Lancaster Guardian (Lancaster, England) back issues from August 2007:
Wilson hovers for Elderton.
Aug 02, 2007 ... LANCASTER City manager Barrie Stimpson was to hold talks with Ryan Elderton as Guardian Sport went to press after Barrow boss Phil Wilson moved for the player. Wilson rang Stimpson on Wednesday to express interest in the midfielder, who he managed when he was at Giant Axe. ...
Pre-season prep almost over.
Aug 02, 2007 ... MORECAMBE round off their pre-season campaign tomorrow, Saturday, with a trip to Barrow. Goalkeeper Joe Lewis has signed on loan from Norwich until December 31 and was set to play in the game at Southport last night. Also in line to feature were defender Simon Grand ...
Otters back on podium.
Aug 02, 2007 ... THE CARNFORTH Otters Swimming Club had a hugely successful time at the ASA National Championships in Sheffield this week. Six members of the club, who have all been there since the age of eight or under, raced at Sheffield's 50m Ponds Forge pool, two of them won medals and one ...
Curtis on target again.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Morecambe 1 Curtis 54 Manchester City XI 2 Marshall 17, Evans 58 WITH less than two weeks to go to the start of the new season this game was perhaps a valuable pointer of what lies ahead. With Matty Blinkhorn and Garry Thompson ...
Preston pro dashes Lancaster cup hopes.
Aug 02, 2007 ... *Lancaster 199-3 Preston 203-2 Thwaites Cup second round LANCASTER crashed out of their third cup in as many weeks as the home side fell victim to Preston's professional. Tim Barry won the toss and elected to bat, with Michael Stevens and Jamie ...
Lune Road league form back on track.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Lancaster 51-3 *Barrow 48 3D Sports Northern Premier League Division One LANCASTER's league form took a turn for the better on Saturday with the home side breezing past a depleted Barrow side. Lancaster captain, Tim Barry won the toss and ...
It's a mixed week for Carnforth.
Aug 02, 2007 ... *Carnforth 144 Darwen 147-5 3D Sports Northern Premier League Division One CARNFORTH lost to Darwen on Saturday, despite their top order batsmen making a solid start. Batting first, the home side opened with Lyndell Richardson and Ryan Nelson ...
Flood of claims for AXA.
Aug 02, 2007 ... AXA employees based in Morecambe have dealt with around 8,000 calls from distressed homeowners who have lost possessions in the recent flooding around the country. Workers at the White Lund base - which deals with AXA's household insurance sector - have been working around the ...
20 Questions...Louise Bryning.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Louise Bryning, Lancaster Guardian news editor 1 What is your earliest recollection? Laying in a hospital bed, aged around two, listening to my dad whistling lullabies. I was being treated for a dislocated hip and had to stay in plaster at the Royal Lancaster ...
City crash in Fleetwood friendly.
Aug 04, 2007 ... Fleetwood Town 6 Lancaster City 0 LANCASTER City's pre-season preparations were hit for six by an experienced and impressive Fleetwood side on Saturday. Manager Barrie Stimpson was without the unavailable Neil Uberschar and Steve Skinner, weakening the midfield still ...
Shrimps ready to take their League bow.
Aug 09, 2007 ... THE WAITING is almost over - League football is only hours away from arriving in the Lancaster district. After more than a century of sport in the area, Morecambe FC will have the honour of playing in the Football League tomorrow, Saturday. Sammy McIlroy's men will ...
Double blow for Stimmo as key pair quit Giant Axe.
Aug 09, 2007 ... LANCASTER City manager Barrie Stimpson was facing up to life without two of his more experienced players this week. With Ryan Elderton agreeing to join Phil Wilson at Barrow last Thursday, Stimpson was also hit with the news on Monday that Iain Swan was leaving the club. ...
Pre-season stutters to an end at Barrow.
Aug 09, 2007 ... Barrow 1 Morecambe 1 MORECAMBE'S pre-season campaign came to a somewhat stuttering end at Holker Street on Saturday. A poor second half performance allowed Phil Wilson's Barrow a way back into the game and gave boss Sammy McIlroy something to think about ...
Lancaster forced to settle for losing draw.
Aug 09, 2007 ... *Leyland 232-4 Lancaster 163-7 3D Sports Northern Premier League Division One LANCASTER's patchy league form continued on Saturday, coming away with a losing draw at Leyland. Captain Tim Barry won the toss and asked Leyland to bat. ...
Morecambe getting championship feeling.
Aug 09, 2007 ... Morecambe 97-3 *Carnforth 93 3D Sports Northern Premier League Division One MORECAMBE moved to the top of the table with this convincing victory over neighbours Carnforth at Woodhill Lane on Sunday. The current champions now head the pack ...
Illness can't stop Martin in triathlon.
Aug 10, 2007 ... FOR many people, the thought of doing a triathlon would seem like climbing Mount Everest. Less than two years ago, it seemed even more distant for Martin Boddie when ME meant he was almost housebound. But now he has recovered and only last week competed in the Salford Triathlon ...
20 Questions...Richard Hartley.
Aug 10, 2007 ... Richard Hartley General manager Royal King's Arms Hotel 1 What is your earliest recollection? Family holidays in the Lake District. Holidays always seemed to last much longer when you're a child! 2 What was your first job? ...
Burton in Kendal landlord's 'no smoking' fears.
Aug 10, 2007 ... A FURIOUS landlord says the smoking ban could cause his rural pub to shut down. Geoff Taylor, of the Punch Bowl Hotel in Burton-in-Lonsdale, blames the new legislation - which came into force on July 1 - for hitting his trade. He claims his pub is now taking [pounds ...
City ready for start of their new future.
Aug 16, 2007 ... LANCASTER City start the new season with their biggest league game for years at Giant Axe tomorrow, Saturday. With FC United visiting, City officials are expecting the crowd to top 2,000 in the league for the first time in 40 years with a capacity crowd of 3,000 a possibility. ...
Stephen Dagnall looks at FC United.
Aug 16, 2007 ... LANCASTER City welcome F.C. United of Manchester to the Giant Axe this weekend in what is the curtain raiser for the Northern Premier League Division One North. The story of FC United has been well documented. They were formed by a group of Manchester United fans who had become ...
Morecambe humble famous neighbours after superb effort.
Aug 16, 2007 ... MORECAMBE produced probably the most impressive result in their history on Tuesday when they beat Preston North End in the Carling Cup at Deepdale. The Shrimps won 2-1 thanks to goals from Jim Bentley and David Artell giving Sammy McIlroy and all the Morecambe fans another ...
Christie Park hosts first League match.
Aug 16, 2007 ... Morecambe (0) 0 Barnet (0) 0 Coca Cola League Two MORECAMBE made history with their first-ever Football League point on Saturday. The Shrimps held former Conference rivals Barnet to a 0-0 draw on a memorable day for the club and its supporters ...
Can Highgrove gatecrash title party?
Aug 16, 2007 ... THE Lancaster Honda North Lancashire and District Leagues start again this week with the first set of fixtures taking place on Wednesday. After winning the Premier Division by a clear eight points and only tasting defeat once, Marsh United will be looking to replicate last ...
20 Questions...Mark Ellis.
Aug 16, 2007 ... Mark Ellis, owner Insideout Valeting 1 What is your earliest recollection? Breaking my arm when I was four when my mum accidentally knocked me over. 2 What was your first job? Trainee valeter for Stratstones Car Dealership in Wilmslow valeting ...
City finish pre-season on a high.
Aug 17, 2007 ... Lancaster City 2 Kendal Town 1 LANCASTER City warmed up for their UniBond Division One North opener with FC United on Saturday with a morale-boosting victory over Kendal Town. Despite the departures of Iain Swan (to Colwyn Bay) and Ryan Elderton (to ...
Barry takes side over line to win.
Aug 17, 2007 ... Lancaster 180-5 *Blackpool 179-9 3D Sports Northern Premier League Division One LANCASTER got back on track with their league campaign on Saturday as their young side picked up a win at home to Blackpool. Tim Barry's team won by five wickets ...
Morecambe leave St Annes embarrassed.
Aug 17, 2007 ... *St Annes 206-9 Morecambe 54 3D Sports Northern Premier League Division One Though this game with St Annes was billed as an entertaining top-of-the-table clash, only one team turned up on the day - and it wasn't Morecambe. The Woodhill Lane ...
Motorsport: Sixth spot again for John at Croft meet.
Aug 17, 2007 ... John McGuinness claimed sixth place for the second meeting in a row in the British Supersport Championship meeting at Croft on Sunday. Riding at the North Yorkshire venue, the Padgett's Honda rider came through from eighth on the grid to add another 10 points to his championship ...
Motorsport: Karl keeps up the pace on his bike.
Aug 17, 2007 ... MORECAMBE schoolboy Karl Geary has joined a growing band of local bikers making names for themselves on Britain's racing circuits. The 13-year-old has just taken delivery of a latest spec supermoto machine, which will see him reach speeds up to 90mph in a National Junior ...
Top sides still battle for edge in title race.
Aug 17, 2007 ... *Sedgwick 151-9 Warton 154-4 Heysham Port Westmorland League Division One On a track prepared for pace, Warton soon took control reducing the visitors to 5-3 after six overs. Nelson struck in the third over bowling Foster (0) then Rafferty had ...
Martial Arts: Gareth's on top of the world.
Aug 17, 2007 ... Gareth Burns a 17-year-old from Over Kellet, who holds a 2nd Dan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Ju-Jitsu. has just returned from the World Martial Arts Games in Germany, where he won a gold medal in the grappling and a bronze medal in the Ju-Jitsu Kumite (sparring, throws & grappling). ...
Youth Games: Youngsters shine.
Aug 17, 2007 ... YOUNG athletes from the Lancaster district showed their promise by earning a host of medals at the recent International Youth Games in Aalborg, Denmark. The Games involved more than 1,200 young people aged between 13 and 15, from 23 different countries, competing in 18 different ...
City beat FC United on opening day.
Aug 18, 2007 ... LANCASTER City made the best possible start to their Unibond North season on Saturday, as they overcame league favourites FC United of Manchester 2-1. See Slideshow Goals from Ian Stevens and Jimmy Love gave City a two-goal lead, before Jerome Wright's 93rd minute ...
Businesses urged to join new network.
Aug 18, 2007 ... CREATIVE businesses are being urged to sign up to a new networking scheme in Lancaster and Morecambe. Lancaster City Council, Lancaster University and Lancashire Artists Network have teamed up to launch the project with the aim of making the area a major centre for creative ...
Wrexham 2-1 Morecambe.
Aug 20, 2007 ... MORECAMBE lost their first away game in the Football League when, despite a gallant showing, they were beaten 2-1 at the Racecourse Ground. The Shrimps paid for a disappointing first 25 minutes when Wrexham striker Michael Proctor scored twice. And even though Jon ...
City lose heavily at Chorley.
Aug 22, 2007 ... Chorley 4 Lancaster City 0 IT was a case of after the Lord Mayor's show for Lancaster City as they were hammered 4-0 by Chorley in their first away match of the season. After Saturday's moral-boosting win against league favourites FC United, City made the ...
Marsh start with a win.
Aug 23, 2007 ... MARSH United began their defence of the Premier Division in the Lancaster Honda North Lancashire League with a 5-2 win at TIC Dynamos on Wednesday. Lee Sparks marked his return to the club after his spell with Lancaster City last season with a goal while there were also strikes ...
Mixed emotions for City boss.
Aug 23, 2007 ... MANAGER Barrie Stimpson has spoken of his mixed emotions during the first week of the season at Lancaster City. Stimpson could enjoy a euphoric started with the 2-1 win over FC United in front of City's biggest home league crowd since 1967. But he was not pleased with ...
Ref Allison lands top job in Football League.
Aug 23, 2007 ... Lancaster's former Premier League referee David Allison has been appointed to one of the most senior posts in football. As national group manager of the Professional Game Match Officials, David will be responsible for managing, training and appointing officials to matches in the ...
Blinky pushing for Shrimps spot.
Aug 23, 2007 ... MATTY Blinkhorn could be in line for his first appearance for Morecambe since signing for the club this weekend. The striker has recovered from a hernia operation and was due to play for the Reserves at Carlisle on Wednesday as Guardian Sport went to press. And if he ...
Good weather good news for Cricketers.
Aug 23, 2007 ... AN IMPROVED weather forecast has given the district's cricketers hope that they will at last see some action over a busy Bank Holiday weekend. Yet again, Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth first teams all had washouts in the 3D Sports Northern Premier League last Saturday. ...
Snooker: Silverwood selected for England.
Aug 23, 2007 ... LANCASTER teenager James Silverwood has been selected to play for the England Under 17 snooker team. The 16-year-old will be part of the eight-man team as they defend their title at the Home International Snooker Championships from September 7-14. The event will be ...
Can Shrimps defy magician Mick?
Aug 23, 2007 ... Morecambe's reward for their Carling Cup heroics against Preston is an appointment at the golden palace called Molineux on Tuesday, August 28, to face Wolves. As a lifelong Wolves fan, I was delighted with the cup draw, and I'm sure Shrimps supporters will be licking their lips ...
Atoms warming up well.
Aug 23, 2007 ... PRE-SEASON training at the Atoms has moved along at a swift pace, with the intention of being fully prepared for the season ahead. A number of changes in personnel, coaching staff and division status have kept all at the club on their toes. Andy Aldren and Bryan ...
Lots of positives for Vale.
Aug 23, 2007 ... Fleetwood 3 Vale of Lune 12 Tries: I Bird, D Schuyler. Con: A Armstrong ON a damp breezy afternoon at Melbourne Avenue, the Vale of Lune produced an encouraging performance to leave their new coach Dave Kidd and chairman of rugby Mark Sutcliffe reasonably ...
20 Questions...Brian Rey.
Aug 23, 2007 ... Brian Rey, owner of the Fenwick Arms, Claughton 1 What is your earliest recollection? Being stuck up the church steeple in the middle of South Shields and being rescued by the fire brigade. 2 What was your first job? Designer, working on the ...
Dew-Lay cheese expansion plans.
Aug 24, 2007 ... A WELL-known Garstang cheesemaker wants to expand - to enable it to put the blue in its award-winning blue cheese. Dew-Lay Cheese, off By Pass Road, has submitted a planning application to Wyre Borough Council to create a building to house the spiking, blueing and maturing of ...
Shrimps record first league victory.
Aug 28, 2007 ... Morecambe 3 (White 5og, Stanley 43, Baker 50pen) Mansfield 1 (Boulding 39) SAMMY McIlroy is hoping that Saturday's first ever Football League victory will give his side the confidence they need to make a mark in League 2 this season. The Shrimps' boss said ...
Morecambe beat Wolves in Carling Cup!
Aug 28, 2007 ... MORECAMBE produced another sensational Carling Cup performance to beat Wolves 3-1 after extra-time. The Morecambe fans were sent dancing in the streets after their side produced arguably their best-ever performance. Jon Newby and Garry Thompson both scored in ...
We'll take anyone in next round - McIlroy.
Aug 30, 2007 ... SAMMY McIlroy said he didn't mind who his Shrimps side were paired with in this Saturday's Carling Cup draw after their superb win over Wolves on Tuesday. Morecambe overcame the Championship side 3-1 after extra-time to complete their second giant-killing of the competition ...
City hoping for same again at Boro.
Aug 30, 2007 ... BARRIE Stimpson said he would be looking for players to bring some experience to his Lancaster City side after a rollercoaster start to the season. City have gone win-loss-win-loss in their first four games of the season ahead of Saturday's trip to Radcliffe Borough. ...
20/20 semi-final clash at Lune Road.
Aug 30, 2007 ... LANCASTER Cricket Club need a victory on Sunday if they are going to win any silverware this season. Tim Barry will lead his side into the Thwaites 20/20 Cup semi-final with Netherfield at Lune Road, 2pm start. The Cumbrian side will have a sub pro in their ranks as ...
Gierke comes off the bench to fire double for Lancaster.
Aug 30, 2007 ... Radcliffe Boro (0) 0 Lancaster City (1) 4 Scott 10(og), Gierke 68, 83, Helliwell 88 UniBond League Division One North LANCASTER City bounced back in style at Radcliffe Borough on Saturday with a 4-0 victory after receiving the same fate in ...
City rue penalty miss.
Aug 30, 2007 ... Lancaster City (0) 0 Mossley (1) 2 Gale 27, Hamlet 68 UniBond League Division One North LANCASTER City's up and down league form continued with a disappointing defeat at home to Mossley on Monday. City were second best for most of ...
New season but same story at top of Premier.
Aug 30, 2007 ... Champions Marsh United, despite losing several key players from last season's squad, showed they are still the team to beat during the first week of the Lancaster Honda North Lancashire League. Their first game of the season was against much-fancied TIC Dynamos and Marsh United ...
Highgrove hold Marsh as Storeys go top.
Aug 30, 2007 ... THE first clash between two of three title favourites in the Lancaster Honda North Lancashire League Premier Division ended in a draw on Wednesday. Highgrove - third last year - hosted champions Marsh United and led 1-0 at half-time through Craig Holme. But Marsh ...
Goyol and Coetsee star.
Aug 30, 2007 ... Lancaster 188 *Morecambe 189-5 3D Sports Northern League Division One LANCASTER's mixed form was eclipsed in their display against rivals Morecambe on Bank Holiday Monday. With Tim Barry away, Dave Heywood took over as captain. Lancaster batted ...
Derby delight for Barry.
Aug 30, 2007 ... Carnforth 192 *Lancaster 242-6 3D Sports Northern League Division One LANCASTER left Carnforth with maximum points following a battling all-round performance. Captain Tim Barry won the toss and elected to bat, with himself and Michael Stevens ...
Best blows up as Morecambe win key match.
Aug 30, 2007 ... *Morecambe 262-4 Netherfield 214 3D Sports Northern Premier League Division One MORECAMBE started a vital weekend in their title defence with a win over a strong Netherfield side. The visitors were further strengthened by the services of West ...
Heysham Port Westmorland League reports from the Bank Holiday weekend.
Aug 30, 2007 ... MONDAY Warton 102-4 *Ibis 101-9 Heysham Port Westmorland League Division One As per usual this term Rafferty and Nelson settled into a tight line and lenght as ibis took 31 balls to register a run on the board. Rafferty then forced ...
Vale need youth to shine in tough North Two West.
Aug 30, 2007 ... The dawn of a new season always produces a gushing stream of emotions, but for the Vale of Lune and other clubs in North Two West, there is extra turbulence this time around because of the composition of the league. Only five of last season's clubs remain in the league, not ...
Morecambe entrepreneur's Broadway dreams.
Aug 30, 2007 ... A THEATRE producer with a starry past has set up his own production company to realise his dream of staging a Broadway musical. Morecambe-born Dean Richardson started Set2 Productions with friend and fellow producer John Nixon earlier this year and has two tribute shows lined up ...
20 Questions...Nicky Hossack.
Aug 30, 2007 ... Nicky Hossack, Adagio Silver Jewellery 1. What is your earliest recollection? Opening my 5th birthday present. I remember the box was as big as me, it was a doll sat on a bike. 2. What was your first job? Working four hours on a Saturday at BHS ...