Challenge cup

CHALLENGE CUP

SPONSORED BY

RESOURCE PRINT SOLUTIONS of BRAMLEY, LEEDS

Season 2009-2010

Many thanks to Eric Beedham Sec. Barkston Ash F.A. for getting me out to the mire, 11-02-10.

Final Match Officials

Otley Town 4 - 3 Ventus Yeadon Celtic Referee: Michael Slingsby

Ross Hutchison 19mins. Anthonie Burke 37mins. Assistants: Michael Dennison

Sam Jewell 50mins. Anthonie Burke 48mins. Gavin Scott

Adam Palmer 78mins. Terry Hargreaves 65mins. 4th. Official: Lee Creasey

Jamie Simms 81mins.

Man of the Match: Jamie Simms Otley Town

The above Final was played at Guiseley A.F.C. Nethermoor, Otley Road, Guiseley on

May Day Monday morning the 3rd. May 2010. Kick Off 11.00am.

(Uploaded to the Website by Reg. Allwood on Monday the 3rd. May 2010 at 2200hrs.)

The Otley Town Team, Squad Members and Club Officials following the winning of the Wharfedale F.A. Challenge Cup at

Guiseley A.F.C. on May Day Monday morning the 3rd. May 2010. They defeated Ventus Yeadon Celtic by 3 goals to 1.

Back Row: from L to R: Tom Walker, Tom Chadwick, Ross Hutchison, Richard Sharpe, Daniel Bradley, Luke Danskin,
Ian Thomas, Scott Firth, James Garrett, Connor Brown, Ben Greenhow,

Daniel Gallagher (Assistant Manager), David Morris (Manager), Graham McGee (Physio).

Front Row: from L to R: Adam Palmer, Daniel Royston, Chris Baxter, Chris Dowson, Jamie Simms, James Davey,
Dan Chadwick, Sam Jewell.

(Uploaded to the Website by Reg. Allwood on Friday the 14th. May 2010 at 0036hrs.)

Scott Firth

Scott Firth was the hero of Otley Town on Saturday as the 20 years old put paid to the hopes of

Guiseley A.F.C. in reaching the Final of the Wharfedale & District F.A. Challenge Cup with a brace

of first half goals in his sides 3 goals to 1 win.

The youngster, who had represented the District F.A. in the County F.A. Minor Cup 3 years ago,

played a full part in his sides superb win against Guiseley A.F.C. who are top of the Lancashire League

and could not cope with a side who put their full commitment into the 90 minutes watched by a large

crowd on a lovely afternoon at the Old Showfield, Pool Road.

The other Otley goal was scored by Chris Dowson with Will Boye replying for Guiseley.

The Otley defence really put their bodies on the line when Guiseley did come at them in the second half,

countless times defenders, threw themselves at the ball to stop shots at goal and they disputed every

ball for possession over the whole 90 minutes. Every player gave his all and they can be proud of the

victory and the way they played.

They now have to put this type of performance into their league fixtures and move up the

West Yorkshire League Premier Division table.

Guiseley on the day were caught out by a team who wanted to win, disputed every ball and took their

chances in a very sporting game excellently refereed by Michael Dennison very ably helped by his

Assistants, Tony Brown and Paul Farrell.

This was local football at its best and enjoyed by all who watched.

There was another shock although possibly lesser than the above when Ventus Yeadon Celtic from

Division One of the West Riding County Amateur League defeated Pool A.F.C. of the West Yorkshire

League Premier Division also by 3 goals to 1.

After the nights frost the ground had softened and was fit to play.

Pool were unfortunate in the first 20 minutes when they couldn't find the net, defenders clearing shots

off the goal-line.

In the end Ventus ran out deserved winners with goals from Michael Brame, Anthony Hannan and

Terry Hargreaves with the Pool reply coming from veteran Paul Newsome.

(Uploaded to the Website by Reg. Allwood on Monday 22nd. February 2010 at 1410hrs.)

Semi Finals Officials

Otley Town 3 - 1 Guiseley A.F.C. Michael Dennison

Scott Firth 2 Will Boye Tony Brown

Chris Dowson Paul Farrell

Ventus Yeadon Celtic 3 - 1 Pool A.F.C. Lee Williamson

Michael Brame Paul Newsome Ben Roberts

Anthony Hannan Bradley Taylor

Terence Hargreaves

The Semi Finals were played on Saturday the 20th. February 2010. Kick Off 1.30pm.

They were played on the ground of the first Drawn Club.

(Uploaded to the Website by Reg. Allwood on Saturday 20th. February 2010 at 1825hrs. & 1900hrs.)

Quarter Final Round Referees

Guiseley A.F.C. v Guiseley Red Lion - (Dismissed from the Competition).

     Otley Town                     4 - 2        Bramhope A.F.C.                  Michael Dennison
     Josh Waite 2                                   Ashley Clay
     Richard Sharpe 2                            Peter Wilson

     Pool A.F.C.                     5 - 5       Otley Rovers                          Michael Slingsby
                                (After Extra Time)
                  Pool A.F.C. won 5 - 4 on Penalties
     Matthew Cheetham                         Scott Cater 4
     Michael Jordan                                Max Drake
     Neil Hebden
     Matthew White
     Joe Anslow

Ilkley Town 1 - 2 Ventus Yeadon Celtic Tony Brown
Richard Holmes Adam Turner 2

The above ties were played on Saturday the 21st. November 2009.

Kick Off 1.30pm. with Extra Time and Penalties if necessary.

(Uploaded to the Website by Reg. Allwood on Wednesday 24th. November 2009 at 1605hrs.)

The draw for the Semi Final Round will be made on Thursday the 26th. November 2009.

First Round

Ilkley Town 1 - 0 Rawdon Old Boys
David Power

Baildon Trinity Athletic 1 - 3 Ventus Yeadon Celtic
Ben Craven Terence Hargreaves 3

    Burley Trojans                       2 - 3     Pool A.F.C.
    Not advised                                          Simon Johnson
                                                               Andy Graham
                                                               Paul Newsome

Addingham A.F.C. 1 - 4 Otley Rovers
Not advised Paul Curtis 2

Scott Cater

Sam McCaffery

Byes: Bramhope A.F.C., Otley Town, Guiseley Red Lion A.F.C. and Guiseley A.F.C.

The above ties were played on Saturday the 17th. October 2009.

(Uploaded to the Website by Reg. Allwood on Saturday 17th. October 2009 at 2355hrs.)

The draw for the Quarter Final Round will be made on Thursday the 29th. October 2009.

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Season 2008-2009

Centenary Season Final Match Officials

Baildon Trinity Athletic 2 - 1 Pool A.F.C.

Scott Halliday (Pen) 21mins. Michael Jordan 12mins.

Scott Halliday 89mins.

Referee: Ian Clapham of Guiseley

Assistants: Michael Dennison of Guiseley

Ian Metcalf of Yeadon

4th. Official: Paul Varley of Burley in Wharfedale

Man of the Match: Dean Wagstaff Pool A.F.C.

The Final was played on the ground of Guiseley A.F.C. Nethermoor, Otley Road, on

Easter Monday morning, the 13th. April 2009. Kick Off 11.00am.

(Uploaded to the Website by Reg. Allwood on Easter Monday the 13th. April 2009 at 1550hrs.)

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Season 2007-2008

Final Match Officials

Otley Town 1 v 0 Ventus Yeadon Celtic Referee: Stewart Taylor

Andy Carlton 89mins. Assistants: Paul Varley

Adam Bowen

4th. Official: Gavin Scott

The Final played at Guiseley A.F.C. Nethermoor, Otley Road, on

   May Day Monday morning, the 5th. May 2008.

   A bumper May Day Monday morning crowd at Nethermoor, the ground of Guiseley A.F.C.
   saw an ANDY CARLTON goal in the 3rd. minute of injury time win this closely fought game

in the Wharfedale F.A. Resource Print Solutions Challenge Cup.

   The biggest crowd for very many years thought the game was going into extra time before
   Carlton was given the chance at the edge of the penalty area, to control the ball, turn away from
   defenders and put the ball past the goalkeeper with superb control.
   The Guiseley Club and ground staff deserve much credit for getting the ground fit for play for
   both the Sunday Final last Friday night and Challenge Cup Final following all the rain.

Otley Town have now done a great double, winning the Wharfedale F.A. Challenge Cup and

the West Yorkshire League Division One title this season. They will look forward to playing

in the Premier Division next Season.

All the spectators who attended the Finals have to be congratulated, their support was very
much appreciated.

(Last uploaded to the website by Reg. Allwood on MONDAY 5th. May 2008 at 2255hrs.)

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Season 2006-2007

FINAL                                                                        OFFICIALS
Guiseley A.F.C. 1 - 3 Horsforth St. Margaret's     Referee:            Neil Barlow
  Tom Marsden             Matthew Lees                   Assistants:         Tony McGowan

                                             Kevin Barker                                                       Stewart Taylor
                                             Phil Morton                           Fourth Official: Michael Slingsby

           Played on the ground of Guiseley AFC. on Thursday 19th. April 2007.

Horsforth St. Margaret's defeated Guiseley A.F.C. in the Final of the Wharfedale & District F.A.
Challenge Cup played at Guiseley A.F.C.
Guiseley did most of the attacking in the first 20 minutes but the Horsforth defence stood firm.
It was Horsforth who took the lead in the 39th. minute with a goal by MATTHEW LEES.
The lead was short lived however when Guiseley got the equaliser their first half play deserved
through TOM MARSDEN in the 43rd. minute.
In the second half Horsforth went in front in the 64th. minute through KEVIN BARKER.
This was the signal for Guiseley to put on the pressure and the more they attacked the more
stubborn the St. Margaret's defence became. With Guiseley searching for equality that would
take the game into extra time Horsforth increased their lead in the 89th. minute with a magnificent

goal by PHIL MORTON, who chipped the ball over the advancing Matthew Platt in the Guiseley
goal with considerable aplomb, it was a gem of a finish.
Guiseley made and missed many good chances during the game but the Horsforth St. Margaret's
defence played brilliantly as a unit and in the end their win could not be denied.

Mr.Reid Haddow a Life Member of the Wharfedale F.A. gave the Andrew Peech Memorial Award
for the Man of the Match to Paul Scott of Horsforth St. Margaret's.

The Trophy and Mementos were presented to the Players and Match Officials by the Managing Director
of the Sponsors Mr.Philip Thompson of Resource Print Solutions of Bramley, Leeds.

The Wharfedale F.A. would like to take this opportunity to thank the Sponsors, the Guiseley A.F.C.
Directors and Mr.Phil Rogerson in particular for the loan of their ground and facilities for our three Cup
Finals, the Challenge, Sunday and Junior Cup Competitions and also for the Wharfedale F.A. Minor team
home games in the West Riding County F.A. Minor Cup Competition.
It would be remiss not to mention the very hard work of the Guiseley A.F.C. ground staff and also
Mrs.Rachel O'Connor and her kitchen staff and Sue Clapham and the Bar Staff for all the hardwork they
do for these games. Very many thanks!