Football: Blues' reaction - Collins is off - but Lairds march on.Byline: By DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. BASSETT CAMMELL Laird For the football team see Cammell Laird FC. Cammell Laird, one of the most famous names in British shipbuilding during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, came about following the merger of Laird, Son & Co. of Birkenhead and Johnson Cammell & Co. booked their place in the last 16 of the FA Vase The Football Association Challenge Vase is an annual football competition for teams playing in the lower regional leagues of England. Currently over 400 teams compete each season, with two qualifying rounds preceding the six proper rounds, semi-finals and final. with a 2-1 victory at Surrey outfit Chessington and Hook United. Lairds, who were looking to bounce back after a first defeat in 20 games in midweek, took the lead through Jamie Maguire's 24th goal of the season six minutes into the second half. Eddie Jebb added a second goal on the hour, with the home side pulling one back from the spot in the 71st minute via Glenn Nicholls. Lairds had John Collins sent off for the foul that led to the penalty. Ashville's Vase hopes were ended in a 1-0 defeat at Buxton. The West Cheshire League side also had Adam Crosby dismissed as Buxton progressed with a goal from Mark Reid. Skelmersdale United maintained their two point lead at the top of the Moore & Co NW Counties League First Division with a 6-1 home demolition of St Helens St Helens may refer to: Places:
Carl Osman and Stuart Rudd each scored hat-tricks, with Lee Pegram grabbing the visitors' consolation. Formby had two players sent off in the opening five minutes of the second half, but still earned a point from a 1-1 home draw with Trafford. Neal Smith gave the Squirrels a 14th minute lead, with Troy Hayder putting the visitors level three minutes before the interval. Mark Wilson and Phil Toale were each given their marching orders for two yellow cards, but Formby hung on to maintain their battle against relegation. "The lads showed a lot of character," said joint boss Peter Henerty. Ashton Town gave a spirited display against runaway Second Division leaders FC United of Manchester before losing 2-1 in front of a crowd of 3,549 at Bury. Aidie Orr gave United a 21st minute lead, only for Gary Crompton to put Ashton level 60 seconds later. But Steve Torpey gave the home side the points with a 73rd minute goal. |
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