40 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com SF The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 18 December 2013SPORTSquirrelsforced tosettle forshare ofpo<strong>in</strong>tsFormby 2Holker Old Boys 2FORMBY had to battle for a share of thepo<strong>in</strong>ts when <strong>in</strong>–form Cumbrian side HolkerOld Boys came call<strong>in</strong>g on Saturday.Despite their mid–table rank<strong>in</strong>g, the Stagshad withstood the challenge of two of theother breakaway top five clubs from theNorth West Counties First Division, sodespite the Squirrels’ w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g streak,Holker will have travelled with confidence.With the squall<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>d creat<strong>in</strong>gunpredictability both sides were try<strong>in</strong>g longshots <strong>in</strong> the early stages, and Stags’ keeperOllie Bell fumbled and spilled them over andover aga<strong>in</strong>.It was no surprise when Formby took thelead midway through the first half as M<strong>in</strong>iAdegbenro powered <strong>in</strong> from the left and hisshot was, predictably, not held, allow<strong>in</strong>ghim to hit the rebound home.The lead lasted a mere five m<strong>in</strong>utes beforea Holker corner was dropped <strong>in</strong> front of goaland Matt Daly pushed it through a thicket ofplayers <strong>in</strong>to the net.Emboldened by their equaliser, Holkertook the game to Formby and earned a 2–1lead <strong>in</strong> the 34th m<strong>in</strong>ute, Paul Southwardsend<strong>in</strong>g a loop<strong>in</strong>g header over Formbykeeper Graham ‘Grumpy’ McLoughl<strong>in</strong>.The Squirrels came out of the <strong>in</strong>terval achanged, determ<strong>in</strong>ed side.For all their pressure noth<strong>in</strong>g was made <strong>in</strong>front of goal until the 72nd m<strong>in</strong>ute whenAndy Olsen was brought down <strong>in</strong> the D ofHolker’s area.Marv<strong>in</strong> Molyneux did one of his ‘specials’hammer<strong>in</strong>g a long range free kick <strong>in</strong>to thenet to equalise.Buoyed by the goal, Formby went all out forthe w<strong>in</strong>ner, though Holker still hadtremendous spark and managed severalpenetrat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>attack</strong>s before the f<strong>in</strong>al whistledeclared the match a 2–2 draw.Squirrels travel to table–topp<strong>in</strong>g Nelson onSaturday.The Admirals won 3–1 at Victoria Park <strong>in</strong>August, but then lost 4–0 when theyreturned for a league cup game <strong>in</strong> October.Formby are currently fifth <strong>in</strong> the NorthWest Counties first division, 13 po<strong>in</strong>tsbeh<strong>in</strong>d Nelson but with four games <strong>in</strong> hand.On Box<strong>in</strong>g Day Formby will be host<strong>in</strong>gIrlam, kick off 3pm.Nathan Ell<strong>in</strong>gton <strong>in</strong> action at Altr<strong>in</strong>cham. Pictures by Julia Urw<strong>in</strong>Colemaneyes hischargesReport by Ron EllisNEW Sandgrounders managerJohn Coleman had anotheropportunity to assess his<strong>in</strong>herited squad when he tookthem to Altr<strong>in</strong>cham on Saturdaywhich followed a match aga<strong>in</strong>stStockport County played beh<strong>in</strong>dclosed doors midweek.Several changes were madedur<strong>in</strong>g the game at Altr<strong>in</strong>chamwhere 223 spectators saw theCheshire side come out 1–0 ontop after a 24th m<strong>in</strong>ute goal byNicky Clee.The new manager had a tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gmatch at Wigan on Mondaybefore his first Skrill Premiergame on Saturday when TheYellows make the 450 mile roundtrip to eleventh placed Salisbury.Brice Irie–Bi, Luke George andChris Almond are three playerscurrently under treatment whilston loan defender, Matt Brown,has been recalled to Chesterfieldby Paul Cook due to <strong>in</strong>juries <strong>in</strong> hissquad.Thanks to a gesture fromchairman Charlie Clapham, Trust<strong>in</strong> Yellow is able to run nextweek’s coach to Salisbury City forhalf the usual price.It means fans can travel toSalisbury for £20 and if morebook<strong>in</strong>gs are received, the faremay be reduced further. Thecoach leaves at 7.30am.Call or text Alan Scarisbrick on07980 911693.On Box<strong>in</strong>g Day, Chester are thevisitors to the MerseyrailCommunity Stadium with thereturn match on New Years Daywhile on Saturday, December 28the Yellows travel to AlfretonTown.The coach fare for the Alfretontrip is £16 Trust <strong>in</strong> Yellowmembers, £21 non–members, ifpaid <strong>in</strong> advance, with travel to theChester match £11 members, £16non–members.Everton’s Under 21Development Squad are <strong>in</strong> actionat the Merseyrail CommunityStadium on Friday, December 20kick off 7pm versusWolverhampton Wanderers.The club shop will be open from5pm until kick off on the night.The club is offer<strong>in</strong>g discountedhalf season tickets with an adultma<strong>in</strong> stand ticket cost<strong>in</strong>g £156. Aconcession ticket for thegrandstand is £114.An adult stand<strong>in</strong>g season ticketis £140 and concessions £104.00.It is £44 for anyone aged 12–18.Season tickets can be bought viaphon<strong>in</strong>g 01704 533422 or bypostal application/cheque or atclub shop.Mattty Flynn keeps close watch on a defender.John Coleman watches the action at Altr<strong>in</strong>cham.Give them GOLF this Christmas!• Junior equipment and cloth<strong>in</strong>g a speciality• Memberships and play<strong>in</strong>g packages• Professional coach<strong>in</strong>g packages for all levels• Gift vouchers available from £5See our website for details orcall 01772 815842The Gravel, Mere Brow, Tarleton01772 815842 • www.southport-golf.co.ukClare House, 166 Lord StreetSouthport PR9 0QA1122998Telephone01704 392 392Got an <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g story to tell?Champ Newsdesk 01704 392400Websitewww.champnews.com© 2013 <strong>Champion</strong> Media Group (Waypride Ltd). 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