Kingstone Press National Conference League

Crosfields V Saturday 6th April 2019 Crosfields ARLFC - Club Officials

Life President Colin Webb Vice Presidents Pat Gibbons, Annette Parker, Tony Parker, Neil Stephenson

Chair Mike Donnison Secretary Tony Parker Committee Dominic Caswell, Chris Hull, Matt Mahoney, Annette Parker, Steve Pickersgill Head Coach Ian Boden Assistants Chris Hull, Matt Wilson Alliance Coach Andrew “Franco” Campbell Assistant Lou Walsh

Junior Section Chair Lewis Worthington Secretary Kate Hall Treasurer Jeanette Buller Subs Secretary Jackie Thomason Welfare Officer Tammy Smith Crosfields ARLFC – Chair’s Welcome

Good afternoon and a warm welcome to Crosfields ARLFC at the Webb Security Recreation Ground. Today, we welcome the players, supporters and officials from Ince Rose Bridge, for today’s Kingstone Press NCL Division Two Round Six game. Ince Rose Bridge have had a great start to the season, winning four out of five games, including a 56-20 victory over East last week, which puts them top of the division. Daniel Cassidy has been their star player, so far this season, scoring 6 tries, 6 goals and a drop goal, whilst picking up 3 man of the match awards. In-form hooker Matthew Meaden has picked up 4 tries in 4 games, including a hat-trick last week. Crosfields returned to winning ways, with a well-earned win against previously unbeaten . Billy Sheen scored a hat-trick on his return and Hayden James picked up his second man of the match award. The victory lifted Crosfields from sixth to second. So today’s encounter sees 2nd v 1st in what should be a pulsating match here at the Webb Security Recreation Ground, where Crosfields remain unbeaten at home this season and coach Ian Boden is determined to keep that record in tact. Today, we also welcome Golborne Masters as they take on Crosfields Masters and include an article published on rugby-league.com outlining the experiences of Crosfields Master, John Heritage. A couple of months ago, one of our players Dan Worrall had a serious accident. Further in today’s programme is information about forth-coming fund-raising events and a GOFUNDME page, as friends and colleagues of Dan look to raise funds for a prosthetic leg. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Crosfields winning the BNFL BARLA National Cup. Throughout the season, we will take trips down memory lane to celebrate the achievement and will hold a special re-union day, on Saturday 22nd June 2019. Today, Round Three, Crosfields v Villa (Hull). Our Sponsor Focus today is on Webb Security, who have supported the club over a number of years and provide a fantastic service to their customers. I thank Craig and his team and all our sponsors, for their continued support.

Good luck to everyone involved today. Yours in Sport, Crosfields ARLFC – Next at the Webb Security Recreation Ground

Sunday 7th April 2019

9:30am - U7s v Ashton Bears 10:30am - U12s Cobras v 10:30am - U14s v St Jude’s 11:00am - U8s Adders v West Bank Bears 11:00am - U10s Cobras v Cadishead 11:45am - U11s Cobras v Ashton Bears 11:45am - U16s v Woolston

Saturday 13th April 2019

NWML Division Three 2:30pm Alliance v A

Saturday 27th April 2019

Kingston Press NCL Division Two 2:30pm Crosfields v Barrow Island Crosfields ARLFC – In My View, by Phil Hodgson

RUGBY League – or any other sport – is easy, at least if you’re watching from the sidelines. There were plenty of folk around who will have expressed, some vociferously, their frustration when Paul McShane opted, when close to the ’ posts towards the end of ’ Betfred match at Emerald nine days ago, to drive for the line rather than pass the ball to halfback Jake Trueman, who was ready and waiting to land what could have been the winning drop-goal. The ploy didn’t work, the Rhinos holding the hooker out and going on to win the game through Brad Dyer’s unlikely golden- point drop-goal. McShane was as upset with himself as anyone afterwards, and may well have had in his mind what he might have said if any of his Hunslet Club Parkside players, who, with Martin Rowse and Sam Thorpe, he steered to last year’s Kingstone Press National Conference League title, made the same mistake. But I have to ask myself, am I being far too harsh in describing it as a mistake? If McShane had managed to dot the ball down for what would almost certainly have been the match-winner he would no doubt have been hailed as a hero, although I reckon his coach might have had a quiet word. Maybe we have to get into Macca’s mind-set to seek to establish why he did what he did. First of all, the stance of Powell and his fellow coaches Ryan Sheridan and Danny Orr is that their players should play what they see. On that basis it’s likely that McShane, in that split second when he got the ball, thought he saw a gap, and went for it. Given how poor the Rhino’s goal-line defence had been in previous games (although not in that particular match, it has to be said) you can’t really blame him too much for going for the line. It strikes me, too, that one or two other issues may have come into play. Paul McShane is clearly more than good enough to play for England or Great Britain but it’s his misfortune that we happen to be very well off for hookers, with the likes of , Josh Hodgson and , not to mention Danny Houghton, also in the frame. He is, in the opinion of many good judges, very unlucky to have been overlooked for so long and you can’t therefore blame him for wanting to come up with something special in an effort to impress the selectors. Then, of course, he happened to be playing against Leeds, who had deemed him to be surplus to requirements. He wouldn’t be human if he hadn’t wanted to take the chance to really make his mark against a Rhinos outfit that clearly made a mistake in letting him go. I’m sure that Paul McShane will put the episode behind him and, hopefully, get that international cap. Crosfields ARLFC – NCL Sponsors Crosfields ARLFC – Round Five – First Half

Saturday 30th March 2019 - Crosfields 38 Hull Dockers 18 And the opposition just keep getting bigger. Following up against big sides from and East Leeds, Hull Dockers lifted it up another level. The experience of the previous games was useful to Crosfields and key changes in direction play came to fruition, as Crosfields kept their 100% home record intact. It was an end to end opening as the teams traded sets and went close to scoring. Crosfields thought that they had drawn first blood, when Jack Reid switched the play to hit Phil Brazendale on the charge and over the line, only to be brought back for a forward pass. Hull Dockers pack made plenty of ground on each set. No missed tackles from Crosfields, but they had to work hard to ground their opposition. Dave Bade crashed over the line from close, but a great effort stopped him from grounding the ball. Minutes later, however Crosfields were caught cold on the wide, when a miss-pass hit winger Mike Gawan for the opening try and a nil-4 lead. After 15 minutes, Crosfields received the first penalty of the game and applied the pressure, but a loose pass was intercepted. The initial break was halted, but the ball was moved quickly to the left for Dan Suddaby to go over. Ben Rowan converted for nil-10. Just before the half hour, Billy Sheen was introduced to the fray, for his first game of the season. Crosfields applied the pressure and a penalty gave consecutive sets. Strong drives took the home side close, but they couldn’t break the solid pack. With Hull Dockers closely monitoring Reid, Sheen took full advantage a of a bit of space to step and force his way over the line. Reid converted to reduce the arrears at 6-10. Crosfields stepped up the pace. Quicker play the balls and more movement away from the ruck had the opposition on the back foot. An up and under was dropped and from the set scrum, Sheen outpaced the defence to go over. Reid’s conversion put Crosfields in front at 12-10. Unfortunately, Crosfields gave Hull Dockers the opportunity to hit straight back, by dropping the ball from the restart. The big pack had one last foray and ground the defence down, with Jon Eccles finally crashing over for a try. Rowan’s conversion gave the visitors the half time lead at 12-16. Crosfields ARLFC – Round Five – Second Half

Saturday 30th March 2019 - Crosfields 38 Hull Dockers 18 An injury to Jack Lewis, early in the second half, forced a re-shuffle in the Crosfields’ ranks, with John Whittaker taking up the full back role. One of the Crosfields players lost his composure and gave away a penalty, when in possession. Rowan stepped up and gave his side a 12-18, but it was the last score in the game for his team. Defences were tight from both teams. Soap forced a knock on in the visitors’ 20 metres and set the platform with steady drives to the line. The Reid chipped through for Sheen, who dived forward, caught the ball on the full and grounded it in the same movement to complete his hat-trick. Reid converted and Crosfields were level at 18-all. This boosted the home side’s confidence and the big Hull Dockers pack seemed to tire. Josh Whitham Another forced error gave Soap possession and position. The ball was moved wide with Reid and Luke Walker combining to feed Josh Whitham, who smashed his opposite winger out of the way to score. 22-18. Hull Dockers wouldn’t lie down and worked hard to move upfield, but a decent looking attack turned to nought, as a loose pass was plucked out of the air by Walker, who raced in to score under the posts. Reid converted and Crosfields were looking good at 28-18. Minutes later, Walker caused more problems for the opposition, making good ground from a poor kick. Sheen’s inside ball was collected by Whittaker, who shrugged off a couple of tacklers in his dash for the line from 30 metres and a superbly taken try. Reid converted for a 34-18 lead. In the last few minutes, Hull Dockers tiredness got the better of them and they gave away a couple of innocuous penalties, which Reid duly converted to points and a final score of Crosfields 38 Hull Dockers 18. A good performance throughout, but a great second half effort gave Crosfields the victory. Hayden James picked up the Crosfields man of the match award, whilst Hull Dockers award went to Dave Bade. Tom Brown Crosfields ARLFC – Kit Sponsor – Today Team Crosfields ARLFC – Today’s Teams

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John Whittaker 1 Peter Valentine Dan Reid 2 Mitchell Parr Scott Turton 3 Jamie Malone Luke Walker 4 Robbie Valentine Josh Whitham 5 Daniel Dainty Jack Reid 6 Kieron Eccleston Billy Sheen 7 Daniel Cassidy Phil Brazendale 8 Reece Cunnigham Hayden James 9 Matthew Meaden Jordan Ansell 10 Craig Sanby Jordan Williams 11 Chris Boylan Louis Wainwright 12 Jordan Blakeley Joe Clarke 13 Bradley Smith Match Sponsor Liam James 14 Casey Shaw Webb Security Ben Mellor 15 Martin Butler Match Ball Sponsor – Val Mutch Elliott Bridge 16 Jack Morrison Referee – Ryan Stansfield Man of the Match Sponsors Touch Judge – Ryan Brown Matt Barber 17 Byron Aspinall Jack Mutch & Peter Price Touch Judge – Jimmy Fallon Ian Boden Coach Darren Blakeley Crosfields ARLFC – Partners & Sponsors Crosfields ARLFC – Alliance

Saturday 6th April 2019 – Bury Broncos v Crosfields Alliance Crosfields Alliance visit Bury Broncos in the NWML Trophy today, following a blank weekend last week.

The Coaches are Andrew “Franco” Campbell and Louis Walsh. The Alliance have had a mixed start to the season, winning two and losing two.

Franco stated, “Despite the mixed opening, the numbers we are getting is improving and we are beginning to look like a decent side. With a bit more structure, which we will get, now that we are back training at Crosfields, we should push on and we are aiming to compete for a promotion spot.”

Louis Walsh Lou looked back over the previous games and what’s coming up. “I’ve played a couple of Elliott games so far, but will be looking to step back to control and advise from a coaching view. Budgen-Bridge The two victories and last minute defeat at Leigh East have shown me that we have the players down here to get into the next division, whilst the defeat against Burtonwood shows that we are still a work in progress. “With Brad Stanway controlling the game on-field and the calibre of players, who have first team experience, like Elliott Bridge, Sam Hughes and Alex Charnock, we can go places this season. “We will be focused for the cup game as a good performance at Bury Broncos will set us up nicely for the next league game, at home to Woolston Rovers A.”

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Kingstone Press NCL Division Two NWML Division Three Kingstone Press National Conference Division Two 26/01/2019 15-14 Crosfields () P W L D For Against Diff. Points 1 Ince Rose Bridge 5 4 0 1 125 84 41 8 02/03/2019 Crosfields 33-20 Bradford Dudley Hill Eccleston Lions 4-50 Crosfields A 09/03/2018 Askam 34-16 Crosfields Crosfields A 12-28 Burtonwood Bridge 2 Crosfields 5 3 0 2 131 96 35 6 16/03/2018 Crosfields 22-0 Clock Face Miners Leigh East A 22-20 Crosfields A 3 Bradford Dudley Hill 4 2 1 1 110 71 39 5 23/03/2018 East Leeds 24-22 Crosfields Crosfields A 24-20 Wigan Bulldogs 4 Hull Dockers 4 2 1 1 87 86 1 5 30/03/2018 Crosfields 38-18 Hull Dockers Thatto Heath B P-P Crosfields A 5 West Bowling 3 2 0 1 138 48 90 4 06/04/2018 Crosfields v Ince Rose Bridge Bury Broncos v Crosfields A (Cup) 6 Barow Island 4 2 0 2 114 93 21 4 13/04/2018 Beverley v Crosfields Crosfields A v Woolston Rovers A 20/04/2019 7 Beverley 5 2 0 3 121 118 3 4 27/04/2018 Crosfields v Barrow Island Wigan Spring View v Crosfields A 8 Shaw Cross Sharks 4 2 0 2 68 70 -2 4 04/05/2019 Wigan St Judes v Crosfields 9 Wigan St Judes 3 1 0 2 60 76 -16 2 11/05/2019 Crosfields v Shaw Cross Sharks Roose Pioneers t.b.a. Crosfields A 10 Clock Face Miners 4 1 0 3 76 128 -52 2 18/05/2019 West Bowling v Crosfields Crosfields A v Culcheth Eagles 11 East Leeds 25/05/2019 3 1 0 2 50 114 -64 2 01/06/2019 Crosfields v Askam Burtonwood Bridge v Crosfields A 12 Askam 4 1 0 3 46 142 -96 2 08/06/2019 Hull Dockers v Crosfields 15/06/2019 Ince Rose Bridge v Crosfields Crosfields A v Leigh East A 22/06/2019 Crosfields v Wigan St Judes Wigan Bulldogs v Crosfields A North West Men's League Division Three 29/06/2019 Crosfields XIII v Armed Forces Select XIII P W L D For Against Diff. Points 06/07/2019 Bradford Dudley Hill v Crosfields Crosfields A v Wigan Spring View 1 Burtonwood Bridge 4 3 1 0 135 49 86 6 13/07/2019 Clock Face Miners v Crosfields Crosfields A v Eccleston Lions 2 Wigan Spring View 2 2 0 0 100 14 86 4 20/07/2019 Crosfields v East Leeds 3 Woolston Rovers A 3 2 1 0 103 58 45 4 27/07/2019 Woolston Rovers A v Crosfields A 03/08/2019 Crosfields v Beverley Crosfields A v Thatto Heath B 4 Crosfields A 4 2 2 0 108 74 34 4 10/08/2019 Shaw Cross Sharks v Crosfields 5 B 2 2 0 0 51 30 21 4 17/08/2019 Crosfields v West Bowling Roose Pioneers t.b.c Crosfields A 6 Leigh East A 3 2 1 0 62 59 3 4 24/08/2019 7 Culcheth Eagles 4 2 2 0 74 133 -59 4 31/08/2019 Barrow Island v Crosfields Crosfields A v Roose Pioneers 8 Wigan Bulldogs 4 1 3 0 82 96 -14 2 07/09/2019 Play Off Thatto Heath B v Crosfields A 14/09/2019 Play Off Final 9 Roose Pioneers 3 0 3 0 34 112 -78 0 14/09/2019 Culcheth Eagles v Crosfields A 10 Eccleston Lions 3 0 3 0 20 144 -124 0 Crosfields ARLFC – Rhino Rugby - Kit and Merchandise Supplier Crosfields ARLFC – rugby-league.com – 18/03/2019

A MASTER AND A GENTLEMAN Crosfields Master John Heritage sits at the club bar with a big smile on his face as he remembers his time in . It was when he moved to Warrington as a 10-year-old that John was introduced to Rugby League at his school and he "loved it from the start." Unable to play due to working Saturdays after leaving school, John had to wait until he was 18 to play again, turning out at open age level for Woolston, Latchford and Crosfields in a career cut short in his early 20s by a spinal tumour. He restarted the Latchford 'A' team when he was 30 and inevitably started to play again until, after three dislocated shoulders, his wife persuaded him to stop at the age of 35. "Playing Rugby League had been a massive part of my life," John explained "and I missed playing." John kept his contacts with Rugby League as Treasurer and Chairman of Latchford for many years and he continued to play the occasional touch game. Dave Reid, Kevin Redmond, However, his world changed in 2009 when he heard about Masters Rugby League on the radio and found out Crosfields had started a John Heritage Masters team. After watching a game he was hooked. At the age of 62 and playing in Gold shorts, John made his second Crosfields debut almost 40 years after his first! "There's a lot of things you miss when you're not playing and playing Masters gave me them back. "Little things like the sound of boot studs as you walk out and the camaraderie in the changing rooms. You miss being part of a team," he continued. In 2012, things just got a lot better as John was invited to play for England against the touring Australia Masters in the international at Stanningley, Leeds. John's first reaction was that of a true family man,: "I can't wait to tell my grandson." And that feeling of pride continued on international match day, as John recalls: "the kit was laid out in the changing room, we warmed up and then walked out with the Australians and I saw my wife and grandchildren there." John played a big part in the game that day as the game finished in the traditional Masters 0-0 draw. The memories continued to flow as John went on the 2015 Great Britain Masters Tour to Australia at the age of 68. "It is every kid's dream to play in Australia and against Australia and the tour gave me that. I loved everything about the tour. The organisation and accommodation were top class. "I played against friends I had met in England and made new friends many of whom I'm still in contact with today." And with a big smile, John recalled being named Great Britain Captain for the international game on tour! Now over 70 and having just celebrated his Golden Wedding anniversary, John plays in Green shorts. "There's no difference in rules between Gold and Green shorts, but it's a sign of respect," he explained. John's only regret is that Masters Rugby League was not around when he was 35! John's advice to all lads, especially those over 60, is "get involved. Masters is a wonderful concept. Please come and join the Masters Family." Crosfields ARLFC – Sponsors Crosfields ARLFC – Coach’s Corner

Good afternoon and a warm welcome to Ince Rose Bridge, to the Webb Security Recreation Ground. I was very please with the response last week against Hull Dockers, following our defeat at East Leeds. Defence and discipline were paramount in earning the victory against another big pack. In attack, the return of Billy Sheen from the bench caught out the opposition and he took full advantage scoring a hat-trick. The pack were magnificent throughout the game and they laid a platform, from which the backs were successful, particularly in the second half. Today we meet another form team. Ince Rose Bridge have won four of their five games and lead the table. Our preparation this week has been good. Returning to train at the Webb Security Recreation Ground always lifts the players and I am looking to retain our unbeaten at home run, but it will require us to be on top form Good luck to the boys. Thank, Ian. Crosfields ARLFC – Sponsors Crosfields ARLFC – Dan Worrall

Friday 7th June 2019 - Fund Raiser at Eagle Sports. There will be food, music and entertainment for all, with Dan’s family and friends. To raise funds, there will be a raffle, and auction for signed sporting memorabilia and entry fee of £10. Everybody is welcome!

The Goal The number one goal is to get Dan better. However, life keeps moving and doesn’t stop for anyone, so over the foreseeable future, Dan will have bills to pay and doesn’t have money coming in. The GoFundMe page was created for a prosthetic leg, which start at about £5,000 for a basic leg. Given that Dan is immensely outgoing, active and not to mention still very young and has a long life to live, a prosthetic leg for Dan is going to cost upwards of £15,000-£30,000. Crosfields ARLFC – What’s On

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