Junior Foortball

Stephen Richardson and Mark White were other players to score a couple of goals as Felling Magpies hit Swalwell 7-0 and Ricky Walton struck four times for Blaydon who comfortably defeated Rutherford.

A brace of goals by Stephen Richardson enabled Cleveland Hall collect maximum points from Winlaton and Redheugh just had the better of South Shields by a 5-4 margin. Paul Farham scored twice for South Shields as did Andrew Curry for Redheugh.

In the U17 division league cup Consett comfortably defeated Prudhoe 8-1 when Paul McDonald hit a hat-trick and Lee Duffy bagged a brace of goals.

Dawdon lost 4-0 visiting Sandhole and Chopwell progressed at the expense of Blackfyne winning by a 3-1 margin. Andy Green and Stephen Kirkbride both hit a couple of goals in Annfield Plain's 5-1 defeat of Cleveland Hall, Haydon Bridge and Gateshead Fell drew 2-2 while Redheugh visited Stocksfield and returned with a 4-0 success under their belts.

City of Durham

City of Durham had great success in major cup competition at the weekend.

The Pumas Under-12s lead the way in the County Cup with a fantastic display of free-flowing football. Drawn against the highly-fancied Horden CW team in the quarter final, the 'big cats' raced into a 2-0 first half lead with goals by 'Dink' Fryatt and James Marwood. After the break the boys continued to attack and were rewarded with further strikes from Ross Wilkinson and Luke Sullivan (2).

This is the first time a Durham side has reached the last four in this prestigious Durham County Tournament and the management would like to congratulate the lads on a great achievement.

The Under-9s Midges produced a strong team performance earning a 0-0 draw against Seaham Redstar Comets. Man of the match was goalkeeper Jack Miller.

In the second match, the Midges lost 3-0 against Town Castle Rovers while man of the match Calum Gibson.

City of Durham Mosquitos really started the new year in top form hitting seven past Fulwell Juniors in a 7-1 win. Goals were scored by Liam Robson (3), Mark Davison (2), Jack Carr (2) and Bobby Walters. Man of the match was Asley Vallance.

Against Washington Envelopes, the Mosquitos had most of the play scoring through Ashley Vallance. However a late equaliser saw the points shared. Man of the match was Dominic McKernan.

An early goal against from Redby Blues stirred the Mosquitos into action to equalise but despite some good chances the team went down 3-1. Man of the match was Andrew McLean.

In the League the Under-12s Panthers maintained their promotion push with an emphatic 7-1 victory over Redhouse Boys. The 'Black Cats' put in a fantastic performance and showed great finishing with Joe Lawther, Johnny Moralee (2), Mickey Lynch (2) and Phil Blenkinsop (2) all scoring for the Panthers.

In a hard-fought first half the Under-13s went ahead in their game against Fulwell, with well-taken goal from Sebastian Coady and another one straight from a corner by Stephen McKenzie. A further second half goal from Sebastian Coady settled the game 3-0 for Durham. Man of the match was Kris Carr.

Brompton Juniors

THE Under-16s maintained their push for the title in the Teesside Junior Alliance with a 4-2 win at Nunthorpe YC. Brompton opened the scoring on ten minutes through leading scorer Vernalls. Nunthorpe hit back well with two goals before Tasker levelled before half time.

Brompton took full advantage of the wind, keeping Nunthorpe in their own half. Brompton regained the lead after Anderson unleashed a shot from outside the box.

Brompton's keeper McNichol and back four were never troubled in the second half and the fourth goal arrived with 15 minutes left when Vernalls scored his second.

The victory puts Brompton three points clear of nearest rivals Stokesley - and with three games to play, Brompton face Stokesley twice.

Brompton Under-nines entertained Richmond and the honours were shared with both teams winning two games out of the four mini soccer matches.

The results: 6-1 and 2-1 to Brompton and 1-0 and 4-0 to Richmond. Scorers for Brompton in the first game were Callum Brown (3), Andrew Caisley (2) and David Holmes.

In the second, Martin Clark and David Lloyd were on the score sheet.

Brompton Under-13s entertained Bedale and were thwarted by some stout defending by before John Henry put Brompton ahead with five minutes to half time.

In the second half it was Brompton's turn to defend. Bedale created many chances and scored from a corner with only ten minutes left.

Brompton Under-12s increased their unbeaten run to five league games with a 5-3 victory against Bedale. Playing into a strong wind in the first half, Brompton worked hard to cancel out two goals by Bedale with goals from James Austick and Oliver Moss. In the second half a goal by Luke Byrne and two goals for Oliver Moss secured the points.

The Under-12s increased their unbeaten run to five league games with a 5-3 victory against Bedale. Playing into a strong wind in the first half, Brompton worked hard to cancel out two goals by Bedale with goals from James Austick and Oliver Moss. In the second half it was Brompton's turn to have wind advantage and a goal by Luke Byrne and two further goals for Oliver Moss secured the three points. Richard Lonsdale was awarded Brompton's man of the match.

Thirsk Falcons

Ross McAndrew continued to show his influence in the Thirsk midfield as the Under-14s ran out convincing 8-1 winners at Brompton.

The scoreline at half time was a comfortable 5-0 as Thirsk took advantage of the considerable headwind blowing down the pitch.

The first half was really one-way football, and a spectacular overhead effort by Dixon just failed to find the net in the eighth minute.

On 14 minutes Thirsk took an inevitable lead when Watson quickly spotted the danger from a Brompton throughball, and threaded the ball through to Ovington, who took his time and slotted the ball past the Brompton keeper for 1-0.

Hogg, returning in the Thirsk net following injury, was quickly out off his line 5 minutes later to thwart a clear chance when two Brompton forwards broke through the Thirsk defence. Four goals within five minutes effectively sealed the game, the first on 22 minutes when a low Padget corner was met by Kendall, whose low shot found its way through a forest of legs and past the unsighted keeper.

Cree nodded on a high cross for Dixon to grab the third, and scored himself one minute later from a clever first-time flick on by Ovington.

The best team goal was the fifth, scored from distance by McAndrew, following excellent approach play by the Falcons midfield and front line.

Ovington could have made it six before the break, but the Brompton keeper was in the right place to make a good stop.

Matthew Parr, who scored two headers last week, came on for Thirsk just after half time, and after almost converting a low cross ten minutes into the half, won a penalty when his persistence inside the area resulted in him being brought down from behind, and Padget accepted responsibility for the spot kick to make it 6-0.

With 15 minutes left, a nice Cosgrove back heel released Parr on the left to cross for Dixon to get his second from close range.

The final Thirsk goal was McAndrew's second when he picked up the goalkeeper's clearance outside the area and put the ball into the top corner against the wind.

Brompton got a consolation goal from a last minute penalty, but only from the rebound after Hogg had made a fine save from the initial kick.

Another good all-round performance by Thirsk.

Crook Town Under-19s

The lads at Crook went away to Harrogate Railway for the final league game of 2001 with a full squad hoping to end the year on a high note.

From the kick off Crook went straight at them and knocked them for six running in five goals in 22 minutes, Irvine, Freary (3), Curry, Freary adding another on 38 minutes.

Second half, Harrogate came charging out of the dressing room and from the restart had scored two good goals. This spurred Crook on even more and goals from Freary, Seymour and Roberts making it 9-2 to Crook at the end.

Last weekend Crook Town on the road again to play the Army Foundation College at Catterick.

They were yards quicker than Crook, they missed two good chances to take a lead. But on 32 minutes Roberts made them pay with a 25-yard drive to take Crook 0-1 at half time. Without doubt Crook looked very poor lacking a lot of the things we take for granted. As they went for the long climb up the steps the windows of the dressing room were prudently closed. The second half Crook were a very different side indeed and looked like a team again, running in 4-0 winners thanks to further goals from Freary, Wraith, Tomkins.

Darlington Albion

With the pitch in not the best of condition, the Under-11s capitalised on a sticky goalmouth to score first against Barnard Castle with Jonathon Weeks hitting the back of the net in the Richmond & District League.

At half time Albion were 5-0 up, Weeks getting a hat-trick, Callum Tarren and Steve Wason making up the five.

The away side, not having the best of luck, went further behind with goals from Adam Fawcett (2), Philip Caley, Ged Cameron, Matthew Haymer, Joe Lucas, Joe Watson.

The away side grabbed a well-deserved goal to make the final score 12-1 to the Albion. Man of the man of the match. Jonathan Weeks for a well-deserved hat-trick.

Darlington Spraire Lads

The result of this week for Spraire was the Under-14 B team progressing through to the semi-final of the Durham cup against a Durham County team who had not lost all season.

Spraire took the game to Durham and were leading 1-0 at half time.

Scoring twice more before Durham pulled one back Spraire then grabbed another to make the score 4-1 an outstanding performance was capped with goals from Webb, Oliver and two for Tarren.

At Under-16, Spraire won 6-0 against Norton and Stockton goals came from Lyons, Gillroy,Beumont (2) on his debut for Spraire. Man of the match Hodgson grabbed two.

At Under-12 level Spraire won 4-0 at Coulby Newham goals coming from Sanderson, Wooten with two for Clamp. Man of the match went to Liam Smith.

At Under-13, Spraire played Hartburn Juniors in the Teesside league and drew 1-1. Joe Gray got Spraire's goal with a 25- yard strike.

In the Richmond league at the same age group Spraire lost 3-1 against high flying Thirsk Falcons James McBride getting the goal.

The Under-11s played Hartburn Juniors in a 0-0 draw chances were at a premium man of the match went to keeper Ditchburn.

The Under-14 C team lost to Coulby Newham 9-3, goals from Lowther, and Thompson (2) man of the match was Raine.

At Under-16 Spraire lost to Guisborough 2-1 the Spraire goal coming from Brischuk.

In mini soccer Spraire played in the first round of the league cup winning 4-0 thanks to goals from Hedley (2), Stead and man of the match Wilson Kneeshaw.

At Under-10 Spraire played Hartlepool drawing 1-1 goals the goal came from Petch and man of the match was Swainston.

Spraire Lasses had the long trek to Forest Hall and enjoyed a 16-1 victory goals coming from Pruhoe (7), Clarke (2), Shutt(2), Atkinson (4), and Headley.

Rohm and Haas JOC Hetton Youth League

After a couple of cup tie setbacks before Christmas, Herrington recorded their 11th consecutive victory in the league to maintain their 100 per cent record.

Washington Dunlop were their latest victims who they defeated 4-0 after establishing a single goal interval lead scored by Ben Gawthorpe.After the interval, however, the Dunlop defence found the lively Herrington attack difficult to cope with and further goals for the visitors were credited to Michael Hedley, Craig Ellison and Michael Fletcher. This was the only fixture in the league since clubs were engaged in the Palmer Cup and the result leaves Herrington six points behind leaders Jarrow St Bedes who have played four games more.In the cup Jarrow St Bedes won with a golden goal at Sacriston after the sides had ended 1-1. Robert Wade scored for Sacriston and Andrew Kelly and David Stephenson responded for Jarrow St Bedes. Jarrow St Bedes' neighbours, Hebburn, were in scintillating form at home to Springboard and were well worth their 7-1 victory. Twins Richard (2) and Chris Ives both added their names to the scoresheet and other marksmen for Hebburn were Michael McElwee, Chris McDonald, Adam Falconer and Andrew Hart. Trimdon, who have won all seven games in the league, went down following a penalty shootout against Lumley. The teams drew 3-3 following 90 minutes and the score after extra time was 5-5 before Lumley won 4-3 when it came to spot kicks. In the first two hours of the game Paul Wilkinson (2), Ian Bickerstaff, Dale Elliott and Liam Parsons netted for Trimdon while John Lidster bagged a hat-trick and others on the mark for Lumley were Sean Mansfield and Craig McManners. South Moor scored three times in the second period defeating Ryhope 4-1 with goals by Kelvin Armstrong (2), Kris Hewitt (2) and Karl Muirhead.