Birkenhead slipping up.

Darlington 21 Birkenhead Park Birkenhead Park is a public park in the centre of Birkenhead, Merseyside. It was designed by Joseph Paxton and opened on 5 April 1847. It is commonly regarded as the first civic public park anywhere in the world. 8

BIRKENHEAD ran out of steam in the second-half against a fired up Darlington who needed to win to ensure North One survival.

The visitors were in with a chance at 14-8 midway through the second period but could not make enough use of the wind at their backs and conceded a crucial try from a forward melee in the 68th minute.

It was a much changed Park side.

Colin Campbell There have been several notable people named Colin Campbell:

in Scottish history:

Cailean Mór (d. ≥ 1296), also known as Sir Colin Campbell, or "Colin the Great"
Colin Iongantach (d. c.

did well in a new role in the second-row and skipper Dave Ibbotson made a sound return at number eight.

Full-back Evan Haigh proved a key man for Darlington with a try and three penalties in the opening period.

Mark McKeon scored the try of the game for Park on the half hour. Dave Hall There are a few people named Dave Hall:

Dave Hall (U.S. politician) from Ohio.
Dave Hall (record producer).

managed a second half penalty but the visitors did not really look like coming out on top.

COPYRIGHT 2008 MGN Ltd.
No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder.

Reader Opinion

Article Details
Printer friendly Cite/link Email Feedback
Title Annotation:	Sport
Publication:	Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Date:	Apr 21, 2008
Words:	147
Previous Article:	West Park show spirit.
Next Article:	Rugby Union: Waterloo suffer defeat as cup exertions take toll.