Chester and Wirral Football League Report

Here's the latest update from Chester and Wirral Football League...

Paul Graham resignation:

As many clubs will already know this week seen CWFL Hon Secretary Paul Graham resign from his post with immediate effect. I know all clubs; referee’s and the league committee members would like to thank Paul for his hard work and fantastic service over the years. Paul has been a rock for the CWFL league and will be sadly missed but due to work and family commitments Paul has now decided to step aside and let someone else take on the role. Stephen Piper will now step into the role until the end of the season and has the full backing of the league Committee.

Cheshire Cup 2^nd Round:

Hoole Rangers' run in the: Cheshire Cup came to an end after a narrowly losing to Egerton from the Cheshire Premier Division by the odd goal in five. Hoole started brightly but against the run of play Egerton went one up only for Josh Leach grab an equalize from the spot right on half time. Christian Cooke then deservedly put Hoole ahead on 70 minutes only for Egerton to draw level, and then take a 3-2 lead with 6 minutes to go. Hoole then chucked the kitchen sink at Egerton but couldn’t find an equalizer as Egerton seen the game out.  An excellent performance from Hoole who done the league proud and to every man nothing more could be asked. 

CWFL Queensferry Sports Premier Division:

The only game to survive the weather in the Premier Division seen a close affair between Shaftsbury Youth and Waggon & Horses, and with around 15 minutes to go and Shafts leading 3-2 an unfortunate injury to goal Shafts goalkeeper Tommy Hardy put an end to the game. The CWFL committee and all clubs would like to wish Tommy a speedy recovery.

CWFL Olympic Trophies Championship:

Waggon & Horses Reserves extended their lead at the top of the championship to five points with a 5-1 victory against Cheshire Vikings, Trey Lattie bagged a double whilst Aiden Field, Brandon Garlond and Jake Smith all got singles.

Neston Nomads Reserves had a fine 3-1 win against Hoole Rovers in a win that puts them 5^th.  Neston’s goals came via an Alex Butterworth double and an own goal.

Cestrian Alex and Upton JFC shared a point each as the game ended 2-2.  Joe Williams netting both goals for Upton and Chris Rowntree and Ben Hardman replying for Cestrian.

Tarvin Precision Vets Division 3:

The only game in Division 3 seen Ashton Vets run riot against Upton Vets with a 5-1 win. Doubles from Ste Whittaker and Will Armstrong plus a single from Matt Edwards done the damage as Andrew Mitchell grabbed Upton’s consolation goal. Ashton’s win now see’s them take a four-point lead at the top of division 3.

Tarvin Precision Vets Division 4:

Hartford Vets made it four wins from four with a 4-1 win against Dee Rangers Vets. Andy Marlor, Pete Wilson, Jordon Oldham, and David Hewak all netted for Hartford and Carl Fowlie netted for Dee Rangers.

John Brennan bagged a double and in doing so won Man of the Match for FC Vaults as they narrowly defeated Frodsham Vets 2-1. Will Beales scored for Frodsham.

Tarvin Precision Vets Division 5:

Wirral Masters Vets beat Rake & Pikel Vets by the odd goal in seven in an exciting game. Rake & Pikel’s goals came from Pete Wheeler, Jamie McHugh, and Chris Scutter and at one point led 2-0. Wirral Masters struck back in the second half with a Danny Payne double plus a single from Aiden Ryan and an own goal to steal the points and send Wirral top of the league.