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Bad weather also impended the Meadowhall League's end to the season. Half of the weeks scheduled fixtures were cancelled.

A cup final did take place on though! Rawson Spring retained the Tinsley Trophy on Tuesday night, when they beat fellow Second Division outfit Penistone Church 1-0.

The first half was very even, with both temas hitting the woodwork. Jack Poulton was on hand in the second-half to volley-in from close range at the back post, and that was enough to settle a tight game in Rawson Spring's favour.

It was a big day on Thursday in Division One. Brunsmeer Abbey pulled three points clear at the top of the league, when they beat Wadsley Bridge WMC 5-1 at HSBC Sports Club. Wesley Hill chipped in wih two goals for Brunsmeer.

The bottom two sides, Intake Ball Inn and Beighton magpies also met at Warminster Road. Intake took the points with a 4-1 victory to move four points clear of their opposition.

Darryl Parkin scored five goals, as Hackenthorpe Villa heaped the more misery on bottom-of-the-league Mosborough B. Mark Reid also scored twice, with Hackenthorpe registering a fantastic 8-2 win.

Elsewhere, Glen Greene and Adam Wragg both scored as Third Division winners Woodhouse Juniors beat second placed Carlton Social 2-1.

Rawson Spring Retain Tinsley Trophy

Rawson Spring retained the Tinsley Trophy on Tuesday night, when they beat fellow Second Division outfit Penistone Church 1-0.

A single Jack Poulton was enough to settle a tight game in Rawson Spring's favour at Bracken Moor.

Tinsley Trophy Final - Tuesday 24th April

Just a reminder that the Tinsley Trophy Final will take place this Tuesday (24/4). Penistone Church will be taking on Rawson Spring at Bracken Moor, Stocksbridge Park Steels FC. Entrance is £2 (£1 concessions) with a complimentary programme. The game promises to be a excellent occasion, with both teams currently joint top of the Second Division.

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Under 21 League Cup Semi-Final

Dronfield Town U21 caused an upset in the final semi-final, by beating Division Three leaders Woodhouse Juniors 4-2. We now know the line-up for the first Under 21 League Cup Final. It will be between Dronfield Town U21 and Sharrow United U21's on Thursday 3^rd May at Chaucer Sports Centre (kick-off 6.30pm).

Premier Division

Jordan Stocks scored twice for Handsworth Turf Tavern, as they beat Greenhill White Hart 4-2 at Warminster Road. The win helps them consolidate their fourth place position.

Division One

Significantly, Arundel lost 5-3 to mid-table Wadsley Bridge WMC at Chaucer Sports Centre. The win gives Brunsmeer Abbey AJW the ascendency in the title race, as they still have a game left in their season.

Arbourthorne EA B put out their performance of the season against Beighton Magpies. Both Steven Brammer and Nicholas Garvey scored hat-tricks in the game.

A Mark West double inspired Jack-in-a-Box to a 3-2 win over bottom side Beighton Magpies midweek. The win took Jack-in-a-Box into third place over HSBC.

Division Two

Winn Gardens moved joint top of the Second Division with a big 6-1 win over Heeley. Nathan Reid and Paul Wake starred for Winn Gardens, with both scoring three times each.

Hackenthorpe B made it three wins in four matches, by beating Mosborough B 2-1 away from home.

Hackenthorpe Villa were held to a 1-1 draw by City Taxis New Inn at Reignhead Farm.

Division Three

Staffordshire Arms just edged an exciting seven goal thriller away against Norton Oaks B. David Comer scored twice for Staffordshire as they won 4-3.

Titles All Round!

Premier Division
The business end of the season is among us and importantly we have new Premier Division Champions! On Sunday leaders Hackenthorpe A beat Greenhill White Hart 4-2 at Warminster Road to register an unassailable lead at the top of the Premier Division.

Hackenthorpe's position at the top of the league was strengthened by a couple of slip-ups from the Royal Earl. Last years Champions Royal Earl, were firstly beat 6-2 on Thursday night by Packhorse Inn. Paul Lavender was the star was the star that night for the Packhorse, with an hat-trick to his name. The Earl followed that with a 2-1 defeat to Handsworth Turf Tavern, courtesy of two Russell Hobson goals.

High Noon moved into second place following a 2-1 away win over Mosborough A. Alex Rippon and Chris Barnes were on target for High Noon.

Division One
In Division One, Arbourthorne EA B grabbed their fourth win of the season. They just edged out Jack-in-a-Box 2-1 at Warminster Road.

Division Two
The big game in Division Two came between the top two; leaders Rawson Spring travelling to the Memorial Ground to face Penistone Church. Goals from Scott Briggs and Lewis Dickinson gave Penistone the win, and moved them joint on points with their rivals, but they do have a six goal worse goal difference.

Mosborough B and City Taxis New Inn had a double tussle. Firstly, they met on Thursday when City Taxis came out 3-1 winners. Then, on Sunday City Taxis hosted Mosborough with the opposite outcome. This time Mosborough came out on top 3-1, with two goals coming from 18 year old Cohn Sanderson.

Goals from Nathan Reid and Christian Gass gave Winn Gardens a 2-0 win over Norton Oaks A at Ferrars Road.

Elsewhere, Ridgeway Athletic were held to a 1-1 draw with Hackenthorpe Villa.

Division Three
FC Darnall had the perfect start against the Barrel Inn at Handsworth Grange School. They went into the break two goals to the good, but that was where their joy ended. Two goals from Andy Nicol and on each from Marcus Thomas and Mark Flowers completed the Barrel comeback.

Third hosted second, with Carlton Social taking on the Centre Spot. For the second time this season both teams could not be separated, with the game ended 1-1. The result means that Woodhouse Juniors FC have won the Third Division.


U21 Division
With the title already sewn up, Dronfield Town outlined the reason why they have won the maiden U21 Division. Danny Wood starred with two goals in a 6-0 away win over Greaseborough U21.

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Tinsley Trophy Semi-Final

Tim Council was once again the hero for Penistone Church. He scored twice to help Penistone beat Mosborough B 3-1 at Mosborough Miners Welfare. The Division Two outfit will now take on Rawson Spring on Tuesday 24th April at Bracken Moor in the Final.

Premier Division

It has been an excellent week for Premier Division leaders Hackenthorpe A , who won twice in the past week. On Thursday, they comfortably beat Mosborough A 4-0 at Davy Sports Club. They followed up that win with a smilar performance against Greenhill White Hart at the same venue. Thomas Nolan (2) and Luke Dixon gave them a convincing 3-0 win to put them seven points clear of rivals Royal Earl. Royal Earl, however, do have two game spare.

Alex Rippon scored twice to help High Noon to a 3-1 away win over Handsworth Turf Tavern. The win helps High Noon consolidate third position.

Division One

Wadsley Bridge WMC secured an impressive 8-2 victory over Intake Ball Inn at Chaucer Sports Centre. Adam Askwith scored a hat-trick for the hosts, with Bradley Spencer and Karl Fox both scoring twice apiece.

On Thursday, goals from Adam Duckworth and Sam Caborn gave HSBC a 2-1 away win over bottom side Beighton Magpies. The win takes HSBC into third place.

Division Two

Rawson Spring moved three points clear at the top of the Second Division with a 7-1 win over Hackenthorpe B. Both Todd Jordan and David Cutts scored hat-tricks for the league leaders.

Ridgeway Athletic just edged out Winn Gardens in a five goal thriller at Ridgeway Sports & Social Club. Ridgeway won the game 3-2 to cement their mid-table position. Ridgeway also won on Thursday night. They beat City Taxis New Inn 3-1 at home.

Also on Thursday, Adam Dickinson scored three times for Hackenthorpe B, as they beat Mosborough B 4-3 at home.

Division Three

Centre Spot and FC Darnall played out an exciting six goal thriller at Jaunty Park. Daniel Meadows started the scoring with an angled drive after a little over two minutes to give Centre Spot the lead. That goal was followed up by goals from Ben Marples and Adam Clayton. Mohammed Mohsen pulled a goal back for FC Darnall with an excellent goal. Mohsen shaped to go left before curling the ball with his right foot inside the goalkeepers right hand post from 18 yards. Daniel Meadows added another to make it 4-1. FC Darnall pulled another goal back, when Fahim Islam fired home through a crowded box to end an excellent half of football. There was no further scoring in a second-half which Centre Spot dominated.

Both teams played with excellent spirit and were a credit to themselves and the league.

Under 21 Division

The bottom two in the U21 Division met at Davy Sports Club on Sunday. Throstles U21 won the game 4-2 as they put six points between them and Dronfield Athletic U21.

On Thursday Sharrow United U21 moved to within two points of leaders Dronfield Town U21, after they beat Throstles U21 3-1.


Supplementary Division
Staffordshire Arms and Barrell Inn played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Handsworth Recreation Ground. The draw gives Staffordshire their first point in the Supplementary Division.

Tinsley Trophy Finalists Decided

The Tinsley Trophy Final will be contested by Penistone Church and Rawson Springs.

The game will take place at Bracken Moor, home of Stocksbridge Park Steels with a 7.30 pm kick-off on Tuesday 24th April 2012.

Admission will be £2 with concession at a £1.

Hope to see you all there.

Goalkeeper in need of a club for 2012-13

Name: George Campbell
Email: campbellblade@hotmail.co.uk

George is currently coming to the end of my A-levels and trying to find a sunday league team to play for next season and would be appreciative if any club in need of a goalkeeper for the 2012-13 contact him on the email address to discuss his situation and have a trial with your club.

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League Cup Semi-Final

Ashley Worsfold was in fantastic form to fire the Royal Earl into the League Cup final. He scored all three goals as they beat the Premier Division leaders Hackenthorpe A at Sandygate. Royal Earl will now have the opportunity to retain the League Cup, when they face Handsworth Turf Tavern in the final.

Tinsley Trophy Semi-Final

Rawson Spring ran out 5-2 winners in semi-final with Dronfield Town. Rawson Spring had five different scorers in what was a comprehensive performance at Oughtibridge Operations. Rawson Spring will now face the winners of next weeks semi-final between Mosborough B and Penistone Church in the final.

Under 21 League Cup

Sharrow United U21's won an entertaining Semi-final against Carlton Social at Springs Academy. Sharrow won the tie 4-3 to reach the inaugural Under 21 League Cup Final. 

Premier Division

Packhorse Inn beat Mosborough A 3-1 at Thorncliffe Playing Fields to extend the gap between the two teams in the table. Mosborough sit bottom in the table, eight points behind Packhorse Inn.

Division One

Scott Ruthen scored twice to help Beighton Magpies to a 3-2 win over Intake Ball Inn at Westfield Sports Centre. The win is only Beighton's second of the season and takes them within a point of second bottom Intake Ball Inn.

Division Two

Penistone Church sit joint top with Rawson Spring, after they beat Hackenthorpe B 4-2 at Reignhead Farm. Tim Council starred for Penistone, scoring twice in the process. Penistone host Rawson Spring in two weeks time.

Scott Stringer, Jamie Marshall and Coel Fulton scored the goals for Norton Oaks A, as they beat Ridgeway Athletic 3-1 at Warminster Road.

Andy Barton Scored twice to help Heeley to a 5-2 away victory against City Taxis New Inn at HSBC Sports Club.

Division Three

Centre Spot were convincing winners against Staffordshire Arms at the Handsworth Recreation Ground. Both Matthew Hunter and Simon Flaherty scored twice for Centre Spot as they move within two points of second placed Carlton Social.