Weather plays Havoc

Well the wet cold weather played havoc with the Leagues Fixtures.The Only game to be played in the cold snap was in the Fourth Division Langley Park Rams Head entertained Washington Honest Boy.It was another win for Langley Park Rams Head in very cold conditions.Washington started better,But langley started to get into game after 10 minutes and started creating chances and scored after 11 minutes when tony rutter crossed and anthony bussey scored,went further ahead 5 minutes later when tony did well in box and hit post and ball came back to bussey who scored second of game.Was a bit scrappy game after that and washington got back in game of a corner after 35 minutes,langley scored few mniutes after when steven mickle crossed ball and keeper made a mistake and tony rutter scored.Langley felt second half could push on , but wasnt to be with some good saves of goalkeeper, hitting woodwork and missed chances , only 1 more goal for langley steven cummings played tony in who blasted into bottom corner after 68 minutes

Kelloe and Hetton set up the Tie of the Competition

FA Sunday Cup 3rd round
Ten Men Lyons roar on
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club 4 - 1 Britannia VNC (Liverpool)
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club had to work their socks off for the full 90 minutes for this victory and with Marc Ellison shown a straight red card in the 35th minute everyone had to pull together for a great win. Liverpool Britannia started off the better of the sides and the Lyons goalkeeper Keith Finch made two excellent saves in the early minutes the Lyons responded moments later with a shot just going wide of the post and Andrew Bulford's header just went wide of the post. The Lyons were starting to create more chances and captain Daniel Moore saw his header go inches over the cross bar and in the 33rd minute a cross from the right hand side from Craig Price and a glancing header from Nicky Kane and in to the net with the goalkeeper well beaten 1-0. Minutes later Ellison was shown a red card for was judged by the referee to be a reckless challenge. Bulford came close to scoring just before half time but was denied with a good save from the Britannia keeperThe ten men of the Lyons got the second goal they had been hoping for in the 52nd minute, a corner from price that was headed down by Moore and Danny Craggs was the quickest to react and his shot went in to the net 2-0. Britannia were pushing forward looking for a goal but were getting no joy from the Lyons defence and in the 67th minute a ball from Craig Price to Andrew Bulford on the right hand side and he beat the defender and his shot from an acute angle beat the keeper and on to the post and in to the net 3-0. Britannia grabbed a goal in the 78th minute with a looping header 3-1 but the Lyons scored again minutes later with Ian Watson beating the defender on the left side and he crossed to Bulford and from 18 yards his shot gave the goalkeeper no chance 4-1. A great team effort from the Lyons and thoroughly deserved their victory.
Kelloe Wmc  5-2 Liverpool Job Fc
JOB Fc took an early lead when the striker headed in at the back post. kelloe then started to get back in the game and were rewarded when Ian ward headed in an inviting cross from Thompson. kelloe then took the lead just before the break with a penalty after ward was pushed, Kieran Megran coolly slotting home from the spot. After the interval kelloe continued to put JOB under pressure but were caught on the break when the midfielder rose to head in an equaliser. kelloe pressed forward again and were rewarded when megran slid in to score after great work down the right from Ward. Megran then broke forward again to make it 4-2 and take his goal scoring tally to 10 in 4 matches with his 3rd hat-trick of the season. kelloe were reduced to 10 men when Jury was sent off for 2 yellow cards, but after Thompson was pushed in the box, Jamie Poole struck home from the spot making the final score 5-2 to Kelloe

The League are certain to have a Representative in the  last Eight as  in the Draw for the Fourth Round Hetton Lyons Cricket Club are at Home to Kelloe Wmc , to be played on Sunday 22^nd Jan 2012

Guards Cup 3^RD Round sponsored by JD Taxis.

Chilton Wmc entertained Pelaw Grange Dogs for this 3^rd Round of the Competition, Pelaw Grange Dogs Fc were struggling with injuries to 3 or 4 key players and only had Paul Swinburn as a substitute. From the off Chilton won a corner and from a low cross in it was flicked into Pelaw net by Michael Searby to make it 1 nil. This seemed to spur Pelaw on and they battled well in midfield with Peter Snowball and Chris Gosnell working hard in midfield along with the rest of the team. Pelaw pulled back level when Anthony Nicholson told Chris Harvey to leave it and sent at curling ball in from the left wing that went in off the post leaving the Chilton keeper struggling. Marc Lyall then had to go off with a hamstring problem and Paul Swinburn came on with Gary Ryan switching to left back which disrupted the midfield in the second half. At half time at 1-1 Pelaw were still in the game but Chilton brought on fresh legs three times in the second half  Michael Searby adding a further 3 goals  and a 25 yard thunderbolt from Kyle Wren gave Chilton a 5-1 win.
Premier Division
In the Premier Division Brandon Sports had Chester’s as their visitors,  Brandon took control early in the game, scoring early and continuing the sequence throughout the half; with Tony Hanson grabbing himself a first half hat-trick and the Fort brothers Dave and Michael  one each. The second half finished stalemate with both teams scoring one a piece, Chester’s direct from a free-kick and Michael Fort adding his second making the final score 6 - 1 to the home team. Langley Park Wmc Traveled to Sedgefield st Edmunds, A hard fought game but St Eds came out as winners following a winning header from sub Ben Smith in the 75th minute. Houghton Comrades were 2-1 winners at Langley Park Steelers James Cook scored 2 goals and took MOM for the Comrades for a fine display. His first was on 18 minutes and his second which gave the visitors all the points came with 30 seconds left to go.Kieron Moralee received the home MOM as he and the rest of the defense including returning goal keeper Kerry Moralee held a strong Comrades side. Jamie Clifford notched his first of the season on his 150th club appearance as he headed in at the back post but this was just not enough to secure a vital point for the home side. Steve Bulmer had a terrific game refereeing.
First Division
The league’s 1st and 2nd placed teams met for the first time this season, Washington Victoria entertained Coxhoe Wmc, and it was the Vic who ran out winners with two late goals. Both teams were missing a couple of players but the game was still evenly balanced for the majority of the 90 minutes. Coxhoe scored the first goal of the game, as the Vic defence appealed for offside, Ord gathered the ball on the left wing and knocked in a fine cross for Strong to finish from close range. Liddle almost levelled soon after with a rasping drive that fizzed just past the far post. The game was being contested mostly in the middle of the park with not many clear cut chances, and it took until 85 minutes for the Vic to get a breakthrough, Douglas beating Orton in the Coxhoe goal to a cross that eventually found its way into the net with the help of a deflection from a defender. Coxhoe almost scored after a poor backpass and a scramble ended, The Vic scored right on Time to give them a 2-1 win. Chester Hilda Park had a well-deserved 4-3 away win at Houghton Mill All Stars. Mill took the lead on twenty minutes when Shaun Corner had the easiest of chances after Chester keeper Scott Laidler mistimed a simple pick up. Mistakes continued when Mill keeper Dan Pearson and defender Chris Rogerson made poor passes to each other allowing Matty Forster to intercept and net the equalizer. Mill were unfortunate not to go 2-1 up when Nick Thompson blasted a first time volley goal wards only for it to be bravely blocked on the line by Shaun Henderson.  Chester led ten minutes into the second half when Danny Burley pounced on a poor headed back pass from Mill's Alistair Dodds to fire pastkeeper Pearson. Mill then wasted a chance to level the game when Joe Mence fired a penalty kick over the cross bar after Shaun Corner had been upended. A minute later Chester went 3-1 up when Jack Williamson headed in a left wing cross. Mill then leveled the game at 3-3 with a great Joe Mence free kick and a well-placed Shaun Corner shot. With ten minutes remaining Stephen Gregory proved to be Chester's match winner heading home a long throw in to secure the three points. Gilesgate Moor Queens Head lost 3-1 at Sedgefield Social, League Leaders Coxhoe wmc were beaten 2-1 at Washington Victoria. Washington Cross Keys traveled to Burnside Wmc and took all three points with a 2-1  win thanks to goals from Ross Docherty and Gary Allen., Sacriston Cricket Club welcomed Sedgefield Net Park , Sacriston With several players missing today’s game this was just what the Cricketers  needed a match against a very under prepared Sedgefield Net Park side. With opposition players arriving late and with nobody on their sideline for the first few 20 minutes or so we didn’t get our own game going but once we scored the first 2 goals either side of the 20 minute mark the match thereafter proved to be pretty plain sailing and it was then just a matter of our many we could score to get our goal difference up.An opportunistic strike from outside the box from Sam Renwick found the bottom left corner of the net to start the scoring. Then Nixon scored after rounding the keeper following a through ball by Gary Draper. The next 20 minutes were quiet with Sedgefield asking a few questions of our new look defense which coped well from crosses and free kicks coming into our box. The goal of the match was scored on 40 minutes when Robert Nixon picked up the ball 25 yards from goal after a pass from Embleton and he belted a right footed volley which arrowed into the top left hand corner of the net to make it 3-0. Then 3 minutes later Embleton received a short corner from Thornton on the edge of the box and he then placed his shot along the ground into the bottom corner to make the score 4-0 at half time. The pattern of the game continued in the 2nd half, some great work by Grant Boyd down the left hand side resulted in Renwick picking the ball up on the edge of the box and he powered a shot into the bottom corner of the near post. Robert Nixon completed his hatrick on 55 minutes with a simple tap in following some great work by Renwick who had burst into the box and squared the ball to Nixon to make it 6-0. Nixon then returned the favor to Renwick on 60 minutes when he played the ball to Renwick who then had a shot from the edge of the box which the goalkeeper let through his body and into the net to make it 3 for Renwick and 7 for the team. Then on 63 minutes we conceded a goal when the Sedgefield player scored a headed goal from 5 yards out straight from a right wing corner. This proved to be the only minor setback of the match. On 68 minutes Sacriston went 9-1 ahead when a cross from the left hand side found Danny O’Brien unmarked at the back post and his volley was well saved by the Sedgefield keeper but Renwick was there again to tap in the rebound from close range.Graeme Embleton completed the scoring with 2 well taken goals both assisted by Renwick to complete his hatrick and make the final score 11-1.
Second Division
East Rainton Fc  travelled to Chester Plough Inn and comfortably came away with all 3 points. Daniel Hill scored twice for The Plough but East Rainton fully deserved their 6-2 victory.Ouston Fc and Esh Winning Cricket Club shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Esh Winning,Durham Bede Lodge won 3-0 at Washington Lambton Village.Shadforth Plough were 7-2 home winners over Ushaw Moor Cricket Club and New Durham Wmc won 5-1 against visitors Sherburn Lambton Arms.
Third Division
Bowburn Fc Travelled to High Handenhold to play the Bird Inn. Bowburn threw a 4-1 lead away with only 20 minutes to go goals from Andrew Robison 2 Steven Aidier and jack Carr had Bowburn in control and looking comfortably but two defensive errors and a header left Bowburn hanging on and in the end could have lost it. Final score 4-4. New Brancepeth Wmc were at West Rainton Fc ,New Brancepeth started brightly and missed a few good chances, West Rainton made them pay by taking theirs and going 2 0 up at half time, a depleted New Brancepeth side never seemed to get going after this and after some woeful defending were well beaten 6 2Chester Red Lion Traveled to Sherburn to play Pittington Fc,The Red Lion started the game on top even though they went 1-0 after 5min. Red Lion bossed the rest of the half with some great passing and went in at half time 2-1 up. The sec half went the same as the first and Red Lion quickly went 4-1 up. Pittington then had a 10min spell and showed some good build up play and end up making it 4-2 after a great free kick was bent over the wall into the top corner from 20yds out. Red lion then stepped it up again and ended up winning 6-2. Chester Cricket Club hosted Framwellgate Moor WMC and dominated the majority of the game to win 3-0. The first half was mostly a one-sided affair, with goals from Andrew Willcock and Darren Redfearn giving the Cricketers a much deserved 2-0 lead at half time. A scrappy second half saw Framwellgate Moor come into the game more, but the half saw few clear chances for either side until Jonathan Haggerty struck late on to complete the scoring winning 3-0., while Dubmire Wmc were 6-1 Home winners over Chester Cuthberts Social.
Fourth Division
In a Top of the table clash Ferryhill Dynamo’s traveled to Bishop Middleham Fc, The first half was a even affair with both teams having chances but for some poor finishing and good goal keeping was goalless at half time the second half was much the same as the first with some excellent saves from both keepers then Vinny Gash was brought down in the box for a Ferryhill penalty which Jonathon Mason converted to give the Dynamo’s victory 1-0.In form Kelloe Davy Lamp entertained Quarrington Hill Wmc, It Took Just 3 Minutes  for Sean Dower to open the scoring for Kelloe Davy Lamp in this eagerly awaited return derby.7 minutes later Lee Soppitt put the lamp 2 ahead then Stephen Carruthers added 1 more 10 minutes later. Jamie Fletcher added to Quarry Hills misery in the 25 minute. Quarry Hill struck back in the 31 min only for Lee Soppitt to score his second with a spectacular volley.Quarrington Hill responded in the 41 min so 5 2 at half time.Quarrington Hill opened the scoring 3 minutes into the second half but Daniel Davis struck in the 66 min making the score 6 3 only for Quarrington Hill to strike back in the 73 min.Daniel Davis and substitute Carl Sanderson scored again to seal Quarrington Hills fate. Final score 8-4 to the Lamp.Burnmoor Jkrs  Visited Washington New Tavern Today Battling All The Way To The End, First Half Was All About Keeping The Tavern At Bay. At Half Time The Score Was 0-0, Then Burnmoor Subbed On Striker Lee Gaunt & Midfielder Daniel Gardner Spicing Up The First Weakened Burnmoor Side. Carl Tingley Was First To See the Back of the Net for Burnmoor Followed By Two from Striker Lee Gaunt and One from Midfielder Daniel Gardner Resulting In A Win 4-3 for Burnmoor.In the Washington Derby The Honest Boy won 4-2 at Washington Jays.

Turner Hits four for the Cricketers

Premier Division In The Only Game In The Premier Division Kelloe Wmc Won 6-4 At Houghton Comrades, In An Open End To End Game Comrades Went Ahead Early Only For Kelloe To Get Back Into The Game Through An Alex Wilson Header. Kelloe Took the Lead Through an Own Goal from A Comrades Own Goal. They Extended Their Lead When Another Own Goal Was Scored. Comrades Reduced The Deficit Only For Kieran Megran To Restore The 2 Goal Cushion With A Well Worked Team Goal. Comrades Scored Again To Make It 4-3, Only For Megran To Score His 2nd Of The Game. With 10 Mins Left Houghton Scored To Set Up An Edgy Last Few Minutes But Megran Was On Hand To Score His 3rd Which Was His 2nd Hatrick In As Many League Games, Final Score 6-4 To Kelloe
First Division
In division one Houghton Mill All Stars were 4-0 winners away at Chester Hilda Park. Midway through the first half Mill netted three goals in the space of four minutes! The first started at the opposite end of the field when Nick Thompson bravely blocked a shot from Chester's Mark Pryor on his own goal line, Mill's quick break away ended with Shaun Corner being upended in the Chester penalty area for which Joe Mence slotted home the resulting penalty kick. Nick Thompson was involved in Mill's second a minute later when Shaun Corner lobbed the ball over keeper Scott Laidler after Thompson had closed down a defensive clearance. A neat David Hall pass fed Corner to blast home for Mill to take a 3-0 half time lead. Mill's fourth was on seventy five minutes when a right wing Nick Thompson cross landed at the far post for David Allison to coolly side foot the ball into the net.  Joe Mence was Mill's man of the match for the second week in succession whilst Stephen Gregory shone for Hilda Park. Washington Victoria entertained Gilesgate Moor Queens Head a Paul Kindon hat-trick and a Steven Wilson double saw the Vic overcome Gilesgate 5-0. The visitors were stubborn and the score was tight at 1-0 until midway through the 2nd half. After the Vic got the 2nd, they relaxed a little bit and punished Gilesgate who looked to get forward in search of a goal to get back in the game. McManus went closest for Gilesgate when an excellent strike from 30 yards came back off the post in the dying minutes. Burnside Wmc won 6-2 at Sedgefield Social Club,
Second Division
Ouston Fc entertained an in form Ushaw Moor Cricket Club, The Cricketers winning 6-1 Karl Turner Hitting 4 including a penalty, Mickey Chapman and Craig Flowers adding further Goals for the Cricketers.Shadforth Plough Inn Travelled to Framwellgate to play the Bede Lodge, Shadforth went into an early 2-0 lead and then Mark McKenzie pulled a goal back for Bede Lodge.   Before half time Shadforth extended their lead to 4-1.    During the second half Bede Lodge pulled a further 2 goals back through Chris Vaughan to make the final score 4-3.  To Shadforth.Chester Plough Inn made the trip to Sherburn and lost 2-1. The home side took the lead through an own goal but Gary McIlduff equalised soon after. Sherburn got the winner with 5 minutes remaining through another fortunate own goal. New Durham Wmc were the Guests of East Rainton Fc, New Durham Kicked against the Wind in the First Half and had 2-0 At Half Time with a Brace from Graeme Brenkley. Second Half Timmy Edwards Grabs A Brace To Complete A 4-0 Win Against Rainton.
Third Division
Lumley Fc entertained Chester Cricket Club; Lumley Fc deservedly took the spoils despite a late comeback by the cricketers. The home side were 3-0 up at the break courtesy of goals from Bailes, Laidler and Smith. Early in the second half, man of the match Gary Clarke made it 4-0. The Cricketers pulled three goals back to make it a nail biting finish 4.away side pulled a goal back through Andrew Wilcock. Willcock scored his 2nd and a late penalty by Andrew Robinson in the last 2minutes cut the deficit to 1 goal, but the home side saw the game out and picked up there first 3 points of the season.Pelaw Grange Dogs Travelled to New Brancepeth mc, With no recognised goals corers Pelaw Grange Dogs FC were always going to struggle up front and this proved the case. New Brancepeth pressurised Pelaw for most of the game but couldn't find a way past their defence even though they had the advantage of the pitch and the wind. In the second half after about 15 minutes New Brancepeth were awarded a penalty , this was taken by Craig Hindmarch but this was well saved by Craig Bain who then made two or three other saves to prevent New Brancepeth from scoring. Pelaw couldn't hold the ball up front and had defended well but on a corner they failed to pick up New Brancepeths Gary Hindmarch who headed the ball home to make it 1 nil. Not long afterwards New Brancepeths substitute Shaun Davis again un marked hit the ball home to make it 2 nil with 20 minutes to go. Pelaw hadn't had a shot all half but when they did it was well struck from 25 meters by Neil Worley that whistled into the net, Final score 2-1 to New Brancepeth Wmc. Bowburn Fc travelled top Chester Red Lion, One goal each from Andrew Robson and David watchman clinched the 3 points for Bowburn chances at Both ends but Bowburn had more clear chances.Framwellgate Moor Wmc and visitors Chester St Cuthbert’s Social shared the points in a 2-2 draw.
Fourth Division
Kelloe Davy Lamp cruised to a 8 2 victory over Visitors Ferryhill Dynamo's on what was a bitterly cold Sunday morning, the Lamp started well with a great run from Shaun Dower who managed to take on 3 defenders then the keeper to slot home after 16 mins, 7 minutes later Steven Carruthers got the first of his hat trick, 2 goals from Daniel Davis and 1 each from Michael Soppitt and Jamie Fletcher completed the Lamps tally. The Dynamos stuck to their guns and they were rewarded with goals in the 29 Minute which debutant Nathan Carr tapped in and 60 min.Vinny Gash. Another Win For Langley Park Rams Head In The Away Fixture At Quarrington Hill Wmc. In Very Wintry Conditions A Very Scrappy Game And Langley Took Lead After 30 Minutes Through Anthony Bussey, Then Went Further Ahead Just Before Half Time Went Steven Cummings Played A Great Ball Through To Tony Rutter Who Finished Well. Second Half Langley Should Have Scored More but Bad Misses and Couple of Good  Goalkeeping Saves Kept It 2-0 Then Langley Made Sure Of Game When Steven Cummings Scored. Bishop Middleham Fc were 6-4 winners at Burnmoor Jkrs, and Witton Gilbert Wmc crashed to a 5-0 defeat at Washington Honest Boy.
D and P trophies Knockout Cup.
In the D and P Trophies Knockout Trophy 2^nd Round Dubmire Wmc were 8-2 winners at Shincliffe the Avenue , In the Semi Final Of the Trophy The Bird Inn entertained Pittington Fc, both teams were scrappy at the beginning of the game, but the bird inn took the lead with a defensive mistake from Pittingtons defence, but after this Pittington started playing good football, and went 2-1 up, but then the bird inn, took control of the game, and managed to score another 3 to put Pittington of the cup.
Pass and Go League Cup Quarter Final
Coxhoe Wmc Entertained Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, The third cup meeting between these two clubs this season and the Lyons edged it again. On a very heavy pitch neither goalkeepers had a great deal to do. The Lyons started off the better of the two teams but found themselves a goal down after 14 minutes, on the counter attack and the slipped the ball through to the right and his shot from close range went through the goalkeeper’s legs 1-0. Joe Walton got the Lyons back on level terms in the 36th minute a cross from Steven Capper and Walton smashed the ball in to the net 1-1.Second half was a battle of the midfield and shots on target were becoming a rarity  but in the 80th minute a short ball from Walton to Nicky Kane and he beat the defender and his shot beat the goalkeeper and in to the corner of the net 1-2. Coxhoe should have taken the game in to extra time but the strikers shot in the 92nd minute went wide of the goal from close range.
JD Taxis Trophy
In the Quarter Final of the JD Taxis Trophy Washington Cross Keys lost 3-1 at Sacriston Cricket Club.
Bishop Auckland Heart Foundation Charity Cup
In the Bishop Auckland Heart Foundation Charity Cup 2^nd Round, The Big result of the day saw last season’s winners from the wear valley Sunday League Staindrop Fc beaten by Ferryhill Saints 4-3. In an all Durham Sunday Football League Tie Brandon Sports Travelled to Washington JFC, The 3rd time WJFC & Brandon Sports have met in the last 6 weeks. Brandon  took the lead in the 30min with a cracking shot from Dave Fort  flying into the top right hand corner, Brandon got there 2nd 10 mins later when a miss hit clearance by the home teams keeper went straight to Dave Shields and he lobbed it back over the keepers head from 30yds 2-0 Brandon, WJF scored a last min goal just before h/t when a brilliant run down the right by Dave Taylor his one - two with Paul  Briggs saw him slam the ball home from 8 yds 2-1 h/t. WJFC came out fighting in the 2nd half and got a deserved equaliser in the 65 min when Tony Mcadam scored a raker from 18yds hitting the underside of the bar on the way in, WJR then contributed to their own demise with poor clearances by the WJF defence found Dave Fort who fired in for his second of the game, With Minutes remaining Brandon were awarded a Penalty, Gav Mudd stepped up to fire the ball home to give Brandon a 4-2 win. Chilton Wmc travelled to Pelerlee Sunday Side Shotton Comrades, Chilton were very under strength for this match missing six players but took lead after 3 mins with a goal from Gary Shaw, from then on it was all Shotton who ran in 8 goals on a very heavy pitch which did suit the lightweight Chilton team, but they did score 2mins from the end when Andrew Dolphin scored. To make it 8-2 to Shotton.Sedgefield st Edmunds went in the hat for the next round with a Fine 5-0 home win over Spennymoor Sunday League Side Middlestone Moor Masons Arms.  Keith Flockett 2, Brian Fairhurst, John Parsons, John Beamson.scoring for the Edmunds. Newton Aycliffe wmc were 8-2 Home winners over Wear Valley side Bishop Auckland Bay Horse, Langley Park Wmc were beaten 4-1 at Witton Park Rose and Crown.