By Groundhopper

In the Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup Semi – Final two Clubs from the Premier Divison met each other, Hetton Lyons Cricket Club and Visitors Brandon Bay Horse the Game started well, the Lyons nearly paid the penalty for missed chances and should have been 3 goals up in the first 15 minutes but the visitors took the lead after the half hour when Lyons keeper fouled the Brandon Bay Horse Forward , Gavin Mudd stepped up and scored from the Penalty spot (0-1) for the rest of half the Lyons showed very little.Lyons Started at a much better pace in the second half and they got the equalizer after 55 minutes when Substitute Craig Ruddy hit the ball from 25yds giving the Bay Horse keeper no chance (1-1). The Lyons took the lead 6 minutes later when a cross from Ruddy and the Brandon defender headed in to his own net (2-1). Brandon pulled the scores level shortly after when a Lyons defender handled the ball in the penalty box and Gavin Mudd scored from the spot again(2-2). Hetton Lyons got the winning goal in the 85th minute when substitute Jason Ainsley took the corner and the Lyons defender Daniel Moore got away from his marker and scored with a diving header (3-2). The Lyons should have put the game well out of reach with great chances from Cogdon and Rae but the Bay Horse keeper blocked them. Full time 3-2.

Chester Easy Street Fc progressed to the final of the Deerness Driveways Presidents Trophy with a comprehensive victory over Division Three side Sedgefield Net Park.

Having already progressed to the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Trophy Final two weeks ago, the tantalising prospect of meeting local rivals the Osbourne in the final was enough to drive Easy to victory. In extremley blustery conditions the match was largely one sided despite the gale force winds preventing any real play from either side. Attacking against the wind in the first half, Easy Street showed their class despite the adverse conditions with some slick passing and moving. Craig Mickle should have opened the scoring mid way through the half but saw his shot trickle wide. The striker did turn provider soon after as he wriggled away from his markers on the left and played a sumptious pass into Carl Ritchie who slid the ball into the net first time. They did however have to defend resolutley with Sedgefield looking to take advantage of playing with the wind. However their tall strikers lacked any real pace to catch up with the ball which was continually hoofed upfield.

Net Park did have the chance to equalise late in the first half. A right wing corner was flicked on in the box and EasyStreet had keeper James Davidson to thank for the deflecting the ball away with his face. The second half was much of the same with Easystreet playing with the wind and firing an endless amount of shots at the beleaguered Sedgefield keeper. They did double their lead early into the half with Mark Peck nodding home Anthony Davisons inswinging corner. Mickle then got his name on the scoresheet for the 44th time this season, cutting in from the right and smashing a shot into the net with his left foot. Mickle and Peck almost made it 4-0 but their efforts both crashed against the crossbar. Pecks inparticular would have been spectacular with the defender volleying from inside his own half only to his effort smack off the bar. Final Score Sedgefield Net Park 0 Chester Easystreet fc3.

In the Premier Division Pelton ROAB Travelled to Ferryhill Wmc and Goals In the 65 min from Luke Kerry A clinical individual goal and a moment of inspiration! Good lead up play led to Luke Kerry going on a solo run, and scoring a right footed goal from close range yards and a Further Goal from Kerry in the 78 Min Luke Kerry fired home from 18 yards out with a clinical right foot goal, following a decent through-ball. To Give Pelton a 2-1 away Win. Last Seasons Premier League Champions Kelloe wmc were 4-0 Home winners Over Burnside Wmc.Thier was a Comfortable win for Sedgefield St Eds, as they travelled to Langley Park W mc .Langley had the strong wind first half and managed one shot against the bar. After that it was all St Ed's, Keith Flockett getting 2 and Brian Fairhurst getting the other. Newton Aycliffe wmc were 4-2 Home winners Over Houghton Glendale Social.

In the First Division Sacriston Wmc were 2-1 Winners at Birtley Board Inn, In the Big Washington Derby Washington JFC beat the Biddick Inn 3-0, Washington Arms Travelled to Waterhouses and shared the Points in a 0-0 draw. Gilesgate Moor Hotel were 4-1 winners at Houghton Mill All Stars.

In the Second Division Chester Plough Inn were on their travels again to high fliers Esh Steelers Fc looking to revenge their home defeat earlier in the season, when two late goals robbed the cestrians of victory. The home side won the toss and decided to kick up field and immediately enjoyed most of the possession. Steelers used the extra man in midfield well and created a few early openings. It was around the twenty minute mark that the home side took the lead, when a well struck free kick came back from Daglish and the Steelers players were first to react and poke the ball home from close range. Steelers came straight back at The Plough and thought they had doubled the lead soon after when their striker hit a cracking shot from distance, only to see Tony Daglish the Plough Keeper dive full strength to tip it over the bar, top drawer save from the cat! The home side did manage to score around ten minutes later with a great piece of football. The Steelers midfield man played a fantastic cross through field ball in behind Simm for his team mate to run onto a fire a low drive into the corner of the net, Once again the home side had a fantastic opportunity to put the game beyond doubt when the striker had a one on one with the keeper, only for Daglish to save well again. The away side struggled to get a foot on the ball and were very sloppy with possession in the first period but hoped to turn it around after the break. H/T 2-0 to the Steelers The Plough were now kicking up the slope and enjoyed more of the ball in this early period. Joel Baddams was very busy up front and Keith Lines was working tirelessly up and down the left flank. Tony Daglish was once again called into action when he saved well at the strikers feet to keep his side in the game. Steelers pushed forward again and had a number of very good chances but a combination of poor finishing and last ditch blocks kept the Steelers side from increasing their lead. Their were no further Goals in the second Half the Steelers winning 2-0. Pelton Fc were 9-3 winners at Bishop Middleham Cross Keys, Chilton Wmc returned to winning ways with a 4-3 Home win over Sherburn Lambton Arms.Coxhoe wmc and Durham Bede Lodge shared the Points in a 1-1 draw. West Rainton came out best in a 5 Goal thriller against visitors Pittington Fc Rainton winning 3-2. Chester Osborne travelled to Ushaw Moor Cricket Club , it was Chris Winn who scored four goals before the half time whistle. Some good passing play lead to the 4 goals in the first half which included a penalty as Chris Days was brought down in the area.The Osborne sat back a little in the second half and substitute Michael Toon scored five minutes from time with a cool finish from 18 yards aftre some good play by Chris Davison,Final Score Ushaw Moor Cricket Club 0 Chester Osborne 5


In the Third Division Washington Usworth Top Club were 3-1 winners at Houghton Chilton Lodge,Low Feel Gold Medal were 4-3 Home winners over Visitors East Rainton Travellers Rest, This was the second Sunday that the Pelaw Grange Dogs Fc had played shadforth Plough with a draw in both games. Shadforth Plough took the lead early on from a corner that blew or curled into the Pelaw's net at the far post. however they came straight back within 5 minutes and levelled it 1-1 with a goal low struck past Shadforths keeper by Neil Worley. Pelaw should of had the game wrapped up by half time after some good work but although only a yard out both the strikers failed to turn the ball into the goal and eventually it was cleared. Eddie Shanks was then up ended in the penalty box and Referee Dennis Matuszek had no hesitation in giving the penalty however Shadforths keeper saved the penalty and held onto the ball. The second half was a dour affair but again Pelaw Grange Dogs kicking with the wind should of went ahead if Chris Hawkins had left the ball alone to go into the net and was rightly ruled off side. Before this the ball looked from the side line that a shot had crossed the line to be pulled back by the keeper but there was no appeal from the Pelaw Grange Dogs Players. The final score been 1-1. Eddie Quinn replaced Mark Stevenson with about 25 minutes to go but had little effect mainly due to the strong wind as both sides tried to keep the ball down.

In the Fourth Division Neville’s Cross travelled to near neighbos Durham Garden House only to Loose 2-1, Ferryhill White Horse were 2-0 Home winners Over Witton Gilbert Wmc, Kelloe Davy Lamp won 2-0 at Framwellgate Moor Wmc.High Handenhold Bird Inn recorded their highest away win of the season winning7-3 at Oxclose Ox and Plough Inn. Chester Leonard’s Lost 2-0 at New Durham Wmc.

The Swinburn Maddison Durham Sunday Football League  after Consultation with Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, have removed Hetton Lyons Cricket Club from the League Cup sponsored By Spennymoor Town and the Alan Smith Trophy Sponsored By Castle Insurance Ltd. The reason behind this was that  the Two Cups above were a Long way behind in the Fixtures due to the very bad weather we have experienced this Season, Hetton Lyons Cricket having suffered  more than Most Due to the Football Association Sunday Cup and the Durham County Football Association  taking preference each Sunday, this means that when a Game in either of these Competitions were cancelled they have to be played the Following week until completed, this created a Major Fixture problem for Hetton Lyons Cricket Club  as they have been very successful in both the Cup Competitions  this did not allow them to  Premier League Games and League Cup Competitions .

Both the Alan Smith Trophy and League Cup need to be completed before the end of the Season and removing Hetton Lyons Cricket Club from these Cups will hopefully allow the Completion of Both Trophies.As per Durham Sunday Football League Rules Hetton Lyons Cricket Club will be fined for Not Fulfilling their Fixtures.

As I have already mentioned Hetton Lyons Cricket Club are in the Final of the Football Association Cup to be played at Anfield the Home of Liverpool Fc on Sunday 25th April against Magnet Tavern Fc, Hopefully by removing Hetton Lyons Cricket Club  from these Cups this will help Hetton Lyons Cricket Club  Prepare for this Final.

The Best wishes of the League Management Committee and all the Clubs/Referees in the League go with Hetton Lyons Cricket Club to be successful on the day and bring the Trophy back to the North East.

By Groundhopper
 
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club made the Long Travel to Sutton to play Hazelhurst Fc from Surrey who play in the Morden & District Sunday League, in the Football Association Sunday Cup the Winners to play in the Final at Anfield the Home of Liverpool Fc  On the 25th april , The Swinburn and Maddison Durham Sunday League Team,  who were winners of the competition in 2006 and 2008, will now be looking to become the first team to lift
 
The Cup for a third time when they play Magnet Tavern at Anfield in May, Hetton had a host of early chances , but it was Hazelhurst the underdogs who opened the scoring just short of the half-hour mark, capitalising from close-range on Hetton’s inability to clear their area.Hetton down 1-0 But Favorites  Hetton Lyons Cricket Club dominating possession levelled the scores when Chris Emms beat two players to Fire Home from 25 Yards.In the second Half Hetton Manager made a big tactical descion when he  sentSubstitute Chris Lawther up front to as an extra forward , and It was Lawther who raced onto a Long ball from Lewis Dodds l and shot home the winner to ensure the Hetton Lyons will go to Liverpool’s Anfield stadium for the Final were they will play Linconshire Side Market Tavern Fc who play in the Spalding Sunday League.Hetton Lyons Cricket Club .


Bradley Groves       
                                                                                       

Hetton Celebrate
 
 

 
Magnet Tavern Celebrate
 
Manager Bradley Groves, whose squad still contains a number of players from the previous two victories, is now hoping that their experience can count when they come face-to-face with Boston-based Magnet."It's a major thing for any amateur footballer to go and play at Anfield,” Groves told TheFA.com after their 2-1 win."We know that whoever we play, it's going to be tough and that will be the case against Magnet Tavern.”The Lyons showed their character on Sunday too, after coming from behind to win the game at Sutton United.’’Now, preparations will begin for Hetton’s latest jaunt to Merseyside and what Groves admits is their main ambition for the season"It's the third time we've been there in five years, so it's an incredible achievement,” he added.“It'll be a great day and the best team will win on the day but it's a massive thing for us, and it's what we set our season on."It's a major occasion for the the Lyons Cricket Club”

Elswere in the League ,In the quarter final of the Spennymoor Town Fc sponsored league cup, Kelloe WMC FC ran out easy 5 - 1 winners against premier rivals Ferryhill MC FC in a very much one sided game.  Kelloe quickly moved into a 2 goal lead with strikes from Staurat Thompson and Neil Charlton.  After missing numerous chances, Ferryhil broke and came back into the game with a great volley from outside the box.  Kelloe then went up the other end and made it 3 - 1 with a goal from Gavin Barton.  In the second half Kelloe dominated possession and again missed some guilt edge chances before Gavin Barton grabbed his second and substitute Stephen Carruthers added a fifth to make the final score 5 - 1.

In the Premier Division Pelton ROAB Struggled to get 11 Fit Players for the Trip to Sedgefield St Edmunds Pelton Found them selves 1-0 down after 3 mins then 1-1 A flurry of activity in the area led to an opposition error. Michael Graver took advantage by scoring a well-finished left footed goal from 18 yards out. Then Sedgefield added two further Goals to make it, 3-1 down then Dave Surrey fired home from 18 yards out with a well-finished left foot goal, following a cross from Adam Kinston. To make it 3-2, second half Pelton found themselves winning 4-3 thanks to a great team goal, finished off by Michael Graver with a left footed conversion from long range, following a Gareth Cornell pass. Then Michael Graver fired home from 18 yards out with a superb left foot goal, following a through-ball from Craig Marron. Pelton were Now winning 4-3 ,with a minute to go and a slip by Pelton Defender Freeman allowed Sedgefield to level the Scores Finishing 4-4.Burnmmor Cricket Club entertained Sacriston Cricket Club, 1st half Burnmoor Took the lead on 5 mins after player manager Andy Colledge burst into the Sacriston box and finished well from 12 yards,Burnmoor created very little after that, Andy hall going close from a free kick, and Lee Smith hitting the post from 6 yards,sacriston got level on 25mins after the Graham Embleton had a free header from a corner. Final Score 1-1.Houghon Glendale were 3-1 winners at Langley Park Wmc and Brandon Bay Horse Crashed to a 4-2 defeat at Newton Aycliffe wmc.

In the First Division Washington Arms kept up their promotion hopes with a 4-2 win at home to Houghton Mill All Stars. Arms got off to a fine start scoring two goals in the first fifteen minutes - Michael Reay netted the first rounding three Mill defenders before smashing the ball past Mill keeper Ian Price, then a low right wing cross was met by Mill's Andy Adey whose attempted headed clearance ended up in his own net. Mill reduced the deficit on twenty five minutes when Arms keeper Michael Ramsey was beaten to the ball by a fine Gary Adey header from a Nick Thompson cross. Carlo Barrass made it 3-1 to Arms ten minutes before the break with an excellent swerving twenty five yard shot. Shortly after the break Gary Adey netted Mill's second putting the ball into the empty net after rounding keeper Ramsey. With two minutes remaining Arms were assured of three valuable points when Chris Morrison knocked home their fourth after beating Mill's off side trap. Lumley FC were able to come from behind and claim all 3 points in the Home Fixture against visitors Chester Hilda Park. In an evenly balanced game Lumley squandered a host of 1st half chances & at half time the score was 0-0. It was Hilda Park who broke the deadlock through a well worked short corner. Soon after the scores were level when James Laidler powered his 30 yard unstoppable strike into the top corner. With 5 minutes remaining Lumley's Stephen Wood latched onto a through ball & beat the advancing Hilda Park goalkeeper. Giving Lumley a 2-1 lead. Lumley stood firm despite late pressure to hold on to a 2-1 victory.Esh Winning Cricket Club Crashed to an 8-2 Defeat at Birtley Board Inn,Sacriston Wmc won 1-0 at Fatfield Biddick Inn, Washington JFC were 5-0 home winner over visitors Waterhouses Fc.

In the Second Division Chester Osborne Travelled to Pittington Fc  and found themselves 1-0 down ten minutes in to the game but a foul on Chris Days in the penalty area led to Chris Winn converting the spot kick. A long clearance from the Pitting ton defence led Paul Botchery to head into his own net giving pitting ton the lead again before Chris Winn scored again after a good run past the Pitting ton defence. Chris Days was next to score converting a Chris Winn pass across the face of the goal before Chris Winn completed his first half hatrick making it 4-2 at halftime. In the second half the Osborne played some good football and were rewarded with Paul Botcherby converting from the penalty spot.Pittington got another after a mix-up at the back and then Chris Days got his second latching onto a long kick from Peter Roddham and coolly lobbing it over the keepers head and Days went onto complete his hatrick from the penalty spot. Wes Hood scored from 20 yards shooting past the keeper and in off the post to make the final score 8-3 to the Osborne. Chilton Wmc won 8-0 at Washington Lambton Village, Steelers Fc won 2-0 at West Rainton Fc. Chester Plough Inn had a lengthy Journey to struggling Bishop Middleham Cross Keys. The Cestrians welcomed back Joel Baddams and Chris Cuthbert son and David Wilcock back into the squad, the away side did manage to grab and early lead and it came from an unlikely source, Keith Lines provided the free kick which Hill dummied for NATHAN BADDAMS to smash into the net from close range. Once The Plough had opened up the scoring there was only going to be one winner and they doubled the lead soon after through JOHN ADAMSON. Lines provided the cross for Adamson to poke home from close range. The Plough  extended their lead even further through centre half Mark Atchison  Keith Lines once again the provider, crossing for MARK ATCHISON to shoot past the keeper for his first of the season. The home side did manage to get back into the game just on the stroke of half time when the away defence switched off and Bishop scored direct from a corner kick. H/T 1-3 A superb free kick from 25 yards out from Daniel Hill crashed off the underside of the bar and was apparently over the line by three yards; BEN LLOYD followed it in to make sure and was


Marc Atchinson
 
 
awarded the goal by the referee. DANIEL HILL did manage to get on the score sheet only moments later to after a long kick forward from goalkeeper Thubron was allowed to bounce and The Plough striker raced onto the chance and made no mistake slotted past the home keeper. BEN LLOYD got his second of the game with a screamer when he struck a fine shot from 25 yards out into the roof of the net over the outstretched hands of the Bishop keeper. The game was now turning into a rout when KEITH LINES added his first of the game with a great pass from Hill, then Lines twisted and turned in the area before placing his shot past the home keeper. The Plough were back on the attack again and earned a free kick on the right. John Forster provided the cross for MARK ATCHISON to double his tally; Bishop Middleham did manage to grab a second of the game when the The Plough defence were stretched due to everyone surging forward. The home striker finished well into the corner of the net. BEN LLOYD completed his man of the match performance with a well deserved hat trick when he went on a mazy run and beat two players for dinking the ball over the keeper and into the net. The away side surged forward and it was now becoming shooting on site in search of the tenth goal. The best chance of the whole game fell to the head of Tony Dogfish who managed to only head the ball straight at the keeper from 1 yard out, which must go down as the miss of the season from the stand in skipper! Thankfully only minutes litter NATHAN BADDAMS saved Tony Daglish blushes when he grabbed the tenth of the game and his brace when Chris Howey crossed for the midfield Dynamo to run onto beat his man and slot home. To Make the Full Time score 10-2 to the Plough.Ushaw Moor Cricket Club were 5-1 winners at Coxhoe Wmc, Sedgefield Black Lion won 5-1 at Pelton Fc.

In the Third Division Shadforth Plough Inn and Visitors Pelaw Grange Dogs shared the Points in a 3-3 Draw,Washingto Victoria won 4-0 at Low Fell Gold Medal. Houghton Chilton Lodge Lost 8-3 at Bowburn Cooperage.

In the Fourth Division Framwellgate moor Wmc won 5 0 against Visitors Neville’s Cross Social a very poor first half ended 0 0 Framwellgate stepped it up a bit second half glyn scored after 50 mins a Minute Later Fletcher made it 2-0 Then in the 75 Min sub Wright son made it 3-0 and Fields and Barker added further Goals to make it 5-0 to Framwellgate. Goals from Craig Mickel 2, Stuart Rawling 2, and One each from Paul Cortlett and Carl Ritchie Gave Chester Easystreet a 6-1 away win at Oxclose Ox and Plough.The Bird Inn were 3-2 Home winners over Langley Park Rams Head.New Durham Wmc were 3-1 Home winners over Kelloe Davy Lamp. Witton Gilbert entertained Quarrington Hill having not played for two weeks and having lost there last 3 league games to lose pace on the current leaders Bird Inn. The first half was dominated by the home side and deservedly took a 2-0 lead in the first half through Calcutt scoring from 6 yards out and Narracott firing in a excellent left shot into the top corner from 18 yards out. The second half the visitors started to get back into the game and pulled a goal back when a harmless shot from 20 yards bounced in front of Potts and hit a bobble in the goal month and went into the net. Thankfully, Witton Gilbert were able to restore there two goal led when Meatherall scored from close range with 20 minutes remaining. The last 20 minutes were a pretty drab affair and the home side were able to claim the 3 points to maintain an interest in promotion with still 11 games remaining to be played in the space of 5 weeks.

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By Groundhopper
 
In the Durham Football Association Inter League Knock out Trophy the Durham Sunday Football League entertained the Spennymoor Sunday League at Spennymoor Town Fc, The Durham Side decimated By Injuries, work Commitments and Northern League Call Ups.

The Spenny Moor side caught the Durham League side Cold in the 13rd Min of the Game Andrew Nicholson Firing Home.3 Mins Later  a Long Throw in from the Spennymoor Side Found  Lee Furber Un marked who Fired Home to give the Spennymoor League a 2-0 Lead. The Durham League Pulled a Goal Back on Half Time Shaun Gregory’s Pin Point pass found John Stark who Fired in a shot Spennymoor Keeper Andrew Spence could Not Hold on to the Shot , Stark followed up to Fire Home. The Second Half saw the Durham League Hit the Crossbar Twice and the Post Once Spennymoor Keeper Spence pulling Off two Great saves But the ball would not go in for the Durham League, the inevitable happened when the Durham League were pushing forward for the goal to level the scores against the Run of play Furber Broke Clear from the Half way Line and Fired in an unstoppable Volley from 20 Yds to make it 3-1 to the Spennymoor League. In the Dying minutes of the Game Durham again hit the Crossbar. The Game was well refereed by Craig Dean.The Spennymoor League Now Play the Sunderland Sunday League in the Semi Finals of the Competition.

Durham Side
Orton Kelloe Wmc, Lowerson Sacriston CC,Wright Burnmoor CC,Draper  Sacriston CC,Fairhurst Sedgefield st Edmunds,Blades Brandon Bay Horse,Embelton Sacriston CC,Coates Langley Park Wmc,Soppitt Kelloe Wmc,Stark Langley Park Wmc Mudd Brandon Bay Horse, Donnelly Burnmoor CC Hall Sacriston CC, Gregory Langley Park Wmc

Spennymoor side
Spence, Birch, Curry, Newby, Hindmarch, Furber, Whensley, Fothergill, Hodgson, Nicholson, Saunders, Wilkinson, Clarke, Cole.
 
Well the Inter league Game was a Bit of a Farce as far as the Durham Sunday Football League Goes, the League Team had a horrendous amount of Players who suddenly found they were working or had an injury on the afternoon of the Game.

Only 8 of the Original squad of 22 were availed due to other Games, Work or Just Injured, the League were left in a totally unacceptable position at 3pm of the Day of the game with 8 Players, Most of the Drop Outs were on the same day. The League would like to Thank Richard from Sacriston Cricket Club, Andrew Soppitt from Kelloe, Shaun from Langley Park Wmc Who helped at the last Minute to enable the League side to field a Team on Tuesday Night at Spennymoor.The League side were beaten 3-1 by a very lively and Organised Spennymoor Team.

By Groundhopper
 
In  the Premier Division Pelton ROAB  earned 3 points in a very hard fought game, as they entertained Sedgefield St Edmunds  On 17 min - Ryan Drummand  gave Pelton the lead  when he  Converted from six yards out with the left foot, in  37 min
A tremendous free-kick by Craig Marron, guided home with the right foot from outside the area. To Give pelton a 2-0 lead. Sedgefield added a Goal just after Half Time it looked like a 2-1 to Pelton  Then On 87 min Some good work from Keith Gamble led to a goalmouth scramble. Craig Marron took advantage by scoring a clinical right footed goal from close range. Pelton winning 3-1.Houghton Glendale were 3-0 winners over visistors Sacriston Cricket Club, Burnmoor Cricket Club entertained Newton Aycliff wmc  and in an very entertaining Game  Burnmoor were 7-5 Winners, Burnmoor were 5-0 Up with 25 Mins to Go .Newton Aycliffe pulled the score Line back to 5-4 But Burnmoor held out to win 7-5 with  with Paul Taylor scoring 6 Goals.
 
 
Chester Osborne were hosts to Chiton club in the quarter finals of the JD Taxis Gaurds cup, and it was the Osborne who progressed to the next round after a 6-4 win.
Chilton went one up in the first five mins only for Wes Hood to reply straight away at the other end. Once again Chilton pushed and were rewarded with another not long after only for Wes Hood to reply again soon after with a header into the top corner from an Andrew Willcock free kick.Chilton went ahead again but were unable to keep their lead and Lloyd Mcgee calmly finished from 15 yards to make it 3-3.The Osborne pushed again and Wes Hood managed to squeeze home a header at the back post for the osborne to take the lead for the first time in the game before Chilton equalized.Chris Winn took the ball down the left to play a perfect pass into Chris Days who calmly flicked the ball past the Chilton keeper.Both teams pushed in a tiring game before and it was Wes Hoods fourth of the game that sealed it, firing past the Chilton Keeper from 20 yards.

In the First Division Lumley Fc crashed to a 5-2 Home defeat from visitors Esh Winning Cricket Club Niki Robson and Andy Armstrong scoring for Lumley. Due to injuries and absentees the Division One leaders Washington Arms turn out an under strength side that still proves to be too strong for lowly Sacriston Wmc. The game is decided in the first half with all the goals coming before the break. Michael Ramsey, normally the Arms keeper but relishing playing up front opens the scoring after fifteen minutes. However Sacriston soon hit back with the goal of the game, a rasping twenty five yarded giving stand in keeper John Lawless no chance.  Late in the first half a brace of goals for Michal Stubbs is enough to ensure the three points go to the Washington Arms. In division one Houghton Mill All Stars were very unfortunate to come away from Washington JFC empty handed. After twenty minutes Mill's Steve Malloy rounded keeper David Smith only to see his shot scooped off the goal line by Joni Grainger. Fifteen minutes later Mill were unlucky again when Jamie Parker rattled the Washington post with a shot from fifteen yards out.The game remained stalemate until half way through the second half whena badly timed tackle from Mill's James Cattell gave away a penalty kick from which Brian Roussell cooly placed the ball into the corner of the net for 1-0. Mill kept on attacking the JFC goal but despite several attempts they failed to score. In the dying moments of the game Mill had one last push for the equaliser but left themselves open at the back and a JFC breakaway in the 90th minute left Marc Briggs with only keeper Pearson to beat to seal the game at 2-0.

In the Second Division Second Placed The Steelers entertained Durham Bede Lodge it  was Steelers' second game of the 2009/10 season run-in and it finished with a 3 - 0 victory to the home side. Goals came from Liam Bowes, Adam Malekpour & Stephen Clifford. The game ended 0 - 0 at half time, but Steelers were the dominant side in the second half when they scored all three all of their goals. Adam Malekpour picked up the MOM award from the opposition, but Chris Welch had a great game among a strong defence. Pelaw Grange Dogs travelled to East Rainton to Play the Travellers Rest.thw First 10 Mins saw the Dogs dominate the game but a fierce shot against the run of play from East Rainton could only be parried into the Pelaw's net by keeper Wayne Laws after about 10 minutes. Once again Pelaw dominated the game but couldn't score. Mark Stevenson went close when he broke free only to be first thwarted by East Raintons keeper Thomas Hotchless and then a blocked by a defender.Then after about 30 minutes East Rainton were lucky not to go down to 10 men when Gary Newman threatened one of the Pelaw players but even though Pelaw's keeper Wayne Laws, who was 20 meters and heard it plainly,  protested to the referee the play was waved on. Pelaw then went 2 nil down before the break. Shortly after half time Pelaw changed their formation pushing David Donnelly into midfield and this soon resulted in a goal from David Donnelly to make it 2-1 but then an awarkward cross ball, that was handled first by the East Rainton player they saw themselves go 3-1 down. Pelaw then scored in the 88th minute when a shot from David Donnelly was deflected only for Chris Hawkins to run onto the ball and score to make it 3-2 at the final whistle. This seems to be Pelaw's boggy team as they have dominated games against them but always failed on this pitch that was particularly slippy in the middle with several players falling when turning.

 The Big Game in the Third Division saw a Big Washington Derby Leaders Washington Victoria INN travel to fourth placed and near neigboughs Washington Usworth Top Club the Victoria bossed the game throughout and Usworth keeper made a number of good saves to stop the score increasing further. Paul Kindon and Andrew Cameron put the Victoria into a 2-0 lead at half time, before a fine overhead kick from Ryan Mason put us 3 up 5 minutes into the 2nd half. The Top Club got a goal from a corner with rare forage forward but Darren Naisbett came off the bench to restore the three goal advantage not long after. This Made the Final score 4-1 to the Victoria.

In the Fourth Division Goals in the 60 min from Zak Scott Converted from just inside the box with a right footed finish, it was a well-finished goal! The move started with some clever play from Richard Brennan. And in the 75 min - Steven Dixon Good lead up play from Will Newell led to Steven Dixon scoring from just outside the area with the nicely placed left foot shot. Were not enough for Chester Leonard’s as they Crashed to a 6-2 Home defeat from High Handenhold Bird Inn? New Durham W.M.C Were 2-1 Winners Against Visitors  Langley Park Rams Head,Brenkley Hit The First goal for New Durham ,Then Marley Made It 2-0  On The Hour. New Durham Missed A Boat Load Of Chances To Kill Of Langley Park.,Langley Park Were Given A Life Line With A Own Goal ,On 80 Mins  ,Mom For Durham Was Graeme Brenkley

Provisional Durham Sunday League Squad for the Durham County Football Association Inter Sunday League Competition. To be played on Tuesday 9th March  2010 at Spenymoor Town Fc against the Spennymoor Sunday Football League Kick Off 7-30
Team Managers Graham Lilley. Steven Taylor
 
Please Confirm within 24 Hours that the players in the squad are available, it is very important to advise me of the availablility of the players  at graham.lilley1@btinternet.com
 
All Players to report for 6-45 Pm on the Night.
 
Goalkeepers
Dean Carris Burnmoor Cricket Club 
Tom Orton Kelloe                          
 
Defender
Alex Wilson Kelloe Wmc, 
Chris Lawson Brandon Bay Horse.                  
Micheal Mellor Sacriston Cricket Club,            
Mark Lowerson  Sacriston Cricket Club ,        
James Donnelly Burnmoor Cricket Club          
Micheal Wright Burnmoor Cricket Club.         
 Midfield 
Brian Fairhurst Sedgefield St Edmunds,                    
Craig Ellison Burnside Wmc,                                    
Craig Coates Langley Park Wmc,
Gavin Mudd Brandon Bay Horse,                             
Graham Irvine Kelloe Wmc     
Andrew Johnson Brandon Bay Horse             
 
Forwards 
Paul Taylor Burnmoor Cricket Club,          
Gavin Barton Kelloe Wmc.                       
Lee Blades Brandon Bay Horse                  
Barry Turton Houghton Glendale 
Craig Mickle Chester Easystreet     

By Groundhopper
 
FA Sunday cup Quarter Final  (5th rd)       28/2/10

Hetton Lyons Cricket Club   2 – 1   Salisbury Ath  (Liverpool)
Byrne 75 (pen) Cogdon 83                 Stafford  5

Hetton Lyons Cricket Club  had to work hard for this win and for the first time in this seasons competiton coming from a goal behind to win. Salisbury Athletic Fc  got off to a dream start when in the 5th minute with some good football around the 18 yard box Stafford the Salisbury Forward hit the ball towards towards goal and a wicked deflection gave the Lyons keeper Kieth Finch  no chance (0-1). The Liverpool side were  on a high and 5 minutes later  Keith Finch pulled of a great save from the Salisbury striker Sean Chart, Salisbury came close again when a shot from outside the 18 yard  area hit the crossbar. The Lyons finally got the wake up call and realised they had a fight on there hands a free kick from Steven Capper saw his effort pushed on to the bar from the Salisbury keeper and cleared away.

The second half got underway and the Lyons upped the pace and effort, Salisbury seemed happy to play 5 along the back and defend there 1 goal, Hetton changed things around after 60 minutes  Gavin Cogden came on for defender Callum Griffiths and Keith Graydon replaced the weary Daniel Moore in midfield, Leon Ryan went back to the defence and the Lyons went to a 3-5-2 formation and they looked much better, Graydon  hit the bar from 30 yards and a brilliant save from the Salisbury keeper Willis kept out Chris Bell’s shot. The Lyons got there first goal in the 75th minute when Bell crossed the ball from the right and the full back put his hand up to stop the cross the referee pointed to the penalty spot, Warren Byrne stepped up to smash the ball in the back of the net (1-1).In the 83rd minute the Lyons scored there 2nd goal, Steve Capper pushed the ball through to Gavin Cogdon who beat 2 defenders and hit the ball wide of the keeper giving him no chance (2-1). Salisbury were reduced to 10 men in the dying minutes when Cogden got away again only to be brought with a tackle that is usually seen in Wrestlemania !    

Full time Hetton Lyons Cricket Club 2-1 Salisbury Athletic                              

Team, Finch Griffiths Dixon Mason Capper Bell Lewis Moore Peacock Ryan Byrne
Subs Bishop Watson Graydon  Cogdon  Lowther.

In the Premier Division Burnmoor Cricket Club Travelled to Burnside wmc, the two clubs met last week with Burnside winning 3-1. Burn moor took the lead in the 14 min - An inspired solo goal by Tim bowman, scored from long range with the left foot. It was a first-class effort... the move originally started with some good work from Neil Errington. 4 Mins Later Burnmoor went further ahead. A well delivered cross from Paul Taylor was converted by Andy hall. A great finish with the right foot from close range. Burnmoor were now starting to play some good football and on 25 Mns made it 3-0, Andy hall supplied the through-ball, and Paul Taylor found the net from just inside the box with a speculative right footed effort. On 30 Mins A well delivered cross from Andy hall was converted by Paul Taylor. A great finish with the right foot from 18 yards out. To make it 4-0 and Just before Half time, Tim bowman fired home from 18 yards out with a well-finished headed goal, following a cross from Paul Taylor. No further goals in the second Half Burnmoor wining 5-0.Brandon Bay Horse and Visitors Houghton Glendale shared the Points in a 3-3 draw. Sedgefield st Edmunds were 3-0 Home winners Over Sacriston Cricket Club.

In a cracking game at Washington Glebe Park First Division leaders Washington Arms let a two goal advantage slip to go down 2-3 to Gilesgate Moor Hotel. The Arms get off to a great start Wayne Kennedy heading home a well worked corner after three minutes, two minutes later Danny Murray makes it two nil after going around stranded keeper James Winter. Gilesgate get back into the game after Arms keeper Michael Ramsey upends the lively Andrew Ward on the edge of the box, Craig Snowdon hammering home the resultant penalty. Ten minutes into the second half Gilesgate are back on level terms, Andrew Ward capitalising from hesitation in the Arms defence rounds the keeper to slot the ball home. The remainder of the game is dominated by the Arms who press forward in search of a decider but the resilient Gilesgate defence protect their goal well. A stunning save by Gilesgate keeper James Winter is the closest the Arms come to scoring and with ten minutes remaining the almost inevitable breakaway goal seals the game, Andrew Ward grabbing the winner that moves Gilesgate up into second place. Houghton Mill All Stars beat Lumley FC 1-0 in a very close encounter.Mill's Chris Rogerson very nearly gifted Lumley an early lead when his wayward pass landed nicely for Stephen Wood to run at goal. However, Rogerson reacted quickly and raced to make a goal saving tackle.The only goal of the game came after twenty five minutes when from ten yards out Gary Adey half volleyed past keeper Young after some fine play from Mill's Steve Malloy. Lumley had the ball in the net after seventy five minutes when Richard Kay blasted home from close range only for it to be ruled out for off side.Keeper Dan Pearson made some fine saves throughout to keep a clean sheet for Mill.

In the Only Game Played in the Second Divison Adam Malekpour scored 4 and a double man of the match award as Steelers FC ran out 9-1 winners away to Bishop Middleham Cross Keys. Liam Bowes and Stephen Clifford both scored twice with younger brother Jamie Clifford scoring once to make up the other goals. The Keys did get a consolation goal near the end but it was a fine victory for the reds after so little football of late.

In the Third Division Washington Victoria  travelled to Ferryhill to play the Dynamo’s. The Victoria  made an excellent start to the game, Mark Liddle lobbing the Dynamo’s  keeper from an acute angle in the first minute of the game. After that the Victoria  laboured a bit, half chances came and went . At half time the Victoria were leading 1-0 lead knowing it would be easier going into the second half kicking downhill. A defensive mix up following a Ferryhill  Dynamo’s corner saw the Victoria concede a sloppy goal to make the scores 1-1.The Victoria regained the lead soon after, Steven Douglas finding the back of the net after good work from Paul Kindon. The Victoria  kept the pressure up and Andrew Cameron scored with a fine header following a corner. The Final score on 90 minutes was Dynamo’s 1 -3 Washington Victoria. Houghton Chilton Lodge and Shadforth Plough Inn shared the Points in a 3-3 Draw.Framwellgate Moor Salutation crashed to a 6-0 defeat at East Rainton Travellers Rest.

In the Fourth Division Chester Leonard’s Travelled to Washington to play Washington Colliery. A good performance from the Chester-le-street Leonard’s Fc, but once again nothing to show for it as Leonard’s shot themselves in the foot with some shabby defending. Leonard’s were much improved, and looked to build on their 2nd half performance from last week against New Durham. Leonard’s were  4-0 down at half time  Leonard’s continued to Battle in the 2nd half, and Clarkson began the fight back with a coolly taken spot kick after Newell had been upended. This was continued a few minutes later with Clarkson drilling across goal for Shipley to expertly back heal into the net. To make the score 2-4  to the Colliery Leonard’s thought they were right back in the game when Fryer thought he's added a 3rd from a corner, only for it to be ruled out for a challenge on the 'keeper, a decision, Fryer later admitted, was correct. This seemed to knock a bit of the wind out of Leonard’s' sails, and although Newell struck a post, Washington's striker added a clinical 5th off the post with 15 minutes remaining which seemed to kill the game as a contest. A mention for female referee Linzi Robinson for another excellent display with the whistle. Leonard’s will need to be more clinical in front of goal in future, and cut out the goals gifted to the Opposition. Langley Park Rams Head Travelled to Ferryhill to play the White Horse, Both sides shared the points in a 2-2 draw. Hihgh Handenhold Bird Inn were not firing on all four cylinders today as they entertained  a well organised Kelloe Davey Lamp .But with goals from Craig Lavery,Jonathan Swift and Marc Wood the Bird battled out a 3-2 win M.O.M for the Bird keeper Tony Liddle. 

Chester Osborne progressed into the next round of the Deerness Driveways presidents cup after an excellent first half dislpay at Sedgefield Black Lion.
Chester Osborne were 3-0 up at the break with goals from Andrew Willcock, Chris Days and an own goal from Black lions defence. Osborne went 4-0 up through a fine solo effort from Chris Days. Osborne sat back at 4-0 and missed a few good chances and invited Black Lion to get back into the game scoring twice to make it 4-2 before Chris bennett scored and another own goal ensured that The Osborne went through. Sedgefield scored another late on.
The Final Score Black lion 3 Chester Osborne 6