Norman Pratt Trophy Result 20 February 2010
February 20, 2010
Colne United FC Reserves 3 Earby Town FC Reserves 4
Rimington FC v Rolls Royce FC was postponed
Norman Pratt Trophy Results 21 November 2009
November 22, 2009
Norman Pratt Trophy
Settle United AFC Reserves 4 Bradley FC Reserves 0
Earby Town FC Reserves 4 Skipton LMS FC Reserves 1
Skipton Town FC Reserves 0 Grindleton FC Reserves 12
NORMAN PRATT TROPHY FINAL RESULT
May 4, 2009
Norman Pratt Trophy Final Result
Barnoldswick Town FC Thirds 4 Sedbergh Wanderers FC Reserves
Pre match rain made for a pitch suitable for fast football as the ball skidded over the wet surface, as kick off approached the cloud that hung over Castlebergh gave way to a lovely sunny spring evening that made viewing difficult for the Match Official and spectators on the riverside of the field.
The first half proved an even one for both sides regarding the score line; however the Westmoreland defence strove manfully to contain the East Lancs side.
There was an early scare for Barnoldswick when keeper Jamie Harrison had to be alert to deal with a difficult bouncing ball at the expense of a corner. Town had a chance on 16 minutes when a penalty was awarded and the reliable Dan Oldfield saw his spot kick well saved by the Sedbergh keeper who made several good first half saves to keep the scores level. Town had to make an enforced change when Jimmy McConville came off with a head injury following a clash of heads and was replaced by Morgan Brown who gave a good display prompting many of his side’s second half moves.
Barnoldswick took the lead on 51 minutes when Mathew Blackwell headed home following a corner; however Skipper Ben Thurston then cleared a Sedbergh attack off the line to prevent a certain goal and from this point Town played some excellent football with Sedbergh having to play their lines constantly under pressure, it was no surprise when Dan Oldfield scored with a powerful shot giving the keeper no chance. The third goal followed after Brown created an opening for Ian Livesey to score with a delightful shot and Blackwell with his second goal completed a fully deserve win for Town. Mathew Blackwell was awarded the Man of the Match for his 2 goals and his leadership qualities of the attack.
Credit to Sedbergh who continued to battle throughout in a very sporting manner in a game controlled by match Referee Thomas Davey.
The Norman Pratt Trophy which is sponsored by Skipton Building Society was presented by Lee Metcalfe, a former North Craven man who is now a Football League Assistant Referee and Blue Square Premier Referee. Lee commenced his refereeing in the Craven Junior League before progressing through the pyramid system to his present position.
