50 - Scarborough Review, April - Issue 32
Top service from Boro sponsors CRiCKet BY Simon DoBSon
frank mcmahon, managing director of yh training services, is pictured with the Boro squad with the new tracksuit tops
Words & picture by Will Baines
SCARBOROUGH Athletic Under-15s are delighted to have secured the support of YH Training Services for a second successive season. The independent training provider, based on Falsgrave Road in Scarborough, will sponsor the new Boro tracksuit tops again for the next 12 months. Managing Director of YH, Frank McMahon said: "We are delighted to support Scarborough Athletic Under-
15s by sponsoring their tracksuit tops for another season. With a reputation for providing high quality training and learning to all our customers, we continue to make a real difference to people and businesses across the region and also help to give something back to the local community." The Athletic Under-15s have enjoyed an improved season in 2015/16, showing an attacking flair to find the back of the net regularly throughout the campaign.
Colin Appleton celebrates 80th birthday
colin introduces his leicester city team to prince phillip prior to the 1963 fa cup final against manchester united
by Steve adamson
FORMER Scarborough FC manager Colin Appleton, who led Boro to three FA Trophy final victories at Wembley in the 1970's, celebrated his 80th birthday on 7 March. Scarborian Colin, who lives at Vicarage Close in Seamer, began his football career as a 15-year old in Boro's Midland League team, and later enjoyed
a successful professional career, including twelve years with Leicester City, playing in 2 FA Cup finals and 2 League Cup finals. He later turned to management, and had spells in charge of Hull City, Swansea City, Exeter City as well as Boro, and also scouted for a number of clubs, including Alex Ferguson's Manchester United.
West Pier to celebrate 40th anniversary by Pete Spence
WEST Pier FC are celebrating 40 years in Scarborough & District Football with a special celebration and reunion at Scarborough Spa Complex. Tickets are now available for the three course meal and disco featuring DJ Dave Marshall on Saturday may 21 in the Ocean Room. The club has been a mainstay of local football over the years in both the Saturday and Sunday leagues as well as in the minor leagues. Mark Tucker, who plays for the club and is one of the event organisers said: “It is a testament to this great club that it has been going for 40 years and everyone should be proud of that. “We wanted to do something special to mark the occasion and
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I am sure it will be a fantastic night. “The club would like to welcome everyone along who has had some affiliation with West Pier over the years so that we can all get together and share our stories while having a drink and something nice to eat. “It is also the club's presentation evening the same night so there will be lots going on.” Tickets are priced at £25 per head which includes the three course meal and cost of the disco. Ring Pete Sumpton on 07703 639329 or Mark Tucker 07738372292 to get your tickets, or visit West Pier FC on Facebook for further details.
The new look Readers Scarborough Beckett Cricket League Premier Division commences on Sunday 24 April with an excellent round of matches. The division has moved to a twelve team format for the first time, creating four additional fixtures which will be played on Sundays throughout the season and a closely fought summer is highly anticipated.
Cayton host champions Staithes
REIGNING champions Staithes travel to last season’s runners up Cayton in the game of the week. Staithes are again captained by Ian Dixon and will be favourites to secure a third championship in seven seasons. Simon Bowes remains one of the league’s leading players and along with batsmen Richard Hegarty and Stuart Marsay, will be looking to take the attack to the opposition bowlers. Stuart Theaker returned 43 wickets last season and the seam bowler leads a strong looking pace attack. Cayton’s resurgence during 2015 was one of the highlights of an enthralling campaign and they completed a league double over the defending champions last term. New Captain Rhys Crowe takes over from Darren Foreman but although he has been hit by the news of duo Michael Dennis and Jake McAleese’s decision to move to Folkton and Flixton who play in the York Senior League, Cayton still have a number of exciting young talents, including Tom Sixsmith and Brett Crowe. Ebberston entertain Heslerton in another good looking match up, with both teams capable of excellent cricket and potential title challenges. Thirteen times champions Heslerton will be looking to improve on last season’s fifth place finish and captain, fast bowler Adam Spaven will lead their fine seam attack, alongside Andy Slaughter and Paul Kinghorn. Paul Bowes has returned after spells at Pickering and Filey and will be a significant boost to their batting line up in which Jake Keyworth impressed in 2015. Ebberston’s Jonny Mason had a superb summer last year, hitting 540 runs and will be looking to follow this in 2016. Experienced opener Adrian Turnbull also passed the 500 run mark and if the team make consistently high scores, they could be ones to watch, particularly if Eddie Craggs finds good form. Young bowlers, swing bowler Reece Milner and left arm spinner Sam Hardie made excellent progress during 2015 and could be key performers in the Ebberston attack.
Strengthened Flixton look for good start
Flixton 2nds gained a reprieve from relegation following the restructure and will again play in the top flight this summer. With the news that their first team has strengthened; Mark Shackley’s team should benefit and will be a much stronger looking XI this summer. Youngster Will Hutchinson showed good promise last season, as did Steve Hill and the team should be a blend of youth and experience. They face a Filey side on the opening day who enjoyed a good year but
Jamie Gilbank’s team will be hit with the departure of Paul Bowes to Heslerton but big hitting duo Josh Dawson and Aaron Howard remain in their ranks. Last season Division A champions Mulgrave host Nawton Grange. Mulgrave have achieved successive promotions since they joined the league and possess a fine looking all-round side, including Andy Thompson, Chris Clarkson, former Staithes pace bowler Craig Thompson and wicketkeeper batsmen Kieran Noble. Skipper Simon Kipling will be hoping his team will adapt to Premier Division life quickly but face tricky opponents in Nawton first up. Nawton, again led by Jonny Pickard, are a fine side that proved last season they can upset any opposition and will be hopeful former Yorkshire bowler Nick Thornicroft will be available on a regular basis, plus good form from dangerous pair Charlie Allot and Michael Wearmouth.
Seamer face rivals Valley
Seamer’s return to the top flight sees them host local rivals Forge Valley on the opening day. Gregg Chadwick, who amassed nearly 700 runs in 2015, Dave Graham and Anthony Jenkinson will lead their batting line up and bowling brothers Adam and Matty Morris form their bowling attack, alongside Paul Greenhough. Forge Valley, skippered by left arm seam bowler Carl Jackson, will be looking to improve on last years’ eight place finish. They will be hoping for big runs from Tom Brough, Mick Glew and Joe Bradshaw, who hit two centuries last season to ensure a push up the table. Staxton will again be aiming for a title challenge but the loss of former captain Nick Gibson, who has returned to Sewerby and Elliott Cooper, who is rumoured to have joined Scarborough may affect the balance of their side but they remain a strong looking outfit. New captain James Armstrong will be looking for runs from Chris Dove, Dave Morris and Jodie Robson, while young all-rounders Adam Hargreaves and Linden Gray could have big roles to play. Staxton entertain a Scalby side who impressed many during 2015 despite a ninth place finish. They will again be led by Adam Waugh and have a good team spirit which could serve them well during the summer. Young batsman Brad Walker showed good potential last summer and spin bowler Paul Hesp claimed 30 wickets last time out so he could again prove critical for his side. Opening Round of Matches - Sunday 24th April (1:30pm Start) Cayton v Staithes, Ebberston v Heslerton, Flixton 2nds v Filey, Mulgrave v Nawton Grange, Seamer v Forge Valley, Staxton v Scalby
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