A James Middleton double inspired Third Division side Rawson Spring to a 3-1 win over Division Two Ridgeway Athletic in the Tisley Trophy Final. James Middleton's contribution takes him onto 25 goals in all competitions for the season, and it also secures Rawson Spring's first silverware in the Meadowhall League. Brett Gardner was also on the scoresheet for the Rawson Spring, with Joe Charlesworth getting the goal for Ridgeway Athletic.
The game was played in a very good spirit, infront of a crowd of 156 at Stocksbridge Park Steels' Bracken Moor stadium.
The Tinsley Trophy crowns what has been a excellent season for the Rawson Spring, who also finished second in Division Three.
Meadowhall Sheffield & District Sunday Football League
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Sunday 24 April 2011
Tinsley Trophy Final 26/4
On Tuesday night Third Division Rawson Spring and Second Division Ridgeway Athletic will contest the Tinsley Trophy Final at Bracken Moor (Stocksbridge Park Steels FC stadium).
In the Semi-Final Rawson Spring played out a cagey 0-0 draw with fellow Division Three side Ecclesfield WMC. they proceeded to the final following a 3-1 victory on penalties.
Ridgeway Athletic's Semi-Final experience couldn't have been any different from that of Rawson Spring, as they ran out 5-3 winners over Sharrow Vale at Warminster Road.
The final is the last game of an excellent season for Rawson Spring, who finished second in Division three behind runaway leaders Heeley FC. Rawson Spring's excellent away form has seen them win seven games on the road, while only losing twice in the league all season.
Ridgeway Athletic have also had a solid season, finishing in fourth place in Division Two. Both their games in this seasons Tinsley Trophy have ended 5-3, so we should expect to see goals in the final on Tuesday.
If you are interested in attending the game, the match is a 7.00pm kick-off at Bracken Moor. Admission is £2 (£1 concessions) with a free programme.
In the Semi-Final Rawson Spring played out a cagey 0-0 draw with fellow Division Three side Ecclesfield WMC. they proceeded to the final following a 3-1 victory on penalties.
Ridgeway Athletic's Semi-Final experience couldn't have been any different from that of Rawson Spring, as they ran out 5-3 winners over Sharrow Vale at Warminster Road.
The final is the last game of an excellent season for Rawson Spring, who finished second in Division three behind runaway leaders Heeley FC. Rawson Spring's excellent away form has seen them win seven games on the road, while only losing twice in the league all season.
Ridgeway Athletic have also had a solid season, finishing in fourth place in Division Two. Both their games in this seasons Tinsley Trophy have ended 5-3, so we should expect to see goals in the final on Tuesday.
If you are interested in attending the game, the match is a 7.00pm kick-off at Bracken Moor. Admission is £2 (£1 concessions) with a free programme.
Wednesday 6 April 2011
Division Two Round-up 5/4
The sole game scheduled on Tuesday night took place in Division Two between Arbourthorne EA B and Jack-in-a-Box. The game is significant in the title run as they are currently placed the top two in the table. The game was a exciting affair ending 4-4, with David Gelsthorpe grabbing an hat-trick for league leaders Jack-in-a-Box. Jack-in-a-Box now remain four points clear at the top of the table, with Arbourthorne four points clear of third placed Penistone Church.
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Tinsley Trophy Final
The Meadowhall League is happy to announce that this years Tinsley Trophy final between Ridgeway Athletic and Rawson Spring will take place at Stocksbridge Park Steels' Bracken Moor Stadium on Tuesday 26th April. The kick-off will be 7pm. We hope to see you all there!
Monday 4 April 2011
Premier Division Round-up 3/4
The first midweek game of tthe new year took place on thursday night. The game ended an emphatic 5-0 away win for Arbourthorne EA A over Chapeltown Cue Ball.
With the Royal Earl in cup action on sunday, Arbourthorne EA A took the opportunity to cut the their lead for the second time in three days. This time Arbourthorne beat Handsworth turf Tavern 3-2 away from home. The Royal Earl's lead over the Arbourthorne now stands at twelve points, but they have played two game more.
Four goals from Thomas Nolan helped third placed Hackenthorpe to a convincing 7-1 win over Sharrow United, who lost back-to-back league games for the first time this season.
A Christopher Peel hat-trick for Arundel helped them beat Mosborough A 3-2 to climb above them and move off the bottom of the table. The game is the last of Arundel's season.
Elsewhere, goals from Paul Lavender and Christopher Ashberry gave Packhorse Inn a hardfought 2-1 win over Chapeltown Cue Ball.
With the Royal Earl in cup action on sunday, Arbourthorne EA A took the opportunity to cut the their lead for the second time in three days. This time Arbourthorne beat Handsworth turf Tavern 3-2 away from home. The Royal Earl's lead over the Arbourthorne now stands at twelve points, but they have played two game more.
Four goals from Thomas Nolan helped third placed Hackenthorpe to a convincing 7-1 win over Sharrow United, who lost back-to-back league games for the first time this season.
A Christopher Peel hat-trick for Arundel helped them beat Mosborough A 3-2 to climb above them and move off the bottom of the table. The game is the last of Arundel's season.
Elsewhere, goals from Paul Lavender and Christopher Ashberry gave Packhorse Inn a hardfought 2-1 win over Chapeltown Cue Ball.
Division One Round-up 3/4
The top in Division One met at the Sheffield Works Department ground. The game lived up to its billing with High Noon beating Greenhill White Hart 4-3. The game could be decisive in the title running as both teams were joint on 34 points pre-match.
Sam Roberts grabbed a hat-trick for Brunsmeer Abbey AJW in a thrilling 6-3 win over AFC Gardens. The win moves Brunsmeer into third place.
Elsewhere, Wadsley Bridge WMC and HSBC saw out an unusual rare 0-0 draw at the Civil Service Ground.
Sam Roberts grabbed a hat-trick for Brunsmeer Abbey AJW in a thrilling 6-3 win over AFC Gardens. The win moves Brunsmeer into third place.
Elsewhere, Wadsley Bridge WMC and HSBC saw out an unusual rare 0-0 draw at the Civil Service Ground.
Division Two Round-up 3/4
A double from Mark West helped leaders Jack-in-a-Box to move four points clear at the top of Division Two. They beat second bottom Harrow Grenoside 4-2 away from home.
A sole Thomas Scholey goal for gave City Taxis a 1-0 away win over bottom side African Dream Team.
Elsewhere, Ridgeway Athletic just edged out Norton Oakes 3-2 in the mid-table clash at Warminster Road.
A sole Thomas Scholey goal for gave City Taxis a 1-0 away win over bottom side African Dream Team.
Elsewhere, Ridgeway Athletic just edged out Norton Oakes 3-2 in the mid-table clash at Warminster Road.
Division Three Round-up 3/4
The performance of the weekend in Division Three came from Mosborough B. THey beat second placed Ecclesfield WMC 2-1 away from home. Goals from Bradley Potts and James Mitchum extended their run of wins to an impressive six games.
The above results was particularly good news for leaders Heeley, who took the opportunity to cement their place at the top of the division. They brushed aside FC Darnall 8-1.
A Nick Chatterton hat-trick for Handsworth Social made the difference in a thrilling encounter at Ridgeway Sports & Social Club, where Handsworth beat Sharrow Vale 5-3.
Rawson Spring climbed into second place at the expense of Ecclesfield WMC. They comfortbaly beat bottom side Birley Moor News 3-0.
The above results was particularly good news for leaders Heeley, who took the opportunity to cement their place at the top of the division. They brushed aside FC Darnall 8-1.
A Nick Chatterton hat-trick for Handsworth Social made the difference in a thrilling encounter at Ridgeway Sports & Social Club, where Handsworth beat Sharrow Vale 5-3.
Rawson Spring climbed into second place at the expense of Ecclesfield WMC. They comfortbaly beat bottom side Birley Moor News 3-0.
Sunday 3 April 2011
Royal Earl Reach League Cup Final
The first finalists for the League Cup this season are Royal Earl winning 4-2 after extra time.
Beighton Magpies went into a early lead with two goals in the first fifteen minutes through Scott Rothven, the second being a penalty. Just after half time Royal Earl were denied a penalty and the turning point in the game was when a Beighton Magpies player rounded the keeper at 2-0 only to fired into the side netting.
Earl showed great spirit and launched their comeback through Tom Roebuck. And with 10 minutes to go they made it 2-2 with a Rob Moorwood header. The game then went into extra time. The Earl scored a third, as Ashley Burbeary swiveled and lashed in on the turn from the edge of the 18 yard box. This happened with just about two minutes of the first period of extra time gone. Then with about two minutes to go from the end of the half a shot from Royal Earl hit a post and the first person to react was Burbeary again to score his second and Earls fourth goal.
It was a very spirited performance by Beighton Magpies who belied their position two divisions below their opponents. But as the game when on it was Royal Earl who got the stronger. It was good game played in a good spirit and a credit to both sets of players.
Please check out pictures from the tie by clicking on the Flickr feed on the right-hand side of the site home page.
Beighton Magpies went into a early lead with two goals in the first fifteen minutes through Scott Rothven, the second being a penalty. Just after half time Royal Earl were denied a penalty and the turning point in the game was when a Beighton Magpies player rounded the keeper at 2-0 only to fired into the side netting.
Earl showed great spirit and launched their comeback through Tom Roebuck. And with 10 minutes to go they made it 2-2 with a Rob Moorwood header. The game then went into extra time. The Earl scored a third, as Ashley Burbeary swiveled and lashed in on the turn from the edge of the 18 yard box. This happened with just about two minutes of the first period of extra time gone. Then with about two minutes to go from the end of the half a shot from Royal Earl hit a post and the first person to react was Burbeary again to score his second and Earls fourth goal.
It was a very spirited performance by Beighton Magpies who belied their position two divisions below their opponents. But as the game when on it was Royal Earl who got the stronger. It was good game played in a good spirit and a credit to both sets of players.
Please check out pictures from the tie by clicking on the Flickr feed on the right-hand side of the site home page.
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