Amateur & junior football

Cumbrian schoolgirl on stand-by for England national side

Rio Hardy photo Just like her namesake, Cumbrian schoolgirl Rio Hardy has her sights set on England glory.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Carlisle youth football falls victim to icy weather

The Carlisle Glass Longhorn Youth Football League have cancelled all matches for the weekend because of frozen pitches.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Early shock for under-16 league leaders Cockermouth

An eagerly-awaited Penrith league under-16s derby game exploded into life when Joe Sullivan’s close-range header opened the scoring for Cockermouth u-15s after 20 minutes.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Abbeytown beat the freeze and bag four against Dalston JBR

The frosty weather wiped out the majority of the Carlisle Glass league fixtures but some did survive, including the Abbeytown v Dalston JBR under-9s match which was played at Wigton Infants School.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Dan Mulraine inspires Royal Scot to win against Parkland

Royal Scot 3 Parkland 1: After last week’s 7-1 drubbing by Warwick Wanderers, Royal Scot gained a morale-boosting three points against Carlisle Sunday league second division high flyers Parkland, who could only field 10 players.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Cold weather takes its toll on Cumberland league fixtures

Tesco Cumberland football was reduced to just two games as the cold snap caused all other fixtures to be called off.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Harraby Catholic lose for first time since October

Hebburn Reyrolle 4 Harraby CC: 2: Harraby were beaten in the Northern Alliance league for the first time since the beginning of October.

Last updated 30 January 2012
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Cumbrian footballer lands top US university award

Cumbrian Josie Grant has followed David Beckham in earning plaudits for flying the football flag in the United States.

Last updated 28 January 2012
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Red Lion hammer Silloth to move into League Cup second round

Red Lion are into the second round of the Workington & District Sunday League’s League Cup with a thumping 8-1 win over Silloth.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Hinde hits seven as Silloth sweep aside Parton

Andy Hinde continued his stunning form in front of goal with a magnificent seven strikes for Silloth against hapless Parton in the Tesco County League.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Upperby Park claim points in closely-fought clash

Upperby Park 2 Crown Newlaithes 1: Upperby Park under 14s got off to a flying start with a goal in the second minute of the game.

Last updated 25 January 2012
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Three goals in 15 minutes help Pippins to win against Upperby Park

Pippins 6 Upperby Park 4: After a shaky start to the season, Pippins claimed their fourth successive Carlisle Sunday league second division victory at the expense of their visitors in a 10-goal thriller.

Last updated 25 January 2012
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Calside beat Yewdale in cross-border 5-a-side football final

Dumfries team Calside are celebrating after easily winning the 24th annual News & Star All Schools Junior Indoor 5-a-side football competition which was held at the Sands Centre in Carlisle.

Last updated 23 January 2012
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Silloth striker Andy Hinde scores six against Bransty

Silloth's prolific striker Andy Hinde scored an incredible double hat-trick to dump 10-man Bransty Rangers out of the Smurfit Kappa Conway Cup.

Last updated 19 January 2012
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50 yard strike among 12 goals in Crown Newlaithes and Dalston thriller

Crown Newlaithes 8 Dalston FC 4: Under-18 sides Crown Newlaithes and Dalston FC equally shared six goals in their previous encounter, at Caldew School, Dalston back in mid-October.

Last updated 18 January 2012
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Gillford Park see off Whitehaven Amateurs

Whitehaven Amateurs 0 Gillford Park 2: Gillford Park moved into third place in Northern League Division Two with a 2-0 victory at Whitehaven Amateurs last night.

Last updated 18 January 2012
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Comfortable victory for Harraby CC

Harraby CC 5 Murton 1: A hat-trick from Dan Balmer helped Harraby to this comfortable Northern Alliance league victory.

Last updated 16 January 2012
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Gillford Park fire five on tricky trip to the north east

GILLFORD Park took the lead on 15 minutes when Dean Douglas’ ball into the area was met by Mike Reed who coolly beat keeper Graham from 10 yards.

Last updated 16 January 2012
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Struggling Club Victoria fight back to grab vital league win

Club Victoria Athletic gained a vital 5-2 victory against fellow strugglers Ship Inn to propel them off the foot of the Carlisle Sunday league fourth division table.

Last updated 11 January 2012
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