fought out a 3-3 draw, while the games at Rose of Lancaster and Wellington ‘A’ fell victim to the weather.

One point separates the top four teams in division two.

Marvin Greenwood FC lead the way after a comprehensive 6-1 victory at Coppice Rangers.

Steven Caine swept aside Waggon and Horses 12-1 in a one-sided affair, but Oldham United went down 7-4 to Royton Cons, who were securing their first win of the season in style.

Results and scorers are —

Jack Abbott premier division: AFC Church 4 (F Byrne, P Dolmor, P Buckley), Failsworth Athletic 4 (G Eyre, D Cain, R Helme, A Callaghan); High Crompton CC 2 (C Fraser, P Ashton), Royton FC 0; Hunt Lane 3 (S Weaver, A Duxbury, K Kurpas), Avro under-19s 5; Coppice United 4 (D O’Connell 2, K Ahmed, N Butt), Failsworth Dynamos 5 (L Mack 4, L Ashton); Shahjalal Unity 4, Lowerhouse United 10 (N Eastmond 6, I Burns 2, L Burns, L McGuick).

David Giblin division one: FC Broadgate 4 (P Robinson, M Richards, C Tetlow, R Laurent), Khartoum Northern 5; Parkside 3 (S Scoltock, M. Murray 2), Crompton & Royton 3 (S Harrop, G Greenwood, J Rigg); Rose of Lancaster P Springhead Libs P; Wellington ‘A’ P White Hart ‘P’; Westwood 3 (A Goffar, Dafe, A Hussain), Fitton Hill 1 (D Brooks).

Division two: Coppice Rangers 1 (Mortuza), Marvin Greenwood FC 6; Oldham United 4, Royton Cons FC 7; Waggon and Horses 1 (D Ransted), Steven Caine FC 12 (P Stephenson 3, N Hardman 2, R Ouerton 3, C Corbett, P Bright, C Pauley, S Palmer); Wellington ‘B’ 3 (L Hawley, A Branford, S Edge), North Star 0.

o HOLTS United have become the first victims of the new season.

A lack of interest has forced the premier division outfit to fold after just three games.




Dynamos climb

FAILSWORTH Dynamos are up to third in the Lancashire Amateur League premier division.

In their first season in the top-flight, they climbed three places after a comprehensive 5-1 defeat of Lymm. Jake Wharton (two), Tom Stuttard, Liam Stuttard and Matthew Heap got the goals.

In division two, Oldham Hulmeians were beaten 5-2 at home by Accrington Amateurs, but their second team brushed aside Radcliffe Town ‘A’ 7-1 in division six.

Dynamos reserves completed a fine afternoon’s work for the club with a 3-2 win over Ashtonians in division three. Their goals came from Adam Young (two) and Terry Qualters.

Meanwhile, Chaddertonians are through to round three of the Lancashire FA Cup thanks to a 2-1 victory at CCA.

Results are —

LFA Cup, round two: CCA 1, Chaddertonians 2. Premier division: Failsworth Dynamos 5, Lymm 1. Division one: Mostonians 4, Chaddertonians Res 1. Division two: Oldham Hulmeians 2, Accrington Amateurs 5. Division three: Ashtonians 2, Failsworth Dynamos Res 3; Hesketh Casuals Res 2, Mostonians Res 2. Division four: Chaddertonians ‘A’ 1, Horwich Victoria Res 2. Division five: Mostonians ‘A’ 0, Old Mancunians ‘A’ 1. Division six: Oldham Hulmeians Res 7, Radcliffe Town ‘A’ 1. Division seven: Horwich RMI ‘A’ 7, Oldham Hulmeians ‘B’ 2; Rossendale Ams ‘C’ 2, Oldham Hulmeians ‘A’ 0.




Relief for Santos

SANTOS FC, with Russell Clarke’s hat-trick the highlight, fought back from a half-time deficit to record their first win in the Lancashire and Cheshire League at their fifth attempt.
A goal down at the break, they turned on the style in the second period to sweep aside Moorside Rangers 5-1 in the division two clash.

The excellent Lee Higginbottom scoreed the first and fifth goals.

The reserves, meanwhile, were beaten 9-1 at home to Whalley Range. Danny Hicks scored the consolation.

In the cup, AFC Oldham 2005 were beaten 3-1 at home by Maine Road reserves.

Results are—

Division two: Santos FC 5, Moorside Rangers FC 1. Cup: AFC Oldham 2005 1, Maine Road Reserves 3.

Division ‘C’: Oldham Victoria Res 3, Milton FC Res 1; Santos FC Res 1, Whalley Range 3rds 9; Moorside Rangers FC Res 6, AFC Oldham 2005 Res 1.

Division ‘D’: AFC Oldham 2005 3rds 0, Burnage Metro 4ths 2.

Division ‘E’: Oldham Victoria 3rds 0, Old Ashtonians 4ths 2.




A DOMINANT Harlequin display saw them remain top of the Rochdale On-line Alliance premier division table.

Rob Thomas and Ash Lomas scored inside 20 minutes, before a second-half goal from substitute Lee Ryan completed a 3-0 win over Dog and Partridge.

Meanwhile, AFC Royton’s poor start to the season continued with a 1-1 draw at home Syke. Simon Atkinson got Royton’s goal.




Lee’s four leads the way

DIVISION one of the Ashton Sunday League was awash with goals.

Chris Lee struck four times and Kevin Buckley bagged a hat-trick as second-placed Charlestown brushed aside Anglers 8-1.

Home Guard defeated Manor 7-1, with Sam Cooke, Nathan Cooke, Phil Guy and Scott Jeffries on the scoresheet.

Dog and Partridge have moved three points clear at the top of the table.

Ryan Rafferty and Gareth Cardwell got the goals in a 2-1 win over Wellington, for whom Danny Hepburn replied.

In the premier division, Britannia got off the mark at the second attempt thanks to a 5-2 success against Springbank.

Dave Barker (two), James Tindall, Jonathan Coyne and Lee Kelly got the all-important goals.

Meanwhile, Warwick United and Bridge shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

The Manchester County FA Invitation Shield ties involving Moston Labour Club and Halfway House were postponed.

Results and scorers are —

Premier division: Britannia 5 (Dave Barker 2, James Tindall, Jonathan Coyne and Lee Kelly), Springbank 2; Warwick United 1, Bridge 1 (N Walsh).

Division one: Dog and Partridge 2 (R Rafferty, G Cardwell), Wellington 1 (D Hepburn); Charlestown 8 (C Lee 4, K Buckley 3), Anglers 1; Home Guard 7 (S Cooke, N Cooke, P Guy, S Jeffries), Manor 1.




Goals galore for Heyside

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: HEYSIDE Ladies defeated Republica International 3-1 in the West Riding Girls League — Helen Smith (two) and Rachael Davies did the damage — after sweeping aside Ossett Town 12-0.

Davies and Smith struck five and four times respectively, with Kate Rigby, Fay Brierley and Rachel Lawton getting the other goals.

But Uppermill Rockettes, despite goals from Katie Wretham, Rebecca Boote, were beaten 4-2 by Ossett Albion Ladies.