West Riding County F.A. County Cup Final.

          GUISELEY A.F.C.  1   GOOLE A.F.C.  3

      Played at the County F.A. ground Fleet Lane, Woodlesford
      on Wednesday 11th. April 2007. Kick Off 7.45pm.
      

      West Riding County F.A. Challenge Trophy Competition

   Otley Town Reserves  2  Oxenhope Recreation Reserves  1

  Otley Town Reserves defeated Oxenhope Recreation Reserves of 
  Keighley in the West Riding County F.A. Challenge Trophy Semi Final 
  at the County F.A. ground at Woodlesford on Wednesday 21st. March 07
  The football that both sides played and the spirit in which the game was 
   played was a credit to both sides.
  Otley had the better of the first half and should have been more than one 
  goal in the lead at the interval. That goal coming from JOE HENDRIE, 
  the son of the former Bradford City and Leeds United player in the 
  15th. minute.
  In the second half Otley may have gone further ahead but the main reason 
  for them not doing so was the superb display throughout the game of the 
  Oxenhope goalkeeper. The Keighley side came a lot more into the game
  and indeed were on top for at least 20 minutes in the second half but the
  Otley defence played magnificently and the whole side worked 
  tremendously hard throughout the game. Just when it seemed that the only
  goal would decide the game Oxenhope scored the goal that their play
  deserved at that stage in the game, in the 85th. minute they drew level
  with a cross shot from the left.
  It seemed that the game was destined for extra time but in the 89th. minute
  Otley got the win that overall they deserved and it came from a brilliant
  strike for the edge of the penalty area from young substitute 
  SCOTT FIRTH, who had shown his paces down the left hand side 
  following his introduction to the game in the 75th. minute. His tremendous  
  shot was deflected by a defender but it seemed from leaving his foot it was 
  on target for the net. Scott has played for the Wharfedale F.A. Minor side 
  this season
  This was a great display from Otley and many of the players stood out
  and one thing is for sure, there must be some good players in the first team
  to keep some of these lads out! Oxenhope could say the same as this was
  no lump it up the middle football match, it was a treat to watch and all 
  the players and match officials (Des Doughty from Castleford and his
  assistants) should be congratulated for making this game so special.
  
  Otley Town will now play Beeston St. Anthony's Reserves in the Final.
  
  The Final will take place on Friday the 27th. April 2007 at the CountyF.A.
  ground at Woodlesford. Kick Off 7.30pm.

            Northern Counties Youth Championship

        West Riding County F.A.  2    East Riding County F.A.  1

  Played at Fleet Lane, Woodlesford on Wednesday 14th March 2007.

  The West Riding County F.A. Under 18 side won the Division Two
  title of the Northern Counties Youth Championship in a hard fought 
  game at Fleet Lane, Woodlesford by 2 goals to 1 against East Riding.
  As expected the East Riding side battled to the end but goals by
  Thomas Dibb of Silsden, who saw his shot deflected off a defender
  into the net and then a strike by Paddy Miller of Farsley Celtic were
  enough to win the game for the hosts. Even then following a rash 
  tackle by Scott Walton in the last few minutes which resulted in 
  East Riding scoring from the penalty spot, it made an uncomfortable 
  end to the game for West Riding. 
  The East Riding goalkeeper Adam Nicklin had an outstanding game
  for his side and kept the West Riding at bay with some superb saves.
  West Riding will be promoted to Division One next season and so
  will East Riding provided they do not lose to Northumberland in 
  their last game.
  Winning the Division means that West Riding will play at home against 
   Durham, the side that finished in second place in the First Division, 
  in the Competition play off's for the Northern Counties Championship.
  This game will be played at Fleet Lane, Woodlesford on Saturday the
  31st. March 2007.
  The team winning Division One, Lancashire, will be at home to either
  East Riding or Northumberland.
  The teams winning the Semi Finals will then play in the Final.

                             The F.A. County Youth Cup
                                                      Semi Final
                                    (Match Replayed)
     Leicestershire & Rutland County F.A. 0   West Riding County F.A.  2
      Played at Holmes Park, Leicester on Saturday 10th. March 2007. 
                                           Kick Off 2.00 p.m.

  In the replayed game the West Riding came out on top by 2 goals to Nil.
  It proved to be a difficult game to win as Leicestershire F.A. battled 
  hard given the second chance to reach the Final.
  Goals in the 58th. minute by substitute Joe Barker of Farsley Celtic and
  then to relieve the pressure in the last few minutes when Leicestershire
  really put their foot on the pedal, Thomas Dibb of Silsden A.F.C. in the
  88th. minute.
  The whole squad have had a brilliant season and that can be made even
  better if they defeat East Riding County F.A. in their last Northern 
  Counties league game tonight, Wednesday 14th. March 2007.
  Kick Off 7.30pm. at the County F.A. ground at Woodlesford.
  If they win they will take the Division 2 title after being relegated last
  season and go back into the First Division next term.
  Being in the first 2 positions in Division One and Two means that you
  go into the play Off's, a Semi Final and Final.
  The team that wins the Final takes the Northern Counties Championship
  Trophy.
  John Riordan the Manager has made John Gardiner his Assistant and 
  Coach this season and he has done magnificently with the squad and 
  spent hours out on the County ground with the players.
  Let us hope that all his hard work and that of the players will bring the
  due reward at the end of a very hard season. Well done to all concerned.

                                            The F.A. County Youth Cup
                                                      Semi Final 
        Leicestershire & Rutland County F.A.  v  West Riding County F.A.
              At Holmes Park, Leicester on Saturday 10th. March 2007. 
                                           Kick Off 2.00 p.m.

  Having already booked a place in the F.A. County Youth Cup Final, West Riding
  will now have to do it all again after an F.A. hearing deemed that the Semi Final game
  against Leicestershire & Rutland F.A. must be replayed.
  An F.A. Youth Sub Committee met on Thursday the 1st. March 2007 at Soho Square
  to consider a protest received.
  After hearing representations from both parties the decision of the Sub Committee was
  that West Riding were in breach of the rules and, therefore, the protest was upheld.
  The Sub Committee, however, took into account information supplied by the
  West Riding F.A and decided that the tie should be replayed.
  The game has now been arranged for Saturday the 10th. March 2007 at Leicester.
  Kick Off 2.00 p.m. 
  The winners will have a home game against Suffolk F.A. in the Final.

West Riding County F.A. Under 18 Youth Side.

  The West Riding County F.A. Under 18 side have reached the Final of the 
  Football Association County Youth Cup Competition.

  On Saturday the 17th. February 2007 they defeated Leicestershire &
  Rutland County F.A. by 4 goals to Nil in the Semi Final played on the Leicester 
  County F.A. ground at Whetstone.

  It was a brilliant win and much deserved, the scorers being Thomas Dibb
  (Silsden A.F.C.), Ben Honeyman (Farsley Celtic), Jonathan Downey 
  (Ossett Town) and Matthew Oxer (Ossett Town).

  On the way to the Final they defeated Lancashire F.A. at home by 3 goals to 
  Nil. 
  Lincolnshire F.A. at Lincoln City's ground by 3 goals to 2 and Cambridgeshire 
  F.A. at Cambridge City's ground by 3 goals to Nil.

  In the Final they will play Suffolk F.A. who defeated Surrey F.A. at Woking last 
  Saturday the 24th. February 2007 by 2 goals to 1.

  West Riding have been drawn at home in the Final which will be played on the
  ground of Bradford City on Saturday the 28th. April 2007.

  On the way down to Leicester the Team Manager John Riordan read a good 
  luck message sent to the team by Bruce Speller on behalf of all Officials and 
  Players of Guiseley A.F.C. This was excellent and very much appreciated.

  Great credit must go to the management team, the afore mentioned 
  John Riordan and his Assistant and Coach John Gardiner who has done a 
  remarkable job this season.

  The Physio's are Ronnie Fisher and Brian Clegg. 
  They have also a fine Team Captain in Sean Airey of Silsden A.F.C.

  As well as playing in the F.A. National knockout competition they also play in 
  the Northern Counties Youth Championship and are progressing well in their 
  efforts to  win the League.

  Tony Vento of the Guiseley A.F.C. Under 19 side who also plays for 
  Ventus United Youth on a Sunday is in this strong West Riding County F.A. 
  squad of 18 players.