The Durham Sunday Football League
Sponsored by Swinburn Maddison
The Leagues Annual Presentation Dinner
The Ramside Hall Hotel
Sunday 14th June
 
Proudly Presents 
Gary Skyner

Gary is without doubt the UK’s most unusual comedian ( once seen never forgotten) Winner of Merseyside Comedian Of The Year three years running, also the star of the Jonathan Ross Big, Big talent show, and, the most successful comedian EVER to perform at the P.F.A. awards dinner in London. They might not be the same length as yours or mine, but, YOU ARE IN SAFE HANDS where comedy is concerned with LIVERPOOL’S No1 COMEDIAN – GARY SKYNER.
 
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“I feel I must write and thank you for your excellent contribution you made towards our recent Sporting Dinner.
I have received numerous comments from our guests stating it was the best one yet, and we have done a few!
I would have no hesitation in recommending you to any Sporting Event / Organisation, and I will certainly consider using your services in the future.
Best Wishes and many thanks again.” Ian Holtby Stadium General Manager  Bristol Rovers Football Club
"I am writing to say that I really enjoyed your performance at the Annual Chester Supporters Club dinnder last month. I found your performance to be very entertaining and enjoyable to listen to. I would not hesitate in recommending you as an ideal entertainer for a Sportsman's Evening" J B Halford - General Secretary Manchester City Football Club

Gary with Alan Shearer and Michael Owen

To all Clubs who Have Transferred Players from the Glendenning Arms, Whilst the League have allowed the Transfers to go through, it is very important to note that should the Glendenning Arms Fold and Not full fill their fixtures, then those players who have transferred out of the Club will still be liable for any Fines the Glenndenning Arms would Incur.
 
THE FOLLOWING PLAYERS HAVE PAID ALL OUTSTANDING MONIES AND THE SUSPENSION IS LIFTED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT:
Jevan Jull                                                                    3  Clive Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DD
Wild Dog Wanderers 6-A-Side                       Sandhill View 6-A-Side league (24.11.08)
Garrie Mould                                                                44 Thomas Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RF

Billingham Town Reserves FC £20.00 Jack Hatfield Teesside League
Ashleigh Hauxwell                                            65  Bedale Avenue, Stockton, TS23 1AP
Carl Thompson                                                  17  Carville Court, Hardwick, Stockton, TS19 8QH
 Sunderland Ford & Pallion FC         £4.00 DBS Tyne & Wear League (23.3.09)
Gavin Evans                                                     155  Gray Road, Sunderland, SR3 8BJ
Sunderland Sportsmans Arms FC    £25.00  TWR Trade Frames Wearside Combination League (4.2.09)
Dean Bainbridge                                               6  Tiree Close, Doxford Park, Sunderland, SR3 2JN

Horden Catholic Club F.C.    £36.00        Peterlee & District Sunday League (9.3.09) 
David Fisher                                                     1  Ellison Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NE
South Shields Harton & Westoe FC    £49.55      Wearside League (18.11.08)
Dean Caris                                                                    58  Grasswell Caravan Site, Houghton, DH4 5JA
 South Shields Harton & Westoe FC    £15.00      Durham County FA (18.11.08)
Dean Caris                                                                    58  Grasswell Caravan Site, Houghton, DH4 5JA
 Sunderland Redhouse WMC FC   £10                Durham County F.A.
Kyle Robinson                                                               39  Kidd Square, Downhill, Sunderland, SR5 4AA
 Billingham Town Reserves FC £20.00         Jack Hatfield Teesside League
Alex Hockborn                                                             89  Teesdale Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1NJ
 Golden Wanderers 6-A-Side                         Sandhill View 6-A-Side League (24.11.08)
Kevin Gardner                                                               24  Gartland Road, Grindon, SR4 9QF
Ben Johnson                                                                 32  Thirkeld, Penshaw, DH4 7RF
Stockton The Sherry New Boys FC £26.00  Stockton & District Sunday Football League 12.6.08
Ashley McIntosh                                               1  Rake Avenue, Roseworth, Stockton, TS19 9LH
Bill Quay Albion F.C. £21.60                        Tyne & Wear Business Houses League (29.10.07)
Craig Mann                                                       56 Falcon Villas, South Shields. NE34 0TY
Durham DLI   £7.00                 Durham Sunday League        (21.07.08)
Christopher Peacock                             4 South End, High Pittington. DH6 1AG
Golden Wanderers 6-A-Side                         Sandhill View 6-A-Side League (24.11.08)
Lee Charlton                                                                 62  Fatfield Park, Washington, NE38 8BP
Herrington C.W.     £17.00                             Durham Alliance Football League       11.07.08
Gary Scott                                                        27 Ascott Court, Boldon, Tyne and Wear

Sunderland Sportsmans Arms FC    £25.00  TWR Trade Frames Wearside Combination League (4.2.09)
Andrew Wilson                                                 65   Ravensworth, Tunstall Bank Estate, Sunderland, SR2 0BH
Jarrow Hedworthfield Deneside FC    £4.00        Durham County F.A. (1.9.08)
Keith Hallway                                                   93  Agincourt, Hebburn, NE31 1AW
 Billingham Town Reserves FC £20.00 Jack Hatfield Teesside League
Christopher Burton                                            11  Ebchester Close, Hardwick, Stockton, TS19 8HS
David Cochrane                                              252  Darlington Lane, Stockton, TS19 8EJ
Billy Gatenby                                                    50  Rothbury Avenue, Stockton, TS19 9GJ
Stephen Gill                                                      26  Sheraton Park, Stockton, TS19 0PN
Lee Hawkes                                                      29  Rosewaite Avenue, Stockton, TS19 9HN
Tyson Masters                                                  7  Egmont Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2HT
South Shields Harton & Westoe FC    £49.55      Wearside League (18.11.08)
Dean Caris                                                                    58  Grasswell Caravan Site, Houghton, DH4 5JA
South Shields Harton & Westoe FC    £15.00      Durham County FA (18.11.08)
Dean Caris                                                                    58  Grasswell Caravan Site, Houghton, DH4 5JA

Sunderland Townend Farm WMC FC   £20.00  Wearside Express PCs Combination League (10.12.07)
Neil Richardson                                                42  Kidd Square, Downhill, Sunderland, SR5 4AQ 
South Shields Harton & Westoe FC    £49.55      Wearside League (18.11.08)
Jon Caris                                                                      58  Graswell Caravan Site, Houghton, DH4 5JA

South Shields Harton & Westoe FC    £15.00      Durham County FA (18.11.08)
Jon Caris                                                                      58  Graswell Caravan Site, Houghton, DH4 5JA 
THE FOLLOWING PLAYERS ARE SUSPENDED FROM ALL FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES UNTIL THEY HAVE PAID ALL OUTSTANDING MONIES OWED:
Billingham Town Reserves FC £20.00 Jack Hatfield Teesside League
Marc Brocklesby                                               9  Hazelmere Close, Billingham, TS22 5RQ
Christopher Burton                                            11  Ebchester Close, Hardwick, Stockton, TS19 8HS
David Cochrane                                              252  Darlington Lane, Stockton, TS19 8EJ
Shaun Colquhoun                                               15  Ragpath Lane, Roseworth, Stockton, TS19 9BA
Joe Galley                                                        4  Gilpin House, Norton, Stockton, TS20 1HS
Billy Gatenby                                                    50  Rothbury Avenue, Stockton, TS19 9GJ
Stephen Gill                                                      26  Sheraton Park, Stockton, TS19 0PN
Ashleigh Hauxwell                                            65  Bedale Avenue, Stockton, TS23 1AP
Lee Hawkes                                                      29  Rosewaite Avenue, Stockton, TS19 9HN
Alex Hockborn                                                 89  Teesdale Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1NJ
Gareth Licence                                                 39  Hasguard Way, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5HG
Anthony Livermore                                            23  Roseberry View, Thornaby, Stockton, TS17 7HP
Tyson Masters                                                  7  Egmont Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2HT
Andrew Roberts                                                37  Imperial Crescent, Norton, Stockton, TS20 2ER
Mark Robinson                                                  24  Runfold Close, Roseworth, Stockton, TS19 9LS
Jamie Rowntree                                                15  Palace Close, Norton, Stockton, TS20 1UY
Carl Thompson                                                  17  Carville Court, Hardwick, Stockton, TS19 8QH
Ian Ward                                                         50  Wharfdale Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1NS
James White                                                     1  Plummer Drive, Norton, Stockton, TS20 1HF
 
 
 
 
 DURHAM COUNTY CLUBS AND LEAGUES

Dear Secretary,RE: PLAYING FACILITIES

 

The Association is carrying out a review with all Members regarding the loss of playing facilities and I would be obliged if you could take the time to read the following questions and provide me with a response in writing, should you be aware of such grounds and this is very important to all who participate in football.
 
1.       Are you aware of any sites that once were Home Venues for Clubs but are now not available, overgrown? 
2.       Are you aware of any ex-works site (Sports & Social Clubs) which used to be available and are now not?
3.       Are you aware of any School facilities that were available and have now been removed?

Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
 You can provide your comments by post to Durham county FA or by E-mail to
chris.smith@durhamfa.com no later than Friday 27th March 2009.
Yours faithfully,
 John C. Topping
Company Secretary

THE FA CARLSBERG SUNDAY CUP FINAL
OYSTER MARTYRS v SCOTS GREY
SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2009
AT LIVERPOOOL FC - 2PM
 
We are now able to confirm that the 45th FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup Final will be played between Oyster Martyrs of the Liverpool & District Sunday League and Scots Grey of the
Nottinghamshire Sunday League on Sunday 26 April 2009 at Liverpool FC with a 2.00pm kick-off.
 
Details of the Semi-Final results are detailed below:-
 

Scots Grey  v Lakeside Athletic, 1-0 - att: 519
at Hucknall Town FC
 
Fforde Grene Brazil v  Oyster Martyrs, 2-3 - att: 450
at Guiseley FC
 

In the Semi Final of the NTL Transport League Cup Sedgefield st Edmunds Travelled to Brandon to play fellow premiership side the Bay Horse. An evenly fought game that saw Brandon 's captain Steven Graham scramble in the winner with less than 5 minutes remaining, making it 4-3.  A clinical strike from the edge of the penalty area from Stobbs and a 25 yard free-kick from Johnson had put Brandon 2-0 ahead.  Sedgefield then pulled a goal back, before adding a second, equalising half way through the second half.  At this stage of the game Sedgefield were on top and pressed for a third goal, however it was Stobbs for Brandon with another superb strike that made it 3-2.  With ten minutes to go Sedgefield pushed players forward and from a corner that Brandon failed to clear the ball was forced home to make it 3-3.  In the final minutes Brandon looked to win the game and this effort paid dividends when a left wing cross was headed goalwards from Stobbs, the Sedgefield goalkeeper could not keep hold of the ball and Graham was on hand to scramble in the winner, 4-3.

In the 2nd Round of the Lasertech Trophy Third division club Nissan Sports Club were the visitors to Glebe Park to take on Premier Division strugglers Washington Arms. Nissan started strongly with lively forward Neil Davison twice bringing out the best from Arms keeper Michael Ramsey to deny them the lead. On the fifteen minute mark some sloppy Arms defending let in Andrew McIntyre to fire Nissan into the lead. The Arms response was immediate and in a ten minute spell storm into the lead with goals from, Jonathan Harrop, David Lyall and Danny Murray. In the final minute of the half David Lyall finishes off a great move to powerfully head home his second of the game. In the second half with the strong wind behind them Nissan push forward in an attempt to get back into the game however a second goal for Danny Murray and the goal of the game from Vinny Moran mid way through the half ensures the Arms progress through to the quarter finals with a comfortable 6-1 victory. In the same Competition but in the quarter Finals Ushaw Moor Cricket Club beat visitors Sedgefield Crosshills 2-1 and Washington JFC beat Burnmoor Cricket Club 5-2

In the Premier Division Leaders Kelloe WMC FC travelled to Langley Park and started brightly passing the ball well against a strong wind and on a bumpy pitch.  After a couple of half chances, Kelloe were caught on the break when a long ball forward was well finished by Craig Coates to give the home side a 1 - 0 lead at half time.  Kicking with the strong wind in the second half, Kelloe continued to have lots of possession but failed to score until the 75th minute when Neil Charlton crossed for John Jury to volley home from 12 yards out.  Kelloe then pressed forward but missed many chances until again; Neil Charlton dribbled well and crossed for midfielder Gary Turton to tap home from 2 yards out.  Final score 2 -1 to Kelloe WMC FC.Newton Aycliffe Wmc beat visitors Fatfield Biddick Inn  5-1 Pelton ROAB earned l a very hard 3 pts, against visitors Burnside Wmc. After a very poor first 25 mins Pelton then created 3 clear cut chances yet went in at Half time with the score 1-1 Thanks to a Goal from Luke Kerry, 2nd half a combination of poor finishing and bad luck kept it 1-1 with only 5 Mins remaining Two Goals the second from Kerry in the 86 min and one from Paul Freeman in the 87 Min gave Pelton the Three Points.

In Division 1 Lumley Fc played out a 3-3 draw despite dominating the 1st half & leading 2-0, through Richard Ward & an OG. At 2-1 Steven Roughley converted a penalty to make it     3-1 but brave Esh Winning Cricket Club Scored twice late on to pinch a point. Houghton Mill All-stars beat Waterhouses 2-1 in blustery windy conditions. There were no goals in a tight first half. Mill took the lead on fifty minutes when David Hall blasted a free kick from twenty yards out into the roof of the net. Ten minutes later substitute Gavin Bell equalised for Waterhouses. Mill were awarded a penalty kick on seventy five minutes when Andy Adey was held in the goal area. Steve Fenn neatly placed the spot kick to the side of keeper Chris Burr to give Mill a valuable three points.Sacriston Cricket Club were 4-1 winners at Brandon Unt, Chilton Wmc and visitors Birtley Black Horse shared the Points in a 2-2 Draw.

In the Second Division  Washington Lambton Village  earned a  share of the Points in a 2-2 draw at Bishop Middle ham Cross Keys, Pelton Fc were 2-0 winners at Brandon United (Sunday), Chester Osborne and Visitors Pittington Fc shared the points in a 3-3 draw.

In the Third Division Goals Washington Colliery Travelled to Cassop Victoria and Goals from. John Kelly took advantage by scoring a clinical right footed goal from 18 yards out in the 70 Min and  Barry Lamb in the 80 Min  was not enough as they were beaten 3-2.AFC Newton Hall were 4-2 Home winners over Bowburn Cooperage
In the Fourth Division Langley Park Sports and social Travelled to Witton Gilbert Wmc  Goals from  76 min Tony Rutter A surging run from Kennard and the ball eventually falling to Rutter who scored with a turn on the penalty spot, Then in the 80 min  Stephen Cummings  curled a tremendous effort into the top corner from outside the box and in the 87 min  Tony Rutter who latched on to a  fumbled  catch by the goalkeeper to make the score 3-3 and a share of the points. Washington Duke of Albany made the long trip to Ferryhill, to take on the Surtees, the Albany were without the services of Lee Munro, Michael Burns and Steven Douglas due to injury, plus Lee Bradburn and the recently departed Ritchie Lowthian.. Kicking up the hill in the 1st half we went out with the intention of keeping things tight in the 45 then use the slope and wind to our advantage in the second half. In the opening 5 or 10 minutes it looked as though we would spend the half defending and when Ferryhill took the lead we knew we had a game on our hands. Following the goal the response was tremendous, as we piled the pressure on the home side for the next 30 minutes. Mickey Dowson was having a lot of joy down the right hand side and he floated in a couple of excellent balls for Jamie Sheriff who on two occasions missed from close range, one chance seemed a certain goal but he headed over the bar from 4 or 5 yards. Steven Talbot also looked to have scored only for the home keeper to pull off an excellent save low at his near post. Given that we were kicking up the steep hill for the first 45 minutes our overall performance was very good, back to the form of the last few months barring the last two games. We came off at half time still 1-0 down but the overall mood was positive. We knew we could capitalise on our better play in the second half. I hoped the second half would be good but did not expect it to go as well as it did, as we went on to completely dominate the game and score 7 goals. After a sustained period of pressure our breakthrough came from a penalty, the Ferryhill defender handling in his box. Mark Liddle stepped up and drilled into the corner to level the scores. After missing some golden opportunities in the first half, Jamie Sheriff made amends as he smashed into the top corner from 8 yards out to put the Duke 2-1 up. Ferryhill were rattled and as they lost their composure Andrew Cameron notched another goal to add to hit double figures for the season. Mark Liddle then capitalised from slack marking to receive the ball in the box and lob the onrushing keeper to put the game out of reach of the home team to make the score 4-1. Steven Talbot had been causing problems with his Rory Delap style throw ins, but it was a mis-thrown effort that he eventually received an assist from, with Mickey Dowson helping it towards goal, the keeper made a bit of a mess of it as it squirmed under his body for 5-1. Next we saw the goal of the game, the impressive Mark Liddle completing his hat-trick as he rifled into the top corner from outside the area. Jamie Sheriff thought he had his second of the game but the keeper pulled off another good save, however, the loose ball fell into the path of sub Stewart Conlon who finished well to make the score 7-1.

Neville’s Cross Social were 3-2 Home winners over Shad forth Plough Inn, While Framwellgate Moor Wmc Crashed to a 2-0 away defeat at Kelloe Davy Lamp. Washington Usworth Top Club were 6-2 winners at Bowburn Crowtrees.

 

The first Cup Final of the Season has been confirmed - the Bishop Auckland Heart Foundation Cup Final takes place at West Auckland’s ground (that’s the Northern League side)

The Final is between two sides from the Leagues Premier Division  - Newton Aycliffe wmc play Pelton Roab the Kick off is at 11 am  on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May .

Newton Aycliffe soundly beat Sedgefield st Edmunds 8-1 in the semi Final while Pelton  beat Kelloe Wmc 2-1. It should be a very Good Final so if you have the spare time please go along.

 

In the Alan Smith Memorial Trophy 3rd Round Premier League Leaders Kelloe Wmc entertained Last Years winners of the Trophy Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, Controversy followed the Lyons for yet another week as they edged past the Premier Division leaders Kelloe, Lyons were again down to ten men for the second game in a row as Jamie Clarke saw red in the 116th minute for dissent, much had been said before the game in regards to League positions but it was the Lyons who marched into the next round, Gavin Cogdon opened the scoring on 18mins firing in from an acute angle but Kelloe levelled soon after with Smithson guiding his effort past Finch from 15 yards, Jamie Clarke made it 1-2 moments before the break with a superb overhead kick, but with 12 mins left in the game a Kelloe free-kick was forced into the net by Kelloe Forward Dean Smithson , the Hetton Defence adamant that Smithson Had Punched the Ball into the Net.., with the game moving from end to end Keith Finch The Hetton keeper kept Kelloe at bay with a fine save, as the game went into extra-time the Lyons were the stronger and immediately went ahead, Clarke's effort was parried into the path of Adam Johnston who made no mistake, Kelloe pushed to level the scores and left gaps at the back , this Hetton Used to go Further Ahead  in the final period Clarke completed the scoring with a classy curler into the top corner. The Final Score Kelloe WMC   2   -   4   Hetton Lyons C.C. aet Sacriston Wmc also progressed to the Next Round with a 2-1 Home win over Waterhouses.
           
In the Ramside Hall Hotel Cup Winners Cup 1st Round Gilesgate Moor Hotel were 2-1 Home winners over Cassop Victoria.
           
In the Premier Division Houghton Glendale travelled to Sedgefield st Edmunds and earned a Point in a 3-3 Draw, Newton Aycliffe wmc recorded their Biggest Home win off the season beating visitors Burnside Wmc 8-2, Washington Arms poor season continues as they Crashed to an 5-0 defeat away at Pelton Roab, Luke Kerry 2, Chris Moody, Neil Johnson, Ryan Drummand scoring for the Buffs. The Buffs Final in the Heart Foundation Cup takes  place against Fellow Premiership side Newton Aycliffe wmc on MONDAY 4th May KO 11am,at West Auckland fc.
           
In the First Division Birtley Board Inn were 5-1 home winners over visitors Esh Winning Cricket Club, Lumley FC continued to chase the division 1 leaders after a convincing victory over Chilton WMC. Both sides squandered a host of first half chances. But early after the restart Lumley's Mark Elliott drove home a volley to break the deadlock. Richard Ward then doubled the lead when he cutely slipped the ball past the advancing keeper. Then man of the match Ward took a quick free-kick, which released Craig Elliott who made it 3-0. Chilton scored a late consolation goal, to end Phillip Roughley's fine run of clean sheets. Final score Lumley 3 Chilton 1.Sedgefield Black Lion despite scoring 4 Goals in the Home game against Burnmoor Cricket Club still ended up Loosing 5-4 to the visitors.

In the Second Division Quebec Steelers entertained Pittington Fc, Steelers made change to the previous game saw Craig Cairns come into the starting line up in the place of the sick Ben Harris. In the 85th minute. Steelers were denied a Penalty claim, with no penalty given and the follow up ball was flicked on by several players and eventually put away with a neat flick into the top of the net by Michael Nichol. This was Michaels 14th of the season to keep him top scorer .Washington JFK were 4-0 winners at Brandon Sports, in the Chester le Street Derby the Home side the Osborne wmc were beaten 2-0 by visitors Hilda Park thanks to Goals from Swift (pen) and Sheridan .Durham Bede Lodge were 3-1 winners at Pelton fc.

In the Third Division Bowburn Crowtrees wmc travelled to Pelaw Grange Dogs and in a hard fought game went in the lead just before half time with a left foot shot from Andrew Dunn after the break Pelaw started to put a bit more pressure on the Bowburn defence but m.o.m. Robbie Hurton broke away on the counter attack to kill the game of slotting past the goalkeeper on a one to one situation final score Pelaw 0 Bowburn 2.East Rainton lost 2-1 at Houghton Chilton Lodge,, Ushaw Moor Cricket Club were 4-1 Home winners over Washington Ox and Plough.Washington Nissan were 6-1 Home winners over Washington Colliery, and Coxhoe wmc lost 3-1 at West Rainton

In the Fourth Division Framwellgate Moor Wmc entertained   Pelton Bird Inn.Framwellgate moor wmc Found themselves 1-0 down at half time with a spirited fight back in the second half went on to win 3-1 with goals from Steven Carrahar in the 75th min then Liam Wrightson in the 77th min then Steven Carrahar in the 80th min it could have been 4-1 but Steven Carrahar missed a penalty which would have given him his hat trick, Washington Duke of Albany faced Ferryhill Surtees on a warm morning.  The pitch had dried out almost completely which meant the ball bounced horribly off the cut up surface all day.  The home side were expecting a tough time after being forced into making a host of changes from the previous weeks game, but they deservedly took the lead in a fairly one sided first half, Andrew Cameron rising highest to head home from a corner.  In the second half the game was a more even affair with the away team now looking the better of the two teams, they got a deserved equaliser, albeit fortunately after a mix up between defender and goalkeeper let in Dale Aunger to tap into an empty net.  Michael Dowson should have won it for the Duke of Albany but he sent his header wide from 6 yards with the last meaningful action of the game.Sedgefield Crosshills and visitors Kelloe Davy Lamp shared the Points in a 1-1 draw, Langley Park Sports and Social  were 3-1 Home winners over Quarrington Hill wmc,Shadforth Plough Inn travelled to Witton Gilbert to play the Glendenning Arms , it was the away side who opened the scoring  with Jack Moore fired home from long range with a spectacular right foot goal, following a through-ball from Graeme Coxon,Joe Simpson added the second for Shadforth on 8 mins to put Shadforth 2-0  Just before Half time Joe Simpson added his second  after A well delivered through-ball from Graeme Coxon .The Glenn responded with two quick goals to make the Half time score 3-2 to Shadforth. In the 67 min - Jack Moore added the Fourth for Shadforth  firing home from 18 yards out with a clinical right foot goal, following a cut back from Stephen Maddox. In the 88 min - Daniel Hall added the Fifth for Shadforth. To make the Final score Glendenning Arms 2 Shadforth 5

Durham County Avec Sunday Cup Semi-final Hetton Lyons C.C.   3   -   0   Owton Manor SC (Hartlepool)
 The prestigious Durham County Cup Final will be played between Boldon Shack and Hetton Lyons C.C. the last spot was clinched on Sunday as the holders swept aside the Hartlepool side and did it playing over 80mins with just 10 men. The Lyons were reduced to 10 men after 8 mins Daniel Moore's tackle was judged to be worthy of a straight red by referee Stockbridge, the loss of Moore seemed to strengthen the Lyons after the visitors started well, but Lyons keeper Keith Finch was rarely troubled, Hetton took the lead on 14mins Jamie Clarke ran onto an Ainsley through ball to score at the 2nd attempt past the keeper, with Ainsley dominating the middle of the park Hetton soon doubled their tally Clarke again the scorer with a neat finish, it seemed to knock the wind out of the Manor as they struggled to break down the Lyons backline of Ryan,Liddle and Watson.

The second half was much the same as the first and midway through it Clarke completed his hat-trick turning in the box and hitting the back of the net from 8 yards, the Lyons were buoyed on with the return of their manager Bradley Groves, but he praised all the players on the pitch saying " it wasn’t a dirty game at all, I think Daniel's tackle was mistimed and didn’t deserve what he was given, the Manor are a good young side definitely one for the future if they all stay together" he added " man of the match for me was Jay Lloyd Ainsley he was outstanding as was Jamie Clarke, there wont be many boasting a hat-trick in a county cup semi-final". 

Credit has to be given to both sides for a good game but experience showed over youth. Hetton Lyons will now proudly represent the Durham and District League in the County Cup Final against a Boldon side which boasts former Sunderland player Craig Russell in its squad. The date and venue have yet to be confirmed by the F.A.

Bishop Auckland heart foundation semi final pelton raob 2 kelloe wmc 1,pelton reached the final with a well deserved win over kelloe the first half didn't have many chances with starford making the only save of the first half for pelton and healer with a header which seemed easier to score than miss. the second half was much the same with both defences playing well then with 25 minutes to go a Ryan Drummond cross found Luke Kerry 8 yards out and he rifled into the back of the net 5 minutes later the ball landed at Gareth cornels feet and he slotted home kelloe pulled one back in the last minute this was a fair result and considering pelton had no fewer than 5 players missing.

Deerrness Driveways Presidents trophy Presidents Trophy 4th Round
Washington Duke of Albany hosted Chester Osborne WMC in this semi final encounter.  The pitch was cut up almost everywhere which meant that the majority of the football on show was akin to the weather, miserable.  Both teams struggled to control the ball and as such the game turned into a battle. 

That said, both teams were still creating chances, the Duke of Albany were guilty of wasteful finishing and should have had three in the first half, Chester Osborne had an effort cleared off the line and forced the home keeper into a fantastic save with a shot from inside the area in an even 1st half.  The scores were level at 0-0 going into half time.

As the second half played out, extra time looked inevitable with neither team creating clear cut chances, until a goal out of nothing for the Osborne put them 1-0 up, a cross from the left missed everyone and rolled into the corner of the net.  This seemed to spur the home side into action, but they went on to miss 5 guilt edge chances that seemed easier to score than miss.  Despite the Duke of Albany creating the more clear cut chances in the second half, the game was still very evenly contested elsewhere on the pitch.  A draw would have been a fair result on the basis of the 90 minutes but it was the Osborne who were happiest to hear the whistle of referee Steve Bulmer, and will now progress to the final of the competition.

In the Lasertech Knockout Cup 3rd round Pelaw Grange Dogs Fc welcomed 1st Div side Lumley FC in what turned out to be an entertaining game. the teams seemed evenly matched and it took a deflected goal 10 minutes into the second half for Lumley to score. Despite both teams efforts both goalkeepers had little to do and the score remained 1-0 to Lumley at the finish.

Premier Division Goals, the first five minutes from kick off, the second five minutes before the final whistle saw Sedgefield St. Edmunds return to winning ways against premier division bottom club Washington Arms. In between the goals both sides produced some good football, Sedgefield’s lively attackers being well marshalled by the Arms defenders, but the Arms lack of finishing power ensured Sedgefield comfortably maintained their lead to take home the three points

In Division One Houghton Mill All Stars were 2-1 winners against EshWinning CC.After twenty minutes Mill's David Jane crossed from the left wing to David Hall who delightfully lobbed the Esh 'keeper Jamie Robinson only to see the ball hit the upright. Luckily for Mill Gary Adey was on standby to slot in the rebound.Esh equalised ten minutes into the second half when a strong wind carried Brian Gott's cross over the head of Mill 'keeper Dan Pearson into the top corner of the net. The winning goal was on seventy minutes when man of the match David Hall lobbed the ball over the Esh keeper's head for the second time but on this occasion the ball sailed into the back of the net.

This was always going to be a day of mixed emotions as the lads were coming off the back of two defeats and Sherburn defeated us earlier in the season (August) 4 – 3 after a very tight game. Sherburn are not only topping the league at the present time but they have scored over 50 goals in the games they have played to date.The day ended up in Steelers favour with a 4-1 win away from home but the most enjoyable part was the way the lads mobbed Michael Quinn after he had scored the fourth goal. The home side may have thought that we were showing a little disrespect in the way the lads celebrated but it wasn’t intended. Michael Quinn has played around 50 games for the Steelers without scoring and the lad came on to play his penultimate game before going to the States on a coaching academy and he finally made his mark in Steelers history. With 2 minutes left on the clock, Michael picked the ball up and struck a 35 yard power driver over the top of the home keeper and into the back of the net.

The entire team wishes him all the best in his future adventure and hope that he returns as eager as ever to the Steelers outfit. We changed it around a bit today and went for a 3-5-2 formation with Stuart Dawson playing the wide right role. Not only did Stuart adapt to this change but the lad went on to make 3 goals and earn the managers, man of the match award. JC took the first of our four goals, picking up a loose ball from a Michael Nichol header and tucking the ball into the net. This goal levelled the scores after the home side went ahead 5 minutes into the second half, but now the game was on. Stuey Dawson made the first goal and then produced another bit of magic to get our second and put us in front for the first time in the game. Stuey delivered a peach of a ball that Michael Nichol netted into the back of the net with force to put us in the lead for the first time. Like so many of the team, this guy was back to his best and a lynch pin in all our moves but the man Broomy got the nod from the opposition as their man of the match.

Our third was another Dawser delivery that bowled their keeper over as he powered in a shot and the keeper got hands to the ball but the young wiz kid there was to pick the bits up and fire a left foot shot into the net. This gave us the breathing space we needed as the Lambton Arms were no mugs as they had lost only one game in 14 matches prior to this vital game for the Steelers. And this is when the mighty Quinn entered. His goal said everything about the way the Steelers played today and try to play every game.

Coming off the bench with minutes to go is difficult for any professional but the big fella signed off his Steelers involvement to date (but hopefully not the end) with a goal his parents would be proud of. The league leaders gave us a rough ride during this game as they have quite a bit of pace in their side but I have to say the lads did very well to overcome this strength. The move of the day was Hightower’s dummy to sell the centre forward on a pass back. He didn’t think he meant it!  I thought it was excellent! The lads wondered! But the end result was smiling faces on all the lads’ dishes which are something that has been missing of late.

Big performances were had by all the side but special mention has to go to the skipper, Broomy, Micky Nic, JC, and  Hogga but like every game, the end result is evaluated by the teams performance.Everyone played their part today to bring about this very important victory but the thing that pleased me the most is the way that every team member played their part in the securing this win to keep our season alive.

In the Fourth Division Framwellgate moor wmc v Neville’s cross Good win for fram 6-4 the win was due to hard work Goals after 17mins from Andrew Jaques after 25mins Paul Gibson 43mins Liam Wrightson standing at 3-0 half time .Neville’s cross came back second half to make it 3-3 Then Andrew Jacques stroke a great hat trick in the 73rd min 78th min 85th min to give us a 6-3 lead then Neville’s cross got a late goal back to make it 6-4 Andrew Jacques hat trick was scored within 15mins scoring a total of 4 goals in the game
 

Last week Hetton Lyons Cricket Club were winners over Coundon Cons in the Durham Sunday Cup sponsored by Avec.

After the game, Coundon Cons appealed to the Durham County Football Association. The reason for the appeal was that they were not happy with Hettons winning goal. Coundon Claim that the Goal was Offside.

During the game the Referee was injured and Linesman Mark Moore took over the Middle. As they did not have a Linesman, Hetton could supply one but Coundon could not, so both Clubs agreed to Hetton’s Linesman. The appeal was based on the fact that the Hetton Linesman did not flag for offside when Hetton scored the winner.

The appeal was heard at D.F.A. during the week and they ruled that the tie should take place again. Hetton were not happy with this and resigned from all Football immediately. The League Issued the following statement to the Sunderland Echo:

‘The League would be very sad to lose a team of the quality of Hetton Lyons Cricket Club. Their Manager Brad Groves and Secretary Dave Lietch are two of the nicest people you could meet in Local Football. Thier exploits in the last Four Seasons winning the FA Sunday Cup, Winning The Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup winning the League and Various League Cups. The quality of players the Lyons were able to attract to the Club has all helped to make the Durham Sunday Football League into one of the Strongest Sunday Football Leagues in the country. Local Sunday League Football will also miss the Lyons as other Clubs in the area have aspired to the Heights that Hetton have done in winning the FA Sunday Cup. As a League, and I speak for local Grassroots Football, they will be sadly missed. I can only hope that they reconsider and at least play out the remainder of the season and then make a descion on their Future.’’

Graham Lilley

After various meetings, the players at Hetton decided to play the game against Coundon Cons and continue in the League until the end of the Season.