Sport

Wooler surrender early lead

Posted by The Journal on Nov 18, 09 02:16 PM in Sport

Boulmer came from two goals down to take the points against Wooler, their first success of the season in the North Northumberland League.

Stuart Bertram and George Irish gave Wooler a two-goal lead, but a Dave Eastwood effort and two from Stuart McCaig saw Boulmer ahead at half-time. Mathew Sullivan then added a fourth, with Rob Shepherd pulling a goal back for Wooler.

Elsewhere, Belford lost out on the chance to extend their lead at the head of Division One as a determined display from Rothbury Reserves saw the points shared at Armstrong Park.

Wooler edge past Embleton in cup

Posted by The Journal on Nov 4, 09 01:00 PM in Sport

In a North Northumberland League Runciman Cup game at Wooler, it also took extra time before the home club made progress at the expense of Embleton WR.

Lynemouth had Darren Burn netting four times in a seven-goal success over Rothbury Reserves.

In the league, Belford continue to lead Division Two - but only after just edging out local rivals Bamburgh Castle.

Val rides away with College Valley honours

Posted by The Journal on Oct 24, 09 10:58 AM in Sport

Silver Bullet, ridden by Valerie FairningtonBerwick-based Valerie Fairnington and her former race horse Silver Bullet (pictured) won the College Valley Hunter Trial Open novice section with a clear round and best time score.

Valerie said: "I have owned Silver Bullet since he came out of racing seven years ago and he is now 13-years-old.

"He was trained by Bruce Mctaggart in Hawick and raced on the flat and over hurdles.

David Hogg, Lee Pattinson and an own goal gave Craster Rovers their first win of the season at Wooler in Division Two of the North Northumberland League.

Lynemouth netted seven times in a victory over Springhill, Darren Burn celebrating a hat-trick.

A good defensive display saw Hedgeley Rovers, who scored through Mark Forrest, have victory snatched away from them in the dying minutes thanks to a Ryan Lillico strike.

Wooler's late comeback not enough

Posted by The Journal on Oct 14, 09 03:37 PM in Sport

In Division Two of the North Northumberland League, Bamburgh Castle took a four-goal lead against Wooler thanks to a Jack Nicop hat-trick and a Daniel Johnson finish.

Wooler, however, staged a late comeback to net twice through Luke Strangeways and Stuart Bertram.

In Division Two, Lynemouth Institute were too strong for Craster Reserves as Lenny Lansbury helped himself to five goals.

Rothbury Res took the lead at Wooler thanks to a Stephen Cowans penalty, but Bob Mathewson, Stuart Bertram, Robert Shepherd and Tom Martin were all on target for the home team before the final whistle.

A Jake Lowes goal gave Alnwick the lead at Lowick, but the home team took a share of the points thanks to an equaliser from Andrew Burgon.

Acklington picked up their first win of the season thanks to two goals by Eric McKevitt and single strikes by Aaron Redpath, Wayne Robinson, Richard Lemon and Dell Sawes.

Bedlington Terriers Reserves were on the wrong end of a heavy defeat at Rothbury in the North Northumberland League this weekend.

Four goals from Jackie Angus, three by Craig Sutton and single strikes by Stuart Foreman, Alan Brown, Michael Ord and Scott Rennison saw the home team net 11 times.

Berwick Town put in a better performance, but still lost out to Shaun McKay and Kyle Kennedy efforts for Shilbottle.

Wooler riders celebrate success

Posted by The Journal on May 10, 09 12:58 PM in Sport

Rachael Smith, Glendale Show SecretaryTwo Wooler dressage riders were toasting success after winning five classes in the Scottish Winter Regional Qualifiers held at Ayrshire's Rowallan Activity Centre.

Wooler-based Rachael Smith, pictured, riding her own 10-year-old 16.1hh bay mare, and Katie Brown won the Preliminary 15 with a score of 69.13% and the Preliminary 19 on 65.9%, qualifying with each for the National British Dressage Championships regional qualifiers at Ingliston Equestrian Centre in August.

Berwick Town edged past hosts Bedlington Terriers Reserves 2-1 to reach the final of the Sanderson Cup.

During a close fought game Michael Haley gave the home team a half time lead, which they held until the 80th minute when Stuart Payne scored an equaliser for Berwick.

Berwick then took the tie when they were awarded a disputed penalty which was converted by Scott Pithe.

Wooler draw with Belford in NNFL

Posted by The Journal on Apr 27, 09 03:27 PM in Sport

Springhill have won this year's Robson Cup after beating Alnwick Town Reserves 2-0.

The match played at Shielfield Park in Berwick had a goalless first half, but Springhill went ahead following a penalty scored by Kristian Neil.

Alnwick keeper Gordon Sanders kept his team in the game with a string of good saves but could do nothing as Adam Roberts scored with a well-struck effort to give Springhill a second goal.

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