Amateur football

Annan destroy Saints to progress in Cree Lodge Cup

Published 1 December 2008

Annan 6 Saint Cuthbert W 0: Annan Athletic progressed to the next round of the Cree Lodge Cup with a convincing six-goal victory.

Harraby edge cup game with extra-time winner

Published 1 December 2008

Harraby CC 2 Netherhall 1 AET: Harraby reached the last eight of the Cumberland FA Senior Cup.

Gillford Park edge out gutsy Shankhouse

Published 24 November 2008

Northern Alliance Premier Division: Gillford Park 2: Shankhouse 1: Gillford Park were very fortunate to hang onto their unbeaten tag after a lacklustre display against Northumberland based side, Shankhouse, and it was the visitors who snatched the opening goal within 10-seconds of the kick-off.

Late Douglas strike earns Penrith a point

Published 24 November 2008

PENRITH picked up a point in a hard-fought encounter played in bitterly cold conditions which culminated in a snow-storm.

Goals galore including two nine-goal thrillers

Published 21 November 2008

SEVEN Workington and District teams bagged themselves a second round tie in this year’s Divisional Cup last weekend.

Kelleher rescues point for Carlisle City

Published 17 November 2008

Carlisle City 1 Walker Central 1: Current league champions Walker Central took a shock lead in the 17th minute when leading scorer David Thompson snapped up a short back pass and fired past the helpless City’s veteran keeper Stephen Bellas.

Goalkeeper grabs last minute equaliser

Published 14 November 2008

A last minute equaliser from goalkeeper Ian Studholme saved the game from Workington and District Sunday League side The Well.

Reed is the hat-trick hero for unstoppable Penrith

Published 7 November 2008

Michael Reed scored a super hat-trick in this outstanding performance from Penrith.

Carless Penrith crash after leaking four goals

Published 3 November 2008

Whitley Bay 4 Penrith 1: Penrith missed a hatful of chances before crashing to defeat at Whitley Bay.

Gillford Park given stern test by Cramlington

Published 3 November 2008

Gillford Park 2 Cramlington Town 2: Former Annan Athletic schemer Ian Grainger had to settle for a place on the bench for Gillford Park following the receipt of his International Clearance Certificate from the Scottish FA and the home side’s unbeaten record was given a stern test against a Cramlington Town side that were fresh from their away win at Peterlee Town.

I’d love a coach trip to Brunton Park!

Published 1 November 2008

JAMES TOSE knows he’ll never get a manager’s job on the strength of a glittering playing career – but then neither did Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho or Rafa Benitez.

Penrith hammer league leaders Consett in cup

Published 29 October 2008

Penrith progressed to the next round of the league cup with a comprehensive victory over league leaders Consett.

Whitehaven Amateurs lose at Marske but stay top of table

Published 28 October 2008

Whitehaven Amateurs stay top of the Skilltraining Ltd Northern League Division two but their campaign has stuttered.

Gretna involved in name-row battle

Published 28 October 2008

REBORN Gretna Football Club is preparing for a legal battle after a youth football team using their name became involved in an alleged fracas on the pitch.

Gillford Park edge County Cup tie

Published 27 October 2008

Gillford Park 2 Northbank Carlisle 1: Gillford Park hung on to book their place in the third round of the County Cup – and take the derby bragging rights in a gale-lashed game.

Penrith lose at Chester-le-Street

Published 27 October 2008

Chester-le-Street 3 Penrith AFC 2: David Lynn fired Penrith into the lead in 15 minutes when he slotted home a corner from Mark Birch.

In-form Penrith at full-strength

Published 24 October 2008

PENRITH will be aiming to build on their recent momentum when they travel to struggling South Shields tomorrow (3pm ko).

Aspatria go six clear at top of premier division

Published 23 October 2008

Aspatria have moved six points clear at the top of the Tesco Cumberland County League’s Premier Division.

Penrith throw away victory

Published 22 October 2008

PENRITH returned home from County Durham in despondent frame of mind after throwing away a couple of points by conceding two goals in the last ten minutes.