Hesketh Bank Association Football Club 2003-04 Season Review

Hesketh Bank
Association Football Club

2003 - 2004 Season Archive

03-04 League Results and Statistics

28th May 2004 - Hesketh Bank 'A' team were rewarded for a remarkable performance throughout the competition when they won the 2004 Medals sponsored by Abram Brothers Builders at Station Road last night. In a closely fought final Barry Rimmers team, which is actually Hesketh Bank's 3rd team made up of the classic mixture of youth and experience, defeated Tarleton Corinthians 1st team 1-0 after extra time. Played in front of a large crowd in perfect conditions the match was hardly a classic with very few chances created. Almost inevitably the match drifted into extra time and a penalty shoot out looked the likely outcome to separate the two sides. However with 5 minutes remaining David Pinckard went down after a clumsy challenge in the area and the referee immediately pointed to the spot. Young Andrew Chapmen stepped forward to smash the ball home to score the winner.

The Medals
Fixtures

The Medals
Draw & Results

26th April - The first team clinched the Division One title and therefore the league and cup double at a sundrenched Station Road last Saturday defeating Lytham St. Annes 4-1 with goals from Lee Gray (2), Paul Rimmer and Kevin Kirby.

Hesketh Bank FC First Team
Division 1 Champions 2003-04

Meanwhile the reserves finish their league programme tonight (Monday) as they travel to Norcross & Warbreck which kicks off at 6.45pm. Both teams will then of course be involved in the Fermor Hesketh Medal Competition which begins this week.

23rd April - The first team won the Presidents Cup in last nights final at Lancaster City's ground. Two goals from Barry McKenzie either side of half time was enough to defeat Millom who had taken the lead early in the first half. Tomorrow they can complete the 'double' if they take all three points in their last match of the season at home to Lytham St Annes which kicks off at 3pm

From left to right - back row Graham Peters (Manager), Steve Taylor, Dave Worby, Will Morris (Capt), Paul Rimmer, Barry McKenzie, David LeMarinel, Vaughn Birkby (Assistant Manager), Lee Gray, Steve Scott Front row Andy Cope, Charlie Haynes, Robbie Boardman, Jamie Johnson, Daniel Birkby, Chris Tyson

19th April - Following their 3-0 midweek victory over Burnley Belvedere and last Saturdays goalless draw at home to Tempest United the first team need to beat Lytham St Annes in their final league match of the season at home next Saturday to go up as champions. This match kicks off at 3pm but before then of course they have the Presidents Cup Final at Lancaster City's ground against Millom on Thursday with a 7.30pm kick off. Meanwhile the reserves final two matches are at home tonight (Monday) against Tempest United and next Monday they travel to Norcross & Warbreck. Both games kick off at 6.30pm

13th April - The first team will be playing in the premier league next season following their 3-0 win away at Tempest United thanks to goals from Lee Gray, Paul Rimmer and Chris Tyson. With Euxton Villa finishing all their fixtures they also have the chance to go up as champions. Seven points are needed from their remaining three matches all at home starting tonight against Burnley Belvedere. Meanwhile the reserves continued their mini revival with a 4-3 win at home to Charnock Richard with goals from Paul Farrell, John Ascroft, Jimmy Haynes and Morgan Dodgson. The first team are at home again on Saturday against Tempest United kicking off at 3pm. The reserves are without a fixture but entertain Tempest United in their last home game of the season on Monday night kicking off at 6.30pm.

5th April - The first team require just one point from their remaining four matches after their 2-1 win away to Crooklands Casuals. Chris Tyson and Barry McKenzie scored the goals. With leaders Euxton Villa only managing a draw they could still go up as champions. Meanwhile the reserves also won 2-1 at home to Barnoldswick Town with goals from Jimmy Haynes and Ritchie Banister. This win now means they are safe from relegation. On Saturday the first team travel to Tempest Utd and the reserves entertain Charnock Richard both games kick off at 3pm. The reserves are also at home on Easter Monday against Tempest Utd and the first team are at home the night after against Burnley Belvedere. Both games kick off at 6.15pm.

30th March - The first team successfully overcame Burnley Belvedere in the semi-final of the Presidents Cup at BAC/EE Preston's ground. Andy Cope, Lee Gray and Daniel Birkby scored the goals in a 3-1 win. They now meet Millom in a repeat of last years final at a date and venue yet to be decided, although they will be hoping for a different result as Millom won the cup with a 1-0 win. The reserves were without a fixture, but both teams return to league action this Saturday. The first team travel to Cumbria to play Crooklands Casuals and the reserves entertain Barnoldswick Town at Station Road. Both games kick off at 3pm.

22nd March - The first team came back from being 2-0 down at half time away to bottom of the table Springfields to win 4-2 thanks to two goals from Paul Rimmer and one each from Lee Gray and Andy Cope. With just 5 games to play 6 points will be enough to achieve promotion. Meawhile the reserves upset the form book with a fine 4-1 win over leaders Fulwood Amateurs at a windsept Station Road, Two goals from Paul Farrell and one each from John Ascroft and Jimmy Haynes helped ease their relegation worries. On Saturday the reserves are without a fixture but the first team are in the semi final of the Presidents Cup against Burnley Belverdere. The match will be played at BAC/EE Preston's ground with a 2.30pm kick off.

15th March - The first team remain in 2nd place despite losing 1-0 away at Feniscowles. They now trail the leaders Euxton Villa by 7 points but have a game in hand. However with six games remaining a further 12 points will guarantee promotion, and thats if their nearest rivals win all their games. The reserves lost 2-0 at home to Poulton Town and still need points if they are to avoid relegation. On Saturday the first team travel to Preston Sports Arena to play Springfields whilst the reserves have a stiff task when they entertain leaders Fulwood Amateurs at Station Road. Both games kick off at 3pm.

8th March - The first team moved into 2nd spot following their impressive 6-1 victory at Lytham St Annes. Lee Gray grabbed 4 goals and Daniel Birkby got the other two. They are now 4 points behind the leaders Euxton Villa with a game in hand. The reserves lost 2-1 at home to Turton with John Ascroft scoring. On Saturday the 1st team travel to Feniscowles near Blackburn and the reserves entertain Poulton Town at Station Road. Both matches kick off at 3pm.

1st March - Due to a late fixture change the 1st team were left with no match last Saturday. Meanwhile the reserves lost by the only goal of the game at home to Kirkham & Wesham. On Saturday the 1st team travel to Lytham St Annes whilst the reserves entertain Turton at Station Road. Both matches kick off at 3pm.

23rd February -The first team finally got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at Norcross & Warbreck coming from behind with goals from Will Morris and Robbie Boardman. This still leaves them in 3rd spot but with 4 games in hand over second placed Poulton Town who are a point ahead and one point behind leaders Euxton Villa having played the same number of games. The reserves drew 2-2 at Station Road against Eagley with goals from Paul Johnson and John Ascroft. On Saturday the first team entertain Burnley Belvedere at Station Road kicking off at 3pm. The reserves are without a fixture.

16th February - The first team earned a point from their trip to Carnforth Rangers with Kevin Kirby scoring in the 1-1 draw. This still leaves them in 3rd spot 4 points behind leaders Euxton Villa who have played the same number of games and 3 points behind Poulton Town who have played 4 games more. The reserves bowed out of the reserve cup at the quarter final stage as they were defeated by Thornton Cleveleys 3-2 at Station Road. David Whittaker and Paul Johnson scored the goals. On Saturday the 1st team travel to Norcross & Warbreck whilst the reserves entertain Eagley at Station Road, both games kick off at 3pm.

9th February - The first team returned to action after a 3 week lay off with a trip to second placed Poulton Town. A disappointing performance in gale force conditions saw them lose 3-0 and therefore stay in 3rd spot 4 points behind Poulton but with 4 games in hand. Meanwhile the reserves match at home was again postponed due to a waterlogged Station Road. On Saturday the first team travel to Carnforth Rangers with a 3pm kick off. The reserves will be hoping that Station Road dries out as they entertain Thornton Cleveleys in the quarter final of the reserve cup which kicks off at 2.30pm

2nd February - With both matches washed out last Saturday the first and reserve teams will be looking to get a game in this coming weekend. The first team have a hastily re-arranged match away to Poulton Town and the reserves entertain league leaders Fulwood Amateurs at Station Road. Both games kick off at 3pm - weather permitting!

26th January - The first team match at home to Tempest United was postponed due to a waterlogged Station Road pitch. They are now in third place 2 points behind Euxton Villa and one behind Poulton Town but with games in hand. The reserves travelled to lowly Whinney Hill and came from behind late in the game to earn a point in a 3-3 draw. John Ascroft and the two substitutes Daniel Birkby and Steven Iddon scored the goals. On Saturday, weather permitting both teams play Poulton Town, with the first team having to travel.

19th January - The first team progressed through to the semi-finals of the Presidents Cup after defeating Bootle from Cumbria 4-2 at Station Road. The goals came from Lee Gray who scored twice and one each from Daniel Birkby and Robbie Boardman. They return to league action when they entertain Tempest United from West Houghton. The reserves who had no match last weekend travel to Accrington to face Whinney Hill. Both matches kick off at 2pm.

12th January - The first team returned to action after a 4 week layoff and it told as they surprisingly lost 3-2 at home to strugglers Haslingden St Marys with Lee
Gray scoring both the goals. However their nearest rivals Euxton Villa also lost so they remain 4 points clear at the top of the table but Euxton have a game in hand. Meanwhile the reserves also lost 3-2, away at Blackrod Town. Leading 2-0 at the interval thanks to a brace from John Ascroft they had no answer to the home side in the second half. Today the first team are at home to Bootle from Cumbria in the quarter finals of the Presidents Cup which kicks off at 1.30pm. The reserves have no fixture.

5th January - The first team remain 4 points clear at the top of the table despite not playing since their 3-1 home win over Feniscowles at Station Road on 15th December due to the weather and the Christmas break. Meanwhile the reserves were back in action last Saturday when they entertained Wyre Villa in the Reserve Cup replay following their 1-1 draw a couple of weeks before Christmas. They successfully progressed through to the last eight with a convincing 6-1 win with a hat-trick from Michael Watson and one each for Steven Scott, Paul Johnson and Jimmy Haynes. On Saturday the first team will be hoping to get back into action after their long lay off when they entertain Haslingden St Marys at Station Road, whilst the reserves return to league action and travel to Blackrod Town. Both games kick off at 2pm.

8th December - The first team went top of the table with an excellent performance as they demolished their nearest rivals Euxton Villa 6-1 at Station Road. Lee Gray (2) and one each from Will Morris, Chris Tyson, Paul Rimmer and Robbie Boardman were the scorers. The reserves went down 5-2 at Poulton Town with goals from John Ascroft and David Whittaker. On Saturday the first team will be hoping to remain top as they entertain Feniscowles at Station Road with a 2pm kick off, whilst the reserves travel to Wyre Villa for a 2nd round Houston Cup match which kicks off at 1.30pm.

1st December - Last Saturday the first team travelled to Burnley Belvedere and were
fortunate to come away with a point in a disappointing 1-1 draw. Robbie
Boardman scored the goal early in the second half but Burnley belied there
lowly position and hit back strongly fully deserving their point. The
reserves home match was postponed due to a waterlogged Station Road. This
Saturday there will be a top of the table clash at Station Road when the
first team entertain leaders Euxton Villa. Meanwhile the reserves travel to
Poulton Town. Both games kick off at 2pm.

November 24th - The first team returned to league action last Saturday and defeated
Garstang 3-1 at Station Road thanks to two goals from Andy Cope and one by
Daniel Birkby. This win keeps them in second place three points behind
leaders Euxton Villa but with a game in hand. The reserves lost 1-0 away to
Charnock Richard. This Saturday the first team travel to Burnley Belvedere
whilst the reserves entertain Kirkham & Wesham at Station Road. Both games
kick off at 2pm

November 20th - Matthew Wilson, who plays for the under 11's, has just scored his ONE HUNDREDTH goal for Hesketh Bank since starting playing for the club in the Under 7's. This is a tremendous achievement and we hope he continues his goal scoring and dedication towards the club.

November 17th - The first team bowed out of the Lancashire Shield at the 3rd Round stage as they were defeated 2-1 at Station Road by Slyne-with-Hest. Kevin Kirby
scored the goal. Meanwhile the reserves lost 2-0 at Coppull United in a league match. This Saturday the first team return to league action as they entertain Garstang at Station Road whilst the reserves travel to Charnock Richard for their league match.

Proposed Club House for Hesketh Bank Association Football Club

14th November - The first steps to achieving the proposed club facilities moved forward last night as West Lancashire Planning Committee gave the thumbs up to the outline planning proposal for sports facilities including a floodlit all weather sports surface, changing facilities and a club house with fitness rooms and recreation hall.

HB AFC Chairman, Peter Leigh, said today "This is possibly one of the biggest steps forward Hesketh Bank AFC has made since it's formation in 1922. The proposed facilities will provide a much needed focus for the Football Club as well as providing the essential training facilities that the Club needs to develop football for the youth of Hesketh Bank and also achieve FA Charter Status. The sports facilities proposed will be a great asset to the village and will fully compliment the other sports initiatives underway in neighbouring Tarleton"

Click on the plan for a bigger view

November 10th - The first team continued with their recent good run as they beat Bootle from Cumbria 3-1 at Station Road with two goals from Barry McKenzie and one from Kevin Kirby. The reserves travelled to Turton and came away with the 3 points thanks to an injury time winner from Paul Johnson. John Ascroft scored the other earlier in the half before the home team equalised. On Saturday the first team are at home to Slyne-with-Hest in the 3rd round of the Lancashire Shield with a 1.45pm kick off whilst the reserves have a league match at Coppull United whichs kicks off at 2pm.

November 3rd - The first team kept a clean sheet for the 5th game in a row as they defeated Whinney Hill 3-0 away thanks to goals from Andy Cope, Chris Tyson and Barry McKenzie. This win keeps them in second spot on goal difference behind leaders Euxton Villa. The reserves drew 2-2 at home to Whinney Hill reserves with goals from David Whittaker and John Ascroft. On Saturday the first team entertain Bootle from Cumbria and the reserves travel to Turton. Both games kick off at 2pm.

27th October - The first team recorded one of their biggest ever wins defeating Swarthmoor Social Club from Ulverston 13-0 in the 2nd round of the Lancashire Shield. Goals coming from Barry McKenzie (4), Kevin Kirby (3), Lee Gray (3), Daniel
Birkby (2) and Rob Boardman. Meanwhile the reserves 5 match unbeaten run came to an end as they lost 3-2 away at Tempest United. This Saturday the 1st team will have a sterner test as they are back in league action with a trip to Accrington to play Whinney Hill whilst the reserves entertain Whinney Hill Reserves at Station Road. Both games kick off at the earlier time of 2pm

22nd October - The first team progressed safely through to the 2nd round of the Presidents Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Springfields by virtue of two bizzare
own goals in the first 10 minutes! The reserves completely overpowered bottom club Milnthorpe Corinthians running out 8-0 winners with goals from David Whittaker (3), Steve Killeen (2) and one each for Michael Watson, Steven Iddon and Barry McKenzie. This coming Saturday the first team are in cup action again, this time entertaining Swarthmoor Social from Ulverston in the 2nd round of the Lancashire Shield with a 1.45pm kick off. The reserves travel to West Houghton for a league match against Tempest United which kicks off at 3pm

14th October - Last Saturday the first team defeated Whinney Hill 3-0 at Station Road with goals from Paul Rimmer, Lee Gray and Andy Cope. With current leaders Euxton Villa losing at Carnforth the 1st team are now in second place on goal difference. Meanwhile the reserves went through to the second round of the reserve cup with a fine 3-0 win away at Coppull United. This Saturday its the first team who are involved in cup action as they travel to Preston Sports Arena to play Springfields in the first round of the Presidents Cup which kicks off at 2.30p.m. The reserves return to league action when they entertain Milnthorpe Corinthians at Station Road with a 3pm kick off.

6th October - Following their return to form with a 4-2 win at home to Crooklands the first team were involved in cup action last Saturday. In the 1st round of the Lancashire Shield they travelled to Preston Premier league side Leyland Red Rose and went safely through to the 2nd round with a 5-0 victory. Meanwhile the reserves continued with their mini revival beating Norcross & Warbreck 3-0 at Station Road. On Saturday the 1st team return to league action at home to Whinney Hill with a 3pm kick off whilst the reserves travel to Coppull United in the 1st round of the reserve cup kicking off at 2.30pm

23rd September - After their 6-1 hammering at Garstang the week before the first team travelled to Cumbria to play Millom. Unfortunately the defence continued were it had left off as they were heavily beaten again 7-4! Goals came from Kevin Kirby (2), John Ascroft and Lee Gray. These two defeats means they have dropped to 3rd in the table. Meanwhile the reserves picked up a valuable point after their run of five straight defeats, drawing 3-3 at home to Freckleton thanks to two goals from Daniel Birkby and one for Steven Iddon. On Saturday the first team will be looking to get back to winning ways as they entertain Crooklands Casuals at Station Road and the reserves travel to Kirkham & Wesham. Both games kick off at 3pm.

8th September - Hesketh Bank's first team remain top of the table following their 4-1 win away at Haslingden St Marys thanks to two goals from Lee Gray and one each from Jamie Johnson and John Ascroft. Meanwhile the reserves dismal run continued as they lost 2-1 at Eagley

2nd September - The first teams unbeaten start to the new season ended last Saturday as Carnforth Rangers won 3-2 at Station Road. However they remain on top of the table on goal difference. The Reserves dismal start to their season continued as they lost 2-0 away to Garstang. With no mid-week matches now until the end of the season, both teams are away on Saturday with the 1st team at Haslingden St Marys and the reserves travel to Eagley near Bolton.

Meanwhile the Junior section with teams from under 8's to under 18's of the club begin their respective league seasons on Sunday.

27th August - Hesketh Bank's 1st team are top of the table following Saturday's 2-0 win at Euxton Villa and last nights 2-2 draw at home to Norcross & Warbreck. The reserves had no fixture Saturday and lost 4-2 at home to Blackrod Town on Monday. On Saturday the first team are at home to Carnforth Rangers and the reserves away to Garstang, both with 3pm kick offs.

20th August - The 1st team moved to top spot following last nights 3-0 home win over Springfields from Preston with two goals from McKenzie and one for Lee Gray. The previous night the reserves went down 1-0 at home to leaders Coppull United. On Saturday the first team travel to 3rd placed Euxton Villa with a 3pm kick off. The reserves are without a fixture but return to action on Bank Holiday with a 6.15pm kick off at home to Blackrod Town. Check out all the details by clicking on to 'League'.

18th August - The first team kept up their 100% start to the season following their long trip to Bootle in Cumbria with a 4-2 win thanks to two goals from Lee Gray, one each for his brother Keith and Will Morris. The reserves opened their account with a 2-0 win at Barnoldswick thanks to a couple of goals from Jimmy Haynes. Tonight the reserves are at home to Coppull United and tomorrow the first team are also at home Springfields, both games kick off at 6.30pm.

12th August - The 1st team continued with its winning start to the season at Station Road last night defeating Poulton Town 5-2 after being 2-1 behind at the interval. Two more goals for John Ascroft and one each for Barry McKenzie, Lee Gray and younger brother Tony. In contrast the reserves suffered their second defeat losing away 5-1 at Freckleton on Monday. Both teams travel to their furthest away matches on Saturday, the first team to Cumbria to play Bootle F.C. and the reserves to Barnoldswick Town

11th August - Hesketh Bank's 1st team got off to a winning start in the Aegon West Lanscashire League defeating Millom 3-1 at a sweltering Station Road thanks to a John Ascroft hat-trick. They are at home again tomorrow night with Poulton Town the visitors, kick off 6.45pm. Meanwhile the reserves were beaten 3-1 at last seasons champions Fulwood Amateurs.

5th August - The first team's last friendly before the season begins on Saturday saw them come from 2-1 down to defeat a strong Marine Reserves side 4-2 in sweltering conditions last night.

1st August - The league season kicks off Saturday 9th August with the 1st team at home to Millom and the reserves away to Fulwood Amateurs. Both games kick off at 3pm. The 1st team are at home again on Monday in their last freindly before the season starts - 7pm kick off against Marine.

31st July - Hesketh Bank open the season with a great win over their newly promoted arch rivals Fleetwood Hesketh 2:1 in a pre season friendly game at Station Rd.