Stockport Nicks win for Allstars

The Allstars started well and the score at half time was a 0-0 draw. Norton went ahead 1-0 early in the second half, and the Allstars replied with a great strike from outside the box by Matthew Carnelley. The game could have gone either way, but the Allstars struck again through Nick Stockport five minutes before time as Nick chased and bundled the ball over the line to take the Allstars into a 2-1 lead. Norton piled on the pressure but the Allstars kept control and came away with the points. This was another good all round team performance from the Allstars. Matthew Carnelley was man of the match.

The Allstars Under-10s, sponsored by Davey O'Neill Roofing, travelled to Fishburn and worked hard to control the game and played some exciting football in a 3-0 win. This win take the Under-10s to six wins from six games this season - a fantastic result. Bradley Simpson (2) and Andrew Wilson scored with Danny Wheldon man of the match.

The Under-11s had their hardest game this season at California Boys and although the Allstars were behind twice, they came back against a strong physical side to give a tremendous all round team performance. Man of the match Karl Hewitt scored his first for the Club after an industrious, unrelenting display of fine football and once again this was a well deserved Allstars victory. Also on the scoresheet were Jack Whittaker (2), Luke Thompson and Liam Browne.

The Allstars Under-11 Colts were away to Billingham Wanderers and the game resulted in a comfortable 4-1 win. The Allstars controlled the midfield and managed to score four tremendous goals through John Greaves (2), man of the match Thomas Airey and Tom Gillan.

The Under-12 Colts took on Seaton Carew at home and settled quickly. The Allstars pulled off some brilliant passes leading to fantastic tactical attacking football. A well deserved 3-0 win. Scorers were man of the match Sam Hird, Robert Fox and Ryan Bowes.

The Allstars Under-13s took on Fishburn Boys at home and the spectators witnessed good end to end football. This was a good all round team performance and a well deserved share of the points, drawing 2-2. Scorers were Ross Burton and Stuart Bunting.

The Under-13 Colts travelled to Bishop Auckland St Mary's and although they controlled the midfield and had the majority of play, failed to take their chances, losing 2-1. A goal by Liam Clarke was disallowed, but a draw would have been a fairer result. Scorer Lewis Oliver was man of the match.

The Allstars Under-16s were at home to Jarrow Boys in the Durham Cup and struggled to field 11 fit players due to injury. Marc Briggs, the Allstars 'keeper scored from the penalty spot despite an injury and although the Allstars lost 3-1, the team spirit did not fade and each squad member gave their all. A good team performance. Daniel Hewitson was man of the match.

The Under-16 Colts were at home to Spartans JFC in the league and pulled off some good end to end entertaining football. The Allstars went 2-0 down, but a goal by man of the match Robert Bates started the ball rolling and the team showed true determination and character in this hard fought game. It was 2-2 draw at half time and the Allstars dug in and scored the winner in the second half. A well deserved win and a good team performance. Adam Webb and Danny Pugh scored.

Coxhoe Boys

A second half great performance from the Under-15s earned Bobby Orton's side a vital victory against the previously unbeaten Sunderland Town Castle Rovers.

At the break Coxhoe were 1-0 down after a dreadful first half in which they lost their shape and looked unable to reverse the scoreline.

However, a swift half-time pep talk and a few tactical changes did the trick as Coxhoe emerged as much the better side for the second half, going on to win convincingly 6-1.

Scorers were Nathan Ward and Daniel Jones while Steven Bunning grabbed a contender for goal of the season with a strike from 40-yards. The other three goals came courtesy of Liam Short, who did well to grab a hat-trick from left-midfield.

Substitute David Taylor had a good game for Coxhoe although praise goes to the entire team for their excellent second half recovery.

The result means Coxhoe are still unbeaten in the League with seven wins from as many games and are still top of the table.

Tow Law Juniors

Chester Town were the visitors in the Russell Foster League with the game seeing the Lawyers get back the sparkle which had been missing in their last two matches. Tow Law went ahead after 19 minutes when Dwain Dobson latched on to a ball inside the area and shot into the net.

The lively Chester side fought back to level just before the half hour when Gary Coates scored. However the home side were able to go into half time with a lead after Nicky Martin clipped the visiting goalkeeper, Ian Paile.

On the hour, John Wheatley increased the Lawyers lead with a well taken free kick from twenty yards. Eight minutes later Adam Sullivan capped a good performance for the home side when he further increased the lead.

Chester never gave up trying and were rewarded for their efforts when Jonathan Hewitt pulled a goal back. However victory was sealed for the home side after 81 minutes when Man of the Match, Michael Coulthard collected the ball inside his own half and beat two Chester players before crashing in a goal from twenty-five yards. This victory moves Tow Law back up to second place in the table.

Next Sunday, Tow Law Juniors are away to Washington Dunlop in the League Cup.

Spraire Lads

For several reasons, Spraire Lads fixtures were thin on the ground this week. Spraire Lads Under-8s, sponsored by Astra Transport, were defeated 5-0 by a strong Cleveland Juniors side but despite the result, heads did not go down, with all team members doing their best. Man of the match for Spraire was Jonathan Dye.

Spraire Lads Under-10s hosted Stockton Town. In a hard fought game, Spraire pushed forward from the off and went close through Kerry Hedley and Wilson Kneeshaw but in the tenth minute and against the run of play Stockton broke clear to score. Spraire stepped up their game and from a resulting corner Matty Bowers was on hand to send an unstoppable shot into the corner of the net from 15 yards to send the teams in level at half-tine. After the break, Spraire pushed forward looking for the winner but had to wait till the last five minutes before Danny Stead popped-up to score the all-important goal to make the final score 2-1 to Spraire. In the friendly afterwards, Spraire won 1-0.

Spraire Lads Under-15 A were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Hartlepool Crest. In an even game Spraire both teams created good chances but in the end, Crest managed to hang on to gain the points, when a draw would have been a fairer reflection on the match. Spraire's scorer was Craig Lavelle and man of the match was Steven Woodley.

Darlington RA

SPonsored by Baydale, Darlington RA entertained Leven Athletic who were one place above them in the league. The RA made a mockery of this statistic by recording their biggest victory to date.

Jack Ridley opened the scoring with two fierce shots that the Leven keeper was unable to hold, Kiel "the bullet" Mellor scored the third, before Ridley and the other half of the deadly duo, Tom Watson completed the first half scoring making it 7-0 at half-time.

The second half started just like the first with Ridley beating the Leven keeper at near post, two more from Watson and a fine individual goal from workhorse Craig Hancock took the tally to 11, before Leven converted a penalty conceded by James Howell, Ridley scored his fifth of the game and man of the match Tom Watson completed the RA scoring with his seventh and the RA's 14th before Leven grabbed their second to finish the match at 14-2.

Darlington RA: Harrison, Ditchburn, Howell, Mellor, Smith, Woods, Grey, Hancock, White, Watson, Ridley. Subs: C Allen, Shann, Williams, Cossins.

Darlington Mount Pleasant Rangers

THE Under-13s, sponsored by King, Hope & Co, played at home in the league to St Francis 2000 B. This was a hard fought game throughout and Rangers piled on the pressure, ending in a deserved 3-2 win to Rangers. Rangers scorers were Mikey Smith (2) and Tom Helibron. Rangers man of the match was Stewart Leighton.

The Under-12s, sponsored by Magnet Ltd, played at home in the league against St Francis 2000 B. Rangers failed to get into this game from the start and although they had some chances Rangers failed to capitalise, St Francis winning 5-0. Rangers man of the match was Ben 'BT' Turnbull.

The Under-10s, sponsored by MKM (Darlington), played at home in the league against Barnard Castle. Rangers were the strongest team playing the passing football. Rangers competed for the ball and won a convincingly 5-2 . Rangers scorers were Stephen Richardson (3), Danny Longstaff and Paul Helibron. Rangers man of the match was Paul Helibron.

The Under-9s, sponsored by Dutton Forshaw (Stockton), played away against in the cup against a strong Eldon Lions team. Rangers started this game well, moving the ball with accuracy and confidence. Unfortunately they were beaten 4-0. Rangers man of the match was Karl Hastie.

A friendly that followed saw Rangers win 1-0, the scorer being Sam England and man of the match going to Bradley Richmond.

The Under-8s, sponsored by LEX Transfleet, played away in the cup against Stokesley. Rangers played some good football from the start and looked the stronger team but Stokesley won with a single strike. Man of the match was Joe Williamson.

Richmond Town

Richmond Town Under-8s played their first match away to Barnard Castle. A confident display by the Richmond team saw them run in ten goals without reply. Some excellent finishing by Adam Cocks saw him notch eight of the goals courtesy of some good work by his team mates. Dylan Wardale and Matthew Charlton made up the other scorers. Steven Male, the Richmond Town goalkeeper, made an excellent penalty save to deny Barnard Castle a late consolation goal.

Richmond Under-9s travelled to Northallerton with the hope that they would continue their run of good results. Two matches were played side by side to enable everyone to get a full game and more importantly keep warm on a cold morning. The first team led by Will Henderson came out clear 6-1 winners. Goals came from Sam Witty, Harry Vernon and Lewis Stabler. Northallerton were overawed by the sheer power and pace of the Richmond side. Defender Jack Charlton and goalie Tim Holmes both had good games.