Tag: Holker Old Boys
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Droylsden go top of the table with 2-1 win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Derek Lloyd Droylsden vs Colne Droylsden hit summit with fifth win Droylsden are the new pacesetters in the North West Counties First Division North after a 2-1 victory over Colne at The Butcher’s Arms. An own goal set Dave Pace’s side on the right path after 14 minutes, and Nellson…
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2-0 win for AFC Blackpool as both sides see red
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Ian Moore Squires Gate vs Maine Road AFC Blackpool take first win AFC Blackpool ended a run of three straight defeats to beat Darwen 2-0 – despite playing most of the game a man short. James Stanley’s red card after just 17 minutes left The Mechanics seemingly facing an uphill…
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FA Vase: Maghull surprise Step 5 opposition
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Frickley Athletic Frickley Athletic vs Maghull Maghull reach fifth gear at Frickley North West Counties First Division North table-toppers Maghull continued their strong start to the season by thrashing the higher-ranked Frickley Athletic 5-1 in the FA Vase first qualifying round. Joe Burns’ side upstaged the NCEL Premier Division side…
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Table-toppers Maghull score 5 in first half
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Derek Lloyd Droylsden vs Squires Gate Eager Maghull on an early mission Maghull went top of the North West Counties First Division North with a resounding 5-1 win over Nelson – with all five goals coming in the first half. Jacob Till and Darren Branningan set the ball rolling with…
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Nelson bounce back with 2-1 home win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Adam Gee Photography Nelson vs AFC Blackpool Nelson on the board with Cane double Nelson are off and running in the North West Counties First Division North after beating AFC Blackpool 2-1 at Little Wembley. Two second half goals from Max Cane was enough to see off the Mechanics, who…
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Holker Old Boys thump Nelson 5-0 on opening day
By Steven Oldham Cover photo Derek Lloyd Droyslden vs AFC Blackpool Five star Holker Old Boys back with a bang Holker Old Boys picked up a stunning 5-0 victory over Nelson on the opening day of the North West Counties First Division North. Luke Davey opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first…
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NWC: Penalties see Droylsden, Villa into final
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Bloods Pics Droylsden vs Holker Old Boys Penalties needed for Droylsden and Euxton Villa Droylsden and Euxton Villa will contest next weekend’s North West Counties First Division North play-off final – after both clubs needed penalty shootout wins to navigate their semi-finals. Third-placed Droylsden will host the fixture after seeing…
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NWC: Atherton LR net 6 to wrap up title
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: James Lobley Atherton LR vs Bacup Borough Title winners Atherton LR seal promotion in style Atherton Laburnum Rovers will be playing Step 5 football next season – after thrashing Bacup Borough 6-0 to wrap up the North West Counties First Division North title. LR were in charge from the off…
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NWC: First win in 10 for Garstang
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Bloods Pics Ashton Town vs Droylsden Three points for Garstang Garstang picked up a vital first win in ten attempts in their bid to avoid a bottom three finish in the North West Counties First Division North. Guy Heffernan’s side were 3-0 winners over Steeton this weekend at The Riverside…