Cliff Wells Trophy

Stokesley League president Brian Hugill presents the Cliff Wells Trophy to St. Marys College Old Boys sklipper Arran Thompson ______________________________________________ Wednesday, April 30 Cliff Wells Trophy Final St. Marys College Old Boys 2 Stokesley 0 St. Marys College Old Boys lifted their first trophy in eight years when they beat a gallant Stokesley side who try as they did, could not find a way through a resolute College rearguard. There was little to choose between the sides for much of the first half with Luke McLoughlin producing Stokesley’s best effort while Peter Griffin and Arran Thompson spurning good opportunities. Two minutes from the end of the first half however, Thompson was adjudged to have been brought down in the area and Wally Kaid made no mistake from the penalty spot. Stokesley started the second half well but ten minutes after the break, they fell further behind when they failed to clear the ball and Dave Aspery rounded the keeper The College had other chances to make sure of the win but with man of the match John Bennett a driving force in midfield, Stokesley were not giving up without a fight. They went desperately close on a number of occasions.but keeper Tom McCaddam in the College goal together with the rest of his defence kept a clean sheet to take the trophy. After the game, Stokesley League president Brian Hugill presented the trophy to College skipper Arran Thompson together with medals to all the players and the match officials Stan Davison, Chris Raistrick and Steve Smith. Cliff Wells Trophy – Semi-Finals Bulls Head 2 Stokesley 9 For the second time in six days, Stokesley put nine goals past the Bulls Head this time booking their place in the Cliff Wells Trophy final. Two first half penalties converted by Lee Lannigan and Kevin Hugill helped them on their way with Steve Macdonald, John Bennett, Brett Humphries and Luke McLoughlin also getting their names on the score sheet before half time. Adam Hind scored the Bull’s first half goal but further strikes from Hugill and McLoughlin kept Stokesley well on top. Luke Cox managed a second for the home side but it was Stokesley substitute Manfred Teh who had the last word producing an excellent turn and finish from ten yards. Stokesley will now meet St. Mary’s College Old Boys after The Smithy failed to get a team out for their semi final.