Affiliated players and referees are reminded that the Durham CountyFootball Association has a Benevolent Fund.
This fund provides members of the Durham County FA with financial assistance when they fall on hard times having sustained injuries participating in affiliated football.
The fund is governed by Trustees and has strict criteria which includes all claims must be received within one month of injury.
If you wish to make a claim you should contact the County office for an application form.
Durham County Football Association Ltd
'Codeslaw'
Riverside South
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 3SJ
Tel: 0191 3872929
Insurance
As you are aware, all clubs that affiliate to Durham County Football Association are provided, as part of the affiliation process, with Public Liability Insurance. The Durham County FA Ltd has dealt with COBRA Corporate Solutions Limited for several years and has found the service provided to be both professional and efficient. The Association provides player to player cover for up to £5,000,000 and this provides peace of mind for all members who are part of the scheme. Any claims are dealt with immediately and take away the added pressure claims can cause. Please note that it is important that all members of your club, particularly the players, familiarise themselves with the scope of the policy. A copy of the policy wording is available attached to this Page.
 
Significant Features, Benefits and Exclusions: Although we would recommend that the policy wording is read in full, we can summarise the significant features and benefits as follows: The significant Features and Benefits of this Policy are:  Limit of Indemnity £5,000,000 any one occurrenceq q Liability of Player-to-Player extension, available subject to the payment of the appropriate additional premium (optional)  Liability of Member-to-Memberq extension (automatically included)  Liability arising out of the ownershipq or operation of premises, including changing rooms  Liability arising outq of the use of premises hired, leased or rented  Liability arising out ofq the provision of first aid or emergency assistance  Liability arising outq of fundraising activities and tournaments involving up to 1,000 persons Liability arising out of the use of motor vehicles not licensed for road use (e.g. ride on mowers)  Liability arising out of the operation of car parksq The significant Exclusions and Limitations to the Policy are:  £100 excess in respect of damage to third party propertyq  Hazardous fund raising activitiesq  Contract Playersq  Employersq Liability  Deliberate Actsq  Disqualified or Suspended Playersq We would advise all clubs to make a copy of this letter, and the policy wording, available to their players. Should you have any queries in relation to the contents of this letter, or the cover in place, please do not hesitate to contact John Topping, Company Secretary, Durham County FA Ltd, ‘Codeslaw’, Riverside South, Chester le Street, County Durham. DH3 3SJ or telephone 0191 3872929.
Referee Associations

BISHOPAUCKLAND R.A. (BARA) T. Farley, Esq., 9 Hylton Close, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham. DL5 4BA Tel. 01325 313647
DARLINGTON R.A. (DLRA) G.T. Cornforth, Esq., 35 Farndale Crescent, Darlington, Co. Durham. DL3 9AP Tel. [H] 01325 281359 [B] 01325 388392 E. mail: cornforth@farndale35.freeserve.co.uk  Website: www.darlingtonreferees.freeserve.co.uk DURHAM R.A. (DURA) K.J. Sutherland, Esq., 40 Picktree Lodge, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham. DH3 4DJ Tel. [H] 0191 3887336
GATESHEAD R.A. (GHRA) R. Croysdale, Esq., Avonwood, Sunniside Road, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Tel. 0191 4887271
HARTLEPOOL R.A. (HPRA) Mark Gale, 26 Sheffield Street. H’pool. TS26 8HZ. Tel (m) 07729 702799
NORTH WEST DURHAM R.A. (NWRA) W. Watson, Esq., 28 Oakfields, Burnhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6PQ, Tel: [H] 01207 272023 [M} 07831 792268
SEDGEFIELD R.A. (SFRA) W. Carter, Esq., 18 Sycamore Crescent, Trimdon Station, Co. Durham. TS29 6AZ Tel. 01429 880025
SOUTH TYNESIDE R.A. (STRA) Mark Hedley, 19 Cleadon Hill Road, South Shields. Tyne & Wear. NE34 8DR. Tel: 0191 4568340 (m) 07751 719442
STOCKTON R.A. (SCRA) Mr. Tom Tyerman, 31 Hemingford Gardens, Leven Park, Yarm. TS15 9ST. Tel: 01642 790616 (m) 07810 528173
SUNDERLAND R.A. (SURA) W. Black, Esq., 164 Rectory Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4RR, Tel. [H] 0191 4401440 [B] 0191 5483252 [M] 07837 601584 Website: http://SunderlandRefereesAssociation.org.uk

Graham Lilley and Chris Wray.

Tommy Porter Groundsman of the Year The new football season may be less than a month old, but six grassroots Groundsmen have already been rewarded for their hard work on the pitch... The FA Groundsman of theYear Awards are in their second year, and at an awards ceremony at Windsor Racecourse, the national winners collected their prizes from Tommy Walsh of BBC's 'Groundforce' fame, Gareth Roberts, Sponsorship Manager of FA Partner Carlsberg and Steve Parkin, FA National Game Director. FA Leagues Manager, Mike Appleby, said the awards came about as a way of recognising the hard work put in by groundsmen up and down the country. "Everyone was being rewarded for their work apart from the groundsmen and yet the pitch is the most important part of the process. "They often have to do the work single-handed and normally for no reward - much of their work is voluntary," he added. "With this in mind, these national winners have all done a wonderful job, more often than not on very limited budgets." A team of professional groundsmen and turf care professionals was drafted in to act as judges as the 155 nominations were whittled down to regional and then to the national champions. Appleby added: "Quality pitches are essential for the development of the game at every level - poor playing facilities can seriously hamper this development and continued participation." The Groundsman of the Year competition is part of a wide-ranging FA plan to improve facilities. Some 97% of all affiliated football is played outside the Football League and research by the Football Foundation found drainage problems and lack of changing rooms were the biggest bug bears. The FA is now addressing these concerns as part of a national facility development strategy, where local stakeholders are being encouraged to identify facilities most in need of 2003 National Winners: Nationwide Conference - Rod Pippard - Yeovil Town Ryman League & overall Level 2 winner - Peter Ash - Aylesbury United Dr Martens League - Peter Allen - Moor Green UniBond League - Alf Padena - Radcliffe Borough Level 3 & Below Leagues - Tommy Porter - Durham City FC Local Authority - States of Jersey Tommy Premier Passions Porter Former Sunderland Afc Grounds man Tommy Porter, the man who put true zest and spirit into Premier Passions, has been named by the FA as the country's top non-league groundsman. Tommy who Turned 70 in the summer, the former farm worker retired as Sunderland's head grounds man five years ago and Now plies his trade at Grass Roots Level with Albany Northern League club Durham City at the Archibald’s Stadium. Though Tommy is now hard of hearing’ ("all that machinery") and his elbows won't straighten ("all that bending") he has lost neither his enthusiasm nor his appetite for working and preparing Durham’s Football Field. On his day off, he looks after his greenhouse and his three gardens. Famously outspoken in the TV Premier Passions, the five-part fly-on-the-wall television documentary about Sunderland's last season at Roker Park, he was the only person for whom a bleep test seemed unnecessary. Manager Peter Reid, conversely, managed 15 f-words in one sentence. "It made Roy 'Chubby' Brown look like an advert for Blue Peter," observed the fanzine A Love Supreme at the time. "Every time Tommy Porter came on the screen we listened and nodded," ALS added. At City's handsome but altogether humbler stadium, Tommy swears he's never been happier in his life - but as well a good grounds man might, calls a spade a spade. Think back to the last time we were in the Premiership and, more specifically, to the Premier Passions documentary. Remember the enduring images of the fated TV programme? What were they for you? Peter Reid making Roy Chubby Brown look like an advert for Blue Peter? Bob Murray and John Fickling discussing the style of taps in the new stadium instead of Premiership survival? Sure, these things stay in the memory. Then there were the "fans." The producers enlisted the help of a posh schoolgirl, a lab technician, a decorator and someone who looked suspiciously like Paul Whitehouse - all professing to be life-long fans. Their interviews appeared contrived and lacking somewhat in passion. One man, however, unwittingly summed up the feelings of thousands, and in the wake of the series, the thoughts and attitudes of a humble grounds man remained imprinted on our hearts and minds. Every time Tommy Porter appeared on screen, we listened and nodded. I joined Tommy at his new place of work, the home of Sunderland Reserves and Durham FC, The Archibald Stadium "I've been supporting Sunderland since the day I was born. I was in the Roker End with my father, on his shoulders, shouting for the Lads when I was only a tiny youngster. Probably five or six, even, and I've always supported them. I was that thrilled with the fervour of everybody that it was forever etched in my memory. Charlie Hurley was my favourite player, without a doubt. I tried to copy him, because I played centre half when I was a youngster - my ambition was to be like him and of course it didn't happen! But I idolised Charlie Hurley, I thought he was superb. " One of the best matches I've ever saw was on the way to Wembley in 1973, when we beat Man City at Roker Park and Vic Halom scored. There was a chap next to me who said "I'll see you at Wembley' before the game. After the match, he was crying and he said "I told you, I'll see you at Wembley!' "Out of all the recent players, my favourite was Kevin Ball, just for his honesty, endeavour and working ability, not necessarily for his skill - though I thought he was a lot more skilful than people appreciated him for. Kevin Ball was a rock and he was Sunderland through and through. I was just sad to see him leave. He was fabulous to be around, absolutely tremendous. Him and I got on very, very well, but I think everyone got on with Kevin. As long as you did your bit, he would appreciate you for it, "cos he did his bit too." "The low point of working at Sunderland had to be the relegation from the Premiership, but I loved working at the training ground and seeing how the players were getting on and I also enjoyed being the head grounds man at Roker Park. It was fantastic, much better than my time at the Stadium of Light, because you had a free run, there wasn't anybody stopping you doing your job." Supporting Sunderland wasn't Tommy's only passion, gardening also played a large part in his life? When the opportunity to become Sunderland's grounds man arose in 1986, Tommy knew it was the perfect job for him. "Before I was a grounds man, I did all sorts of things, though I have been a gardener all my life. Now, I've been a grounds man for fifteen years, starting when Denis Smith was manager. They wanted somebody to look after the training ground, so I put my CV in and got the job straight away. When I started work at the Charlie Hurley Centre, the grass was two foot six high and there was one supposed pitch at the far side." The years that Tommy spent at the club were some of the most turbulent ever. In such an intense, ever-changing atmosphere, Porter is in an ideal position to compare the different managers he's worked for. "I thought Denis Smith was a good manager. If he'd got the money, he would have been great for Sunderland Football Club. Malcolm Crosby was absolutely brilliant. A great lad. I wasn't keen on Terry Butcher, although I think he did his best - he just wasn't with it. Mick Buxton was a gentleman through and through. I wouldn't put Peter Reid at the top - as a person or a manager. I got on with him until we moved to the new stadium, but after that it was a very difficult situation." A "difficult situation" which ended in Tommy's sad departure from the club he has always loved. Tommy pinpoints one man who was responsible for his exit. "The then Stadium Manager, Dave Nicholson - I thought he was a really naughty piece of work. He's not there now, which, in my opinion, is good for Sunderland Football Club. He always seemed to be doing his best to knock me back whenever he could - he didn't want me there from the start. I don't know why, perhaps it had something to do with Premier Passions. I expected to be head grounds man, but he made damn sure I wouldn't be. He made all the decisions, but when the bullets flew, he stepped back. "One Thursday night he came in and said: "You can go now, you're retiring, aren't you?' I couldn't even say goodbye to anyone, because it was after 5pm and they'd all gone home. And that was after fourteen years there. Nicholson was the worst person I've ever worked for in my life. I reckon that losing him was the best thing to happen to Sunderland since getting rid of McMenemy. I've got no bitterness towards the club, but I'll always have bitterness towards Nicholson." Even now years after his departure, Tommy finds it difficult to understand why he was treated so poorly. He believes the writing was on the wall long before his eventual retirement, with the events surrounding the now infamous home game against Stockport County in the 1998/99 season, when the pitch was iced over. It is a story that illustrates just how strained relations between Porter, Peter Reid and Dave Nicholson had become. "I didn't like the forecast before the match, so I said to the security man that if there was any snow, he must phone me up. I got a call at quarter to five, telling me that the snow was on the pitch. Little did anybody know, I had always been barred from the boiler room by Mr Nicholson. But the match was going to suffer, so I dashed into the boiler room, pushed what I thought were the right buttons, and everything started up. Then I went outside to clear the snow from the field. There was nobody else there but me. When I went back to the boiler room, everything was working but there was no flame in the boiler. I phoned Nicholson on his mobile - he was in a hotel somewhere with his wife. I told him he'd better sort something out quick, because the boiler still wasn't firing, and I couldn't get it on because I hadn't been taught. A plumber and an electrician came and they couldn't get it started either. "The match eventually started with snow on the pitch, and we scraped a 1-0 win. Reidy called me in after the match and said that if we'd lost the match he would've sacked me. Nicholson just stood back the whole time and never opened his mouth. That was the final straw, and I just had to get out of there." It is an accurate measure of Tommy Porter's character that, despite the tension of his last two years at Sunderland, he still retains a deep affection for all things red and white - particularly the fans. "I've always had a marvellous rapport with the supporters, I couldn't go anywhere without being stopped. It's a little embarrassing sometimes but then once you get talking to them you realise that these supporters are the best in the world. Because I've supported them as I child, I know the passion of the fans. I still try to go to games when I can. Tommy's now concentrates on keeping the pitch at New Ferens Park in tip-top condition. Even at a quick glance, it's obvious that he has lost none of his legendary enthusiasm or skill. The pitch is immaculate, a Bowling Green, even after the 70 plus games it was subjected to last season; a testament to Tommy's hard work. It comes as no surprise that, when I suggest retirement, Tommy lets out a laugh before launching into another breathless sentence. "I've been at Durham City for two years and I'm still working six days a week. I honestly think that this club can get into the conference. We've definitely got the pitch! We'll see how the joints last but I'd like to be involved all the time here now." In an Interview with

The Local  BBC Wear website has published an article By the League Vice Chairman and Washington Arms Secretary, Peter Playle.

In the article Peter remembers the World Cup last held in England in 1966.

The full article can be read at http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/wear/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8379000/8379391.stm
 
If you have any memories of the World Cup coming to Roker Park in 1966, e-mail your story to: wear@bbc.co.uk

See pictures of the games held at Roker Park as part of the World Cup in 1966

More of your memories: 1966 World Cup in Sunderland.

Read Peter’s thoughts by downloading the document on the Documents page

Chester Plough Inn
Chester Plough Inn  are Holding a  RACE NIGHT AND XMAS RAFFLE  on Saturday 19th December starting at 7pm at The Plough.
It’s the first time we’ve had such an event so let’s make a huge effort and support the event and raise some funds in the process. It should be great fun, plenty of alcohol, loads of banter and a chance to win a few quid! I would appreciate if all players attended, as well as friends, wags and family. Please invite as many people as possible. I’m sure we can all hit the bright lights at the end of the night!!
We will also have our annual Christmas raffle drawn on the night. I have enclosed a list of prizes and raffle tickets which each player must sell. 20 strips at £1 per strip.

John Forster
On behalf of everyone from The Plough Inn, I would just like to congratulate John Forster and Gemma on their new arrival.

Ryan Thomas Forster was born at 4.58am, 8lb 14oz.

All are doing well.
 

Peter Quinn
Club secretary and Plough favourite Peter Quinn has decided to tie the knot next year.

As we all know the most important thing about marriage is the stag do!! So were all going to Amsterdam (sight seeing of course) on 7th May 2010, which will include travelling to the dam via ferry, 1 night over there and then returning the following day via ferry.

Total cost will be £160 which includes the ferry and hotel. £20 deposits are due now and balance by 12th March.
The plan is to incorporate our end of season football trip with the stag do and therefore the football club will be looking to make a contribution for players towards the cost of the trip. At this stage, i dont know how much the club will pay towards the trip as it will depend on fund raising events between now and the end of season. One rule is that players subs must be paid up to date!
I need names as soon as possible from people who are definitely going so I can arrange to pay the deposit to Quinny.
 
 
 
 
Chester Leonards Fc
Chester Leonards announced  today that defender Michael Hughes has left the club. Hughes has had on-going knee problems and has found it hard to get in the Leonards 1st team. Hughes made this statement :
"to be honest i just havent got in to it and with things picking up at work with my increase in lessons i have been struggling to motivate myself to either drive to train or to stand for 60/70 min to watch people play." he went on to say " i did make a comitment to the club so if u ever struggle to get a full team out u know i will always step in"
Leonards Captain Joey Nichol told League News  
" its a real shame, Hughesy is one of the lads and will be missed , he does a great job looking after the water bottles and we will all miss his girlfriend coming down to watch! "
Nichol went on to say
" i Know he is busy with work etc but if he ever wants to come training he is more than welcome and that goes for match days as well"
hughes made 6 appearances in total scoring 0 goals


 Pelton ROAB
Congratulations to Danny Bell on the birth of his and Cara's baby boy, Liam Jack Bell, also congratulations to Grandad Graham Atkin from all at Pelton RAOB FC
 
Well due to Goalkeeper  Dev injuring his ribs on sunday against Kelloe, Pelton  have signed Goalkeeper Barry Poskett.
Baz is very experienced, played at Esh Winning also played for Brandon Utd,Dunston Fed and now at Tow law Town. This may be just as cover for the 2 or 3 weeks that Dev is injured but good to get Baz on board. Welcome to the club Poskett.
End of Season Trip
Yes it's sorted already this years trip is to Liverpool on June 25th, friday we leave chester at 10am and get book into the hotel asap then off to chester races at 2pm for all day racing, back to liverpool city centre at 10pm, then saturday concert square all day, same hotel as usual get your names in to JB asap and start saving a fiver at least a week.

Burnmoor Cricket Club
sunday the 6th of december will be our xmas drink,back into club after game for a few then down to lambton worm about 4ish...everybody to attend
 
 
 
 Sedgefield Netpark
 MEET NEW SIGNING JOE BURKE OUR FIRST LANCASHIRE DYNAMO.
When Sedgefield NETPark F.C started their recruitment drive for the summer there were three names given by Baggy who would improve the squad no end, Turland, Earnshaw and Burke. We got a glimpse of Earnshaw and Turland in pre season but had to wait till after the season started to see what Joe had to offer. Hailing from Preston, Lancs he is our first player from outside the north east alongside Rob Earnshaw who is from even further south. Joe has impressed management and playing staff with his undoubted ability on the ball but his energy and bursts into the penalty area make him an extremely valuable attacking midfielder. A player who has certainly been used to certain standards of football (including Uni I would imagine) Joe has had to adapt his game to the hustle and bustle of the Durham and District 3rd Division where you don’t get as much time on the ball to show how good a footballer you actually are more often than not there’s someone right up your arse ready to clean you out. Reading that back it may sound like Joe is a bad player and that is certainly not what I was aiming for, im simply stating I imagine Joe has played at a level where your given a bit of time on the ball and if you can’t play your soon found out (I loved that level too fella). Anyway a classy midfielder who’s range of passing is a delight to watch. He has a sumptuous first touch essential for “that level” and his fitness levels are exceptional something that really is essential to play in this league. Once Joe finds that consistency which all good players will find I expect to see him commanding games through his ability. A fantastic partner in the middle of the park for Kev Broom and we look forward to seeing him more on the social side as the season progresses. After bagging his first goal for the club at the weekend against East Rainton, NETPark News reporter Nick Walker caught up with Joe and got his thoughts on settling in with the lads.

 
The FA and Sky Sports TV pundit Chris Kamara have teamed up to ask amateur footballers from up and down the land to show off their skills by uploading their best goals to The FA’s Official YouTube channel to mark the launch of their new Grassroots Goal of the Month competition.

The idea is simple. If you think you or your team have scored a screamer, be it everything from a 40-yard lob to a well worked tap in, then you simply upload the clip of the goal to www.youtube.com/TheFA.

At the end of each month Chris Kamara and his judging panel of experts will select a shortlist of three goals that will then go to the public vote.
The competition is open to any player and team playing in affiliated eleven-a-side adult football, and there are fantastic prizes on offer for the winning team. The winner of the first month’s competition (open until the end of November) will receive an amazing package for their team, comprising a bespoke Goal of the Month winners T-shirt, 18 pairs of the latest UMBRO Speciali football boots, a brand new team kit, 10 UMBRO Dynamis Laser Pro balls, the official matchball of The FA Cup, as well as training hurdles, cones and bibs.
Chris Kamara commented: “This is an unbelievable competition! I feel honoured to have been selected for the judging panel and I cannot wait to see all the fantastic goals come flooding in. The grassroots game is full of hidden talent and I’m really looking forward to hopefully finding the next Steven Gerrard or Wayne Rooney over the coming months.”
The FA’s Grassroots Goal of the Month competition is the latest initiative to come from The FA’s eleven-a-side recruitment campaign, which aims to inspire and support adults to keep playing eleven-a-side football. The FA has a stated objective to retain 30,800 men’s teams & 480,000 players by 2012.

 
 
 

Stephen Johnson with his wife Joan.





17 October 2009
By By MARISSA CARRUTHERS


The words of Stephen Johnson in the arms of his devoted family as he returned to Wearside for the first time since being charged with murder on a Spanish holiday island 20 months ago – a crime he strongly denies.
"I never thought this day would happen," added the 54-year-old dad-of-three, who owns Stepys Coaches – which used to sponsor the Durham and District Sunday Football League.

Mr Johnson was allowed home for a fortnight by the Spanish authorities, having previously been unable to leave Tenerife since he was arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing a 25-year-old Moroccan, in the resort of Playa de las Americas.

"My stomach has been churning for the last three days with worry about whether it would happen," he told the Echo.

Mr Johnson's first stop before returning to the family home of 27 years at Elvet Green, Hetton, was to visit his mum Nora, 77, in Haswell Plough, who has not seen him since January last year.

"She saw him and just broke into tears and cried her heart out," said Mr Johnson's wife Joan, 53.

As well as catching up with their children Michelle, 27, Lorraine, 26, and Gary, 24, Mr Johnson is hoping to see his one-year-old granddaughter – who he has only seen once since his arrest.

He intends to spend his fortnight enjoying a quiet time at home, adding: "I'm just going be with my family and sort things out with the business.

"I would like to go and watch Sunderland, but I'll probably go and watch the local teams, like Hetton Lyons."

The incident which turned a holiday into a nightmare is believed to have happened when Mr Johnson acted as a good Samaritan to stop a fight, during which he suffered a head wound.

It is thought he could be held on bail in Tenerife for up to four years, but recent legal moves suggest a jury trial could take place in Santa Cruz next year.

The trauma has had a devastating effect on Mr Johnson and his loved ones, who have been wracked with worry about him.

"When this all first happened I was suicidal," he said. "I couldn't eat, I couldn't sleep. Everything was just a daze. I couldn't believe what was happening.

"My life has been on hold until this goes to court. The emotional and physical stress and strain has been unbelievable."

He said he would have not been able to cope with the ordeal without help from friends who have stuck by him in Tenerife and Wearside, including entrepreneur Matty Roseberry.

A webpage called Bring Back Stepy has been set up on the Internet site Facebook, which urges people to contact North East MEP Stephen Hughes to lobby the Foreign Office for help.

A man from Liverpool was also arrested by Spanish Police in connection with the killing, and remanded in prison.

FRANK PATTISON: 25 YEARS AS PRESIDENT OF DURHAM COUNTY FA
On 29 February 1984 Frank Pattison was appointed as President of the Durham County Football Association following the decision of Arthur Askew to retire from the position. At the time of his appointment the Association was based in small offices in Durham and had limited assets. Frank has overseen the development of the Association to such an extent that on 18 February 2005 it was necessary to move to a custom built office block at the Riverside, Chester le Street. Currently the Association has assets in excess of £1.8 million and is one of the most successful and respected Counties in the country. From 1989 until 2003 Frank represented the County on The FA Council and he was elected a member of the main FA Board of Directors and later as Vice Chairman of The FA. He was also responsible for the creation of the National Game Board ( the body responsible for all football outside the Premier and Football Leagues) and was its first Chairman. Frank was and still is highly respected by many FA Councillors who believed that one day he would take over as Chairman of The FA. During the period of his office the Association has benefited from Frank’s experience as a Solicitor both in disciplinary and legal matters none more so than when his advice and guidance assisted the Association in becoming a Limited Company in September, 2001. Frank has always been anxious to support Youth football in the County and it is no coincidence that during his term of office Durham have won The FA County Youth Cup on four occasions and contested the final on two further occasions, a record unequalled by any other County. After 25 years Frank’s enthusiasm remains undiminished and apart from chairing all Directors and Council meetings he is a regular attendee at all Youth teamfixtures and County Cup Finals as well as local football matches.
 
Introducing FA Members’ Services
Club secretaries, chairmen and treasurers can access the following
Members’ Services is a new online facility being offered by County Football Associations and The
Football Association. It’s free to all affiliated leagues, clubs, referees and coaches. Our aim is to provide online information to leagues, clubs, referees and coaches, giving them access to their football, reducing the administrative burden and giving them up-to-date information instantly, whenever they need it.
Members’ Services is available from any County FA website, via the Members link. You’ll need to know
your FA Number (FAN, which used to be referred to as an NPD) and you’ll need to get a password, which
can be obtained automatically from the The FA systems.

At present Members’ Services is available to the following people:
• Leagues: Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer
• Clubs: Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer
• Referees: All registered referees
• Coaches: All coaches

When you first request access, the system will check your details(cross-referencing with the FA/ County records), and once you have a password, you can login
and access your information.information through their County website: View your Club Information online
• Update your contact information
• View your FA accreditations
• Keep up to date with your latest club discipline
• Check which players you have registered (County registered only)
• Football Pages – Find a Referee tool
• Keep up to date with your County FA financial records for your club
• Feedback on what other services you would like.

League secretaries, chairmen and treasurers can access the following information through their County website:
• View your League Information online
• Update your contact information
• View your FA accreditations
• Weekly Discipline Statement online – keep up to date with discipline
• Link Full-Time information to County Team information
• Football Pages – Find a Club and Find a Referee
• Keep up to date with your County FA financial records
• Feedback on what other services you would like.

Referees can access the following information through their County website:
• Check your contact details
• Update your contact information
• View your FA accreditations
• Maintain availability
• Enter Weekly Behaviour marks for Full-Time fixtures you officiate
• Feedback on what other services you would like.

Coaches can access the following information through their County website:
• Check your contact details
• Update your Contact Information
• View your FA accreditations
• Display yourself on the Find a Coach tool
• Download The FA Learning Coaching tool
• Feedback on what other services you would like.
 
FA Charter Standard criteria changes
 
The criteria for The FA Charter Standard Club programme has been slightly modified to reflect
the views of over 37,000 people who were consulted on the development of The FA’s National
Game Strategy 2008-12. Many of the changes also replicate examples of good practice that
have been implemented by FA Charter Standard clubs and as a result The FA’s Charter Standard
Club programme is further raising standards ad supporting the needs of grassroots football. From July 2009 all new clubs will have to adhere to the new criteria together with those existing FA Charter Standard Clubs renewing their status in season 2009-10. However for existing FA Charter Standard clubs a transitional
period has been allowed to provide sufficient time and support. Following the Goals and Enablers of The FA National Game Strategy  the additions made to the criteria are as follows:

Goal 1: Growth and retention
• Clubs to have a link with a local school, FE college or university to recruit new players.

Goal 2: Raising standards
• First Aid equipment to be present on match days and training sessions.
• Clubs to implement the Respect programme codes of conduct.
• Clubs to host a briefing for players, parents/carers, spectators, coaches and managers to discuss on- and off-field behaviour.
• Community Clubs to run a workshop on why and how to address poor behaviour and improve standards.

Goal 3: Better players
• One coach to attend The FA Age Appropriate Introductory Module by July 2010.
• Development and Community Clubs: one coach to attend The FA Youth Award (L3) Module 1 by July 2010.
• Community Clubs: one coach to attend The FA Youth Award (L3) Module 2 by July 2011.
• No more than 1:16 coaching ratio and two adults present at all sessions/games.

Goal 4: Running the Game
• Development and Community Clubs to have a development plan based on the National Game Strategy template. Enabler: Workforce
• A volunteer co-ordinator is nominated and roles identified for volunteers in the club.
• Development and Community Clubs: head coach identified with L2 and Youth Award (L3) Module 1 by July 2010.
• Community Clubs: one coach to attend FA Mentoring course by July 2011. A great deal of support is available from your County Football Association and this includes:
• An Application and Support Resource CD-ROM that has the new criteria and many documents that include the Respect programme codes of conduct and development plans.
• Accessing FA Age Appropriate Introductory Module and Youth Award (L3) coaching courses.
• Guidance on developing your club through the Football Development workforce and accessing funding.
• Guidance from the County Welfare Officer on how to address poor behaviour.
 
 

The Durham County Sunday Football Cup
The following Clubs Have entered the Competition:
Bishop Middleham Cross Keys F.C.
Bowburn Cooperage F.C.
Brandon Bay Horse F.C.
Burnside W.M.C. F.C.
Cassop Victoria F.C.
Chester le Street Easy Street F.C.
Chester-le-Street Osborne W.M.C. F.C.
Chilton W.M.C. F.C.
Coxhoe WMC F.C.
Durham Bede Lodge F,C
Durham Garden House F.C. (Sun)
Esh Winning Cricket Club F.C.
Ferryhill Dynamoes F.C.
Ferryhill W.M.C. F.C.
Ferryhill Whitehorse F.C.
Framwellgate Moor W.M.C. F.C.
Hetton Lyons C.C. F.C.
Hetton Social F.C.
High Handenhold Bird Inn F.C.
Houghton Glendale Social F.C.
Houghton Mill All Stars F.C.
Kelloe W.M.C. F.C.
Langley Park W.M.C.
Lumley F.C.
Newton Aycliffe W.M.C.
Pelton R.A.O.B. F.C.
Quarrington Hill F.C.
Sedgefield NETpark FC
Sherburn Lambton Arms F.C.
Washington Arms F.C.
Washington Biddick Inn F.C.
Washington Lambton Village F.C.
Washington North Biddick F.C.
Witton Gilbert W.M.C. F.C.



Jamie Brown of Sedgefield Net Park and Net Parks Manager Dave Ryder




Sacriston Cricket Club Fc before the League Dinner.

Pre season Friendly Sacriston Cicket Club 6-1 Thornley
Well the first friendly of our pre-season could be described only really as a decent run out. The fixture was put together at the last minute and was organised the night before the game.
We had originally organised to play away to Ashington but for whatever reason they decided to cancel the game. This lead to our manager having to frantically try and find a new opponent for us to play.
We started the game slowly which was to be expected as the preparation in the lead up to the game was pretty shocking but kind of expected and understandable what with it being such a last minute re-arranged game. They went ahead after 6 minutes with there centre forward scoring from a corner with a decent header, he was left unmarked however. It took us awhile to get our passing game together but when we did it was pretty easy to break down the opposition from Sunderland. Our wing backs started to get forward more often and it was John Robson who supplied the cross for Yates who chested the ball down and he struck the ball in the bottom corner to make it 1-1 after 14 minutes. Good play from Gary Draper who drove through there defence and then tried to place the ball past the keeper, it was drifting wide but Yates followed in and had an easy tap in for the second. It was very good play from G. Draper again for the third. A good through ball from Colly and Draper was away. He burst through there defence again to get clear and was aided by a lucky deflection from there keeper from his attempted finish but he gathered the rebound and put it away. Fourth goal came from a corner. G.Draper passed it straight to Fenton who looked up asif to cross the ball into the box but deliberately curled the ball into the roof of the net. A good finish.
Fifth goal was a good quick break with a ball shifted up front and Kev Coates won a header to put Yates through who finished with a curling shot into the net from outside of the box.
The best goal of the day came from the mecurial Kristian Coils. A pass through from R. Draper and Coils took a quick look up to see the keeper off his line and with a brilliant lofted finished chipped the keeper from outside the box. Quality.
Both sets of lads stayed for a few drinks in the club afterwards which was good to see and lets hope this good win leads to a good season for us.
Goal summary:
14 min - Chris Yates (8/10) John Robson supplied the cross, and Chris Yates found the net from just inside the box with a tremendous right footed effort.
16 min - Chris Yates (6/10) A textbook right footed finish from six yards out by Chris Yates, following a goalmouth scramble. Gary Draper claimed an assist.
39 min - Gary Draper (7/10) Andrew Collinson supplied the through-ball, and Gary Draper found the net from just inside the box with a well-finished right footed effort.
53 min - Stuart Fenton (8/10) A well delivered corner from Gary Draper was converted by Stuart Fenton. A first-class finish with the right foot from long range.
55 min - Chris Yates (8/10) Chris Yates fired home from long range with a tremendous right foot goal, following a through-ball from Kevin Coates.
75 min - Kristian Coils (9/10) A spectacular individual goal and a moment of magic! Good lead up play from Rob Draper led to Kristian Coils scoring from long range with the right foot.

Pelton ROAB Fc

Goalkeeper Darren Devlin has signed for the club for this coming season, loads of experience and a personality that will enable him to fit right in with the rest of the lads

Bobby Rowland Trophy

The 2009 Bobby Rowland Trophy has been provisionally arranged, and sees the return of both Langley Park WMC and Hamsteels Inn FC. The fixtures for the event are as follows:




Pre Season Friendly
High Handenhold Bird Inn 5-4 Washington Colliery fc
Good effort for last pre-season game before new season starts next week.

Changes were made in defence after Wayne, Mouldy and Andy didn't turn up which meant we had to play two make shift full backs in John and Gezza but played well seems as though they both normally play in midfield.

Game started off with us on the back foot and opposition took the lead after 10 minutes following counter attack leaving us caught at the back. We then responed a few minutes later when Beano scored the equaliser with well taking shot inside the box.

Second half started off well with us taking the lead after 5 minutes, when a ball played through by Wallis set Beano up for his second. Unfortunately this didn't last long when a few minutes later their number 11 cut inside and fired from outside the box beating Tom to the top corner. 15 minutes later changes were made and two new lads Stewart and Ryan were brought on in place of Gezza and Doc. This proved to show a little inexperience down the right hand side, when High Hadenhold Bird Inn scored 3 goals in the space of 15 minutes making us go down to 5-2. Although this happened we did play well to get back into it when two balls over the top helped Beano grab his third and fourth goal of the game but he could've easily had another two.

Overall I thought this was a good experience for what we will be playing against this season, and a lot of positives can be taken from this friendly. Dale Reid - Assistant player manager
Goal summary:
15 min - Craig Neal (6/10) A flurry of activity in the area led to a goalmouth scramble. Craig Neal took advantage by scoring a clinical right footed goal from close range.
50 min - Craig Neal (7/10) A well delivered through-ball from Mark Wallis was converted by Craig Neal. A great finish with the right foot from 18 yards out.
80 min - Craig Neal (7/10) A well-finished individual goal and a moment of inspiration! Good lead up play led to Craig Neal going on a solo run, and scoring a right footed goal from long range yards.
85 min - Craig Neal (7/10) A well-finished individual goal and a moment of inspiration! Good lead up play led to Craig Neal going on a solo run, and scoring a right footed goal from 18 yards out yards.

Former Pelton Roab Player Signs On Loan for Gateshead Fc.
GATESHEAD expect to boost their firepower for the forthcoming Blue Square Premier campaign with the six-month loan signing of Hartlepool United striker Michael Mackay.The Tynesiders have struggled to replace Conference North Golden Boot winner Lee Novak this summer, missing out on several targets.However, Steven Richardson was snared early on - and former Ireland Under-19 international Darren Forsyth was signed last week.Mackay, who has made 25 starts and 35 appearances off the bench for Pools, will now fill the fourth striking birth and will remain at Gateshead until January 31.There is no clawback clause, so the pacy Mackay will play exclusively for Gateshead - having been a prolific scorer at non-league level before joining Hartlepool in February 2007.Mackay has a good track record at Pelton Roab , Birtley Town, Durham City and Consett - and Gateshead boss Ian Bogie believes the Durham-born player will prove to be an astute capture.

Want to be a Winner
Want to be a winner? Forget the song because blue is not the colour. Red cards may spell disaster in football, but red kit is a different matter entirely. A study has found that teams in red are more successful than those whose home shirts are yellow, white or blue.

Research by scientists at Durham and Plymouth universities, published in the Journal of Sports Sciences, claims that deep-seated biological responses to colours affect teams' performances. English league results since the Second World War were analysed, looking at how teams did when they were at home, therefore wearing their first-choice shirts. It was found that, of the top 68 sides, teams wearing red won more often at home, while sides in yellow or orange had the worst records. In away games, when teams tend to wear a variety of colours over the years, there was no difference in performance. Research also suggests that Olympic competitors wearing red are also more likely to enjoy success. In nature, red is often associated with male aggression and display, suggesting high levels of testosterone. Male mandrills, for example, have red coloration on their faces, rumps and genitalia that they use to communicate their fighting ability to other males. So teams in red will subconsciously feel tougher, as well as intimidating the opposition.

“We see a couple of possible explanations,” Professor Robert Barton, of Durham University, said. “Firstly, over time supporters may have been subconsciously more attracted to a club wearing red, so the club has developed an increasing resource base within its community. “Secondly, there may be a positive psychological boost from wearing red, or being associated with a red team, that is reflected on the field of play. Competing against a team in red could also impair performance.”
Three of the Barclays Premier League's top four - and the three most successful teams in English football - Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool, wear red. So do Bristol City and Stoke City, at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship, although teams in white are prevalent at the head of the Football League's bottom two divisions.
Over the years, there is no doubt that the red halves of Manchester, Bristol, Nottingham and Stoke - and the claret-and-blue part of Birmingham, for that matter - have outdone their city rivals. Not that Nottingham Forest fans, with their team presently in League One, would have much truck with the notion that their historical success was down to their choice of kit rather than the managerial genius of Brian Clough. However, Sir Alex Ferguson would concur that kit colour is significant. In 1996, the United manager blamed his team's grey away kit for a 3-0 half-time deficit against Southampton. “The players couldn't pick each other out,” he said. The side switched to white tops at the break, lost 3-1 and the kit was consigned to history. Being unable to see each other is not an excuse that Chelsea's players can use when they are wearing their present luminous yellow change strip.

The researchers concede that the financial acumen of the likes of Roman Abramovich is more than adequate compensation for the disadvantage of Chelsea's blue kit. Dr Russell Hill, also from Durham University, said: “It is certainly true that the influx of wealthy foreign owners has changed the resources available to some teams and this should result in increased success, regardless of their shirt colour. “Nevertheless, in close matches where teams are evenly balanced, we still predict that wearing red could tip the balance between success and failure and the red advantage will still persist.”
Groves Looks For Real Buzz

Spennymoor’s new chairman Brad Groves says that he wants to create a real “buzz” in the town following his appointment. Groves, who has masterminded the growth of Sunday League side Hetton Lyons into one of the top Sunday sides in the country, said that he jumped at the chance to be involved with Moors after he was offered the opportunity by vice chairman Alan Courtney and committee members Phil Gallagher and Billy Beasley two months ago. “Several clubs have approached me to become involved with them in the past, but because of my business, I’ve never really had the time,” he told The Northern Echo.
“But what impressed me most about Spennymoor was the enthusiasm and commitment of the people at the club, and how passionate the supporters are. Spennymoor has a great footballing heritage and a great track record, and there is a strong fan base. I want to help get the buzz back into the town.” Groves helped Moors financially last season when they were struggling. “I funded their away trip to Bideford in the FA Vase, for example. “But one thing I have emphasised is that the club must be self financing eventually. I’m happy to put funds into the club for the first year for the transition period, but after that, the club has to be self sufficient. But Spennymoor are one of the few clubs that can be very strong and have good gates. “We’re aiming for a squad of 23 players, so then we have cover in all positions. We’ve got to have strength in depth if we’re trying to win the league and cup competitions.”

 
Spennymoor Town Fc.

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New Clubs in the League
New Durham Wmc
Durham Garden House
Ferryhill White Horse
Chester le Street Leonard’s
Chester le Street Easy street
 
Name Changes
Quebec Steelers to Steelers Fc
Brandon United Sunday to Hamsteels Inn (Sunday)
Washington Nissan Sports to Low Fell Gold Medal Fc
Washington Duke of Albany to Washington Victoria Inn Fc
Sedgefield Cross hills to Sedgefield Net park Fc
Ferryhill Surtees to Ferryhill Dynamos
Langley Park Sports and Social to Langley Park Rams Head.
AFC Newton Hall to Framwellgate Salutation Fc

Please Support the Sponsors as they are supporting You.
 

League Sponsors
SWINBURNE MADDISON SOLICITORS
Fairplay League
Castlebank Butchers
Cup Winners Cup
Ramside Hall Hotel
Alan Smith Memorial Trophy
Castle Insurance Services Ltd
League Cup
Spennymoor Town Fc
Presidents Trophy
Deerness Driveways.
Guards Cup
JB Taxis
Knockout Trophy
D and P Trophies Ltd
Player of the Year
Spennymoor Town Fc
 Team of the Season
SWINBURNE MADDISON SOLICITORS
Web Site Sponsor
SWINBURNE MADDISON SOLICITORS
Referee of the Year
Washington Arms
Leading Team Goalscorers
Washington Arms
Individual Goalscorers
Spennymoor Town Fc
Management Committee Meetings
Soccarena
League Meetings
Durham City AFC

 
 

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Pre season training starts at 10.15 am on Sunday 12 July 2009 at Fulforth Park ( behind Cooper Hall)
New players are welcome.
 
We are also seeking to play friendlies from 26 July 2009 and will be willing to travel.
Any team interested please contact Joe McQuiggan on 0191 3711355 or 07752633381.

DO YOUR FOOTBALL TEAM & TEAM MATES
DESERVE TO WIN AWARDS?
- ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR THE CARLING ONE-ALL AWARDS -

 
Carling is set to honour the heroes of amateur football as they launch the Carling One-All Awards 2009. They are looking for teams, players, managers, referees, and fans up and down the country to nominate those they deem to be worthy winners of this year’s One-All Awards.
The Carling One-All Awards (previously named the Carling Pub Football Awards), now in their third year, will celebrate the all-too-often overlooked sporting triumphs taking place every weekend on pitches across the UK. To submit your awards nomination please visit www.carling.com/oneall
The judging panel this year will consist of BBC Radio Five Live's Mark 'Clem' Clemmit and Carling's Simon Pick as well as a John Nagle from The Football League. They will once again pick out the very best nominations, and put their heads together to find a winner for each award.
The nomination process is open until Friday 7th August, so get your votes in for as many categories as you like, and help us celebrate all things from the world of amateur football.
Voters can nominate in the following 11 categories:

- Player of the Year- Manager of the Year- 11-a-side Team of the Year- 5-a-side Team of the Year- Administrator of the Year- Referee of the Year- Supporter of the Year - One-All Website of the Year- Dodgiest Kit Award- Team Spirit Award- One-All Legend Award

One–All is the online community for players, managers, coaches and fans of the beautiful game. Over 5300 teams have already signed up, and the One-All community provides registered users with a free website for their team or league, profile pages, competitions to win top prizes, and a chance to join the Carling Big Debate.
Rob Salmon, Marketing Communications Partner at Carling, said: "There are a number of high profile awards for the professional game - but the One-All Awards look to recognise the unsung heroes of the grassroots game. If your team has had a great season or if you know a player, supporter, referee or manager that deserves to be recognised, then please log-on to Carling.com/oneall and tell us all about them. You've got to be in it to win it!”
A range of Carling prizes are on offer for the winners.
To nominate visit http://www.carling.com/oneall
Nomination Deadline: Friday 7th August

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The Durham Sunday Football League are Pleased to announce that the Knock out Trophy will now be sponsored
By
 
D & P TROPHIES
14 to 16 Swan RoadSwan Industrial EstateWashington, Tyne & WearNE38 8JJ
  
 

  

© Castle Insurance Services 2003 - 2009.
Registered Office: 15 Marshall Terrace, Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HX.


The Durham Sunday Football League would Like to welcome Castle Insurances Services
as a League Sponsor of the Alan Smith Memorial Trophy.
 

Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Manager Moves into Saturday Football
a Club Statement from Spennymoor United web site

Company Director Billy Beasley has released the following statement on Wednesday 3rd June 2009: “Following a number of meetings over the close season I am absolutely delighted to confirm that Brad Groves has accepted the position as Chairman of Spennymoor Football Club. More details will follow however in a nutshell he is the man who has managed and financed Hetton Lyons for the past 11 or so seasons, building the club from scratch, instilling everyone around him with his own professional winning mentality and bringing home over that period 40+ trophies including the All England, raising the profile of the village to the national stage. Brad is a football man through and through and has followed the fortunes of our own football club whilst keeping a low profile, however toward the end of last season he stepped in to assist us with finance whilst insisting that he receive neither publicity nor reward. Allegedly, over the close season a number of major clubs in the Northern League plus clubs much further up the ladder, one of which has a beautiful cathedral, approached Brad for obvious reasons, and his default reply was always, "If I were ever to have an involvement with Saturday football, the only club that I would consider would be SPENNYMOOR".
Brad Replies:
''I personally cannot tell you how pleased that my fellow directors and myself are with this development and looking forward to the coming season. It is a measure of the respect and standing that Brad has within football that first class players such as the recent signings and those which are yet to be announced, are coming to our club. Having secured the above, Alan and myself are now putting together a commercial team with the objective of building upon what we have and kicking on. The hard work is never over. Much much more is happening so please keep in touch with the club through any means as there is a task for everyone.
We now, as a football club have a sound boardroom structure, a fantastic committee, two of the best young manager/coaches in local football, and a team capable of sustaining a real challenge for all of the major trophies.
All that we ask of the supporters is that you believe as we do and that you do, what you do better than any other club, and that is, turn up in droves, be vocal, be proud and enjoy the ride.''

Lumley Fc
The Club  at Lumley contiues to expand, the senior side looking to run a reserve side have been accepted into the Gateshead Sunday Football League.



 
 
 
 

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Hetton Win County Cup
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club have retained the Durham County Football Association  for the 4th Season in a Row, this is the  5th Time Hetton Have Brought the Trophy back to the Leagaue.
New Premier League Champions
Kelloe wmc have won the Leagues Premier Divison ending the 8 Year dominace of Hetton Lyons Cricket Club.

 

This Seasons Cup Finals will all Take place at Durham City AFC Ground


 

FRIDAY 1 MAY 2009
 JD TAXIS GUARDS CUP FINAL
(FERENS PARK, DURHAM KICK-OFF 7.30 p.m.)          
COXHOE WMC               V  HOUGHTON MILL ALL STARS                         
REFEREE: K. THOMPSON, ASSISTANT REFEREE’S: C. PIGGOTT & S. HUDSON
    FOURTH OFFICIAL: A. JOBSON
SUNDAY 3 MAY 2009
LASERTECH KNOCKOUT CUP FINAL
(FERENS PARK, DURHAM KICK-OFF 10.30 a.m.)      
WASHINGTON JFC FC        V  LUMLEY FC                                        
REFEREE: D. HEWITSON, ASSISTANT REFEREE’S: T. BULMER & S. BULMER
    FOURTH OFFICIAL: T. FLETCHER
FRIDAY 8 MAY 2009
DEERNESS DRIVEWAYS PRESIDENTS TROPHY CUP FINAL
(FERENS PARK, DURHAM KICK-OFF 7.30 p.m.)               
GILESGATE MOOR HOTEL FC  V  CHESTER OSBORNE WMC FC                          
REFEREE: C. DEAN, ASSISTANT REFEREE’S: M. COLLEDGE & I. OWENS
    FOURTH OFFICIAL: D. WOODWARD
SUNDAY 10 MAY 2009
RAMSIDE HALL HOTEL CUP-WINNERS CUP FINAL
(FERENS PARK, DURHAM KICK-OFF 10.30 a.m.)                 
HETTON LYONS CC FC  V  BURNSIDE WMC FC               
REFEREE: K. BALL, ASSISTANT REFEREE’S: R. MEEK & L. ROBINSON
    FOURTH OFFICIAL: L. THOMPSON
FRIDAY 15 MAY 2009
NTL TRANSPORT LTD LEAGUE CUP FINAL
(FERENS PARK, DURHAM KICK-OFF 7.30 p.m.)
BRANDON BAY HORSE        V  HETTON LYONS CC FC                              
REFEREE: D.FITZPATRICK, ASSISTANT REFEREE’S: P. BURT & I. FROSTWICK
    FOURTH OFFICIAL: P. QUINN
SUNDAY 17 MAY 2009
ALAN SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY CUP FINAL
(FERENS PARK, DURHAM KICK-OFF 10.30 a.m.)                         
GILESGATE MOOR HOTEL FC  V  HETTON LYONS CC FC                      
REFEREE: G. BELL, ASSISTANT REFEREE’S: F. LANE & C. BRAMLEY
    FOURTH OFFICIAL: S. CLIFFORD
 
THE FOLLOWING PLAYERS HAVE PAID ALL OUTSTANDING MONIES AND THE SUSPENSION IS LIFTED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT:
 
Sunderland The Stackyard FC   £17.25     Sunderland Sunday League
Keith Airson                                                      23  Fordenbridge Crescent, Sunderland, SR4 0AY
Sunderland The Stackyard FC   £17.25     Sunderland Sunday League
Keith Airson                                                      23  Fordenbridge Crescent, Sunderland, SR4 0AY
Fatfield Albion F.C.          £17.00        Stepys Coaches Durham Sunday League 10.12.07
Costa Lorraine                                                  32  Willows Close, Washington, NE38 7BB
Billingham Town Reserves FC £20.00 Jack Hatfield Teesside League
Mark Robinson                                                  24  Runfold Close, Roseworth, Stockton, TS19 9LS
Durham DLI   £7.00                         Durham Sunday League        (21.07.08)
Christopher Ashworth                                       12 Broome Road, Carrville, Co. Durham. DH1
Sunderland Ford & Pallion FC         £4.00         DBS Tyne & Wear League (23.3.09)
Scott Patterson                                                 34  Sackville Road, Springwell, Sunderland, SR3 4DH
James Storey                                                               43  Hurstwood Road, High Barnes, Sunderland, SR4 7LF
Hammertime 6-A-Side                               Sandhill View Centre 6-A-Side League (24.11.08)
Grant Loughlin                                                              55  Thompson Road, Southwick, Sunderland, SR5 2JJ
Witton Gilbert White Tunn    £9.00                          Durham Sunday League (21.07.08)
Joey Nichol                                                                  14 Beda Cottages, Tantobie. DH9 9RL
South Shields Harton & Westoe FC    £49.55      Wearside League
Daniel Jowett                                                                 4  beverley Gardens, Chester le Street, DH3 3NB
South Shields Harton & Westoe FC    £15.00
Daniel Jowett                                                                 4  beverley Gardens, Chester le Street, DH3 3NB
Hammertime 6-A-Side                               Sandhill View Centre 6-A-Side League (24.11.08)
Christopher Charlton                                                     21  Attwood Grove, Sunderland, SR4 1RN
Samba Boys 5-A-Side (10.00) 12.05.08            Washington 5-A-Side League
M. Harrison                                                                  53 Coverdale Avenue, Concord, Washington
Hammertime 6-A-Side                               Sandhill View Centre 6-A-Side League (24.11.08)
Darren Watson                                                             15  Cherry Grove, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7RR
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
                       
Brandon United Sunday Possible Merger.
Brandon United Sunday have  really struggled this season in regards to fielding a team. Several lads have left due to work and more are on there way. They  have also been told by Brandon that we might not be able to use the pitch next season (which may be a blessing as it is absolutely terrible) but this has not been confirmed. What they are  asking you is, do you know of any other teams struggling for players and we could possible merge? If not i think we may have to drop out of the league which is the last thing 7 or 8 of us want. Any help would be a bonus as i know we have to have next seasons forms into you next week.
Please contact     Steven.Gardener@ips.gsi.gov.uk
 
 

The League Management Committee have decided to cancel the following players registrations in the League
 
Player David Clarke from Lambton Arms for spitting at an opponent, Lambton Arms Fined £50.00 and player Clarke’s registration in the League cancelled.
 
Player Daniel Scott from Hetton Social for assaulting a player from the opposite team after the game had finished in the changing rooms. Hetton Social were fined £50.00. Daniel Scott’s registration in the League cancelled.
 
Player Jack Brannigan from Hetton Social for spitting at a player from the opposite team. Hetton Social were Fined £50.00.
 
Player  Liam Small from Washington Nissan caused game in the League to be abandoned and for bringing the League into disrepute. The League Management Committee fined Washington Nissan £300.00 of which £100.00 was suspended for 24 Months.
 

Resignations for Next Season
Witton Gilbert Glendenning Arms
Bowburn Crowtrees
 
Charity Race Night
Pelton Fc are Having a Charity Race Night In aid of Lowes Syndrome Sufferes on 6th June 2009 at Consett Golf Club 7-00pm for a 7-30 pm start
Racing, Pies and peas and Raffle all for £3-00
Contact Paul James 07833466556 or Nick on 01207502186
 
 THE FOLLOWING PLAYERS HAVE PAID ALL OUTSTANDING MONIES AND THE SUSPENSION IS LIFTED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT:
South Shields Harton & Westoe FC    £49.55      Wearside League
Daniel Jowett                                                                 4  beverley Gardens, Chester le Street, DH3 3NB
South Shields Harton & Westoe FC    £15.00
Daniel Jowett                                                                 4  beverley Gardens, Chester le Street, DH3 3NB
Hammertime 6-A-Side                               Sandhill View Centre 6-A-Side League (24.11.08)
Christopher Charlton                                                     21  Attwood Grove, Sunderland, SR4 1RN
Samba Boys 5-A-Side (10.00) 12.05.08            Washington 5-A-Side League
M. Harrison                                                                  53 Coverdale Avenue, Concord, Washington
Hammertime 6-A-Side                               Sandhill View Centre 6-A-Side League (24.11.08)
Darren Watson                                                             15  Cherry Grove, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7RR
THE FOLLOWING PLAYERS ARE SUSPENDED FROM ALL FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES UNTIL THEY HAVE PAID ALL OUTSTANDING MONIES:
From Monday 6th April 2009
Halfway House 5-A-Side    £50.00         Washington 5-A-Side League (6.4.09)
Alan Clennell                                                   160  Sulgrave Road, Sulgrave, Washington, NE37 3DB
Scott Dinsdale                                                 185  Sulgrave Road, Sulgrave, Washington, NE37 3DB
Dean Henderson                                               15  Ridley Street, Southwick, Sunderland, SR5 2JN
George Madge                                                 160  Sulgrave Road, Sulgrave, Washington, NE37 3DB
Damien Sutherland                                           160  Sulgrave Road, Sulgrave, Washington, NE37 3DB
Pro Evo 5-A-Side             £20.00        Washington 5-A-Side League (6.4.09)
Kevin Hayes                                                      62  Trafalgar Road, Washington, NE37 3DQ
Chris Jackson                                                  127  Horsley Road, Barmston, Washington, NE38 8HH
           
 
Heart Foundation Cup Final Newton Aycliffe wmc play Pelton Roab the Kick off is at 11 am  on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May .New Venue is Newton Aycliffe Ground
 

Pelton Roab Squad for Final
 
Birtley Board Inn
Birtley Board Inn Reformed In Season 04/05 Joining The Durham And Distric Sunday League In The 4th Division They Are Now In The 1st Division.They Had Previously Played In The Gateshead 1st Division. A Small Club Who Know Its Only Sunday Morning Football But Enjoy The Game. Most Of The Players Have Either Once Played Or Are Still Playing For Birtley Either 1st Team, Reserves, Junior Or All 3 Levels A Great Credit To Birtley Town
 
Washington Duke of Albany
Richie Lowthian last night decided to leave the club to concentrate on other things. Richie leaves with our thanks for all of his efforts this season and we are hopeful that he may return for next season. With us facing a bit of a fixture pile up in the next few weeks it comes at an unfortunate time, but hopefully the squad will cope.
 
Shadforth Plough Inn
Shadforth Plough Fc present their annual Sportsman’s Dinner, this year on Monday 18th May, tickets now on sale only available from Shadforth Plough & Witch Hill restaurant. The tickets are tipped to sell pretty quickly, with the world cup winner Nobby Styles, and a top comedian visiting the Plough for one night only. Tickets cost £30; this includes the one and only Nobby Styles a top comedian, and a 2 course meal. Last year saw a packed out crowd enjoy a great night courtesy of Ron ‘Chopper’ Harris, which was a huge success. Last years tickets sold with in a couple of weeks, so to avoid disappointment please get to the pub and ask for more details. Shadforth Plough Fc are grateful for everyone who makes these events possible, and would also like to see all the squad make the effort to get there. There will be a team night out afterwards like last year, but we will discuss this at a later date.
Washington Colliery
As you will have seen from t.v and press, last week vandals broke into our changing rooms and set fire meaing we lost nearly all of our equipment includingg footballs, shorts, socks, kit, nets, flags etc. The attack not only effects wasington and ourselves but severel kids teams too. Please come forward if you have any information some articles on this include: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/Arson-attack-leaves-football-club39s.4873718.jp
and http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/Football-club39s-changing-room-blaze.4869081.jp
 

In the Premier Division Kelloe WMC FC entertained Houghton Glendale in their 2nd home league game of the season.  The visitors started the brighter and scored 2 quick goals from 2 defensive errors after only 10 minutes.  It took Kelloe another 20 minutes to recover from being behind and scored just before the break, as Gavin Barton finished from outside the box with a first time effort.  After the break Kelloe dominated the game and drew level when Stuart Thompson dribbled past 2 defenders and crossed for Gavin Barton to head home from 10 yards out.  An injury to Glendale keeper Nick Lawson tipped the balance in Kelloe's favour as from a uncleared corner, striker Nick Gibson scrambled home from close range.  Kelloe then extended their lead with a swift counter attack, Stuart Thompson again dribbling through to put Neil Charlton clear who chipped over the Glendale keeper to make the final score 4 - 2 to Kelloe WMC FC.

Sedgefield St Edmunds entertained Burnside WMC another 2 goals for 18yr old Andrew Beamson who now has 22 goals this season. He opened the scoring with an overhead kick, and Chris Gillespie made it 2-0. Burnside got a goal back right on half time and equalised early in the second half, but Beamsons second goal clinched a 3-2 win for Sedgefield .Ferryhill Wmc were 3-2 winners over vistors Pelton Roab. Langley Park Wmc and VisistorsNewton Aycliffe wmc shared the Points in a 4-4 Draw.

In the First Division Lumley FC travelled to Brandon Sports & made it 6 games without defeat with a fine 3-0 victory. Lumley's Richard Ward broke the dead lock just before half time. In the 2nd half Lumley added their 2nd again though Ward, who was later, carried off. His replacement Cawson soon raced clear of the Brandon defence and when he squared Craig Elliott smashed the ball into an empty net, giving Lumley a comprehensive 3-0 victory.Burnmoor Cricket Club were 3-2 Home winners against Chilton Wmc.Waterhouses Crashed to a 7-0 away defeat at Sacriston Cricket Club.

Washington  JFC entertained visitors Pelton FC in a Second Division league match, the match was very close with a 0-0 score line at halftime, the visitors out shining the home team in the first half however Pelton goalkeeper pulled off two fantastic saves from Clarke and Vincent. The second half started with Washington  Jfc starting to take control of the game in the centre of the park, Pelton Keeper made another great save from Middlemiss, Peltons centre forward Yippie just missed with a great header for the visitors, soon after that Clarke put the home team ahead when he chipped the ball over the centre half’s head and volleyed into the net, this was followed by a fortunate 2nd goal for Washington JFC when Middlemiss miss-truck a shot and the keeper let it go under his body, a very close game with the home team relived to have won. Chester Plough Inn were 1-0 winners at Brandon United,Hilda Park and visitors Durham Bede Lodge  shared the Points in a 1-1 draw    

In the Third Divison You might of thought that this was a cup final listening to the reactions throughout the game of the  Washington Nissan manager and the Nissan players as they travelled to play Pelaw Grange Dogs.. Pelaws forwards Russell Fowler, Chris Hawkins and Kevin Turnes feeling the brunt of some heavy tackling and thus Nissan paid the price in the 20th minute when Kevin Turnes scored from a free kick, after Chris Hawkins had been brought down just on the corner of the penalty box Kevin beat the wall to slot a well placed ball into the corner of the goal to give Pelaw the lead. The game was closely balanced but a good move passed the Pelaws left back Phil Hawkins saw Craig Eccleston of Nissan put the ball passed Pelaw's keeper Scott Patterson. the score remained at 1-1 at half time and well into the second half with both Pelaw and Nissan having chances to go in front. Nissan would of but a great save from Scott Patterson then saw Pelaw attack the other end without avail. Pelaw thought they had a won penalty when referee Bill Grimes played the advantage when Chris Hawkins was first fouled then went into the box and looked as if he was going for goal when he was brought down but the whistle was for a free kick for the original foul.It was a free kick late into the game though that decided the match with Neil O'Neill getting the winner after squeezing past Peal's central defenders.

Washington Duke of Albany hosted Witton Gilbert Glendenning Arms in this Fourth Division clash.  The visitors turned up with only 9 men and as a consequence the game was a one sided affair with the home team having a two man advantage.  They eventually ran out 15 - 0 winners, the goals coming from Andrew Cameron (3), Jamie Sheriff (3), Mark Liddle (2), Colin Cowen (2), Ryan Mason (2), Steven Douglas, Craig Cruickshank and an O.G.
 

The Durham Sunday Football League have vacancies for next season.

Interested clubs can find all the information at the League website  or email the League Secretary: Graham.lilley1@btinternet.com

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Minutes of the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League  meeting for all Clubs held in the Clubhouse of Durham City AFC on Tuesday 1st April 2009
 
Roll Call the Following Clubs were absent and as per League Rules were fined £15-00 plus a Ball Draw £10-00 making a Total of £25-00.
Cassop Victoria, Burnside Wmc, East Rainton Travellers Rest, Lumley Fc, Sedgefield Black Lion, Ferryhill Surtees, Pelton Bird Inn, Shadforth Plough Inn and Bishop Middleham Cross Keys.
 
Minutes of the Previous Meeting Had previously been circulated to all Clubs and were agreed as a True Record. No Matters Arising.
 
Secretaries Report.
Reported on the Respect Campaign,
Next Season Clubs Must Notify the League By the 1st May if they intend to play in the League next season, If they are to Continue then the affiliation fee and Public Liability must be sent to the Leagues Treasurer before this Date. The Cost is £37-45.
Reported on the Referee’ workshop that went very well but was poorly attended.
Reported on International Clearance for players that must be obtained if signing a player from outside of England.
Reported on getting permission to play any one from the Armed Forces.
Reported that should the Glenndenning Arms Fold before the end of the Season the players who have transferred out will still be Liable for any Fines.
Reported On the Final for the County Cup
Reported On the Final for the Heart Foundation Cup.
Reported on the Retained List
Reported on the Player signing on date.
 
Fixture Secretaries Report
Reported on the Dates for the League Cup Finals all at Ferens Park.
Reported on Games still to be played.
 
Treasurers Report.
Had nothing to report but would send out Fines owed in the next 7 Days.
 
Ball Draw. As No Balls were present at last Meeting their would be 8 Balls in the Draw.
 
The Following Clubs won Balls No 46, 29,42,9,35,3,28,4.
 
 
No Further Business Meeting was closed.
 

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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.

Two Former winners of the Football Association Sunday Cup met  in the Quarter Final of the Avec Durham County Sunday Cup at Eppleton Cw Read More...

The Weather again played Havoc with the League Fixture List, but some games were played. Read More...

The Snow and Ice Caused all Games in the League on Sunday 8th Feb 2009 to be Cancelled.

In Alan Smith Memorial Trophy 2nd Round Hetton Lyons C.C.  entertained Brandon Bay Horse at Spennymoors Northern League Ground as Hettons Usual venue at Eppleton was Not Avaible Read More...

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Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Returned to Premier League action in the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League, they Travelled to the Community Colledge Ground in Sedgefield to play Sedgefield st Edmunds Read More...

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In the quarter final of the Bishop Auckland Heart Foundation Cup, Premier League side Kelloe Wmc Fc travelled to Spennymoor Sunday League Side Spennymoor Masons Arms Read More...

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In association with the Durhanm County Football Association the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League has arranged the Following Course for all Clubs In the League

This will Take Place on Thursday 26 February, 6.00 – 9.00pm, at Durham FA, Headquarters Chester Le Street.

Directions
Traveling from the North/South on the A1(M) take the Chester le Street turn off (Junction 63). Take the A167 and at the second roundabout turn left (Lumley Castle ahead of you). At the first roundabout turn right heading into the Durham County Cricket Club. Turn right at the mini roundabout and continue to the end of the road, you will see the building ahead of you. You will need to use the car parks provided and not the staff car park.If you are traveling along the A167 from the direction of Durham you will need to turn right at the roundabout which brings you to facing Lumley Castle and follow the instructions above.

 

This workshop does not provide a qualification but outlines the basic skills needed to facilitate a game of 11 x 11 football when there is no officially appointed referee. The workshop is normally of 3 hours duration( approx ) and is geared towards larger groups. It gives people within clubs some knowledge of the Laws to enable them to referee games when there’s no one else.

Cost = £15.00 per candidate
For the Course you pay the Leage the £15-00 and the League will send in the Money to the D.F.A.

Please download and complete the form from the Documents Page and return names to me.
 
Graham Lilley

Tags: workshop, referees, DCFA

In the F.A. Carlsberg Sunday Cup 4th Round Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Travelled to Nottingham to take on the Scots Greys. The holders, Hetton Lyons, crashed out of the national trophy at Nottingham, they failed to produce the kind of form that brought them to Anfield last year, the Lyons failed to score for the first time this season and a poor performance from a strong side saw their dream of a return to merseyside slip away, the only goal of the game came early in the first half and Hetton never recovered from it or the slow start, A Johnston free kick in the first half and a Craig Ruddy shot in the second was the closest Hetton came to equalising, Finch pulled off two or three saves to keep Hetton in the game but they remained frustrated and resigned to a long trip home with no reward, Lyons Secretary David Leitch said " we didnt perform at the level we know we could and now were out, i have to take some of the blame as the preperation wasnt right with some of the players, we have to pick ourselves up for next week"  Lyons next task is County Cup tie away at a rejuvinated Houghton Glendale

Houghton Mill All Stars went through to the JD Taxi's Cup Semi Finals after beating a stubborn Gilesgate Moor Hotel 4-3 in an exciting round three encounter. In wet and blustery conditions the only goal of the first half was after four minutes when an inswinging Steven Ashman corner kick deceivedeveryone to land in the corner of the net. Early in the second half Gilesgate 'keeper James Winter made a great save from Mill's David Hall only for Gary Adey to tap in the rebound. Gilesgate pulled a goal back on the hour mark when Andrew Hart headed home from close range and this spurred Gilesgate to press for the equaliser but some resolute defending from the Mill defence kept them at bay.An enthralling final fifteen minutes produced four goals. Mill's Gary Adey rounded the 'keeper for 3-1 and Kevin Johnston made it four firing in off the post.  Gilesgate hit back through Paul West and a Robert Cooper header for 4-3. Mill 'keeper Dan Pearson made a terrific save in the dying moments to prevent the game going into extra time.

Washington Duke of Albany faced Pelaw Grange Dogs in the 3rd round of the Deerness Driveways Presidents Trophy.  The game was played on a boggy surface, and it was the Duke of Albany who seemed to be coping with it marginally better, they took the lead after 15 minutes, Steven Douglas setting up Lee Munro to slot past Pelaw keeper Craig Baines.  Pelaw were threatening going forward, and deservedly drew level only a couple of minutes after the Duke's opener, Chris Hawkins springing the offside trap and lobbing the onrushing keeper.  Parity lasted only a few minutes though, as Steven Talbot picked out Mark Liddle at the back post who volleyed the ball home to put the Duke 2 - 1 up.  The lead was increased after Graham Fullarton smashed a superb 35 yard free kick into the top corner, giving Baines no chance in the Pelaw goal.  Pelaw almost got back into the game in the opening minutes of the second half, Kevin Turnes hitting the post with an effort from just inside the area.  Duke substitute Stewart Conlon put the game out of reach of the visitors though, climbing highest to head home a corner to make the score 4 - 1.  Jamie Sherriff scored two identical goals, both again from corners, with him scrambling the ball over the line.  Man of the Match Mark Liddle rounded off a fine performance finishing neatly past Baines following a superb through ball from Stuart Sweeney to give the Duke of Albany a 7 - 1 win and a place in the semi finals of the competition.

In the preliminary round of the Lasertech Trophy Framwellgate moor wmc  entertained   Cassop Victoria,Framwellgate moor wmc made a great come back Being 2-0 down at half time to win 3-2 . Framweelgate Played a 4-5-1  formationwe then changed this to 4-4-2 in the second half .
We substituted Andrew Jaques put on Steven Carrahar . Liam Wrightson scored just after half time then sub steven scored twice in the 71st & 84th min. Durham Bede Lodge were 5-2 winners at Chilton Wmc, Washington Colliery won 5-2 at Wittin Gilbert Wmc

In the NTL Transport League Cup League Cup - 2nd Round Sedgefield St Edmunds – entertained   Hetton Social ,Sedgefield went 3 - 0 up in the first half hour with goals from Eddie Johnson, Mark Ferguson  and an own goal. Hetton got two goals back before half time. In the second half Sedgefield took wind advantage and a further four goals from Andrew Beamson and a hat trick from Martin Lower secured a place for St Edmunds in the next round. Pelton Roab finally got agame played after an abandonment and postponements, putting in a very good performance to defeat a very talented Quebec Steelers  side. Pelton  started strongly from the kick off winning headers and some superb strong tackles, Tony Healer gave us the lead after 32 minutes with a brilliant run and finish brushing off the defender and slotting home, this was after the away keeper made to great saves. After the break wPelton went futher ahead  on 67 mins when  Micheal Graver delivered a well flighted ball which decieved the keeper and went in off the bar. Credit to Quebec though they hit back win the 70 min .Pelton  hit back 14 mins left Pocket rocket Luke Kerry slotted home .This gave Pelton a 3-1 Home win.

In the Premier Division Kelloe Wmc Fc travelled to unbeaten Brandon Bay Horse and it was the visitors who started the brighter and took the lead with an own goal from a Lee Peachey free kick.  Kelloe then missed chances to extend their lead and Brandon levelled and then soon after took the lead with a good finish from Andrew Johnson.  Kelloe pressed for an equaliser and Gavin Barton scored with a deflected shot to make the game 2-2 at half time.  After the interval Kelloe doinated the half but missed several good chances.  They took the lead with a 25 yard shot from Stuart Thompson which was followed by another good finish from Gavin Barton.  Staurt Thompson then grabbed his second with a solo run late on to make the final score 5 - 2 to Kelloe. Goal scorers for Brandon were Steven Graham and Andrew Johnson. 

The Table Topping Affair In Division 1, Saw Lumley Fc 2-0 Victors When They Travelled To Sacriston Wmc. Craig Elliott & Richard Ward Had Scored The Goals Which Gave Lumley A 2-0 Half Time Lead. In The 2nd Half Although Lumley Squandered Some Great Chances & Proved To Be Very Stubborn In Defence.

Tags: League Round-up

In the Delayed Durham County Avec Sunday Cup 2nd Round Tie Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Travelled to Hartlepool to play Hartlepool Rovers Quoits. This game was billed as a tie of the round, unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations, the clash was a repeat of the 2007 Final which Hetton won 4-0, and on a bitterly Cold day in Hartlepool the Lyons again won and progressed through to the last sixteen. Lyons assistant manager Jason Ainsley said “it wasn’t a virtuoso performance, sometimes you just have to win ugly and today we did just that”. The only goal of the game came at the end of the first half, Adam Johnston continued his good form with looping shot over the keeper to give the visitors the lead, the pitch and conditions didn’t help either side but after both clubs had missed several fixtures the game was played in good spirit, Rovers were reduced to 10 men late on but failed to find a way through the Lyons rear guard with Hyson outstanding, Graydon and Clarke both went close for Hetton in the second half as the score remained 1-0, Hetton have now been handed the task of an away tie to former winners and League rivals Houghton Glendale Social in the third round on the 18th January.

Sedgefield Croshills entertained Houghton Chilton Lodge in the Deerness Driveways Trophy and Goals from Jamie Spencer, Martin Broom, Phill Bland and Peter sedgewick gave them a Comfortable 4-2 Home win.Ushaw Moor Cricket were beaten 3-1 at Home to Chester Osborne.Pelton Fc were 3-1 winners at West Rainton fc, Joe Simpson scored 5 as Shadforth Plough Beat Visistors Washington Ox and Plough 7-2, Jack Moore and Chris Mason  adding the Other two.Brandon United were 4-1 Winners at  Pittington Fc

In the First Division Lumley Fc should Have Been Clear Winners by Half Time in the Home Game against Sedgefield Black Lion, But Only Led 1-0, Through a Richard Ward Strike, When They Entertained Sedgefield Black Lion. Sedgefield Began The 2nd Half Brightly & Soon Equalised. The Score Remained 1-1 for A Short Time before Ward Pounced For His 2nd & Restore A Lumley Lead. Lumley Continue To Miss A Host Of Chances & Were Punished By A Late Equaliser. The Game Finished 2-2

In the Second Division Quebec Steelers entertained Hetton Social to have any chance of this game going ahead the pitch was prepared the previous day by moving the mole hills to parts of the pitch that had the odd rut or three. At least Morris Miner, our resident mole was of some use during the festive period but there must be a whole team of miners by the amount of hills around the pitch. The referee inspected the pitch and both teams kicked off on what was a hard pitch but no different to a dry summers day surface apart from the air temperature. The playing surface was not a hazard to any player, with the only difficulty being the bounce of the ball.Hetton Social were sitting bottom of the division but we knew they would push us all the way as they had lost a lot of their games by the odd goal and hadn’t conceded too many in the process. They were also playing in the best colours in the land – Red & White stripes complete with the Sunderland crest. Several chances were put wide during the first half when little bobbles gave the ball a new flight but Stewart Dawson didn’t waste the opportunity to put the lads 1-0 up. Scoring in consecutive games, he capitalised on a defensive mistake on the half way line. Running towards the park end with only their goalie to beat, he shot early when he could have taken it further, but who was I to complain as it beat the away keeper and nestled in the back of the net after glancing in, off the left hand post. At the half way stage it was still 1-0 to the Steelers.
The visiting keeper Robert Mayo pulled off some remarkable saves during the second 45 but there was little he could do to stop us going 2 up. Craig Cairns went on a solo run and he danced around the visiting keeper as he came out to block him. Running at an empty goal we all thought he would put it in with his left foot but no, not Craig!!!!! Allowing the defender to get back and cover the near post he brought the ball calmly back onto his right foot and after what seemed an age he fired the ball home.

In the Fourth Division Washington Duke of Albany Travelled to Neville’s Cross take on Neville’s Cross social, who have a much improved record from last season. After a pitch inspection the referee declared the pitch playable .The game kicked off and early indications were that there would be very little passing football played. The opening exchanges were fairly even but it was the home team who opened the scoring, with their impressive number 4 breaking into the box and finishing neatly across the Hill Keeper Liam Sheriff to bury the ball into the bottom corner. The first half was poor from our point the Conditions not helping after a few words at half time the Duke went out for the second half determined to get back into the game ASAP. They started like a house on fire and Neville’s Cross struggled to get out of their half.  Playing long balls. Jamie Sheriff profited from a punt out of defence from Andrew Cameron as he headed over the keeper and into the net. The Duke took the lead in slightly fortuitous fashion, Lee Munro shot from 30 yards and the ball took another one of those bounces, this time over the diving keeper. The Hill got a 3rd around ten minutes later, Ryan Mason drifting in a well placed corner for Andrew Cameron to rise and head home. The impressive Ryan Mason was getting more and more involved and was rewarded for his efforts as he broke through and fired past the keeper to make it 4-1. A lapse in concentration allowed Neville’s Cross to score to bring the score to 4-2 with ten minutes remaining. Almost immediately after, Lee Munro picked the ball up in his own half and beat three players as he burst into the box and smashed the ball into the top corner for the goal of the game to give a final score of 5-2 to the Duke of Albany.

Fourth Round Sunday 25th January 2009Kick Off 10.30 am
                                   
 There are NO Replays in this competition
 
 Match                         Home                                                  Away                                                  Referees       
  No
 
239      Houghton Glendale Social or                 v          Coundon Conservative Club or
            Hetton Lyons CC                                             Washington Westwood or
                                                                                    Staindrop FC
 
                                                ®         P. Thompson    (1473106)
 
(A/R)   W. Davies        (1473532)                                (A/R)   D. Hall (2115043)
 
 
 
240      S’land Humbledon Plains Farm GI or v Witton Park Rose & Crown or
      Boldon Shack                                                   Brandon Bay Horse
 
                                                ®         N. Sharp          (1473739)
 
(A/R)   R. Clementson  (1473704)                                (A/R)   A. Botha          (1473447)
 
 
 
241      Hartlepool Owton Manor SC               v          Darlington DSRM All Stars or
                                                                                    Horden Comrades
 
                                                ®         W. Broadbent  (1472655)
 
(A/R)   I. Ellis   (1474066)                                            (A/R)   J. Matthews      (1473089)
 
 
242      Billingham Cons or                                v          Greenside FC or          
            Stockton Hardwick Social Club                        Easington Colliery Club & Inst FC
 
                                                ®         S. Clayton        (1473723)
 
(A/R)   Miss L. Briggs  (1473939)                               (A/R)   P. Connor        (1472631)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It is the HOME teams responsibility to ensure that they make contact with their opponents and the Referee at least FIVE DAYS prior to the fixture.
 
All acknowledgements in relation to referees MUST be received within SEVEN DAYS of issue of the draw.
 
Referees Fees £17.00 plus 30p per mile travelling expenses or actual bus fares. The HOME team is responsible for ALL fees.
 
The Home team is responsible in ensuring that the result is at hand immediately after the game and this can be done by telephone (0191) 3872929, email john.topping@durhamfa.comor text 07721 401192.
 
Both teams must send in fully completed team sheets to the DurhamCountyFA‘Codeslaw’, RiversideSouth, Chesterle Street, Co. Durham. DH3  3SJ.
 
Any last minute emergencies OUTSIDE OF OFFICE HOURS (9.00AM – 5.00PMMONDAY TO FRIDAY) – contact Mr Terry. Farley (01325) 313647
 
 
 Date of Semi Finals –15th February

Tags: Avec Sunday Cup

Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Finally Got their F.A. Carlsberg Sunday Cup 3rd Round Tie against Thornhill on Sunday. After two postponements and a pitch closure on Wednesday night the third round game finally went ahead on Sunday at the Brewery Field, home to Spennymoor Town. The FA Rules for this Competition state the Tie is reversed if the Home Pitch is deemed unplayable after two Gos.This was a clash between County Champions with Durham taking the spoils over near neighbours West Riding. Thornhill had boasted a good record going into the game with a side that included some players with Unibond Northern Premier League experience, it was however the hosts who started better and could've been one up inside 60 secs, Adam Johnston's accurate cross found Clarke but his header was parried by keeper Thompson, Johnston himself also found him   in good form as he blocked his shot on 10 mins, but the game came alive in the 18th minute as against the run of play Thornhill took the lead, great hold up play by Nathan Kemp in the box and he squared for Lee Brook to unleash a shot into the top corner from 20 yards with Finch helpless, the goal seemed to feed both teams, Finch was called into action on the half hour touching over the bar from a John Walton header, the holders drew level 10 mins before the break, Stuart Brightwell jinked his way past Clegg and his cross was met by Jamie Clarke, it looked as though it would stay that way till halftime until Leon Ryan slid in at the far post to make it 2-1 his third goal in the competition, the game was virtually settled in the 48th minute when referee awarded Hetton a penalty,  Craig Walton fouling Clarke in the box, Adam Johnston converted the kick and from then on it was Hetton, Johnston scored again 6 mins later Clarke the provider and then Clarke made it 5-1 with an assist from man of the match Craig Ruddy, Ruddy proved a thorn in their side all game and he broke free only to be felled by keeper Thompson and with his last kick of the day Johnston claimed his hat-trick from the spot,  Jamie Clarke was rewarded for his efforts with his own hat-trick 8 mins from the end, and sub Chris Lowther rapped up the match with the eighth  on 88 mins, Thornhill Manager Chris Ward said " its a great competition, we were a few players light today and it showed" he added " we'll come back next year and try again"  in contrast Hetton manager Bradley Groves commented " the turning point was probably the 1st penalty, it was harsh, they were still in it at 2-1 but the lads responded well at halftime and took their chances" the Prize for Hetton is another away trip, this time to Nottingham where they will play Scots Grey, one of the pre-competition favourites.

In the premier Division Washington Arms earned a much needed Point in a 2-2 draw at Langley Park Wmc, Burnside Made the Long trip to Sedgefield to play the St Edmunds and I a Very Close Game Both sides shared the Points in a 2-2 Draw

In Division 1 Lumley Fc V Sacriston Cc Looked Bound To Be A Stalemate As Both Teams Cancelled Out Each Other & Struggled To Create Chances. But With Less Than 10 Minutes Remaining Lumley's Craig Elliott Was Controversially Judged To Of Handled In The Box, Robert Nixon Made No Mistake From The Spot & Gave Sacriston A 1-0 Lead Against The Run Of Play.  Lumley Continued To Dominate Possession & Their Dominance  Paid Off When, Mark Elliott Was Bundled Over In The Box & A Penalty Was Awarded, Which Steven Roughley Slotted Home For The Equaliser, the score 1-1, Brandon Sports were 8-1 Winners at Chilton Wmc.

In the Second Division Durham Bede Lodge were 9-4 Home winners over Chester Plough Inn, Chester Osborne were 3-1 Winners at Pelton Fc, Sherburn Lambton Arms shared the Points in a 2-2 Draw at Washington Lambton Village.

In the Third Division another High scoring game saw East Rainton Travellers Rest win 8-2 against visitors AFC Newton Hall. Washington Colliery were 3-1 winners at Houghton Chilton Lodge.

In the 4th Division the Witton Gilbert Glen entertained Quarrington Hill Wmc An enthralling game was settled by the odd goal in seven to break the run of draws between these two sides. Glen started quickly and were pressurising from the off with wingers David Winter and Anil Dalani finding space on either flank. The opening goal came six minutes in from a neat move down the right. Dalani beat his marker, cut into the box and fired a low cross toward the near post which was spilled by the keeper and forced home by Winter four yards out. Glen were dominating the game and midfield pair Andrew Goodburn and David Wardle were pulling the strings in the middle of the park with Goodburn playing his usual hard working role and Wardle providing the creative spark with some excellent passing and movement going forward. The second goal came from the centre of the park. Liam Summers won a header deep in his own half and the loose ball was picked up by Goodburn who fed Paul Anderson on the edge of the centre circle and his through ball found the run of Ben Sanderson who kept his composure to round the keeper and roll the ball in left footed from 16 yards to make it 2-0 on 22 minutes. Glen continued to make chances and but for some good saves, a controversial offside and some wasteful finishing would have extended their advantage before half time.Glen didn't start the second half well and let Quarrington Hill back into the game after four minutes of the first half. Some indecision between Summers and Chris Wharton allowed Quarrington Hill's striker a clear shot on goal and one he didn’t waste, smashing the ball high past Andy Grant from 18 yards. The equaliser came six minutes later from another defensive mistake as both Summers and Aaron White had chances to clear but failed to do so and the ball was forced in from eight yards to level the match at 2-2. Glen hit back within 2 minutes to regain the lead. Again the ball was worked through midfield with Shaun Glendinning, Goodburn, Wardle and Dalani. Wardle and Dalani exchanged passes and Wardle fired a low cross toward the far post where he found Winter who controlled and stroked the ball home left footed for his second of the match. Quarrington Hill found a second equaliser around five minutes later when a missed interception left Grant exposed and he could do little to stop another good shot from 18 yards. The final goal of the game came on 75 minutes.

The ball was again worked through midfield and found Anderson on the left edge of the box. Some neat footwork took him clear of his marker who then clipped him to concede a penalty which Anderson tucked away comfortably to the goalkeeper's right. Glen made further chances and could have extended their lead but saw the game out to finally record a victory over a stubborn opponent and continue their good home form. Pelton Bird Inn entertained Neville’s Cross Social Club both teams started game well and the first goal came to the bird from the penalty spot after 15 mins.With an evenly matched first half Pelton ended the half only 1-0 to the good.Peltoon started second half well with another goal after 67 mins.for Striker Carl Ritchie only to find our selves conceded one 8 mins later by some careless defending to make it a nail biting finish until only a couple of mins. later Pelton  were awarded a free kick about 35 yards out to the left hand side which Carl Ritchie took and rocketed in to the top left corner to complete his hatrick and win the game 3-1 the final score. Man of the match well deserved to Carl Ritchie.Shaforth Plough Inn were 4-3 winners at Framwellgate Moor Wmc. The Ferryhill Surtees were 3-1 winners at Kelloe Davy Lamp, and Washington Duke of Albany were 3-0 Home winners over Witton Gilbert Wmc

Pelaw Grange Dogs FC entertained Langley Park social Club FC in the Deerness Presidents Trophy Second Round, Although Pelaw looked the stronger team they had failed to score or have many shots on goal by half time. Langley had two lively forwards as did Pelaw and Langley's defence was doing well to make it nil all at half time

 In the second half Pelaw didn't seem interested and allowed the visitors to take a 2 goal lead one from a set peace and another when Pelaw pushed up too high. It could have been more if it hadn't been for Scott Pattison in goal and some strong running back by David Donnelly to kick off the line and block a shot when Langley were clean through.

 It wasn't until the last half hour of normal time that Pelaw started to show their class with a well taken goal by Neil Worley in a solo effort and then just before full time they managed to equalise via Chris Hawkins. The pitch was heavy and in the second half Langley lost their number 3 to injury and had to be replaced.Pelaw then showed their resilience with goals coming from Russell Fowler who had ran tirelessly all match, Chris Hawkins and Kevin Turnes who had seen several shots saved by an inform keeper for Langley. Chester Hilda Park were 4-1 Home winners over visitors Brandon United Sunday. In the First Round of this Competition Coxhoe Wmc were 6-2 winners at Hetton Social Club, and a Great solo effort from Michael Absom in the 89th Min Gave Ushaw Moor Cricket Club a very Hard earned win at Washington Usworth Top Club 1-0.


In the Alan Smith Memorial Trophy 3rd Round Gilesgate Moor Hotel were 4-0 winners at Bishop Middelham Cross Keys.

In the NTL Transport Trophy 1st Round Brandon Bay Horse were 5-2 winners at Birtley Board Inn and Waterhouses progressed to the next round with a Fine 4-1 Home win over Washington Nissan.

Third Round Sunday 4th January 2009 Kick Off 10.30 am
                                    There are NO Replays in this competition
 Match                         Home                                                  Away                                                  Referees       
  No
231      Shotton Comrades or                           v                      Pelton RAOB                                       G. Wallace
            H’pool Owton Manor Social Club                                                                                            (1474393)
 
232      Darlington DSRM All Stars or  v                      Horden Comrades or                            T. Harrington
            Burnside WMC                                                            Consett Station Club Ex-Juniors            (1460828)
 
233      Houghton Glendale Social or                 v                      Hartlepool Rovers Quoit or                   N. Miller
            Sunderland RCA The Barnes                                        Hetton Lyons CC                                 (1474105)
 
234      Billingham Cons                                    v                      Stockton Hardwick Social Club            D. Swainston
                                                                                                                                                            (1445533)
235      Coundon Conservative Club or v                      Sunderland Grangetown Florists or       M. Coy
            Washington Westwood                                     Staindrop FC                                       (1472531)
 
236      Tindale Crescent WMC or                   v                      Easington Colliery Club & Inst or         
            Greenside FC                                                               Sunderland The Colonel Prior
 
                        IF TINDALE WIN REFEREE WILL BE J. MARR (1454242)
                        IF GREENSIDE WIN REFEREE WILL BE I. LOWTHER (1474167)
 
237      S’land Humbledon Plains Farm GI or v             Boldon Shack                                       D. Chapman
            Middlestone Moor Masons Arms                                                                                             (1473776)
 
238      Washington North Biddick or               v                      Brandon Bay Horse
            Witton Park Rose & Crown
 
                        IF WASHINGTON WIN REFEREE WILL BE W. BRODBENT (1472655)
                        IF WITTON PARK WIN REFEREE WILL BE P. JOHNSON (1473461)
 
It is the HOME teams responsibility to ensure that they make contact with their opponents and the Referee at least FIVE DAYS prior to the fixture.
 
All acknowledgements in relation to referees MUST be received within SEVEN DAYS of issue of the draw.
 
Referees Fees £17.00 plus 30p per mile travelling expenses or actual bus fares. The HOME team is responsible for ALL fees.
 
The Home team is responsible in ensuring that the result is at hand immediately after the game and this can be done by telephone (0191) 3872929, email john.topping@durhamfa.com or text 07721 401192.
 
Both teams must send in fully completed team sheets to the Durham County FA ‘Codeslaw’, Riverside South, Chester le Street, Co. Durham. DH3  3SJ.
 
Any last minute emergencies OUTSIDE OF OFFICE HOURS (9.00AM – 5.00PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY) – contact Mr Terry. Farley (01325) 313647
 Date of Fifth Round –25th January 2009
 

Tags: Avec Sunday Cup

The Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League, after two blank Sundays and despite the Snoowy wet weather some games in the League were able to go ahead.

Houghton Mill All Stars' Steve Fenn notched four goals to send Mill, through to the next round of the NTL Transport League Cup  2nd Round in a, comfortable 5-0 home win against Neville’s Cross SC. David Hall set Fenn up for his first goal on fifteen minutes, Gary Adey,rounded the Neville’s Cross 'keeper ten minutes later and crossed for, Fenn to knock home his second., After fifty minutes a neat left wing run and cross by Steven Ashman, found Gary Adey at the far post who slammed in Mill's third.
Mill's fourth was the goal of the game which started with Kevin Johnston, collecting the ball just outside his own penalty area. Johnston ran the, entire length of the field beating three opposing players before passing, to Fenn who coolly bent the ball over the 'keeper into the corner of the net. Fenn netted his fourth and Mill's fifth five minutes from time. The game, was slightly marred towards the end when Mill 'keeper Dan Pearson was, accidentally kicked in the head when diving for the ball. With blood, pouring from his face Pearson was taken to hospital for treatment.Sacriston Wmc travelled to the Washington Duke of Albany  and were 1-0 winners.

In TheAvec Durham Football Association  County Cup Lumley Fc Entertained Former All England Champions Coundon Conservative Club. Although Coundon  lead 1-0 trough a controversial 1st half goal, Lumley put in a brave, battling performance, but late goals made it a final score of 4-0 to Coundon.

In the FA Sunday Cup Hetton Lyons Cricket Clubs game at Dewsbury against Thornhill Lees for the premier Division of the Heavey Woollen Sunday Alliance Football League was Cancelled  and has now been re arranged for next Sunday.

In the Premier Divison the only game played saw Ferryhill Wmc win 6-0 at Washington Arms Andrew Dixon 2, and  one each for Kevin Hodgson,Chris Dixon, Sean Foster and Josh Gibson.

In the Third Divison  Quebec Steelers were away to Chester Plough, and the downfall of snow overnight seemed to miss Chester, which was great. Steelers got off to a great start. Playing some great football, but didn’t open the scoring till the 35th minute with Paul Broom cutting inside the 18 yard box and slotting it past the keeper.

Minutes later Broomy took the Steelers 2-0 up, and that is how the first half finished. Kicking off the second half Liam Bowes finally found the net after many missed chances in the first half. After that the goals seemed to roll in , with goals from Iain Race, Craig Cairns and two from Stuart Dawson. The home side didn’t give in though and in a frenzied 10 minute attack they scored one back against the Steelers. Final score 7-1. A Game that had  some amazing football on the day, matched by a fantastic performance by the referee; Mark Moore.

Goals from Stephen Adair 2 and one each for Jon Collings and Neil Cutmore were not enough as Cassop Victoria crashed 6-4 at East Rainton Travellers Rest

In the Fourth Divison A fantastic effort by Witton Gilbert Glenndenning Arms,  management, chairman and players ensured this home game against Bowburn Crowtrees went ahead. After marking out lines in the snow with brushes and recieving the go-ahead from referee Chris Bramley this game got underway on a crisp winter morning and turned out to be a decent game. The Glen started much the better and were, as usual, playing some decent football despite the conditions. After a couple of early efforts which didn't really work the Bowburn goalkeeper Glen took the lead through Jonathan White on the break after twenty minutes. A Bowburn corner was headed out by Summers and picked up by Sanderson who fed White as he crossed the half-way line. Bowburn's offside appeals were waved away and White rounded David Robinson in the Bowburn goal to slot in from twelve yards. Bowburn seemed to wake up after conceding and scored two in ten minutes, both from John Guthrie, to turn the game on it's head. The first came from a defensive error by Andrew Fallon who sliced his clearance facing his own goal and the loose ball was rolled in from 15 yards. The second Bowburn goal came around eight minutes later. The ball was picked up in midfield and worked forward to Guthrie who, after evading three challenges, bent the ball beyond Andy Grant in the Glen goal to put Bowburn 2-1 ahead with a fine finish. The score remained the same until half time despite Glen missing clear chances through captain Paul Anderson twice and forcing a superb save from Bowburn keeper Robinson when player-manager Shaun Forster, making an emergency substitute appearance due to lack of numbers, looked certain to score. Glen could sense there were goals to come and duely found five of them in the second half to consign Bowburn to defeat. Glen's second came from Shaun Forster who, somewhat fortuitously, found the net with a curling effort from the right edge of the area which was surey meant as a cross on 51 minutes. The equaliser galvanised Glen who continued to press forward and found a third goal around three minutes later when a good move down the left found skipper Anderson four yards out who could poked the ball home. Forster got his second and Glen's fourth just after the hour when he was played through by Ben Sanderson and finished well over the advancing goalkeeper. The fifth came with around 12 minutes to play. More good football through midfield found Anderson in the area and his shot was blocked by a Bowburn hand for a penalty which Anderson himself stroked home to the goalkeeper's left. The scoring was completed by Forster who bagged his hat-trick goal with six minutes to play. A powerful curling effort from David Wardle smashed against the crossbar and looped into the air, Forster was first to it and slipped the ball beyond Robinson to seal a deserved win.

The Bad weather completely wiped out the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League Fixture List last Sunday .

In the only game played involving a team In the League Hetton Lyons Cricket Club played in the twice-postponed FA Sunday Cup, because the tie had been twice postponed at Hetton the tie was moved to Liverpool to play Lobster at William Collins Ground.

The F.A. Carlsberg Sunday Cup 2nd Round  Liverpool Lobster   2   -   3   Hetton Lyons C.C.       

Hetton Lyons defence of their National crown began with a victory over Liverpool giants Lobster FC, it was only Hettons second game in 7 weeks through postponments, Sundays win was Hetton's 9th visit to Merseyside and they claimed their 6th win at arguably the hardest place to visit in the competition, but it could've been so different had Lobster taken their opportunities, they controlled the first half and had chances, Jordan Knocton, Liam Nethercote and Mark Bushell all fired wide, Michael Rimmer went closer on two occasions but Keith Finch was in superb form, Lyons manager Bradley Groves said " we rode our luck in the first half and i honestly thought that we were going out of the cup, but a few choice words at the break and the lads responded well" Hetton opened the scoring in 51st minute a deep cross found Brightwell who squared for Leon Ryan to finish neatly from 6 yards, and the centre-half doubled the scoreline on the hour when he headed home a Craig Ruddy cross, Hetton looked to have secured their place in the third round on 82 mins when Jamie Clarke rose majestically at the back post to head home, but an extremely harsh penalty decision ruined Finch's hopes of a clean sheet, Rimmer the scorer, Finch was injured soon after by Lobster sub Alderson and Hetton had used their substitutes, with less than a minute remaining Andrew Bailey scored Lobster's second from the edge of the area, with Finch struggling Hetton kept their nerve to progress through to the third round this Sunday ( 7th Dec ) away at Thornhill Lees from Bradford.

Tags: FA Cup

Football league forced to cancel cup contests
From the Northern Echo, first published Wednesday 28th Mar 2001.

A FOOTBALL league has had to cancel all of its cup competitions because the bad weather has caused a fixture backlog.
Clubs in the Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday Football League have agreed to the drastic move in a bid to complete the league season on time.

It is the first time in the league's history that this has been proposed.
The bad weather, which has plagued the season, has resulted in more than 400 games needing to be rescheduled.
The season must finish on May 13, and rearranging so many games would have proved an impossible task.
Some teams have only played five league games to date and, with only six weeks left of the season, they would have to play virtually every night to complete the fixtures.

In addition, Durham City Football Club, the venue for the cup finals, have said their ground will not be available.
The competitions which have been cancelled are the Justsport League Cup, Racing Promotions Trophy, Durham City AFC Supporters Trophy, Ramside Hall Hotel Cup Winners Trophy, Durham Driveways Cup and FTC Motorcycles Trophy.
Graham Lilley, the league's honorary secretary, said: "Nobody in the league is happy with this decision.
"But the alternative was the league would not be finished and we would not be affiliated for next season.
"And clubs who had not completed their fixtures would be removed from the league to enable completion."



Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday League
From the Northern Echo, first published Friday 30th Aug 2002.

Last Sunday all clubs in the League took part in the first Round of the Racing Promotions Trophy. As usual it produced some shock results.
The biggest casualty of the day was Premier side Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, last season's beaten finalists and much fancied to win the trophy this time around, crashing out at the first hurdle.

Level at 1-1 after 90 mins at Byers Green WMC, from the Third Division, thanks to a Alan Dormund goal; Extra Time failed to produce a winner, the game then went into penalties, with the home side Byers Green winning 4-2 in the penalty shoot out.
Current Holders of the Trophy had a tough game at fellow Premier side Sherburn Lambton Arms.

Sherburn took the lead in the 70th minute with a fine strike by Tony Simpson , Murton then levelled in the 85th minute by Gary Clarkson. That put the time into extra time and five minutes into extra time Geoff Smith scored the golden goal for Murton to win the tie.
Premier side Admiral Heating crashed to a 5-2 home defeat by visitors Witton Gilbert WMC.

Two each from Jimmy Slater and Kevin Coates plus a strike from sub Steve Embleton gave Witton the Win. Goals from Andy Yule, Jamie Haughton, Chris Dawson, David Jackson and Chris Lowery gave the North Biddick a 5-0 win at Bearpark WMC.

Premier side Sedgefield St Edmunds also crashed out of the competition losing 4-2 at Langley Park WMC.

Newcomers to the League Durham Pot and Glass travelled to Premier side Fishburn WMC and the difference in class showed as Fishburn ran out 9-2 winners. A John Barber hat trick, Wayne Richards 2 and one each from Andy Howarth, Peter Cummings, Liam Parsons,Dave Wilson all scored.

Relegated from the Premier last Season Kelloe entertained Premier side Pelton Roab, Kelloe showing that they are favourites to return to the Premier at the first attempt were 7-0 winners two each from Dave Milburn, Andy Soppitt ,Paul Wier and an own goal.
Premier new Boys Coxhoe WMC entertained the White Tunn and were comfortable 4-0 winners Gavin Barton claiming a hat trick and a fine strike from Gareth Mullen.

Newton Hall returned to winning ways and into the next round winning 3-1 at Sacriston WMC.

Two fine goals from Tony Hanson plus one from Paul Eiles gave Meadow Field Brancepeth Castle a 3-2 win at Lumley Sports and Social.
Two Goals each for Chris Taylor and Kevin Kerr plus one from Graeme Cole saw the Jovial Monk progress to the next round in the 5-2 win at the Glenndenning Arms, Lumley Snooker Club beat fellow fourth Divison side Pittington 3-2 thanks to goals from Richard Kay 2 and Peter Birelson, Waterhouses were 4-3 winners over visitors Ferryhill Black Bull.

Washington Arms recorded their first win of the season in the 3-0 home win against Houghton Mill All Stars Gordon Harrison, Colin Quinn and John Wilson scoring.

Goals from Kevin Gillham and Stuart Dunn put Ferryhill WMC into the next round at the expense of visitors Ushaw Moor Cricket Club.
Esh Winning McKennas were 4-1 winners over Langley Park Sports and Social. Shaun Smith scored 2 plus one from Phil Bennet to give Houghton Chilton Lodge a 3-1 home win over Burnmoor Dun Cow.

The Highest scoring game of the day saw Ouston Red Lion win 7-6 at Durham Coach and Eight a hat trick from Andy Knox plus strikes from Andy Coulthard, Barry Allport and Graham Irvine was not enough for the Coachmen.
Top marksman for Ouston Dave Hewson was back on form scoring four,Lee Hewson ,Steve Brown, Callum Larkins added the rest.
Hetton New Inn crashed to a 2-1 defeat at Dunlop Tyres. Brandon Sports continued their winning ways with a fine 2-1 win over visitors New Herrington Flighters, Michael Fort and Tony Keogan scoring.

Houghton Glendale were 6-1 winners over the visitors Washington Honest Boy.

Sunderland Lakeside made the Long Trip to Newton Aycliffe WMC and returned empty handed as they were beaten 6-3 in a highly entertaining game Tony Forster scoring two plus one from Joe Beeston for the Lakeside.

Chilton WMC were 5-3 winners at home to Belmont Sportsmans. Brandon Bay Horse were 4-3 winners at Kirk Merrington Half Moon. A Dave Watchman hat trick plus one each from Mike Carruthers and Paul Feardon gave Bowburn Cooperage a 5-1 win at Durham Bede Lodge.
Washington Sports were 9-2 winners at the Britannia Inn. Washington Lambton Village were 5-1 winners over visitors Pelton Fleece Inn. The Garden Farm were 9-0 winners over visitors Esh Winning Cricket Club. A hat trick from Jamie Bennett and one from Andy Ward gave Gilsgate Moor Hotel a 4-1 away win at Birtley William IV Hotel.


Hall bags a brace in Hetton's Cup victory
From the Northern Echo, first published Friday 18th Oct 2002.

Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday League: In the Justsport League Cup second round Houghton Glendale entertained Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, in a very entertaining game the home side were eventual winners 3-2.Chris Hall scored early on for Glendale before Paul Hinton levelled but Eddie Hudspeth put Glendale back in front. Hall added a penalty in the 50th minute although Ben Ryan pulled a goal back for the Cricketers. Washington Sports were 9-5 winners at Chester Garden Farm. Horner's travelled to Washington Arms and goals from Steve Passmoor, Dave Sawyer (2) and Lee Slater put then into the next round winning 4-3. Premier side Fishburn WMC were 3-1 winners at Lumley Sports and Social thanks to goals from Graham Kime, Martin Bowes and Peter Cummings. Houghton Comrades are in the draw for the next round at the expense of visitors Belmont Sportsman's, goals from Dean Warrington, Paul James and Paul Bainbridge gave them a 3-2 win.Newton Aycliffe WMC were leading 2-1 at Sedgefield with goals from Chase McMullen and Dave Brassel when referee Gordon Smith had to abandon the game due to a serious injury to a Sedgefield player.Langley Park Sports and Social lost 13-3 at Chilton Wmc. Two goals each from Dave Milburn and Gary Pratt was not enough to prevent Kelloe Wmc from losing 5-4 to visitors Bearpark Wmc. In the Washington derby game two goals from Lee Cosgrove and one from Chris Holtan was enough for the North Biddick to progress into the next round at the expense of the Lambton Village. Two hat-tricks each for Steve Fenn and Phil Thompson plus two from Alistair Dodd's and a solo effort form Dave Jane gave Houghton Mill All Stars a 9-0 away win at Witton Gilbert. Newton Hall entertained Burnmoor Dun Cow and the Premier side proved to be to strong winning 6-1 Dave Oliver (2), Martin Blenkinsopp (2), and one each for Darren Burnham and Dave Rutherford. Murton Village Inn were 6-1 winners at Brandon Sports. Ferryhill Black Bull lost 3-2 to visitors Hetton New Inn, John Richardson (2) and Lee Jarvis for the New Inn. Meadowfield Brancepeth Inn continued their winning ways with a 4-1 win over Esh Winning McKenna's, Tony Hanson (2), John Harrison and Mark English scoring.In the only game in the Premier Division a Dan Jowett hat-trick was not enough to stop Burnmoor CC losing 4-3 at Pelton Roab.In the First Division Sunderland Lakeside won despite Trevor Chambers being dismissed, winning 3-1 at Bowburn Cooperage, Ray Hopkins, Mark Naile and Chris Merritt.In the Second Division Washington Dunlop entertained New Herrington Flighters and the Flighters proved to be stronger, scoring in the 72 minute when Dave Waddell fired home.Durham City Wmc maintained their unbeaten League form with a 5-2 home win over visitors Newton Hall Jovial Monk Kieth Garget (2), and one each from Ian Airton, Dave Forster, and Chris Brown. Chris Taylor scoring two for the visitors goals from Steve Brownlee and Dave Hewson gave Ouston Red Lion a share of the points in a 2-2 draw at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club.In the Third Division Durham Bede Lodge crashed to a 7-1 defeat at Washington Honest Boy, Dean Card scoring goals from Tim Asqiuth and Colin Hutchinson gave The Glendenning Arms a 2-1 home win against Houghton Chilton Lodge.In the Fourth Division Pittington were 3-0 winners over visitors Durham Pot and Glass thanks to goals from Brain College, Damien Foster and James Donaldson. A goal each from Brain Gott and Mark Kirkup was not enough to prevent Esh Winning Cricket Club from losing 4-2 at home to Pelton Fleece. Waterhouses were 5-4 winners at Lumley Snooker Club.


Premier Division
P W D L F A GD Pts
Meadowfield Brancepeth Cas. 7 7 0 0 24 6 18 21
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club 6 5 0 1 29 8 21 15
Burnmoor Cricket and FC 7 3 2 2 17 10 7 11
Sherburn Village Lambton Ar. 7 3 1 3 26 18 8 10
Murton Village Inn 6 3 1 2 8 9 -1 10
Pelton ROAB Wmc 6 3 0 3 12 17 -5 9
Sedgefield St Edmunds 6 2 2 2 14 13 1 8
Fishburn Wmc 6 2 1 3 11 18 -7 7
Fatfield North Biddick Soc. C. 6 1 3 2 12 16 -4 6
Spennymoor Admiral Heating 7 2 0 5 15 23 -8 6
*Coxhoe Wmc 6 1 1 4 5 17 -12 1
Newton Hall Afc 6 0 1 5 4 22 -18 1


First Division
P W D L F A GD Pts
Sacriston Wmc 9 5 2 2 24 15 9 17
Chester Garden Farm Fc 6 5 1 0 28 5 23 16
Houghton Glendale Social 5 5 0 0 14 2 12 15
Sunderland Lakeside Sp. & S. 9 4 1 4 20 26 -6 13
Brandon Bay Horse 6 3 1 2 19 19 0 10
Kelloe Wmc 7 3 0 4 15 20 -5 9
Witton Gilbert Wmc 6 2 2 2 19 16 3 8
Lumley Sports and Social Cl. 7 2 2 3 17 16 1 8
Washington Sports 6 2 1 3 12 15 -3 7
Belmont Sportsmans Arms FC 7 2 1 4 18 21 -3 7
Hetton le Hole New Inn 7 1 1 5 6 20 -14 4
Bowburn Crowrees FC 7 1 0 6 9 26 -17 3

Second Division
P W D L F A GD Pts
Durham City Wmc 5 5 0 0 17 6 11 15
Ouston Red Lion 5 3 2 0 25 11 14 11
Washington Dunlop Tyres 7 3 2 2 14 10 4 11
New Herrington Flighters 5 3 1 1 16 16 0 10
Langley Park Wmc 7 3 1 3 13 17 -4 10
Houghton Mill All Stars 7 3 1 3 19 23 -4 10
Chilton and Windlestone Wmc 4 3 0 1 20 9 11 9
Esh Winning McKenna's 3 2 0 1 13 5 8 6
Ushaw Moor Cricket Club 5 1 2 2 8 11 -3 5
Washington Lambton H'man 6 0 3 3 12 16 -4 3
Washington Arms 7 1 0 6 9 30 -21 3
Newton Hall Jovial Monk 7 0 2 5 9 21 -12 2


Third Division
P W D L F A GD Pts
Washington Honest Boy 8 5 0 3 31 17 14 15
Gilesgate Moor Hotel 5 4 0 1 22 11 11 12
Newton Aycliffe Wmc 5 3 1 1 20 7 13 10
Byers Green Wmc 4 3 1 0 11 5 6 10
Houghton Comrades Fc 6 3 1 2 19 17 2 10
Durham Bede Lodge Social 6 2 2 2 12 16 -4 8
Ferryhill Black Bull 4 2 1 1 13 11 2 7
Witton Gilbert Glend. Arms 6 2 1 3 10 17 -7 7
Gilesgate Moor Brittania Inn 7 2 0 5 14 32 -18 6
Ferryhill Wmc 4 1 2 1 11 9 2 5
Houghton Chilton Lodge 6 1 2 3 18 22 -4 5
Durham City Coach and Eight 4 1 1 2 8 11 -3 4
Kirk Merrington Half Moon 7 1 0 6 14 28 -14 3


Fourth Division
P W D L F A GD Pts
Pittington Fc 9 6 2 1 30 19 11 20
Waterhouses Fc 8 6 1 1 27 14 13 19
Pelton Fleece Fc 8 5 1 2 24 20 4 16
Brandon Sports Club 6 4 1 1 19 6 13 13
Birtley King William 6 4 0 2 15 9 6 12
Chester-le-Street Horners 5 4 0 1 15 10 5 12
Bearpark Wmc 7 3 1 3 19 16 3 10
Lumley Sooker Club 8 3 0 5 23 26 -3 9
Esh Winning Cricket Club 8 3 0 5 15 22 -7 9
Burnmoor Dun Cow 6 2 0 4 13 19 -6 6
Langley Park Sports & Social 7 1 1 5 17 24 -7 4
Witton Gilbert White Tun 6 1 0 5 10 23 -13 3
Durham Pot and Glass Fc 8 0 1 7 6 25 -19 1
*Denotes three points deducted


Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday League
From the Northern Echo, first published Friday 15th Nov 2002.

The Durham County Sunday Football Association Cup took preference over League fixtures, only one game being played in the Premiership which saw Spennymoor Admiral Heating being 4-3 home winners over Sedgefield St Edmunds. Steve Quinn (2), Michael Jackson and Steve Jackson scored for the home side with John Holvey, Richard Bayles and John Maddison replying for Sedgefield.

In the DFA Sunday Cup Meadowfield Brancepeth Castle were winners over Stockton Portrack Cons, Newton Aycliffe Wmc defeated Hartlepool Supporters Association, Houghton Glendale were winners over Shotton Comrades, Hetton New Inn were winners over visitors Darlington Hurworth Albion, Sherburn Lambton Arms needed penalties to beat visitors and one of the favourites to win the Cup, Stockton Blytholme Social Club.

Chilton Wmc beat Stockton Rosegale, Murton Village Inn crashed out of the competition losing at South Shields Simonside Club.
In the First Division Belmont Sportsmans were 3-2 winners at home to Sacriston Wmc. Belmont took an early lead when a deflected Stephen Edwards' shot wrong footed the keeper. However, by the break, Belmont were facing a 2-1 deficit. Belmont started brightly in the second half and Burn levelled early on. On 60 minutes, Burn scored an individual goal which proved to be the winner.

In the Second Division Washington Dunlop Tyres were too strong for visitors Ushaw Moor Cricket Club, the Tyre Men winning 4-1. Dave Pybus, Gary McArtney (2) and an own goal providing the goal.

A goal from Greg Chapman gave Langley Park WMC the points in a fine 1-0 away win at Houghton Mill All Stars. Chris Taylor was on form, hitting a hat-trick for the Jovial Monk as they were 4-3 winners at New Herrington Flighters, Graeme Cole adding the fourth, Michael Forster, Michael Murphy and Dave Herron replied for the Flighters.

In the Third Division a Shaun Morris goal gave Houghton Comrades the points in the 1-0 win at Durham Bede Lodge. Goals from Michael Atkinson and Darren Feasey gave the Coach and Eight a 2-1 home win over the Brittania Inn, Houghton Chilton Lodge were 4-1 home winners against Kirk Merrington Half Moon.

In the Fourth Division Horners and visitors Lumley Snooker shared the points in the 1-1 draw, Dave Sawyer for Horners and Ritchie Tiffin for the visitors.

Brandon Sports won 3-2 at Langley Park Sports and Social thanks to goals from Tony Keoghan, Paul Webster and Michael Fort. James Cutler and Graham Powell replying for Langley. Highest scoring game of the day saw Waterhouses win 8-2 against visitors Witton Gilbert White Tunn, a hat-trick each for Paul Taylor, Mark Welsh plus two fine strikes from Paul Taylor.
In the Racing Promotions Trophy Durham City WMC were 4-3 home winners against Kelloe Wmc. Newton Hall were 3-2 winners at Burnmoor Cricket Club in the Justsport League Cup, and in the Durham City AFC Supporters Cup Lambton Village were winners at Bearpark Wmc. Ouston Red Lion were home winners against Esh McKennas, Lakeside won at Pelton Fleece and Witton Gilbert Wmc beat visitors Burnmoor Dunn Cow

Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday League
From the Northern Echo, first published Friday 31st Jan 2003.

Sherburn Lambton Arms progressed into the semi-finals of the Durham Football Association Sunday Cup for the first time in their history.
The Lambton, promoted into the Premier Division this season, easily disposed of visitors South Shields D2M 2-1. The scoreline did not reflect the amount of possession that Lambton had during the game. Lambton's first goal came from a low cross into the box from Anthony Simpson, that was met superbly by man of the match Graham Best to fire an unstoppable shot. The second was scored by Martin Clough who avoided two tackles to fire home a good solo effort. Lambton dominated but were unable to convert the many chances they created. South Shields scored a consolation goal in the 89th minute when one of their players was fouled in the box, and the resulting penalty was converted.
In the league, goals from Steve Sailisbury, Martin Bowes and Liam Parsons gave Fishburn Wmc a well-deserved win over leaders Meadowfield Brancepeth Castle 3-1, Chris Baxter replying.

Burnmoor Cricket Club were 4-2 home winners over Fatfield North Biddick.

In the First Division the only game played due to Cup fixtures saw Washington Sports win 4-3 at home to Bowburn Cooperage. In the Third Division a hat-trick from Paul Robson plus one each from Andy Nixon and Kurt Burliegh gave Ferryhill Wmc a 5-1 home win over the Honest Boy. In the Fourth Division Bearpark Wmc were 2-1 home winners against Burnmoor Dun Cow.
In the League's Racing Promotions Trophy Newton Aycliffe Wmc were 5-2 home winners against Langley Park Wmc, two each for Andy Ryder, and Billy Swinburn and one from Lee Redhead.

The Durham City Afc Trophy saw Chilton Wmc win 4-1 at home to the Jovial Monk and Witton Gilbert Wmc win 8-1 against visitors Sunderland Lakeside. In the Durham Driveways Trophy Washington Dunlop were easy winners 7-1 against visitors Durham City Wmc.
In the Stepys's Coaches League Cup their were wins for Byers Green Wmc over Durham Bede Lodge, Belmont Sportsmans Arms were 4-1 winners at the Coach and Eight, Ushaw Moor Cricket Club won 2-1 at the Brittania, Admiral Heating were also 2-1 winners at the Gilesgate Moor Hotel, Sedgefield St Edmunds had a fine 7-0 win at Kelloe Wmc, while Sacriston wmC were 4-1 home winners over The Bay Horse and Lambton Village won 6-1 at Waterhouses.

* The Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday Football League are well represented in the semi-finals of the County Sunday Cup Competition. In the draw Hetton Lyons Cricket Club are at home to Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter, and in the other semi-final Sherburn Lambton Arms travel to the winners of the delayed quarter-final between Humbledon Plains Farm and Houghton Glendale. Should the Glendale win at Humbledon then this would produce an all-Stepy's Coaches semi-final Tie. The Games to be played on Sunday, February 23, 10.30am.

Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday League
From the Northern Echo, first published Friday 19th Sep 2003.

The big game of the weekend saw current leaders in the Premiership Sherborn Lambton Arms entertain last season's champions Hetton Lyons Cricket Club.

In an very entertaining game honours were even in the 2-2 draw. Graham Best and Chris Gillespie scoring for the home side. Elsewere in the Premiership Houghton Glendale returned to winning ways winning 5-1 over visitors Pelton Roab Club, prolific goalscorer Trevor Laidlaw scoring four with Phil Oliver adding the fifth. Mike McKay replying for Pelton.

In the First Division Ouston Red Lion were surprisingly beaten at home by Coxhoe WMC 2-0. Geoff Manning and Gavin Barton the Coxhoe marksmen. Sunderland Lakeside found the long journey to Chilton fruitless, as they were soundly beaten 4-0.
Leaders in the second division Gilesgate Moor Hotel continued their good run of form with a hard fought 2-1 home win over Langley Park Wmc with top marksman Craig McManus hitting a fine hat-trick.

Leaders In the Fourth Division Houghton Comrades made it four wins in a row as they demolished visitors Bearpark wmc 4-0, Gary Muncaster hitting a fine hat-trick plus a fine strike from Gary Briggs.

Second placed Durham Coach and Eight were made to fight all the way by visitors Brandon Sports, as the Coach were 4-3 winners. Tony Keogh hitting two and Dean Storey one for the visitors.

Second bottom club Durham Bede Lodge are still looking for their first win as they were beaten by visitors Washington Honest Boy 4-2. One each for Steve Cockburn, Alan Brumwell, Peter Cooper and Gary Steele.

In the Fourth Division leaders Lumley Snooker Club were easy 5-0 home winners over visitors Witton Gilbert White Tunn. Goals from Richard Tiffin, Peter Birleson, Adam Melvin, Colin Grimshaw and Andy Robertson secured the win. Third-placed Burnmoor Dun Cow were 4-1 winners at Durham Pot and Glass thanks to goals from Chris Staples (2) and one each from Tony Daggert and Wesley Hood. Goals from Ian Brown (2) and Gary Corfield gave West Rainton their first away win off the season at lowly Langley Park Social. Micheal Watson replying for Langley.
Pelton Fleece were 2-1 home winners over Esh Winning Cricket Club thanks to fine strikes from Bob Dick and Paul Younger.

In the League's Cup competitions, the Racing Promotions Trophy first round brought together Ferryhill wmc and Newton Aycliffe wmc in a local derby, the home side Ferryhill proving to be the stronger side winning 4-3. Chris Dixon hit a hat-trick along with a fine strike from Steve Wharrier. Dion Raitt (2) and Bill Swinburn for the visitors.

In the Durham City AFC Supporters Trophy first round, a brace each from Lee Stewart and Steve Fenn plus a solo effort from Phil Thompson saw home side Houghton Mill All Stars progress into the next round beating visitors Pittington FC 5-1.
Despite goals from Andy Bowes and Shaun Smith, Houghton Chilton Lodge were beaten 3-2 at Birtley Coach and Horses. In-form side Durham City Wmc travelled to Waterhouses and came away 5-2 winners in a very hard fought game. Durham City marksmen were Alan Humble, Stuart Tindale, Paul Newman, Richard Johnson and Neil Bewley. Hetton New Inn needed extra time to win at Witton Gilbert Glendenning Arms 4-3.

In the Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup preliminary round Washington Arms travelled to Wear Valley Sunday League side Etherley Dog and Gunn. Washington Arms came from 4-1 down to win 5-4. A brace for Vinney, Moran, one apiece for David Lyall and Russell Day with Neil Sybenga settling the tie in extra time with a golden goal.
Burnmoor Cricket Club were 8-1 winners at Trimdon Sunday League side Durham Three Rivers Housing and Chester Horner's were 5-2 winners at Seaham Conservative Club.

Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday League
From the Northern Echo, first published Friday 10th Oct 2003.

Last season's Premiership champions Hetton Lyons Cricket Club must travel to Hull to meet Smith and Nephew FC in the second round of the All England FA Sunday Cup Competition on Sunday, November 2.
Smith and Nephew play their home fixtures in the competition at Boothferry Park, formerly home of Hull City of Division Three. Hetton had a bye in the first round played on Sunday.

The big game in the Premiership last Sunday saw Hetton Lyons CC travel to newly-promoted Houghton Glendale Social. The Glendale put up a good show but were beaten 4-2 in a highly entertaining game. Four from Chris Moody plus a strike each from Tony Healer and Ryan Drummond gave Pelton ROAB club a fine away win in the derby at Chester Garden Farm.

In the First Division the only game saw Belmont Sportsman's Arms return to winning ways with an emphatic win against the Esh Winning McKenna's. Phil Lloyd put Belmont ahead after 15 minutes with a header and a headed goal from Keith Burn put them 2-0 up 20 minutes later. Five minutes before the break, Darren Burnham got Esh back into the game to make it 2-1. After the break, there was no stopping Belmont as Keith Burn added two to complete his hat-trick and further goals from Steven Forster and Alex Mirley gave Belmont Sportsman's a 6-1 victory.
In the Second Division Ferryhill Wmc made up ground on them with a hard-fought win at Newton Hall Jovial Monk 2-1, Paul Robson and Gary Armstrong scoring the vital goals. Kelloe wmc suffered a 6-1 defeat at New Herrington, Dave Morrow scoring for Kelloe. Goals from Carl Sims, Andy Ryder, Bill Swinburn and Kevin Moore gave Newton Aycliffe wmc the points in the 4-1 win at Washington Lambton Village.

In the Third Division Bearpark wmc were 3-1 winners at Birtley William thanks to strikes from Shaun Davis, Andy Guy and Kieth Rutherford. A hat-trick from Nick Barker gave Bede Lodge a fine 3-1 home win over Brandon Sports. Belmont Wmc crashed to a 5-0 defeat at Waterhouses.
In the Fourth Division leaders Chester Horner's were 3-1 winners at the Glendening Arms, two fine goals from Colin Grimshaw and one from Ritchie Tiffin gave Lumley Snooker Club a fine 3-0 win at Durham Pot and Glass and maintain second spot in the Division. Biddick Inn and visitors Pelton Fleece shared the points in a 3-3 draw, Robert Dick (2) and Simon Peachey for the Fleece with Lee Baxter hitting two and Stuart Conlin the other for the Biddick. Despite scoring a hat-trick Michael Watson was on the losing side as Langley Park Sports and Social crashed to a 6-4 home defeat from Witton Gilbert White Tunn, Martin Merrin adding the other goal. Two newcomers to the League Birtley Coach and Horses travelled to West Rainton Greyhound, the home side proving to be the stronger of the two sides winning 4-1 thanks to goals from Ian Brown (2), Andy Wilkinson and Chris Wilkinson.

In the Racing Promotions Cup second round, Durham City Wmc proved to be too strong for visitors Pittington Durham winning 3-1. Sherburn Lambton Arms were 6-0 winners at Houghton Chilton Lodge. Big shock of the day saw Premier side Brandon United crash to a 2-1 home defeat against Chilton Wmc, Lee Thistlethaitte and Paul Harnett scoring for Chilton.

In the second round of the KJM League Cup the big shock saw Premier side Burnmoor Cricket Club dumped out by Second Division Byers Green Wmc, the scores level at 90 mins 0-0, the golden goal was scored by Dave Snow to put Byers Green through. Holders of the trophy, North Biddick progressed into the next round, easily disposing of visitors Washington Honest Boy 6-1, Lee Cosgrove hitting a hat-trick, plus two from Chris Dawson and one from Derek Trueman. A brace each for Chris Blake man and Adam McLane gave Sunderland Lakeside a hard fought 4-3 win at Ouston Red Lion. Sedgefield St Edmunds needed a golden goal to progress in to the next round, visitors Houghton Mill All Stars had levelled the score to 1-1, Steve Feen for the all Stars and Richard Bayles for the home side. Warren Colby's fine strike in extra time put Sedgefield through. Burnmoor Dun Cow were 5-3 home winners over Washington Arms. Hetton New Inn were 3-2 home winners over visitors Bowburn Hare and Greyhound.

In the only game played in the first round of the Durham Driveways Trophy two each from John Stark and Stuart Dawson gave Langley Park wmc a 4-2 win at Esh Winning Cricket Club.

Stepys Coaches Sunday League
From the Northern Echo, first published Friday 5th Dec 2003.
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club entertained Penrith Grey Bull in the Football Association All England Sunday Cup Third Round.
The game, played at Eppleton CW. Top man Jamie Clark blasted Hetton into the next round with a stunning hat-trick of goals. Hetton now face an away game in the next round at Clubmoor Nalgo on Sunday December 1. Nalgo play in the Liverpool Buisness Sunday League and play all their Home games at the Nalgo Sports Ground. In the Last round they were 6-0 home winners over Ford Motors also from Liverpool In the Durham Football Association Sunday Cup Second Round, best result of the day saw Sedgefield St Edmunds win 6-0 away at Coundon Conservative Club. Esh Winning McKenna's progressed to the next round with a fine win at Easington Officials Club two goals from prolific goal scorer Aaron Scott eased Esh Winning McKenna's into the last 16 of the cup beating Easington officials FC away from home 2-0. The top clash of the day was between Houghton Glendale and fellow League side Chilton WMC. The home side Houghton Glendale won 3-2. Burnmoor Cricket Club crashed to a 8- 1 home defeat from visitors Hartlepool Rovers. Fishburn WMC were beaten 1-0 at Gateshead Allerdene.

GW Horner's entertained Hartlepool Sports Bar and in the first half it finished level at 0-0. In the second half, Sports Bar came out firing and scored in ten minutes. Horner's levelled the score in the 62 mins David Cowie scoring from a Michael Anderson corner. Then 15 mins later Sports Bar scored again, and with the final whistle approaching Horner's went to 3 at the Back. In the 89th min Horner's were awarded a free kick just over the half way line from Simon Masters cross Mick Anderson scored with a bullet header from 6 yards making the score 2-2.
First half of extra time although goal less, there was plenty of action into the 2nd half and with 4 mins to go before penalties, and Sports Bar score the winner.

There were two games in the Premier Division Pelton Road were 7-2 winners at Spennymoor Quinns Mike McKay hitting a Hat Trick, Chris Moody adding two and one each for Nile Johnson and Alan Clark. Sacriston wmc were 5-1 Home winners over Chester Garden Farm.
In the First Division Hetton New Inn remain rooted to the bottom of the first division, after a 2-1 defeat to Lumley, whose last league defeat was in August. A first half penalty, by the in form Steven Roughly and a Paul Bainbridge strike were enough to take Gary Brown's men to 3rd place in Division 1.While Sunderland Lakeside reorded their biggest win of the season beating visistors Coxhoe wmc 4-0.
In the Second Division goals from Jason Ryder, Mike Carr and Ray Stanger gave In form Newton Aycliffe a 3-0 home win over Langley Park Wmc. Kelloe wmc recent run off form came to an abrupt end as they were well beaten at Washington Dunlop Tyres 4-0. Bowburn Hare and Greyhound were 3-2 winners at Washington Lambton Village.

In the Third Division three quick goals for Brandon Sports, one a piece from Lee Nyland, Scott Hopson and Michael Fort, had the home club Washington Arms reeling and shell shocked by the half time whistle, a second half recovery saw the Arms get back into the game with goals from David Lyall and Michael Shackleton but despite a frantic last ten minutes Brandon Sports held on to win the game 2-3.Two Goals from Marc Brierley and one each for Gareth Trowels and Dayle Morris saw Bottom Club Waterhouses earn three hard fought points in the 4-2 away win at Durham Bede Lodge. A goal from Billy Oliver earned Pittington a share of the points in the 1-1 draw at Birtley William. Houghton Chilton Lodge were 1-0 winners over visistors Washington Honest Boy.

In the Fourth Division goals from Darren Heslop, Brian Gott, Paul Archer and Mark Kirkup gave Esh Winning Cricket Club a fine 4-1 away win at Birtley Coach and Horses Dave Thornton replying for the home side. Fatfield Biddick Inn and visitors Lumley Snooker shared the points in the 3-3 draw Peter Birleson two and Adam Melvin for the Visistors with Martin Callaghan2 and Lee Baxter for the Biddick.
In the Racing Promotions Trophy 3rd Round game Ferryhill wmc were a close 1-0 winner over visitors New Herrington Wmc. Alan Robson scoring the vital winner for the home side.

In the KJM Embroidery League Cup 4th Round saw a repeat of last seasons final holders Fatfield North Biddick travelled to last season's beaten finalists Brandon United, this time the tables were turned with the Brandon winning 5-1. Dave Fort hitting four plus a strike from John Harrison did the trick. Full back Mike Thompson replying for the North Biddick.

Top marksman Dave Hewson was back on form hitting a hat-trick for Ouston Red Lion as they progressed to the next round of the Durham City AFC supporters Trophy beating visistors Houghton Mill All Stars 3-1. Goals from Ben Hulbert two and Sam Goss and Paul Newman gave Durham City wmc a fine 4-3 away win at Burnmoor Dun Cow 4-3. Gilesgate Moor Hotel were 4-2 winners over Byers Green Wmc.
In the Lasertech Trophy 2nd Round Houghton Comrades were 4-0 winners at Durham Pot and Glass thanks to goals from Gary Muncaster 2 and one each for Andy Wallace and Gary Briggs.A goal each from Chris Attey, Paul McVittie and John Coggins could not prevent Bemont Wmc from crashing to a 5-3 home defeat from visitors Witton Gilbert Glendenning Arms.

The Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday League
From the Northern Echo, first published Friday 2nd Jul 2004.
THE league will kick off on Sunday August 15th, with the Following Teams in each Division.

PREMIER DIVISION
Hetton Lyons, Brandon United, Sherburn Lambton Arms, Sedgefield St Edmunds Pelton RAOB, Houghton Glendale Social, Burnmoor Cricket Club, Fatfield North Biddick Spennymoor Quinns Inn, Sacriston WMC, Chilton WMC, Esh Winning McKenna's.

DIVISION ONE
Chester Garden Farm, Durham City WMC, Lumley, Sunderland Lakeside, Belmont Sportsmans Arms, Brandon Bay Horse, Ouston Red Lion, Gilesgate Moor Hotel, Kelloe WMC, Washington Dunlop Tyres, Newton Aycliffe WMC, New Herrington WMC

DIVISION TWO
Ferryhill WMC, Langley Park WMC, Houghton Mill Allstars, Newton Hall Jovial Monk, Hetton New Inn, Coxhoe WMC, Washington Arms, Houghton Comrades, Bear Park, Ushaw Moor, Durham Bede Lodge, Pittington.

DIVISION THREE
Houghton Chilton Lodge, Brandon Sports Club, Birtley Williams IV, Washington Honest Boy Belmont WMC, Bowburn Hare & Greyhound, Washington Lambton Vill, CChester-le-Street Horners Burnmoor Dun Cow, Pelton Fleece Inn, Lumley Snooker, Biddick in Fatfield.

DIVISION FOUR
Witton Gilbert White Tun, Durham Stonebridge, Esh Winning, West Rainton Greyhound, Langley Park Social, WG Glendenning Arms, Birtley Coach and Horses, Waterhouses FC, Durham Coach and Eight, Burnside WMC, Birtley Board Inn, Sedgefield Black Lion, Gilesgate Moor Travellers, Rest Bowburn Crowtrews WMC.

The League would Like to Thank the League's Sponsor Stephen Johnson from Stepy's Coaches for the continued sponsorship. Also the League's other sponsors, for their continued sponsorship of the various Trophies in the League.
CastleBank Butchers for the Fairplay League, Deerness Driveways for the Presidents Trophy, Durham City AFC for the Guards Cup, Racing Promotions for the Staffieri Cup, Ramside Hall Hotel for the Cup Winners Cup.Lasertech for the Knockout Cup, K.J.M Embroidery for the League Cup , MT Builders for the Team of the Season .K.J.M.Embriodery for the Player of the Year.

Presentation Dinner
The Stepy's Coaches Durham Sunday Football League Held its Annual presentation Dinner in the Ramside Hall Hotel. The 250 people present were entertained by former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland Star Ronnie Whelan, with stories from his playing days, cabaret was supplied by top Comedian Seth Shildon along with an excellent four course meal. League Secretary Graham Lilley was host and compare for the Presentation Evening. The following knockout Cups were presented, the Lasertech Trophy winners Pelton Raob .
The Ramside Hall Hotel Cup Winners Cup Hetton Lyons Cricket Club. The Deerness Driveways Trophy Winners Langley Park Wmc
The K.J.M.Embriodery Trophy Winners Hetton Lyons Cricket
The Durham City Afc Supporters Trophy Winners Chilton Wmc
The Racing Promotions Trophy Winners Chilton Wmc.
The Durham Area CIU Cup Winners Chilton Wmc. In the League the League Sponsor Stepy Johnston presented the Following Awards. Fourth Division Runners Up Burnmoor Dun Cow, Winners Chester le Street Horner's.
Third Division Runners Up Houghton Comrades, Winners Washington Arms. Second Division Runners Up Kelloe Wmc Winners Gilesgate Moor Hotel. First Division Runners Up Esh Winning McKenna's, Winners Chilton Wmc Premiership Runners Up Brandon United (Sunday) Winners Hetton Lyons Cricket Club.

The Guest Speaker Ronnie Whelan presented the Following Awards for the Leading Goals corer in each Division. Fourth Division winner Lee Baxter Fatfield North Biddick.

Third Division Winner Nick Barker Durham Bede Lodge.
Second Division Winner Craig McManus Gilesgate Moor Hotel
First Division Winner Darren Burnham Esh Winning McKenna's
Premier Division Winner Michael McKay Pelton Raob Club.
And the League Overall Winner was Michael McKay Pelton Raob Club.
The League Chairman Michael Henderson was then called upon to present the Castlebank Butchers Fairplay Award to Houghton Chilton Lodge. Michael also presented the M.T.Builders Trophy for the Team of the Season to Chilton Wmc.
The League Fixture and Referee's Secretary Chris Tindale was then called upon to present the Referee of the Year Award and for the six year running the award was presented to Bill McGlen.
The Final Ward of the Night was the K.J.M Embroidery Player of the Year - Kelvin Moore from K.J.M presented the Award to .Michael McKay from Pelton RAOB.


Referee dies on pitch during match
Thursday 3rd April 2008

A NEWLY-qualified referee collapsed and died in front of dozens of horrified fans and players during a football match.
Andrew Moore, a married father-of-one from Newton Hall, fell to the ground inside the centre circle only minutes into the game on Tuesday evening. The 43-year-old had been a referee for just five months but loved the game and officiated every match he could, often taking control of four in a single weekend.
Former Premier League referee Ken Redfern, a friend of Mr Moore's, said: "He was a fabulous man. He'll be greatly missed."His wife Susan, 37, with whom Mr Moore had a daughter, Sabrina, 12, said he was a loving husband, father and son.Mr Moore died during a Stepy's Coaches Durham and District Sunday League fourth division match between Glendenning Arms and the White Tun, two pub teams from Witton Gilbert, near Durham City.

Barely five minutes of the match, at the village's Cooper Hall community pitch, had elapsed when Mr Moore collapsed while waiting for a goal kick to be taken, at about 6.15pm.

Andrew Sutton, the secretary of the Glendenning Arms team, was standing on the touchline.
He said: "I turned my back and the next thing I knew a crowd of players was around him and the two goalkeepers were running towards him. One of the players was shouting for an ambulance."
Mr Sutton urgently called 999, while an off-duty police officer administered emergency first aid. Paramedics arrived about ten minutes later and took Mr Moore to the University Hospital of North Durham, in Durham City.The cause of his death is unknown. The match was immediately abandoned.

Mr Sutton said: "None of us knew quite what to say, but we could read each other's expressions. It was a strange atmosphere afterwards "Before the match, we were all in good spirits. There would have been a good bit of banter between the two teams. I'd spoken to Andy for a good 15 minutes beforehand. He was a genuinely nice guy. He always had time for you, particularly the younger lads on the team.
"On behalf of all involved, we're most sincerely sorry at this tragic event. We wish his family very well."
Jeanette Ryans, landlady of the White Tun, said: "Some of the lads came back to the pub. I couldn't think what to say. They did everything they could."

Mr Moore qualified as a level seven referee in October last year. Despite being at an early stage of his refereeing career, he had a growing reputation and had been chosen to officiate at a cup final later this season.John Topping, secretary of the Durham County Football Association, said: "He was so keen it was unbelievable. Nobody had a bad word for Andy. He'll be a sad miss to everybody connected with refereeing. It's a tragedy."Keith Sutherland, referees' training officer for County Durham, said: "That he'd been chosen for a cup final speaks volumes. He had a great opportunity to go forward and we're very saddened by this,for his family."We had high hopes for him. He was an extremely nice lad. He had experiences that he wanted to share with people. He was a real bonus to our organisation."
Chris Tindale, the Stepy's league's fixtures secretary, said: "Andrew was doing what can at times be a thankless task, but he was doing it with a great deal of keenness. He was showing a great deal of potential. He'll be sadly missed."
Mr Redfern, a Premier League referee until 1994, said: "He was a big man, both in heart and in stature.
"He was a players' referee - that was the most important thing. Not only did he understand the laws, he understood the game."Away from football, Mr Moore, who lived in Newton Hall, Durham, worked as a probation officer and was interested in motor vehicles.Mr Sutton said he would like the Glendenning Arms team to undertake an act of condolence, in tribute to Mr Moore. He said the team would discuss the matter in the next few days.

Kop dream spurs on Lyons' Adam
Hetton Lyons striker Adam Johnston - a Liverpool fan heading for Anfield tomorrow
Published Date: 26 April 2008 Sunderland Echoo

Liverpool fan Adam Johnston was in the stands when the Reds played out a dramatic 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final this week.But tomorrow the Wearsider runs out at Anfield looking to emulate his heroes with a Kop goal.The striker, from Farringdon, leads the line for Hetton Lyons Cricket Club in the FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup final against Coundon Conservatives.

And it could have been his THIRD visit to Anfield this season.Adam said: "It was great to be there on Tuesday. The atmosphere was incredible – the best I've known."It was a magnificent night until the 94th minute, when John Arne Riise scored the own goal."I had tickets for the quarter-final against Arsenal when Liverpool won 4-1."But we got stuck on the M62 for six hours because of a big accident and I was 30 miles from the ground when the game kicked off."We turned round, listened to the game on the radio and got home just in time to catch the highlights on telly!"The gas fitter – who also turns out for champions Durham City in the Northern League First Division – got both of Hetton's goals in their 2-0 semi-final win over Paddock.He also scored in Lyons' 5-2 victory over Luton-based St Joseph's two years ago to win the Sunday Cup."It's gone very well for me this season," said the 28-year-old. "The best I've had."I've scored 44 goals for my Saturday teams and 32 or 33 for Lyons."The goal I got in the final two years ago was at the Anfield Road end, so it would be nice to score in front of the Kop."I'm excited about going back and I think I'll get more from the day this time."When we went two years ago it felt like we arrived, played and were on the bus home before I'd properly taken it all in."Not surprisingly, Johnston fancies Lyons' chances. They have just won the Stepy's Coaches Durham and District Sunday League for an eighth consecutive year and the visit to Anfield is one of five cup finals on the horizon.He added: "Coundon are a good side; you have to be to win this competition and reach successive finals."But I'm confident because we've got such a strong squad. All of us play a lot of games in the season and it takes its toll sometimes when you're going out to work all day and then having to play midweek games.

"But you don't think about that at this part of the season. When you're in cup finals, you look forward to every game."Adam's partner, Leanne, and daughter Isabel will be in the crowd at Anfield, where Hetton are expected to be back by more than 500 supporters.

In the Alan Smith Memorial Trophy 2nd round the big shock of the Day saw Bishop Middleham Cross Keys of the second division pulled of a shock win at home to Burnside WMC. Of the premier league. Burnside took the lead against the run of play; however Phil Norman levelled for Middleham just before the interval. The game was at stalemate until the 75th. Minute when Craig Bell scored to put Middleham ahead. Two further goals for Middleham from Darren Salicki in the next ten minutes made the game comfortable for the home side. Burnside scored a late consolation goal and Middleham played the remaining five minutes out to progress to the next round. Kelloe WMC FC over came a tricky away tie at premier rivals Houghton Glendale winning 2 - 1.  It was the home side who started brightly but Kelloe soon dominated possession and took the lead through a clinical finish from Gavin Barton.  The second half continued in the same manner with Kelloe guilty of missing numerous chances with several fine saves from Glendale keeper Nicky Lawson.  With 5 minutes remaining, man of the match Chris Smith ran through on goal and pulled back for Gavin Barton to tap in for his second.  From the restart Glendale grabbed a late consolation from a good finish from striker Barry Turton.Newton Aycliffe wmc were 6-1 Home winners over the Lambton Arms. Sedgefield St. Edmunds - 5 West Rainton  0 ,Mark Ferguson 25mins and Jordan Cooksey just before half time made it 2 - 0 at half time. To the Edmunds, Further goals from Andy Blackburn, Jordan Cooksey and sub Carl Hodges secured an easy win for St. Edmunds.Sacriston WMC WERE 2-1 Home winners over Ushaw Moor Cricket Club.

In the Premier division Of the Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League the only game of the Day  was  the Big  Washington derby,  Fatfield Biddick Inn were the visitors to GlebeParkto take on the Washington Arms in an entertaining game which ended with the points shared. With both teams committed to attacking football the only surprise was that the final score was only 1-1. Michele DiMascio put the Biddick lads into the lead after thirty five minutes with a twenty five yard free kick which found its way passed the defending wall and into the far corner of the net. In the second half the Arms picked up the tempo in search of an equaliser which came on the sixty fifth minute mark, Chris Morrison powerfully heading home a Paul Anderson corner kick. The Arms continued to push on in search of a winner, however Fatfield Biddick always looked dangerous on the break and in the dying minute’s two tremendous saves by the Arms keeper Andy Maddocks to deny Biddick's Paul Kindon ensured the points were deservedly evenly shared.   

In a Delayed Durham County Sunday Cup Competition Premier League Leaders Brandon Bay Horse Travelled to Fellow premier Side Ferryhill Wmc, In a Close fought game between the two Premier League teams, although on chances Brandon could have had the game sewn up by half time.  The first goal courtesy of a clinical penalty from Andrew Johnson after he himself had been brought down when through on goal. Michael Fort made it 2-0 just before half time with a fine solo run from the halfway line, taking the ball past 3 Ferryhill players before slotting past the goal keeper.  The second half saw few chances created from either side, with a Final Score of Ferryhill 0 Brandon Bay Horse 2 , Brandon are now at Home to Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter in the next round.

There was very little between Houghton Mill All Stars and Lumley in the Second Round of the JD Taxi's Guards Cup.  In a tight encounter the only goal of the game was scored after thirty minutes when a neat pass from Mill's Robbie Walker was met by David Hall who coolly placed the ball under the body of Lumley's advancing 'keeper Phillip Roughley to put Mill into the next round. 

In the First Division Brandon Sports were 6-4 winners Over Birtley Board Inn, Burnmoor Cricket Club Beat Sacriston Cricket Club 2-1 and Esh winning Cricket Club were 5-2 Home winners over Sedgefield Black Lion.

In the Second Division Chester Plough Inn entertained Pittington Fc Daniel   HILL the Plough Forward scored within   in   2 minutes of the Start. The game   was played at a good tempo Hill produced a superb finish to make   it 2-0. Paul Harrison   made it 3-0     to the Plough.

In the Third Division Bowburn Cooperage entertained AFC Newton Hall and after last weeks defeat The Cooperage went in two goals ahead through Mark Finnigan and Michael Harper, after half time AFC Newton Hall pulled one back before Michael Harper got his second of the game a late consolation was not enough for Newton Hall and the final score was Cooperage 3 Newton Hall 2. Pelaw Grange Dog Fc Entertained East Rainton FC, with a boggy pitch the game was never going to be a spectacle and in the first half several players had a difficulty in keeping their feet. Just before half time KevinTurnes scored a neat goal to take Pelaw in 1 -0. In the second half Pelaw missed several chances and then a quick breakaway and movement by East Rainton saw them pull one back. Previous to this a clear foul in the penalty box on Pelaws Neil Worley wasn't given but Dave Donnelly then had a great run through to put Pelaw back in front and then with 2 minutes to go,, the referee gave a penalty to East Rainton f which they gleefully tuck away in the right hand corner. To level the scores at Full Time of 2-2

In the Fourth Division After a number of weeks without a game, due to Postponed Games Washington Usworth Top Club cruised to a 4.0 away victory at Sedgefield Cross hills. 2 goals from Costa Lorraine and goals a piece from Cal Welch and Steven Duffield give top club there 4th league victory. fielding a much weakened side Framwellgate Moor wmc had to work hard to beat Ferryhill Surtees 2- 1 Anthony  Ormiston  and Dave Pratt the scorers. League leaders Washington Duke of Albany FC produced an indifferent display against Bowburn Crowtrees.  Both teams were guilty of wasting opportunities although it was the home team who were creating the most chances.  In the end goals from Ritchie Lowthian (2), Andrew Cameron, Mark Liddle, Steven Talbot and Lee Bradburn gave the Duke a 6-0 win.  The home team could have easily hit double figures with better finishing, while Bowburn were thwarted by the post and two point blank saves from the Duke keeper.

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County Cup 1st Round Sedgefield S Edmunds - 5 Easington HMS Victory - 3 2 Brian Fairhurst penalties in the first half made the score 2 - 2 at half time.Easington went 3 - 2 up but 2 goals by Stephen Flockett and one from Andrew Beamson gave St Edmunds 5 - 3 win.

Ferryhill Surtees 3-0 Glendenning Arms Not a pretty game by any means, this match was contested on an awful pitch on a cold, windy day which saw both teams struggle to play much cohesive football. From the beginning conditions underfoot were difficult to say the least with players slipping and sliding and nobody really getting the game, or ball for that matter, under control. Glen were struggling to get out of their own half for the first ten minutes as Surtees had both the slope and wind to their advantage and had attempted a couple of speculative efforts before forcing a breakthrough from a corner after 11 minutes. The ball was delivered deep from the left and was half cleared before being forced back into the right side of the area where Snaith fired a shot towards the far post which struck Glen skipper Paul Anderson and beat the helpless Grant before he could react. Surtees continued to use the conditions to their advantage and despite their best efforts to play their usual passing game Glen were becoming increasingly frustrated as they controlled the last 25 minutes of the first half and saw several moves end in nothing with Sanderson twice slicing shots wide, Anderson firing a free-kick over the bar and Winter coming agonisingly close to making contact with a superb cross from full-back Sean Glendinning when he seemed certain to score. The closest Glen came was from a left-wing corner which was delivered into the area by Chris Wharton and the resulting scramble seeing Pearson, Sanderson and Winter have shots blocked before Surtees managed to clear their lines. The second half should have given Glen the opportunity to get the goal they were after but, rather than taking advantage of their superiority several more chances were spurned and the final pass was always overhit, badly placed or blocked by a Surtees defender. The Glen's best chance fell to Winter who beat the Surtees centre back and drove into the left side of the area but his shot found the side netting when he should really have done better. As Glen continued to press forward for the equaliser they found themselves twice exposed on the counter attack, firstly on 68 minutes when a good ball from midfield found Surtees striker Dale Aunger in space 20 yards out and, after selling Grant a dummy, rounded the stranded keeper and rolled the ball into the empty net. The third goal came with only a minute to play. Again, a ball from midfield was Glen's undoing as Lee Hutchinson found space in the left channel and strode onto the pass before dinking the ball over the on-rushing keeper to give Surtees the points and a score-line which flattered them.    

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Second Round Sunday 7th December 2008Kick Off 10.30 am
                                    There are NO Replays in this competition
 
Match                         Home                                                  Away                                       Referees       
  No
 
215      Sedgefield St Edmunds             v                      Boldon Shack                                       G. Humphrey
                                                                                                                                                            (1474194)
216      Coundon Conservative Club or v                      Washington Westwood             P. Simpson
            Lumley FC                                                                                                                               (1474385)
 
217      Sunderland Grangetown Florists or       v                      Staindrop FC or                                   S. Clayton
            Stockton The Dolphin                                                   Hartlepool Supporters Athletic  (1473723)
 
218      Shotton Comrades                                v                      H’pool Owton Manor Social Club        G. Fyvie
                                                                                                                                                            (1473399)
219      Easington Colliery Club & Inst  v                      Horden Rugby Club or             S. Wilson
                                                                                                Sunderland the colonel prior                  (1473448)
 
220      Ferryhill WMC or                                 v                      Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter                      P. Thompson
Brandon Bay Horse                                                                                                                  (1473106)
 
221      Tindale Crescent WMC                        v                      Greenside FC                                       G. McLelland
                                                                                                                                                            (1640841)
 
222      South Shields Vet Reunited                   v                      Pelton RAOB                                       J. Hunt
                                                                                                                                                            (1458729)
223      Houghton Glendale Social                     v                      Sunderland RCA The Barnes             S. Stockbridge
                                                                                                                                                            (1474214)
224      Billingham Telstar                                  v                      Billingham Cons                                    E. Martin
                                                                                                                                                            (1473673)
225      Dawdon Colliery Welfare                     v                      Stockton Hardwick Social Club            M. Ryan
                                                                                                                                                            (1473830)
226      Darlington DSRM All Stars                   v                      Burnside WMC                                    G. Mundell                                                                                                                                                       (1452617)
227      Hartlepool Rovers Quoit                       v                      Hetton Lyons CC                                 K. McKitteick
                                                                                                                                                            (1474239)
228      S’land Humbledon Plains Farm GI        v                      Middlestone Moor Masons Arms         B. Gordon
                                                                                                                                                            (1461468)
229      Chilton & Windlestone WMC or          v                      Consett Station Club Ex-Juniors            M. Coy
            Horden Comrades                                                                                                                    (1472531)
 
230      Washington North Biddick                    v                      Witton Park Rose & Crown or G. Eltringham
                                                                                                Darlington Longfield AFC                     (1473683)
 
 
 
 
It is the HOME teams responsibility to ensure that they make contact with their opponents and the Referee at least FIVE DAYS prior to the fixture.
 
All acknowledgements in relation to referees MUST be received within SEVEN DAYS of issue of the draw.
 
Referees Fees £17.00 plus 30p per mile travelling expenses or actual bus fares. The HOME team is responsible for ALL fees.
 
The Home team is responsible in ensuring that the result is at hand immediately after the game and this can be done by telephone (0191) 3872929, email john.topping@durhamfa.comor text 07721 401192.
 
Both teams must send in fully completed team sheets to the DurhamCountyFA‘Codeslaw’, RiversideSouth, Chesterle Street, Co. Durham. DH3  3SJ.
 
Any last minute emergencies OUTSIDE OF OFFICE HOURS (9.00AM – 5.00PMMONDAY TO FRIDAY) – contact Mr Terry. Farley (01325) 313647
 
Date of Third Round – 4th January 2009
 
 
 

Tags: Avec Sunday Cup

Houghton Mill All Stars progressed into the next round of the NTL Transport League Cup with a comfortable 7-1 home win against Framwellgate Moor WMC. The visitors took lead after fifteen minutes when David Cowan beat the off side trap and shot past Mill 'keeper Dan Pearson. Mill immediately fought back netting four goals before the half time break - two from Gary Adey and headers from Steve Malloy and David Hall. After fifty minutes Adey completed his hat trick before Framwellgate had a couple of chances to score - Steven Carrahar blasting over the bar with the Mill 'keeper to beat was the best chance. With five minutes remaining Steve Fenn was upended in the penalty box and duly got up to shoot the resulting kick home. Gary Adey netted a fourth and Mill's seventh in the dying minutes. In the Same Competition Houghton Glendale needed extra time to beat Visitors Newton Aycliffe Wmc

In the Premier division the Washington Arms are still searching for a first league win, a good performance against high flyers Kelloe Wmc is unrewarded and they go down 2-3. The Arms open the scoring with a David Lyall strike on the twenty minute mark; however in a fruitful fifteen minute spell Gavin Barton blasts Kelloe into the lead with a well taken hat-trick. A John Robson goal with twelve minutes remaining gives the Arms a lifeline but Kelloe hung on to take the three points and move closer to the top spot. Sedgefield St. Edmunds entertained   Pelton RAOB and won 3-1 Pelton opened the scoring after 25 minutes, and it stayed 1 - 0 until half time, but 3 second half goals one from Eddie Johnson (55mins) and two fine strikes from left back Mark Ferguson (65 & 75 mins) gave Sedgefield a 3-1 win. Langley Park wmc were 2-1 Home winners Over Burnside Wmc

A cold Sunday morning at Sedgefield saw The Black Lion entertain Lumley Fc in the First Division. The visitors dominated the early part of the match & a Glen Jackson strike gave Lumley the lead. In the second half Steven Roughley secured a 2-0 victory when his cross come shot ended in the net. Burnmoor Cricket Club entertained Esh winning Cricket Club, goals from Brian Gott and Aaron Scott were not enough to prevent Esh from loosing 3-2.

In the Second Division Hilda Park were 3-2 winners over visitors Washington JFC, Chester Plough lost 1-0 at Pittington, Gilesgate Moor Hotel were 5-1 Home winners over Durham Bede Lodge

In the Third Division East Rainton entertained Pelaw Grange Dog Track Fc ,the Home side were pressed back from the KO but against the Run of play took the Lead on 7 mins .It wasn't long however  before Pelaw Struck back with Neil Worley scoring . After some good work Russell Fowler then scored and it was 1- 2 to Pelaw at half time. In the second half Pelaw went 4-1 up with goals from Russell Fowler and a goal by Kevin Turnes from a free kick just outside of East Rain tons box. East Rainton then had a penalty saved before substitute David Young made it 1-5.Coxhoe wmc were 6-1 winners at Bowburn Cooperage, Ushaw Moor Cricket Club thanks to goals from Jay Wilson 4; Scott Nattrass and Craig Flowers were 6-0 winners at Washington Ox and Plough. The Osborne were 2-1 home winners over Hetton Social

In the Fourth Division Despite having 4 first team regulars missing Witton Gilbert managed to record their first league victory of the season with a battling 3-2 win at Pelton Bird Inn. A very good first Half with the scores level at 2-2.Witton Club opened the scoring through John Renwick who netted from 12 yards with his left foot. The lead was short lived as Pelton equalised direct from a free kick just outside the box which found its way through the Witton defensive wall.Witton regained the lead when a goalmouth scramble led to the ball falling at Jack Cleckner’s feet and he finished smartly. Again the lead didn’t last long, a free kick was awarded and the resultant free kick was deflected in from 6 yards by the Pelton striker.The second half was a different story however and Pelton had a lot of possession but were guilty of missing some good opportunities. With 20 minutes remaining Witton were awarded a free kick and Ian Renwick curled the ball in over the keeper’s head from 25 yards for a gutsy win for Witton. Ferryhill Surtees were 4-2 winners over visistors Sedgefield Crosshills, The Duke of Albany were 7-0 Home winners over Quarrington Hill Wmc.  

The Glendenning Arms entertained Langley Park Sports and Social this was a game which the Glen managed to throw away from a winning position. The opening five minutes were fairly even and saw both teams win themselves corners which came to nothing as they battled to gain control of the match. The first shot on goal came in the 9th minute. Langley Park forward Tony Rutter picked the ball up 25 yards out, wriggled through two challenges and forced Glen keeper Andy Grant into a smart save at his near post. This stirred Glen into life and they could have taken the lead in the 11th minute after a nice passing move involving Sanderson, Dixon and Wardle saw the ball worked out left to Wharton. His first touch wrong-footed Langley Park full-back Michael Cant and gave him room to dink a cross in for Wardle, who had carried his run from midfield, to flick his header over the bar from eight yards. Glen continued to play the better football and worked Langley keeper Peter Caulfield again in the 18th minute with an Andrew Goodburn shot from 20 yards out. Despite not having much possession Langley managed to have a couple of strikes at goal themselves. In the 29th minute a free kick 25 yards out was bent just wide of Grant's left hand post by Langley skipper Keith Caulfield and two minutes later Michael Watson's 20 yard effort was saved comfortably by Grant in the middle of his goal. Glen's passing and movement in midfield was causing Langley all kinds of problems and proved their undoing in the 37th minute. Some good passing found Glen captain Paul Anderson wide on the left and a nice piece of skill afforded him the room a whip over a cross which was missed by the goalkeeper and diverted in at the far post by Langley left-back Simon Huscroft under pressure from Andrew Wood. Three minutes later an excellent sliding challenge from Anderson stopped Rutter having a clean run on goal after he looked to have been put clear half way into the Glen half of the field. The first half didn't see any further chances and ended with Glen a goal to the good. The lead was increased just over a minute into the second half. A loose ball was picked up in the centre circle by Ben Sanderson who spotted Winter in space between the right-back and centre-back and fed him with a superb ball which he strode onto and stroked into the bottom right corner of the net. Langley got a goal back on 50 minutes when a left wing corner was slammed into the net by Keith Caulfield seven yards out .. Glen went on in search of a third goal and almost found it in the 53rd minute when Winter's flicked header from a Paul Dixon cross hit the face of the bar and evaded Wood at the far post. Langley were looking dangerous on the counter and the pace of Rutter forced Wharton to make an excellent challenge on the edge of the box when he looked to have found a way though the Glen's back line. Glen again went close when Goodburn played Wardle through in the left channel but his cross evaded Dixon by inches as he through himself at it at the far post. The third goal came a minute later. Some more good work by The Glen  midfielder, bent a dipping effort beyond the keeper but onto the crossbar. The rebound was picked up by Winter who turned sharply eight yards out and slid the ball under the keeper with his left foot on the half turn for his second of the match. Glen then seemed to switch off and allowed Langley back into the game. On 62 minutes Grant was called into action when Rutter had an effort from 20 yards and a scramble in the Glen area in the 77th minute saw the keeper make another smart save low to his left. Langley scored what appeared to be a goal on 88 minutes when Keith Caulfield forced the ball in at the far post for his second goal after some confusion in the Glen back line. Langley too heart from this and managed to force an equaliser in the 90th minute. The ball was fired over from the left and keeper Grant came sliding out to collect it three yards out but was met by Paul Humberstone which saw the ball squirm into the net to make it 3-3 .The final whistle was sounded moments later and saw Langley Park collect a point and see both clubs continue their recent unbeaten runs.

Tags: League Round-up

Kelloe WMC FC eased into the next round of the Heart Foundation Cup with an easy 6 - 0 home win against Spennymoor Victoria from the Spennymoor Sunday League   Gavin Barton (3), Chris Smith, Nick Gibson (2) and Gary Turton with goals.Pelton ROAB were also 6-0 home winners over the West Auckland Earl of Warwick thanks to goals from A well delivered cross from Gareth Cornell was converted by Luke Kerry. Kerry added a second 10 Mins later and he completed his Hat trick just before Half time. Keith Gamble netted just after half time In the 79 min - Luke Kerry added his fourth  and in the 89 min - Adam Smith made it 6-0  .In the all League Clash Newton Aycliffe wmc beat visitors Chilton Wmc 3-0.Burnmoor Cricket Club were 4-3 winners at Spennymoor Quinn’s.

In the Premier Division Houghton Glendale were 3-0 winners at Burnside, while Ferryhill wmc and visitors Langley Park wmc shared the points in a 3-3 draw.

In the First Division Lumley Fc Lost There Unbeaten Record to Birtley Board Inn 3-2. Brtley Led 2-0 at Half Time Then Added A 3rd Early In Second Half. Lumley Staged A Grandstand Finish When Ward Scored Twice But Lumley Couldn't Find The Equaliser. Houghton Mill All Stars ended Sacriston CC's unbeaten start to the season with a fine 3-1 away win.Sacriston took an early lead with a John Robson header.  Mill thought they had equalised after twenty minutes when a Philip Thompson shot appeared to cross the line only for the referee to wave play on. Two minutes later Gary Adey fired home a close range shot for 1-1. On the hour mark Adey headed in a Nick Thompson cross and then ten minutes from time Adey completed his hat trick beating two defenders before knocking the ball into the net after some fine work from David Hall.Esh Winning Cricket Club and Sacriston Wmc shared the Points in a 3-3 Draw at Esh.Sedgefield Black Lion crashed to a 5-0 defeat at Brandon Sports.

In the Third Division Ushaw Moor Cricket Club were 6-0 winners at Cassop Victoria Thanks to 4 Goals from Jay Wilson and strikes from Scott Nattrass and Craig Flowers..Pelaw Grange Dogs went 2 up within 5 minutes away to AFC Newton Hall, Newton Halls right back playing the Pelaw players onside for Kevin Turnes to score a simple goal. This was quickly followed up by a goal from Chris Hawkins and it looked as if it was going to be an avalanche of goals. However Pelaw switched off and on 10 minutes they sat back and watched Newton hall fire in an excellent goal to make it 2-1. Pelaw never got going again with both sides having shots off target and it looked as if the score was going to stay the same until about 15 minutes from the end when Newton Hall latched onto a ball that looked to be well covered to slot passed Pelaws stand in keeper Scott Pattison who had little chance of stopping it to make it 2-2.

In division 3, the derby Game with local rivals Washington Colliery entertaining Oxclose Ox & Plough. Both teams were looking for their first league win to kick start their season and the rivalry was intense. In the end Washington Colliery were victorious in a 9 goal thriller played in blustery conditions. Gary Lishman scoring a first half hatrick, a Brace from Mark Wallis to take his tally to 8 for the season and a goal for Michael Walker. Defender Chris Trewitt was man of the match. West Rainton were 3-2 Winners at Washington Nissan thanks to goals from Mark wild, 1st min, Andrew Marshall, 25mins and Ian brown 55mins

In the Fourth Division Bottom of the table Bowburn Crowtrees entertained Pelton  Bird Inn and it was Pelton who came out of the traps first despite chances for the home side, two first half goals from the away team.Bowburn still had chances but went in 2-0down at half time .In the second half Bowburn continued to make chances and  a fine shot to the goalkeepers left saw Bowburns top scorer Raymond Pirt score and not long after a penalty for a foul saw Pirt  score his second .Chances followed at both ends but a late Goal from the Bird Inn gave them a 3-2 victory.Witton Gilbert Glendenning Arms  went into this game still looking for a first league win of the campaign against a Neville's Cross team must improved since last season.  The opening goal came in the sixth minute striker David Winter who was left with a comfortable finish from three yards for his second of the season. Neville's Cross pulled themselves level in the 12th minute with the goal of the game.. Adam Farrel picked the ball up and ghosted past three Glen challenges before scoring a placed right-foot finish from 14 yards out.  Glenndenning  regained their lead on 33 minutes Dave Dixon cross lifted the ball over Cooper in the Neville's Cross goal,
 
In the Deerness Trophy 1 st Round Langley Park Sports and Social were 3-1 against visitors Washington Lambton Village Langley took the lead, followed by a Steven Cuthbertson header to equalise for Lambton, before two break away goals give Langley a 3-1 victory.

In the NTL Trophy  Fatfield Biddick took the lead against visitors Coxhoe Wmc ,following an excellent 3 man move. Di Mascio passed to Dawson who passed on to Baxter who slid an excellent through ball to Kindon who finished low to the keepers right. It was 2 nil when Morrells cross caused confusion in the Coxhoe defence and Stephenson converted from close rangeA goalkeeping error by Dodds gifted Biddick their 3rd goal as he misjudged a long ball from Anderson and Kindon converted into an empty net.Di Mascio made it 4 nil to the Biddick after sweeping home after an excellent save by Dodds from a powerful Morrell shot.

 Coxhoe looked dead and buried but mounted a superb comebackTheir 1st goal was scored by Lawson who converted a left wing cross from Stephenson. It was 4-2 when Stephenson volleyed home Ord's left wing corner. The fightback continued after Biddick Keeper Smith misjudged Ords long ball and Gavin converted into an empty net. Biddick were hanging on for the final whistle but in the last minute the game was finally settled as Coxhoe keeper Dodds came up for a corner and left the goal exposed. The corner was cleared and Dawson and Fishburn combined with Fishburn racing the length of the pitch to put the ball into an empty net.

FIRST ROUND
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2008                                                                                                 

 

1        Brow                                                  v        Swanfield                                           2-3
2        Bolton Woods                                    v        Allerton                                              3-3aet
          (BoltonWoods won 6-5 on kicks from the penalty mark)
3        Dock                                                 v        Crossflatts                                         2-0
4        Barry’s                                               v        Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter                      3-4aet
5        BRNESC                                           v        Rawdon                                             3-3aet
          (BRNESC won 3-1 on pens)
6        Britannia                                            v        Poulton Royal                                     2-0
7        Queens Park                                      v        Pocklington Town                               4-0
8        Canada                                              v        Hartlepool Athletic Rugby                    2-0
9        Hessle Rangers                                  v        Western Approaches                          0-2
10      Dawdon Colliery Welfare                      v        Dengo United                                     4-0
11      Heywood Irish Centre                          v        Home & Bargain                                 2-2aet
          (Heywood Irish won 4-2 on kicks from the penalty mark)
12      Hartlepool Rovers Quoit                       v        Ford Motors                                       0-2
13      Murton Victoria                                   v        Sandon Dock                                     3-2
14      Halton Moor                                       v        Paddock                                            0-2
15      Beverley United                                  v        Lobster                                              2-3
16      Sunderland RCA Barnes                      v        Lee Jones                                          4-0
17      Nicosia                                              v        Oyster Martyrs                                   4-7
18      Shankhouse United                             v        Thornhill Lees                                     2-3
19      Queensbury                                       v        Witton Park Rose & Crown                  0-5
20      West Lee                                           v        Obiter Fabs 4                                     2-3
21      Elland                                                v        Seaburn                                             1-0
22      Tower                                                v        Royal Standard                                   2-0
23      JOB                                                   v        The View                                            2-4
24      Silsden (Sunday)                                v        Jolly Miller                                          2-0
25      Fforde Grene Brazil                             v        Seymour KFCA                                  2-1
26      Grey Horse (Failsworth)                       v        Sandstone                                         2-3
27      Warstones Wanderers (Sunday)          v        Leicester Polska                                 5-1
28      Belt Road                                           v        Bartley Green Sunday                         2-2aet
          (Bartley Green won 4-3 on kicks from the penalty mark)
29      Harp 2003                                          v        Keresley RFC                                     6-1
30      Bulls Head (Dawley Bank)                   v        Grosvenor Park                                   4-1
31      Victoria                                              v        Travellers                                           1-2
32      Kingshurst Sporting Club                     v        Scots Grey                                        1-2aet
33      Magnet Tavern                                    v        Grafham                                             8-0
34      Springfield Lions                                 v        Wisbech St Mary                                1-2
35      Hawkins Sports                                  v        Birstall Stamford                                 3-6aet
36      Duke Of Rutland                                 v        Plough Barfly’s                                   2-0
37      St Margarets                                      v        Crawley Green (Sunday)                      3-0
38      61 FC (Sunday)                                  v        Sandy (Sunday)                                  3-3aet
          (61 won 4-3 on kicks from the penalty mark)
39      Hammer                                             v        Celtic SC (Luton)                                1-4
40      AC Sportsman & Ravensborough         v        Shalford Falcons                                 0-1
41      Heyford United                                    v        Brache Green Man                             
          (walkover for Heyford United – Brache Green Man withdrawn)
42      Risden Wood                                     v        AFC Black Swan OB                          3-0
43      London Maccabi Lions                        v        Bury Park Saracens                            3-1
44      Belstone                                            v        Luton Old Boys (Sunday)                    3-0
45      St Josephs South Oxhey                     v        Moat                                                  1-2aet
46      Partizan                                             v        Club Lewsey                                      0-6
47      Enfield Rangers                                  v        Greengate                                          3-1aet
48      Brantham Athletic (Sunday)                 v        FC Houghton Centre                           9-2
49      Nirankari Sports Sabha                       v        Stanbridge & Tilsworth
          (walkover for Stanbridge & Tilsworth – Nirankari Sports Sabha withdrawn)
50      Loughton Nu Bar                                 v        St Josephs (Luton)                              3-4
51      CB Hounslow United (Sunday)             v        Brixton United                                    1-3              
52      Wycombe Town                                  v        Bedfont Sunday                                  3-1
53      Broadfields United                               v        Sutton Athletic                                   3-2aet
54      Sunbury Athletic                                 v        Kerria Sports                                      2-3aet
55      Hanham Sunday                                 v        Bucks SU                                          3-1
56      Ashton                                               v        Richfield Rovers                                  2-1
57      Seven Allstars                                    v        Lebeq Tavern Courage                         1-2
58      Rapid Moorfields                                 v        Bristol Athletic                                    1-0
59      Ajax LA                                             v        Brook                                                1-0
60      Whitenap                                           v        Bournemouth Electric                          0-1              
61      Lakeside Athletic                                v        Poole Borough                                    5-1
62      Totton Town                                       v        Knighton Arms                                   2-4              

 
THE FA CARLSBERG SUNDAY CUP                                                                                                                 

 
 

SECOND ROUND
SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2008– 1.00