The Humber Colts got their pre-season off to a winning start beating the Humberside Police. The Police fielded a strong team that saw Hodgsons FC players Adam Foster, playing for the police and Steve Grantham, playing for the Colts, face one another. In a good quality match the Humberside Police took the lead midway through the second half with strike that went through the legs of the Colts keeper. A…
Teams from all over the area will gather at Beaver Park on Sunday 4 July for the annual Beverley Town FC five-a-side tournament. Last year 32 teams entered the competition and it proved to be a fantastic day all round on what is an important day for the club. Any teams wishing to enter the competition, which gets under way at 10.30am, should contact Gary Proud on 01482 863362 HU17.net…
Humber Colts celebrated a superb first year as a football club at their presentation night in the Humber Keel. Players, supporters and friends gathered to revel in a season which saw them win promotion from Division Five Wyke of the Hull Men’s Sunday League. Without even a ground when the club was founded last summer, Swinemoor Estate side the Colts now have an established base, training facilities and equipment, and…
It’s taken less than a year for Beverley’s newest football team to make an indelible mark on the local football scene. Swinemoor Estate side Humber Colts have clinched the Division 5 Wyke title of the Hull Men’s Sunday League a scarcely credible 10 months after they were founded, after bottom side Outdoor Living pulled out of their final match of the season. Winning 19 and losing just two of 22…
The Humber Colts were confirmed Division 5 Wyke champions in their first season. The Colts were all set to play their final match of the season when they received a call less then an hour before kick off advising them Outdoor Living could not filed a side. The Humber Colts were awarded the points and with them came confirmation of the title. Manager Tony Henderson said; “We are pleased to…
Beverley’s newest senior football side is aiming to turn a welcome grant from the Beverley Lions into a real community booster. The Humber Colts, founded just last July, stand on the verge of a remarkable first-season promotion from Division 5 Wyke of the Hull Men’s Sunday League, standing four points clear at the top of the table with two games to go. And they hope a generous £360 grant from…
The Humber Colts stayed on track for a league title with a home 2 – 1 win against Charleston ‘B’. The team received a visit from local candidate Graham Stuart before the match however it was getting the result that was the focus of the team. The win put the Humber Colts 2 points clear at the top of Division Five Wyke with two games in hand on their closet…
The Humber Colts got back to winning ways beating mid table side Market Weighton five goals to nil. The game which was played on a pitch contained lots of still water made for some fantastic comical moments watching players trying to kick the ball out of the water! HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=530] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
The Humber Colts suffered their first league defeat of the season losing 1 – 0 to league leaders Schooner FC. A single goal late on in the first half was enough to leave the Colts 4 points off the top though with two games in hand. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=509] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…
The Humber Colts continued their good league form with 5 – 0 home win over AFC Tickton. The match which was played despite the pitch having large puddles could not be used as an excuse with the Humber Colts scoring five without reply. Mike Claxton found his shooting feet as he claimed a hatrick with team mate Darren Jenkins bagging a brace. The win sees the Humber Colts move five…
This week for the Humber Colts was a visit to the foot of the table in Cottingham Rangers Juniors who are yet to win a game and the Humber Colts were hoping to make it 10 defeats out 10 for them. The game was delayed by 10mins with Cottingham not having a refferee so thier manager stepped up for the job only having to go home for a whistle.The Humber…
The Humber Colts got back to winning ways smashing Cottingham Forest 7 – 3 in the league. The Humber Colts had the game won in the first half and took a quick fire three goal lead that killed off any hopes Forest had of winning. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=410] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…
The Humber Colts slumped out of the Vice Presidents Cup as they were beaten 4 – 1 on the road by AFC Steel Recycling. Despite a bright start it showed that they were playing their first competitive match in 7 weeks. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=392] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…
The Humber Colts hope to build on a superb start to their debut season when they finally get back to action after their enforced winter break this weekend. The Colts only played their first game in August following a long battle from founder Rob Hunter, MP Graham Stuart and local councillors to secure a pitch on Swinemoor Estate. Work with the local authorities has been on going and this week…