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WEST RIDING TOP
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Sat 16 Feb 2008
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Northern Counties Youth League |
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at Lancashire FA, Leyland |
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LANCASHIRE FA |
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WEST RIDING FA |
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The U18's
maintained their 100% league record this season with a hard fought
victory over Lancashire FA. |
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A first half
goal from Luke Gibson, straight from a corner and two second half
goals, one from another corner by Josh Hope and a delicate
free kick from skipper Paddy Miller against a first half
equaliser and late penalty from Lancashire gaining the 3
points. |
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Lancashire
proved very worthy opponents, creating as many chances
throughout the game and with better finishing may have
changed the scoreline in their favour. Without taking away any
credit from Lancashire's performance on the day, the absence of 5
key players due to injury and holidays enforced team changes on West
Riding and they had to show their resilience in the face of a well
organised Lancashire team. |
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The result
echoes the old football adage that 'you have to take your chances'.
Lancashire
failed to capitalise on theirs whilst West Riding took theirs. |
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With 12 points
already secured and a positive goal difference of 14, this
victory has almost certainly secured the U18 First Division title
and home advantage in the semi-finals of the Championship. |
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Nearest rivals
Durham
would have to win their last league fixture by a clear 13 goals against
Manchester FA and at the same time West Riding lose their final
fixture against East Riding FA to alter the
situation."
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West Riding Squad |
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Colours: Red shirts, white shorts and red
socks |
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| Joe Barber |
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Farsley Celtic |
| Ange Blehiri |
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Yorkshire
Amateur |
| Ben Burt |
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Boston Spa
College |
| Luke Craven |
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Farsley Celtic |
| Marcus Edwards |
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Campion / Eccleshill Utd |
| Jonathan Gardner |
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Guiseley |
| Luke Gibson |
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Bradford Park Ave |
| Joshua Hope |
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Farsley Celtic |
| Darrel Lucas |
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Farsley Celtic |
| Paddy Miller |
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Ossett Town |
| Liam Roche |
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Liversedge |
| Reece Richardson |
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Sowerby Utd |
| Sam Rushworth |
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Harrogate Railway |
| Jonny Striipe |
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Farsley Celtic |
| Lee Turnbull |
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Farsley Celtic |
| Nicky Whiteley |
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Meltham Athletic |
| Matthew Wilson |
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Keighley Shamrocks |
| Adam Zagajewski |
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Wortley |
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| TEAM MANAGER |
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John Riordan |
| COACH |
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Ronnie Fisher |
| COACH |
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Brian Clegg |
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