10:31am Tuesday 16th March 2010
By Terry Todd
Without playing, Old Malton tightened their grip on the York Minster Engineering Football League Reserve ‘A’ championship as none of the three sides immediately below them managed even a point.
Second-placed Bishopthorpe lost at Copmanthorpe to goals from Andrew Manns and a Jake Moyes penalty, while third-placed York St John extended their winless run to six games.
Despite hitting two late goals through Jason Chapelhow they lost 3-2 at Haxby, for whom Eddie Phillips, Dave Jeffrey and Steve Fratson scored.
Hamilton Panthers remain in the relegation zone after losing 2-1 at Huntington, whose Chris Johnson (penalty) and Neil Codywold (header) were on target. John Love replied.
Reserve ‘B’ leaders Heworth suffered their first away defeat in four games as they lost 3-0 to Aviva and in doing so lost pole position.
Andre Butchard, Carl Greenway and an own goal made up the Aviva tally.
Thorpe Utd went top after a 3-1 win at Poppleton with goals from Matt Dunne (2) and Graham Stewart. Thorpe ’keeper Rob Gallagher also saved a penalty.
White Horse extended their lead at the top of Reserve ‘C’ after they hit double figures against a weakened Stillington side. The pace-setters’ haul included four goals from Ally Cope and an Andy Jones hat-trick.
Bottom of the table side Bishop Wilton recorded their first win since October as they defeated third in the table Malton & Norton 2-1 with goals from Steve Pickitt and Matthew Driscoll in the first of a double-header.
Malton won the reverse fixture 2-0 with strikes from Ed Marwood and Liam Burdett.
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