Local Football
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 19:53
Gutsy Tykes bow out of cup
Junior Tykes under 15s took on higher division opponents Hallam FC in the cup and despite delivering a gutsy display they were eventually vanqished 2-0. The Tykes put up quite a fight, and at times matched their rivals ball for ball, but…
Monday, 20 February 2012 20:28
Treble tonic for Royston sides
Royston Dynamos under nines beat Ackworth 4-0 to stretch their unbeaten run to 13 games. Both James Reay (2) and Josh Flood (2) scored twice, while Jake Gooding was outstanding in defence. Meanwhile, Royston Dynamos under 11s beat Altofts 2-0, with goals from…
Monday, 20 February 2012 19:55
Tremendous team performance sees under 13s through to final
Barnsley Ladies under 13s turned in a magnificent team performance to steam-roller Sheffield Wednesday 14-5 and march into the cup final. Despite a number of fantastic individual performances, the girls played superbly as a team unit too, producing some excellent passing and…
Sunday, 19 February 2012 22:04
Prolific Hawcroft and super Stacey fire West Green into semis
West Green booked their place in the semi-final of the Barnsley Supplementary Trophy after a convincing 5-1 away win against local rivals The Norman. Green took a well deserved lead after Josh Stacey was brought down in the area and the…
Sunday, 19 February 2012 20:46
Penistone in third place after goalless draw with Villa
Penistone Church first team had to settle for a point from what could only be described as a dire goalless draw at home to High Green Villa in the County Senior League, Premier Division. It left them in third place in the…
Sunday, 19 February 2012 20:26
Cottage industry not enough as Lundwood power into semi-finals
Once again Lundwood FC had to go the extra mile to keep their Barnsley Supplementary Trophy hopes well and truly alive. They came through extra-time to finally see off spirited Cottage 5-1 in the quarter-finals of the competition. Cottage began the liveliest…
Sunday, 19 February 2012 18:14
Blues pay the Price as Keith inspires a Tykes victory
Junior Tykes under 13s returned to action after a two-week absence and overcame Ecclesall Rangers Blues 4-2. The Tykes nearly made the perfect start when Conor Remington's fierce shot rocked the crossbar. The constant pressure from the home outfit was eventually rewarded with…
Sunday, 19 February 2012 10:55
Copley cops for a hat-trick in Hoyland's super success
Carlie Copley cracked a superb hat-trick as Hoyland Town Girls under 14s swept aside Sheffield United 6-2 to maintain second spot in the table. After a two-week break due to the weather, Hoyland were eager for action and they began brightly, with…
Sunday, 12 February 2012 11:34
Six-a-side Leagues
Barnsley Premier Leisure run their own six-a-side Football Leagues on Monday evenings at Darton Community Sports Centre and Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre. The games are £20 – officiated by qualified referees and are played on Astroturf. All fixtures and tables are collated by…
Monday, 06 February 2012 09:03
Barnsley College ladies reach regional football final
Barnsley College’s Female Football Development Squad has reached the regional final of the British College Sport National Cup. The Barnsley girls beat Balby Carr College 4-2 in a terrific semi-final tie. Barnsley had fallen behind after just five minutes but levelled before…