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The G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance Report 18 December 2011

Twelve games in the G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance survived the wet weather. The shock of the day was Newton Arms dumping holders Sanuk FC out of the Gledhill Trophy with the losers missing out on the Bloomfield Road final for the first time in the last seven years. Goals from Terence Fearns and Graeme Hutchinson secured the 2-1 victory with Will Watt replying for Sanuk.

In the only game in Division One Wrea Green defeated C & G Elecrical 4-1 with Chris Radcliffe netting twice.

There were surprises in Division Two with the top two teams both losing. Leaders Blackpool Lane Ends went down 1-0 to 21st Century Windows who are now second thanks to Thomas Hatton`s strike. Boars Head were beaten 3-1 by CTK with Andrew Cairns Stephen Farquhar and an own goal on their score sheet. Mark Signett bagged all Stable Bar`s goals in the 3-0 win over Hansom Cab. Clifton Arms had a 3-1 victory against struggling Squirrel with Andrew Barrow Matty Grime and Karl Hyde netting. 

Xceptional Kitchens are clear leaders of Division Three after their 4-0 win over bottom side Blue Spot Knee Clinic with Matthew Carlisle (2) Benjamin Newman and Jim Shaw on target. A Nick Beddow`s double clinched a 4-2 victory for St Annes against Old England whose goals were scored by James Fullalove. Mere Park enjoyed a 3-0 half time lead over Marton Athletic with Paul Garforth opening the scoring direct from a corner and other goals from Scott Grimes and Joe Howarth. Marton Athletic rallied in the second period with Richard Eaves netting twice and were unlucky not to earn a share of the points.

In Division Four second placed Thatched House trounced Philharmoic 10-0 with Gareth Nuttall`s five goals topping their scorers. Bottom side Victoria Hospital came back from 3-1 down against Berrys Beds to earn their first point of the season in the 3-3 scoreline. A Karl Fletcher pair and a Mark McCabe strike secured Lane Ends Res. a 3-0 success over DS Rovers.

The G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance Report 11 December 2011

The G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance programme was devastated by the heavy rain with only three games being played. Poulton SFC suffered an abortive trip to Rochdale after being assured their Lancashire Sunday Trophy quarter final was playable.

In the Bierkeller Division Two and Three Cup Division Three leaders Xceptional Kitchens disposed of Division Two Squirrel 5-4 with Darren Worrall (2) Kyle Pieri John Vickers and Tyrone Melling on target and Adrian James (2) Stephen Beattie and Dave Smith replying.

Thatched House knocked FC Newton out of the Bierkeller Division Four Cup 5-0 with two goals from Paul Parker and other strikes from Matt Gowen Ryan Skelly and Andrew Stannard.

The only league game to survive was in Division One with The County moving above Tangerine Tavern after defeating them 5-1 with doubles from Rick Seear and Michael Shorrock and a Scott Waters goal and Barry Davenport replying.  

The G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance Report 04 December 2011

The first round ties in the The G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance Cups sponsored by The Beirkeller were hit by the wet weather with a number of games postponed due to waterlogged pitches. 

The shock of the day was in the Premier and Division One Cup with Division One Bathroom Solutions knocking out Premier second placed Gardeners Arms 2-1 with goals from Carl Faber and Michael Evans on his debut and James Hone replying. Holders FC Sanuk cruised through 9-1 against Highfield Social with Paul Dickinson Anthony Pearson Jordan Spedding and Phil Thompson all finding the net twice. In the all Division One game Wrea Green had a good 4-0 win over second placed Village Steel with a Nathan Cook double and other goals from Kevin Beig and James McCulloch. Tangerine Tavern overcame The County 3-2 with Barry Davenport David Davenport and Michael Long on target.

In the only match played in the Division Two and Three Cup Kingsfield eliminated AFC Wilo 7-1 with pairs from Lee Watts and Chris Casson.

A double from Steven Turner clinched a 3-1 win for DH Gas against Victoria Hospital in the Division Four Cup. Goals from Karl Fletcher Craig Gillies Mark McCabe and Anthony Turnbull gave Lane Ends Res. a 4-0 victory over DS Rovers.

In the League games Blackpool Catholic Club maintained their title hopes in Division One with the 12-0 hammering of C & G Electrical with David Cram netting four Mark Arrowsmith a hat trick and Marco Cobb two. Doubles from Mick Horsfall and Greg Peel secured a 6-0 success for Tower Lounge over Brun Grove.

Leaders of Division Two Blackpool Lane Ends defeated Clifton Arms 4-3 with Peter Clarkson`s two strikes topping their scorers and Ashley Casey bagging a hat trick for Clifton. Burn Naze kept up their title challenge when Jason Nuttall scored the only goal of the game with The Sun Inn. Ryan Bradley grabbed five goals for FC Rangers in the 6-1 win against Squirrel. CTK enjoyed a good 4-2 victory over The Stable Bar with a Stephen Farquhar treble.

Xceptional Kitchens went eight points clear at the top of Division Three after beating challengers Number Four Celtic 3-1 with Gareth Vickers Tyrone Melling and Danny Wallbanks their marksmen. Teamsport 90 maintained their unbeaten run with the 6-2 defeat of Old England who were level 2-2 with twenty minutes left. Rick Blampied scored four times for Teamsport with Andy Smith and Conner Cooper also on target. Lane Ends beat Marton Athletic 3-1 with Chris Danson Luke Holden and an own goal on their score sheet. A Jack Taylor pair secured a 3-2 win for Bispham Hotel over St Annes.

The G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance Report 27 November 2011

In the outstanding Gledhill Cup games played in the G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance Poulton SFC went through to the quarter finals after knocking out Burn Naze 6-4 with Carl Eastwood`s two goals leading their scorers. They now meet Division Three Teamsport 90 who extended their three month unbeaten run by eliminating Highfield Social 2-1with both goals scored by Mark Walker his first being from forty yards.
 
In the Premier Division leaders Sanuk FC defeated AFC Additions 4-1 with Andy Mitchell scoring on his debut and other goals from Michael Clark Anthony Pearson and Carl Beattie. Challengers Gardeners Arms beat Spindles 4-2 with Adam Challoner Stuart Holloway Lee Impett and Richard Macsymons  on target. FC Loco moved to third after beating Chris Allen Garages 3-1 with a Chris Smith double. Bloomfield Vets. trounced Mythop Leisure 11-3 with Benjamin McKay grabbing six goals and Simon Oswell three. Newton Arms won their second game of the season in the 6-2 defeat of Fleetwood Gym with Terence Fearns netting three and Kevin Bullen two.
 
Golden Eagle took over top place in Division one from Blackpool Motor Works after defeating them 2-1 with Chris Bright and Craig Frankland their marksmen. Village Steel went second after the 3-1 win against Northern Care Colts with Ryan Farmer Jack Metcalfe and John Whittle on target. Barry Davenport bagged five goals for Tangerine Tavern in the 6-3 defeat of The County. Nathan Cook`s four goals secured an 8-1 victory for Wrea Green over Uncle Toms Cabin.
 
The Sun Inn who were bottom of Division Two shocked leaders Blackpool Lane Ends by beating them 2-1 with Michael Crossland and Mark Yates scoring. Brett Nixon scored both goals to take Stable Bar into fourth place after the 2-0 defeat of FC Rangers.
 
Leaders of Division Three Xceptional Kitchens won 3-2 against Marshall Court with goals from Tyrone Melling (2) and Darren Worrall. Second placed Number Four Celtic drew 4-4 with Mere Park after leading 4-1 at the break with man of the match Mark Langley completing his hat trick with a forty yard volley as the referee was about to blow for full time. Stuart Wilson`s four goals clinched a 6-1 victory for Metrostars against Blue Spot Knee Clinic. Pairs from Stevie Boardman and Sam Ives earned Marton Athletic a 6-2 success over Old England.
 
In Division Four Newton FC lost top place after going down 2-1 to Soul Suite who are now second with Joshua Davis and Luke Robinson their scorers. Blue Room climbed to the summit after a Stephen Twist treble secured a 4-1 victory against DS Rovers. In a high scoring game Excellent UK beat DH Gas 12-6 with hat tricks from Darren Heaney and Keiran Rimmington and doubles from Lewis Kavanagh Daniel Rapley and Andi Smart. Fylde Coast Vets. went above Philharmonic after defeating them 3-2 with Daniel Horner (2) and Stuart McPhee on their score sheet and John Moorehouse and John Murphy replying
 

Teamsport 90 FC make it through the Quarter Finals of the Gledhill Cup.  They'll be joined by Poulton SFC as the 4th Round finally gets completed.  Sanuk FC make it eleven wins from eleven in the Prem but the Gardeners Arms FC are still in the chase.  Golden Eagle FC win away at Blackpool Motor Works FC to go top of Division 1.  Village Steel FC go second after a great win against Northern Care Colts FC.  The Sun Inn FC shock Blackpoolo Lane Ends FC in Division 2 as bottom beat top.  21st Century Windows win away at Hansom Cab to put pressure on the leaders.  Xceptional Kitchens FC top Division 3 tonight after beating Marshall Court 3-2 whilst Number Four Celtic FC and Mere Park FC draw 4-4.  Blue Room FC win 4-1 away at a windy Commonedge against DS Rovers whilst Soul Suite FC took revenge on FC Newton followinmg their 2-1 win at Moor Park.

Top met second in Division 1 as Blackpool Motor Works FC took on second placed Golden Eagle FC (Yellow and black) at a 'sheltered' Squires Gate FC.  A great late save from the Golden Eagle FC keeper helped secure a massive three points for the Eagle in a 2-1 away win.

Gledhill Cup

Teamsport 90 FC 2 – 1 Highfield Social

Burn Naze FC 4 – 6 Poulton SFC