Gilbert Shines as Tickton Beat United

May 1, 2011

AFC Tickton approached the game against their local rivals with some trepidation as they were missing their goalkeeper Loralie Castle, defenders Rachel Hill and Laura McCoid and striker Izzie Clark; however, the team rose to the challenge and competed hard from the first whistle. The opening minutes were evenly matched with both teams trying to gain an advantage and it was only some outstanding goalkeeping by stand – in keeper…

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Belles Knock Tickton Girls Out of Cup

April 5, 2011

AFC Tickton Girls faced Division 1 opponents in their cup match against Braeton Belles and the difference in leagues was apparent from the first whistle as Braeton broke through the midfield and tested Loralie Castle, the Tickton keeper, within the first minute. The Tickton team didn’t really recover from the threat and it was no surprise when Shan Yorke put the visitors ahead a few moments later. Braeton then took…

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Tickton Girls Poor Start Proves Costly

March 28, 2011

AFC Tickton Under 14 girls came into this fixture in a buoyant mood having won both their last fixtures, keeping a clean sheet in each. But the mood was swiftly dampened by some terrific opening moves by Hessle Town which saw them go 2- 0 up in the opening 8 minutes. The AFC Tickton team started to come into the game but they were left in no doubt that they…

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Tickton Girls Put Seven Past Preston

March 22, 2011

Tickton Girls turned up to face an AFC Preston side on the back of a comprehensive 3-0 home win last week and began the game in the same determined style that produced their victory. The Preston side, however, were not going to be brushed aside easily and both teams struggled to get a grip of the game until Izzie Clark ran through the middle of the Preston defence and fired…

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Vixens No Match For Tickton Girls

March 12, 2011

AFC Tickton girls turned their form around after their home loss to Hessle Girls last week and put on a determined display against Pinefleet. The visitors were put under pressure from the outset to such an extent that Loralie Castle, the Tickton keeper, didn’t touch the ball until 12 minutes in. Tickton broke the deadlock when Lucie Hall passed a perfectly weighted through ball into the path of Lauren Stubbs…

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