Bakers see off rivals to claim final success
Ma Bakers came from a goal down against Division Two champions Brown Cow to lift the Springfield Camping League Cup courtesy of a 3-1 win at St Giles Road. Bakers, who finished third in Division Two, fully deserved their success in a fine game well-refereed by Craig Salmons.
Brown Cow produced the first real chance when, within a minute, they forced a corner which ‘keeper Peter Jennings claimed for his first touch of the match.
Bakers then went on the attack and Andy Salm fired just wide before Graham Pugh was also off-target.
Aaron Bergin, in goal for Brown Cow, made two saves from David Woffenden before, against the run of play, the champions took the lead with a flashing volley from Ash Scully.
Sam Halstead then went on a fine run and beat the goalkeeper only to see his shot hit the crossbar, then Jordan Parnell beat two defenders and cracked in an amazing shot only to see it come back off the post.
With two minutes of the first half remaining Sam Halstead’s fine run ended with him firing home to make it all-square at the break.
Both teams went on the attack at the start of the second half with Scott Carney forcing a great save from Jennings.
Bakers finally took the lead with a volley from Graham Pugh after which Brown Cow put some pressure on with Scott Carney and Scott Cartman both having shots well saved by Jennings.
Bakers were playing on the break and David Woffenden broke and beat Bergin only for the ball to be cleared off the line.
Brown Cow came back again but the Bakers defence was well-marshalled by captain Anthony McManamin and with five minutes to go Graham Pugh scored to leave his side celebrating a fine win. Royd Club guaranteed their Division One survival courtesy of a 6-2 win over Rastrick BC.
Remi Allen put Royd ahead from the spot and Sam Taylor headed the second on the way to securing a hat-trick.
Rastrick pulled a goal back with the second penalty of the game, but the home side roared into a 6-1 lead with Jon Gibson adding two, including a penalty, with Taylor, also netting from 12 yards.
Rastrick had the final say with a tremendous free-kick from the left side of the box. Halifax Irish Centre Mixenden United Hx Irish: Z.Mahmood C.Ellerby Mixenden: D.Randall 4 A.Fenwick 2 T.Allinson Sowerby Bridge Ryburn United Res Sowerby Bridge: J.Bedford J.Elliott Ryburn: L.Brearley 5 C.Silkstone 2
PWD L GD Pts Holmfield 26 21 3 2 84 66 Mixenden United 26 20 4 2 76 64 Ryburn United Res 26 14 4 8 23 46 AFC Crossleys 26 14 2 10 -5 44 Denholme United 26 13 4 9 15 43 Sowerby Bridge 26 14 1 11 13 43 Salem 26 13 2 11 -9 41 Volunteer Arms 26 11 4 11 2 37 Elland Allstars 26 11 1 14 -24 34 Midgley United Res 26 11 0 15 -6 33 Calder 76 Res 26 7 5 14 -3 26 Halifax Irish Centre 26 6 4 16 -52 22 Stainland United 26 5 2 19-48 17 Greetland Res 26 3 2 21-66 11 Division Two Friday Denholme United Res Shelf United Res Denholme: L.Kelly 2 Shelf: M.Lloyd 2 7 2 7 Saturday AFC Crossleys Res Sowerby Bridge Res AFC Crossleys: A.Brunning 2 S.Stockings Sowerby Bridge: J.Wilkinson S. Hibbert K.Noble 2 J.Elliott
Hebden Royd Red Star Res 3 5 Brighouse Sports Hebden Royd: T.Barclay 2 S.Touray Brighouse: M.Balmforth 2 J.O’Callighan Shelf FC 14 Salem Res 1 Shelf: J.King 2 J.Aaron 4 G.Boldy 3 B.Ireland 4 S.Henderson St Columbas Illingworth St Marys
3 0 3 Wednesday Illingworth St Marys 11 Denholme United Res 3 Illingworth: R.Langley A.Holms 2 L.Cartwright 2 Joe Griffin W.Gray A.Curry, K. Butler P.Southwell 2 Denholme: G.Flanagan 2 J.Harrison Shelf FC St Columbas Shelf FC: L.Kearns St Columbas: J.Cook R.O’Neill V.O’Shea K.Touray Illingworth Brighouse Sports St Columbas Shelf FC Denholme Utd Res Northowram Res Hebden RRS Res Sowerby Utd Res Crossleys Res Shelf United Res Salem Res Sowerby Br Res PWD 22 21 0 22 17 2 22 14 2 22 13 3 22 11 1 22 9 1 22 74 22 55 22 6 2 22 54 22 54 22 34 L GD Pts 1 109 63 3 81 53 6 14 44 6 34 42 10 -13 34 12 -19 28 11 -7 25 12 -20 20 14 -31 20 13 -42 19 13 -50 19 15 -56 13
West Riding County Amateur League 1 4 Saturday Premier Division Huddersfield YMCA Ovenden WR Huddersfield YMCA: K Lenihan Ovenden WR: C Pownall Wednesday Steeton Ovenden WR 3 0 P WD L F A Pts Golcar United 26 21 2 3 75 29 68 Campion 25 19 1 5 84 22 58 Bay Athletic 21 18 0 3 58 15 54 Ovenden WR 23 15 3 5 92 23 48 Storthes Hall 23 15 2 7 77 49 47 Lower Hopton 25 12 4 9 62 46 40 Steeton 24 10 4 10 56 44 34 Salts 25 9 3 13 45 50 30 Littletown 24 8 3 13 39 71 27 Hunsworth 25 7 3 15 42 85 27 Huddersfield YM26 56 15 26 65 21 Halifax Irish 25 5 3 17 35 76 18 Kirkburton 25 7 1 17 40 83 16 Tyersal 26 1 5 20 38 111 8 Ziggys Metro Cars Halifax Sunday League Premier Division Hollins Holme Carrington FC Carrington Hollins Holme Lee Mount Old Pond Waiters Arms Halifax Hammers FC Bowling Green Elland Sports Oddfellows PWD 15 14 1 18 12 1 17 10 2 18 8 2 16 7 2 12 7 1 17 5 5 17 5 3 15 2 1 4 5 L GD Pts 0 65 43 5 29 37 5 10 32 8 -10 26 7 -3 23 4 3 22 7 -4 20 9 -12 18 12 -42 7 Ryburn United Mount Tabor Top Club Ryburn Valley North Bridge Bradshaw Royd Club Hens Face Queens Head Triangle Rastrick BC Division Two St Columbas Halifax Hammers Reserves PW 22 18 22 17 22 18 21 16 22 12 22 8 22 6 22 6 22 5 22 4 21 4 22 3 Brown Cow Beehive/XKeys Ma Bakers Halifax H Res Old Pond Res King Cross Park Weavers FC Plummet Line Halifax Rangers North Bridge Res St Columbas Ovenden Phoenix PWD L GD Pts 20 16 0 4 55 48 20 15 1 4 21 46 20 12 2 6 21 38 20 12 0 8 13 36 20 10 2 8 6 32 20 9 0 11 -16 27 20 7 3 10 -5 24 20 7 2 11 -34 23 20 7 0 13 -7 21 20 6 3 11 -8 21 20 2 1 17 -46 7 D 2 3 0 1 2 4 5 3 3 2 1 2 P P L GD Pts 2 82 56 2 66 54 4 57 54 4 33 49 8 23 38 10 3 28 11 -14 23 13 -35 21 14 -29 18 16 -67 14 16 -42 13 17 -77 11 Springfield Camping League Cup Final Ma Bakers Brown Cow