Five things we learned - w/e Saturday 18th November 2017
Mon 20th November 2017 | General | By Ian Templeman
Hat trick of hat tricks for Joe
Joe Gaughan has been in fine goalscoring form all season for Silsden AFC, and he became the only player in the league to have scored three hat tricks this season when he bagged his third treble at Prestwich Heys on Tuesday night.
Curiously, there was a certain symmetry about his third hat trick, as it continued a run of mid-month trebles. His first came at Cheadle Town on the 16th September, his second against Eccleshall on the 14th October and then his third at Prestwich last Tuesday, the 14th November.
The Cobbydalers are set to travel to Crilly Park to face Atherton LR on Saturday 16th December - the LR defence should be on red alert if Joe is in the starting line up that day.
Hanley scalp the Saddlers
It's always good to see our clubs achieve landmark results in their various County Cup competitions, and this week it's a big shout to Hanley Town, who are already riding high in the Premier Division, and in midweek knocked Football League club Walsall out of the Staffordshire Senior Cup.
A notable result in the club's history and one that will make the other sides left in the competition sit up and take notice.
Big Linnets Vase win
The League stance on clubs being forced to make long midweek journeys for FA Vase replays is on record, so it's always especially good to see our clubs overcome the disadvantage and book a place in the next round with a win in such circumstances.
Step forward Runcorn Linnets, who won their replay up at Sunderland RCA with a stoppage-time goal from Mark Houghton, a victory that the club website rated as "among their most memorable and best", and all the more remarkable considering they were down to ten from the 34th minute.
The only pity was that with the game played so far away in midweek, some of the regular Linnets faithful missed the game, but all being well there will be plenty more Vase cheer to enjoy at hoem in the next round to Marske United.
1874 cup progress continues
There's no let up in the busy fixture schedule for 1874 Northwich, who also booked their place in the Third Round of the Vase with a 5-1 win over Tow Low Town.
With interest still alive in four cup competitions, and the inevitable league fixture backlog as a result, there's plenty for the Greens fans to look forward to in the coming months.
Barlick bounce back
Barnoldswick Town ended a run of three successive defeats in fine style, following up a 4-0 win at AFC Darwen on Wednesday night with a 5-0 home win over Squires Gate on Saturday.
It's certainly an indication that Barlick have found their mojo again, and with five of their next six games at home, the chance is there for them to build on the positives from last week and continue their good run.
Five things we learned - w/e Saturday 18th November 2017
Mon 20th November 2017 | General
By Ian Templeman
Hat trick of hat tricks for Joe
Joe Gaughan has been in fine goalscoring form all season for Silsden AFC, and he became the only player in the league to have scored three hat tricks this season when he bagged his third treble at Prestwich Heys on Tuesday night.
Curiously, there was a certain symmetry about his third hat trick, as it continued a run of mid-month trebles. His first came at Cheadle Town on the 16th September, his second against Eccleshall on the 14th October and then his third at Prestwich last Tuesday, the 14th November.
The Cobbydalers are set to travel to Crilly Park to face Atherton LR on Saturday 16th December - the LR defence should be on red alert if Joe is in the starting line up that day.
Hanley scalp the Saddlers
It's always good to see our clubs achieve landmark results in their various County Cup competitions, and this week it's a big shout to Hanley Town, who are already riding high in the Premier Division, and in midweek knocked Football League club Walsall out of the Staffordshire Senior Cup.
A notable result in the club's history and one that will make the other sides left in the competition sit up and take notice.
Big Linnets Vase win
The League stance on clubs being forced to make long midweek journeys for FA Vase replays is on record, so it's always especially good to see our clubs overcome the disadvantage and book a place in the next round with a win in such circumstances.
Step forward Runcorn Linnets, who won their replay up at Sunderland RCA with a stoppage-time goal from Mark Houghton, a victory that the club website rated as "among their most memorable and best", and all the more remarkable considering they were down to ten from the 34th minute.
The only pity was that with the game played so far away in midweek, some of the regular Linnets faithful missed the game, but all being well there will be plenty more Vase cheer to enjoy at hoem in the next round to Marske United.
1874 cup progress continues
There's no let up in the busy fixture schedule for 1874 Northwich, who also booked their place in the Third Round of the Vase with a 5-1 win over Tow Low Town.
With interest still alive in four cup competitions, and the inevitable league fixture backlog as a result, there's plenty for the Greens fans to look forward to in the coming months.
Barlick bounce back
Barnoldswick Town ended a run of three successive defeats in fine style, following up a 4-0 win at AFC Darwen on Wednesday night with a 5-0 home win over Squires Gate on Saturday.
It's certainly an indication that Barlick have found their mojo again, and with five of their next six games at home, the chance is there for them to build on the positives from last week and continue their good run.
