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‘Begging bowl’ Barnsley clubs fight to complete seasons
THE COUNTY Senior League season will go on for ‘as long as it takes’ with several Barnsley clubs still trying to fit in up to ten games due to major problems with their pitches.
Premier League clubs North Gawber, Wombwell Main and Houghton Main have been unable to play on their waterlogged home pitches for almost all of the season.
They each have huge backlogs of fixtures to fit in in the final weeks of...
Church’s play-off chances over after draw with Knaresborough
PENISTONE Church missed out on the Premier Division play-offs after a 1-1 draw at home to Knaresborough Town on Wednesday.
Church needed to win all their remaining games to finish above Albion Sports, who have played all their matches, on goal difference and take fifth place.
But they were held at home to Knaresborough in their penultimate game.
Manager Steve Lenthall said: “We were disappointed but extremely proud of the club and players for what...
Wombwell Town beat Worsbrough 5-0
Wombwell Town beat fellow Barnsley club Worsbrough Bridge 5-0 on Tuesday but results elsewhere all-but ended their promotion chances from NCEL Division One.
The scorers were Edward Agnew, twice, Morgan James, Jordan Kershaw and Daniel Youel.
With three games left, Town can still reach 92 points with teams above them Wakefield and Parkgate needing one more win each to deny them a place in the play-offs.
Meanwhile, Penistone Church reserves are on the brink of the County Senior Premier..
Leaders Dearne to visit third-placed Dinnington
DEARNE and District are set to visit third-placed Dinnington Town on Saturday in a crucial match in their title race.
They won 2-0 at home to Chesterfield Youth with goals by Bayley Lowe and Shay Evans-Booth.
That left them 12 points clear of Doncaster City who were due to play one of their three games in hand last night.
Doncaster City beat Cudworth-based Elite AFC 5-1 on Saturday.
Barnsley women Bethany and Amy into FA Cup final
BARNSLEY women Bethany England and Amy Turner are due to play in the FA Cup final next month after both playing 120 minutes in Tottenham Hotspur’s semi-final victory on Sunday.
Spurs fell behind in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but scored in the 83rd and 118th minutes.
They are now due to face Manchester United at Wembley on May 12.
Turner, from Carlton, used to play for Manchester United while England, from Kingstone, won the FA...
Imogen 3rd in Cleveland Classic
BARNSLEY teenager Imogen Wolff finished on the podium in the women’s race at The East Cleveland Classic in the North East.
Wolff, from Silkstone Common, was six seconds off top spot as she finished third.
She said: “I felt shocking, really really bad.
“My legs weren’t there. It was hard. But I am chuffed to win the sprint and kept my legs in the final moments. It was a good performance.
“It was much better...
Mixed weekend for Rowland
Oliver Rowland moved briefly into first place in the Formula E championship standings on Saturday with a first race win of the season but missed out on another when he ran out of battery on the final lap on Sunday.
The 30-year-old from Penistone finished second in the first race in Misano, Italy - moving up from fifth in qualifying - but was then moved up to first due to a disqualification. It was a...
Shaw Laners look to move up leagues after last day survival
BARNSLEY RUFC stayed in Yorkshire League Three on the final day of the season and are now looking to reach the top level of the county league system.
The Shaw Laners began the day in the relegation zone but just one point from safety and within three of the four teams above them.
They knew that a victory would almost certainly keep them in the division, while a draw or even a defeat with...
Church 2 wins from play-offs
PENISTONE Church will qualify for the play-offs if they win their final two matches of the NCEL Premier season after two victories this week.
Albion Sports, who are in the lowest play-of place in fifth, have finished their league games and posted 68 points.
Sixth-placed Church still have two to play and are on 62 so victories from their final two games would take them above Albion into fifth on goal difference.
On Wednesday, they came...
Ace winter for Barnsley juniors
BARNSLEY Tennis Club's junior teams have enjoyed a successful winter season.
The under 16s team are champions of their league. The under 14s A team finished as runners-up in Yorkshire League Division One and the B team came third in Division Two.
Vice-chairman John Gregson said: “A big shout-out for our junior teams and possibly not everybody knows how much young talent we have coming through. This is thanks to Alice Robson (club coach) and...
Rowland hopes to continue top form in Italy
OLIVER Rowland will look to continue his run of podium finishes when Formula E moves on to Misano in Italy this weekend.
The Penistone man has finished in the top three in the last three races and is third in the standings, nine points off top, after five of the 16 stages.
There will be two races this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday.
Rowland said: “This weekend presents a different type of challenge compared to...
Wombwell Town win 4-0
Wombwell Town won 4-0 at home to Harrogate Railway on Saturday in NCEL Division One.
Rikki Paylor, Owen Sykes, Gadhafi Kiwanuka and Rhys Plater scored.
Town are nine points and one place off the play-offs with four games to play.
Worsbrough Bridge lost 1-0 at home to Clay Cross Town on Saturday.
Athersley Rec lost 2-1 at home to Retford.
Nathan Perks opened the scoring.
In the County Senior League, Dodworth won 1-0 at Denaby...
Barnsley AC clean sweep at 1st league race
THE FIRST leg of the South Yorkshire Road League took place in Elsecar.
First and second male finishers were Barnsley AC’s Kai Sunman and Gareth Cooke with times of 26-02 and 26-52 respectively.
The first and second women’s finishers were also from Barnsley AC with Ruby Sykes first in 29-10 and Naomi Drakeford second with 29-33.
Chris McNicholas was the first over60 man in a time of 31-34 while Gail Colville with 34-31 was the...
Dearne’s ground cleared for NCEL as title-chasers claim another win
DEARNE and District’s ground has passed an inspection for the Northern Counties East League and they have also taken a step closer to reaching it on the pitch.
The Goldthorpe club found out late last week that their Welfare Ground had been approved for the NCEL for next season, but they may still need to win their current division. With five games to play, they are 12 points clear at the top although second-placed Doncaster...
Schoolboys win cup thriller in penalty shoot-out
BARNSLEY Schoolboys under 13s came through a thrilling cup tie against Hull.
Kobey Margison equalised after Hull grabbed an early goal.
Barnsley then took the lead through a Noah Goodyear goal before Charlie Johnson made it 3-1.
Hull made it 3-3 then took the lead in extra-time only for Mark Lubans to score from the last kick of the game to force shoot-out.
Goalkeeper Joshua Eyre made the crucial penalty save.
Barnsley will now...
Champions Barnsley finish with loss
BARNSLEY Hockey Club's men's team completed their title-winning season with a 2-1 loss at home to Doncaster.
The Reds finished with 15 wins, three draws and two defeats in their 20 Yorkshire Peak and Wold matches.
That left them six points clear at the top.
Their only previous loss came in the second match of the season, after which they were unbeaten in 17.
It is currently unclear which division the Reds will be placed...
Barnsley man Clayton wins Danum Trophy
BARNSLEY cyclist Damien Clayton won the Danum Trophy in Doncaster at the weekend, continuing his good start to the season.
The 31-year-old former architect from Cawthorne finished first in the 65-mile event.
It followed on from a race win in the Peak District last month
Clayton said: “I felt good all day. I enjoy the crosswind and being able to make it hard suits me as a rider.
“I am Barnsley born and bred so...
Church win 4-0 to stay in play-off hunt
Penistone Church won 4-0 at home to lowly Goole on Saturday to stay in contention for promotion from the NCEL Premier.
All the goals came in the first 36 minutes through Nathan Keightley, twice, then Lenon O’Grady and Antony Brown.
Albion Sports are in the lowest play-off place, having played all their games, and nine clear of Church who will overtake them and finish fifth if they win their final three games.
In Division...
Simpson set for British title fight in Barnsley after another knock-out win
CALLUM Simpson is looking forward to fighting for the British title in Barnsley this summer after another impressive knock-out win at the weekend.
The 27-year-old super-middleweight from Barnsley defeated Dulla Mbabe at the 02 in London on Sunday, his 14th win from as many professional fights and tenth knock-out.
He is now due to take on Zak Chelli for the British and Commonwealth titles, and says it will be in his hometown.
Simpson, who...
Athersley mathematically safe and looking for bright future
ATHERSLEY Rec are mathematically safe from relegation and aiming to compete at the other end of NCEL Division One in the future.
They won 2-1 at home to Selby Town on Saturday, a fifth victory in six games. Nathan Perks and Harrison Landon scored.
That put Rec 16 points clear of relegation and third-bottom Glasshoughton only had four games remaining.
Manager Paul Clarkson, who was brought in in September, said: “I wouldn’t have taken the job if...
Main hit ‘saturation point’ with pitch woes
WOMBWELL Main are unsure if they will be able to complete the County Senior Premier Division season due to major issues with their waterlogged pitch.
They have played just two home league games this season, with 11 left to cram into the campaign which to finish on May 15.
Manager Terry Simon said: “It’s horrendous.
“We’ve had a ridiculous amount of rain but there’s something wrong with the pitch.
“I don’t know it’s a blockage...
Reds win 4-0 at York
BARNSLEY Women’s FC won 4-0 at second-bottom York City on Sunday in National League Division One North.
The Reds are third, with two games to play, and six points off the only promotion place.
Louise Biggins scored twice, Rosie Axten netted after her penalty was saved, and Jodie Snelson struck late on.
They are due to complete their season at Chorley on April 21 then at home to Doncaster Rovers Belles on May 5.
Wombwell Town won...
Barnsley RUFC survive on final day
Barnsley RUFC stayed in Yorkshire League Three with a 50-5 win at home to Wheatley Hills on the final day of the season.
The Shaw Laners began the day in the relegation zone but just one point from safety and within three of the four teams above them.
They knew that a victory would almost certainly keep them in the division, while a draw or even a defeat with bonus points could save them....
Barnsley RUFC hope to leap out of drop zone on last day
BARNSLEY RUFC face a huge relegation showdown at Shaw Lane tomorrow as they look to jump out of the Yorkshire League Three drop zone on the final day.
The Shaw Laners host mid-table Wheatley Hills, starting the final day second-bottom, a point off safety, with two to go down to Yorkshire League Four. But there are just three points between them and the four teams above them, two of whom, West Park Leeds and Skipton,...
Barnsley WFC draw at Leeds
BARNSLEY Women’s FC drew 1-1 at Leeds United, leaving them eight points off the only promotion place with three games left.
The Reds are fourth in National League Division One North, the fourth tier in England.
They looked favourites for the title in January after winning nine of their first ten games but have won just two of the last nine.
Louise Biggins headed them in front at the break but Leeds levelled direct from...
Dodworth MW link with Eagles and start with win
DODWORTH MW started their new season this week, after being confirmed as an ‘ambassador club’ for professional outfit Sheffield Eagles.
The Eagles will organise extra training sessions for Dodworth’s youth players to attend at their new ground the Olympic Legacy Park, plus courses for the coaches.
Pathway officer Dom Mannion said: “Rugby league is obviously not massive in South Yorkshire but we’re the biggest amateur club in the county.
“The club h
Dearne Valley RUFC complete first season unbeaten
Dearne Valley RUFC finished their first season in the South Yorkshire Merit League undefeated, with a 45-19 victory over Dinnington.
There were tries from Todd Bailey, Luke Robinson, Will Hudson, John Williams, Ben Hartley, Joe Patterson and Danny Bell. Stephen Shaw kicked five conversions.
Dearne are due to play in Yorkshire Division Four next season.
Head coach Callum Emery said: “We started off eight or nine months ago with four lads rocking up to training, unsure...
Dearne back in control of title race
THE TITLE race in the Central Midlands League swung back in Dearne and District’s favour this week.
They won 5-0 against bottom club Glapwell while second-placed Doncaster City led 3-0 at home to AFC Bentley on 80 minutes but drew 3-3.
That means Dearne are ten points clear of City who have three games in hand.
Dearne have six games left to play so six wins would secure first place.
Elite AFC lost 4-2 at home...
Rec safe after beating Selby
Athersley Rec are safe from relegation in NCEL Division One after they won 2-1 at home to Selby Town on Saturday.
Nathan Perks and Harrison Landon scored.
Rec are 16 points clear of third-bottom Glasshoughton who have four games left.
Worsbrough Bridge won 3-1 at home to Horbury Town on Saturday.
Kane Swinburn and Harley Holt put Bridge 2-0 up then, after Horbury replied, debutant Jake Bradford made it 3-1. They moved up a place...
Simpson set for London fight then summer title tilt ‘closer to home’
CALLUM Simpson is looking forward to fighting on Sunday at the O2 Arena in London but believes his planned British title fight in the summer will be much closer to home.
The 27-year-old super-middleweight, from Barnsley, will look for a 14th win from 14 professional fights and a fourth since signing for promoter BOXXER and Sky Sports, against Dulla Mbabe.
He is then set to fight Zak Chelli for the British title in the...
Graihagh and Maya claim medals for England in Ireland
TWO GIRLS from Barnsley helped England win team golds at the Schools Cross Country Internationals in Ireland.
Graihagh Turner, from Penistone, was part of the intermediate mixed relay team, finishing leg one with a healthy lead which ensured her team returned with the gold medal. Maya Schofield, from Royston, was part of the junior mixed relay team who also claimed gold.
Jonson Hughes, from Darfield, won gold at under 17 level at the Northern Road...
Boxing promoter Josh Wale adds Mexican duo to his stable
PROMOTER Josh Wale has added to his stable with four signings this week with two of them jetting in from Mexico.
The former British champion from Brampton turned to promotion after hanging up the gloves two years ago.
He now manages a host of fighters but Edgar Romero and Ramiro Garcia Lopez will be his first from overseas.
The duo jetted in from their native Guadalajara this week and will be fighting...
Boxer Simpson wins at O2
Callum Simpson maintained his unbeaten record in professional boxing with a knock-out win at the O2 Arena in London.
The Barnsley man put down Dulla Mbabe with a powerful right hand in the fourth round.
He is now expected to fight Zak Chelli for the British title in the summer.
Simpson has said that that fight will be in Barnsley.
Rowland’s third successive podium
OLIVER Rowland is emerging as a contender for the Formula E championship after a third successive podium finish.
The 30-year-old finished second in the latest race in Tokyo.
That follows third-placed finishes in the previous two races in Saudi Arabia and Brazil.
He is now third in the standings with 54 points from five of 16 races.
He is nine points off the lead.
Rowland was quickest in qualifying group A, before setting the fastest...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: When Oakwell paid tribute to Barnsley legend Joe Joyce
TESTIMONIAL matches are a rare occurrence in football these days with footballers a floating commodity and increasingly less likely to spend anything like ten years at one club.
But Barnsley legend Joe Joyce managed the feat through the 1980s with more than 350 appearances in a Reds’ shirt.
To celebrate, a Barnsley XI took on a Manchester United XI, led by Alex Ferguson, at Oakwell on November 29, 1990.
Bryan Robson played...
Bethany nets 70th WSL goal
BETHANY England became just the second player to score 70 goals in the WSL this week.
The Kingstone woman got the only goal in Tottenham Hotspur’s win on Sunday.
The England striker netted in the second minute against bottom club Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
Spurs are now due to face Leicester City at home in the FA Cup semi-final on April 14 after the international break. Bethany was not selected for the latest England...
Wolff wins Peaks event with Clayton seconds away from first
TWO BARNSLEY cyclists won races this week in the Peak District.
Damien Clayton, from Cawthorne, and Imogen Wolff from Silkstone Common won the men’s and women’s races respectively on the first day of the Peaks Two Day event on Saturday.
There were races of distances around 100km at Bole Hill and Charlecotes as well as a time-trial.
After Sunday’s races, Imogen won her general classification title while Damien finished second by less than two seconds. ...
Wath C of E win derby final
WATH C of E beat near neighbours Wath Victoria 4-0 in the 50th anniversary final of the Barlow-Salmons Shield.
The scorers were Mikey Wale, the son of boxing champion Josh, with two, George Tingle and Heath Jones.
Frank Barlow, the former Sheffield United player and coach, presented the medals. The trophy is named after him and Geoff Salmons, another former footballer.
Boys win title with 8-1 victory
BARNSLEY Schoolboys under 14s were confirmed as league champions after an 8-1 away win against Rotherham.
Owen Hardman and Oliver Bentley scored two goals apiece. Josh Kenchington, Logan Clifford, Charlie McManus and Henry Crump added to the tally. Manager Dunc Bray said: “I am proud of the lads for winning the league and finishing six points ahead of their closest rivals Leeds.”
The under 14s are now focusing, along with the under 15 boys, on...
Church draw and 3 losses in Division 1
Penistone Church drew 2-2 at bottom club Maltby Main in the NCEL Premier Division.
Ryan Johnson put the visitors in front just after half-time then, after Maltby levelled, Antony Brown looked to have secured a third straight win with a late penalty. But Maltby equalised again in the 89th minute.
Church are unbeaten in seven in all competitions. They are seventh, two places and six points off the play-offs with games in hand on those...
Wath RUFC promoted
Wath Rugby Club secured their promotion back to the top flight of county rugby with a narrow victory at Dinnington on Saturday.
The Wath lads knew they needed a minimum of two points to secure second spot in Yorkshire Two.
They got the full five with a 34-29 win against a spirited Dinnington who are still in the relegation mix and fought hard throughout.
Tries from Alex Butterworth and a penalty try gave Wath, battling...
Barnsley fall 4 places into drop zone with game left
BARNSLEY RUFC will go into the final game of the Yorkshire Division Three season in the relegation zone.
The Shaw Laners lost 22-0 at promoted Halifax Vandals so dropped down four places to second-bottom, a point from safety.
There are just three points between them in 11th and all the teams up to seventh going into the last day on April 6.
Barnsley are at home to mid-table Wheatley Hills, with victory almost certain to...
GIRLS' FOOTBALL: Dimler’s dozen helps Church to 13-3 win
GRACIE Dimler netted a remarkable 12 goals in Penistone Church under 13s’ 13-3 win at Barnsley Red.
Jessica Atherton got the other goal.
Barnsley under 13s White beat Crosspool 3-2 in the County Cup semi-final.
They now play Cudworth-based Elite AFC in the final.
Wombwell Main under 13s won 6-1 at Bawtry, with Ellie-Mai North hitting a hat-trick.
The other scorers were Zunaira Chavan, Miley Mae Handsworth and Lily Rose Utley.
A top of the...
Barnsley Town stun Jubilee to reach semis
BARNSLEY Town stunned Premier League high-flyers Jubilee Sports to reach the County Senior League Cup semi-finals.
Jubilee are second in the top flight and Town top of Division Two with ambitions to become one of the top teams in Barnsley having already secured promotion in their first ever season.
Manager Robbie Gainey said: “It was brilliant. It wasn’t unexpected for us but probably for everyone else.
“Jubilee are long-established with a great set-up. For us...
Rival view: Portsmouth and Derby County
THE promotion race to the Championship is now wide open as the Reds head into their final eight games of the season. Over the next few hours we’ll feature the views of other football reporters on their team’s chances. First up are league leaders Portsmouth and Derby County.
NEIL ALLEN
PORTSMOUTH NEWS
What’s left: Derby (H), Shrewsbury (H), Bolton (A), Barnsley (H), Wigan (H), Lincoln (A).
How it started: There was a bit of a...
Rival view: Bolton Wanderers and Peterborough United
NEXT up are the views of reporters of Bolton Wanderers and Peterborough United. Click below to see how they think their teams will fare in the run-in.
THE BOLTON NEWS
MARC ILES
What’s left: Stevenage (A), Reading (H), Portsmouth (H), Shrewsbury (H), Port Vale (H), Peterborough (A).
How it started: Wanderers made no secret of wanting automatic promotion this time around, in fact manager Ian Evatt had declared it before he left Oakwell in May...
