Tony Henderson: It’s Now Or Never
The Humber Colts have been given a wakeup call by manager Tony Henderson ahead of today’s trip to top of the table AFC Star Inn who are the only side with an unbeaten record.
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Pride, Points And Home Advantage Point To Hodgsons
Beverley Town and Hodgsons FC will once again go head-to-head at Longcroft School this weekend with pride and points up for grabs. The sides have met twice in recent times. with each team winning a game, although this weekend’s Humber Premier League fixture will be the first time the clubs have met in the league since the Tanners were promoted. Ten points separate the rivals in the table. Town have…
Beverley Lions Club Thank Community For Their Support
The Beverley Lions Club would like to thank people in Beverley and surrounding areas for their generosity at the recent Bonfire and Fireworks event on the Westwood. The bucket collection will cover the costs of the fireworks for 2011 and will go some way towards next year’s event. We apologise for the late start of the fireworks – this was due to the safety ropes being totally ignored and the…
Thousands Attend Lions Bonfire Night
The Beverley Lions bonfire and firework display was attended by thousands of people. Held on the Beverley Westwood this event is a flagship event for the members of the Beverley Lions Club. On the night members of the Beverley Lions and other volunteers including Tony Henderson and Craig Fawcett of the Humber Colts collected donations from members of the public. After a short delay the bonfire was lit by Mayor…
Colts Silence Beaver With Comfortable Home Win
The Humber Colts beat claimed bragging rights with a 3 – 1 home win over the Eager Beaver in tonights local derby. The Colts took lead through Daniel Atkinson before Jordon Dexter added a second to give the home side a two goal advantage at half time. In the second half a cracking shot from Colts Ben Thompson hit the underside of the bar and hit the back of the…
Phillip Matthews:We Can Beat Colts
Player manager of the Eager Beaver Phillip Matthews is confident his side can get a result in this evenings local derby against the Humber Colts. Matthews who took charge of the Eager Beaver this season said; “Anything is possible in a game like this, the word friendly goes right out of the window, it is all about bragging rights.” The Humber Colts who play two divisions high than the Eager…
Claxton Scores Twice As Colts Continue To Win
The Humber Colts picked up another win as they continued their build up to the new season. Playing at home the Colts won 5 – 1 in a match they controlled from start to finish. [nggallery id=1638]
Henderson: Colts Are An Evolving Force
Humber Colts boss Tony Henderson believes his side are ready for their assault on Division Two of the Hull Men’s Sunday League. Henderson watched his side hammer FC Rossendale 7-0 in their pre-season friendly. New signing Rob Northern bagged a double, as did Carl Walker, while Danny Atkinson, Mike Claxton and Ben Thompson also got on the scoresheet. And Henderson declared himself satisfied with the way his team are shaping…
MP & Councillors Visit Swinemoor
On Friday 22nd July I (David Elvidge) joined Graham Stuart MP and my colleague, fellow Cllr Kerri Harold to meet with residents on the Swinemoor Estate in Beverley to discuss issues that affect their everyday lives and that of their friends and neighbours. We walked to the all weather pitch and the residents seemed glad to be reassured that very soon the all weather pitch would become the responsibility of…
United Unable To Contain Rampant Colts
The Humber Colts beat young Mill Lane United side 6 – 3 as they began their preseason campaign with a win. The Colts took a five goal lead and got complacent allowing United to score three goals before skipper Mike Claxton scored ending any hopes of the visitors getting something from the game. Hodgsons FC Jordon Dexter also made an appearance for the Colts fuelling speculation he creative forward will…
Beaver Slam Five Past Tickton
The Eager Beaver got their preseason under way with a comfortable win as they beat AFC Tickton 5 – 0 at Thurlow. Rob Goulding scored twice while Karl Fisher, Brett George and new signing Mike Tarling also got on the score sheet. The side who parted company with their manager over summer are currently being looked after by Phillip Mathews who has taken up a player manager role. The Eager…
Proud Tips Rugby Club As Mike Gaden Fives Champions
This morning Gary Proud, Phil Moses new Beverley Town Chairman Raoul Lempriere were at Beaver Park cutting the grass and marking out the pitches for the club’s annual fund raiser. This year will see Lady Le Goose take part for the first time and skipper James Radley is confident that his side will be able to claim their second title in as many months. James said; “We have got class…
Lucky in Love @ Beverley Racecourse
Beverley Racecourse themed night drew in the crowds for an evening meeting. Rachel Frank was one of the lucky ladies to land herself a perfect match. Rachel a florist at Fleurs de Lisa padlock was opened by a mature gentleman who was delighted with his prize. Emma and Lucy of Sugarbird Boutique, Beverley were also spotted at the races with friends though refused to comment on if they had been…
Acko Double Sees Colts End With 5-1 Victory
Daniel Atkinson bagged a quickfire double as the Humber Colts brought another successful season to an end today. In a distinctly end-of-season encounter, the Colts proved far too good for Schooner FC on their home ground and the big local crowd cheered their team to a 5-1 victory. The match was notable for a rare appearance from boss Tony Henderson. He brought himself on midway through the second half, but…
Beverley’s Jessica Chapman Scoops Top Prize at Sports Awards
Molescroft youngster Jessica Chapman won the Talented Performer this week at the Sport and Play Recognition Awards though the Humber Colts were dealt knock out blow missing out on the Top Team award to Hull Kung Fu. Schools, coaches, volunteers and sports stars from throughout the East Riding were honoured at the sport and play recognition awards presentation evening at The Spa Bridlington on Wednesday, 4 May. Over 175 people…
Colts Remain Top With Crucial Home Win
The tropical weather brought the Shanghai massive out in force to watch this largely entertaining game between the Humber Colts and Dee Street. In the early exchanges the Humber Colts had the upper hand. Wayne Hardy was lucky not to be booked after hitting the ball away at a throw in when it appeared to hit a Dee Street player’s hand. Michael Clackston (“Swampie”) was trying to put his stamp…
HU17.net Magazine Issue 34
This week’s edition of HU17.net magazine features pictures from; Pancake Day, Night Out at Lucias Wine Bar & Grill, Humber Colts, Beverley Braves U13 Team Poster, Hodgsons Reserves and Boxing from the KC Stadium. The magazine is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way, Beverley. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1303] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Henderson: “We are Just Getting Better”
Humber Colts’ boss Tony Henderson declared himself “delighted with the growth and progression” of his young side as they continued their march to promotion. The Colts’ class showed in a scrappy game where their all-round play deserved better than the 2-0 victory they gained at home against Cottingham Rangers Juniors A on Sunday. The tone was set early on as the Colts, backed by a strong home support, crashed into…