Malton opened brightly and showed a willingness to move the ball wide when given the opportunity. Centre Will Jones looked to have scored the games first try for Malton when a good back movement gave him the gap he needed to break the defence. Poor pitch markings led to him touching down over the five metre line rather than the try line. Having awarded the try the referee then realised his mistake and reversed his decision. Within minutes Malton had opened their account. Full back Ian Cooke kicked ahead and the rampaging Andy Mitchell carried on the move with another hack forward which second row Duncan Foster followed up to grasp and steam over. As so often happens, the home side were stung into action and a period of sustained pressure on the Malton line resulted in a forward drive which produced a try which was converted to give Ponteland the lead. Malton problems were compounded when Ian Cooke was forced to leave the field after a horrific accidental clash with his opposite number when challenging for a high kick ahead. Coach Richard John took his place and did not look out of place despite his advancing years.

The second half opened well for Malton but again the pressure was not converted into points. One move saw them cross the line but prevented from touching down. Ponteland struck again when the scrum half was given all the space in the world to break away for his sides second score. The conversion was again successful and Malton had some work to do. Although the game in general was of poor quality some of Maltons play was very good. One passage of play saw the ball pass through several pairs of hands before reaching wing man Elliot Richardson, whose pace had troubled the Ponteland defence all afternoon. He cleverly side stepped his way past three defenders in a small space before racing over for Maltons second try. Malt. were now looking the better unit and fighting hard to get back into the game when a harmless kick ahead from Ponteland should have been dealt with comfortably, instead the defender in trying to shepherd the ball over the dead ball line failed to see a following Ponteland player who stole in to touch down and increase the lead. There was still time to spare and Malton fought bravely to reduce the arrears. John was to the fore in taking the ball into contact in the corner. Mitchell added the support and drove over to get the touch down and put Malton back into the frame. However, time ran out and ponteland were the victors.

With players due to return in the next couple of weeks the signs were bright and Matt Williams, at fly half, and Dan Dickinson, at prop, can be pleased with their contributions in trying circumstances.

Scrum half Andy Newsome opened the scoring for Malton with a penalty after five minutes when Ryton transgressed , for the first of many times, at a ruck. Malton looked sharp and well prepared and some of the defensive work, when they were not in possession, was of the highest order. The visitors appeared to be taken by surprise at the ferocity of the Malton play and conceded penalties at regular intervals for infringements in the tackle area. Newsome added two more penalties before the break to give Malton a deserved half time lead.

With the slight breeze at their backs Malton kept up the pressure in the second period and Newsome added to his growing tally with another penalty mid way through the half. From the restart Malton again attacked and after passing through several pairs of hands ended up with substitute centre Ryan Lonsdale who crashed over under the posts. The heart seemed to evaporate from the visitors at this stage and Malton began to turn up the heat to pound the Ryton defence. Another good Malton move again put Lonsdale over for his second try before the move of the game involving several Malton players was rounded off by Carl Muscroft who took a short pass at full speed to cross for a well deserved try. Newsome converted both scores to round off a sound performance.

The feature of the game was Maltons self control and teamwork. By keeping things simple and gradually wearing down the opposition they always looked the likely winners and to keep a clean sheet was testament to the excellent defensive alignment throughout the entire game.

Next week Malton entertain Redcar in the 1st round of The Powergen Intermediate Cup.

Gateshead then woke up and on their first visit to Maltons half were awarded a penalty when a visiting player was caught offside at a ruck. More soon followed when tricky centre Andy Grey was allowed to step through a number of half hearted tackles before racing over for a converted try to bring his side back into the game at the interval.

Shortly after the break Malton lost second row forward John Dobson with a shoulder injury. As they were settling down again after a slight adjustment in the pack Gateshead narrowed the gap with another penalty. However, this was to be the last they were able to muster as Malton again took control. The front row of Adam Turnbull, Muscroft and Paul Dobson were tremendous throughout, constantly driving holes through the Gateshead pack and ensuring a good supply of quality ball. From a series of several pick and drives they made fully thirty metres before being awarded a penalty close to the Gateshead line. Ignoring the touchline and catch and drive option Malton took a tap penalty. Dobson made ground before laying the ball back perfectly for substitute scrum half Tom Stephenson to feed Creber. Using a ploy perfected on the training pitch he found Muscroft on his shoulder and again the hooker proved an unstoppable force as he powered over. Cooke again converted to finalise the scoring.

This was Malton back to something like their best form. There are one or two areas which still require fine tuning but the signs are good and the hard work being put in on the training ground is showing dividends. Muscroft was the undoubted man of the match but he was closely followed by both of his front row colleagues, Turnbull and Dobson, and Creber was as influential as ever in directing operations.

Never afraid to open the game out Maltons next score came when Cooke broke from defence and effortlessly glided past numerous would be tacklers before handing on to opposite wing Elliot Richardson who showed a clean pair of heels to his pursuers to get his sides third try. Cooke converted and an avalanche of tries was on the cards as Consett wilted under the intense Malton pressure. On the half hour centre Tim Carney broke free and his kick ahead was chased and gathered by Creber who made ground before returning a pass to Carney who touched down the first of his three tries. Cooke again converted and was instrumental in setting up the next score with another mazy run to put Carney in again just before the break. At this stage Malton lost skipper Creber with a hamstring problem but a 31 points to 3 deficit was a big mountain for the visitors to climb.

With a reshuffled back division Malton took time to settle in the second period but still the defence held firm as Consett tried to get back into the fray. Malton were still playing with flare and causing the visitors all manner of problems. Man of the match Liam Cowton was a constant thorn in the side with some strong running in the centre and debutant flanker Adam Stephens covered every blade of grass on the pitch. After thirty minutes of the half Ben Hough, on at fullback for Matt. Williams who had moved to fly half, broke and fed Carney who rounded off his hatrick of tries for Cooke to add the extras and round off another good performance by Malt.

Yet again the pack, although heavily outweighed, were the cornerstone on which the game hinged. Quicker to the breakdown than their opponents they ensured a supply of ball for the backs to show their skills and stand in scrum half Tom Stephenson did his chances no harm with a solid performance behind the pack.

As the rain eased slightly Malton became more assured, although struggling in the set pieces, they were dominating the line outs and providing good quick ball for the backs. Fifteen minutes into the half the first score came. From a scrum five metres out from the Acklam line Malton broke blind and fullback Ben Hough was on hand to finish off the move to score his first try in first team colours for the club. All of the rugby was now being played by Malton and on any other day a massive score would have resulted, but as the rain came and went conditions proved difficult. However, Maltons next try was a piece of good invention from No.8 forward Richard Webster. Picking up from the base of a scrum fifteen metres out he somehow managed to propel the ball forward and Cooke followed up to get the touchdown. The referee was of the opinion that the ball had been kicked forward but those closer to the action had a different outlook. However, the score was given and the lead increased. As is now the norm this signalled the introduction of the replacements from the bench. Pat Stephenson added his experience to the front row, Adam Stephens slotted into the back row and Matt Williams took over on the wing. The pattern was unaltered and with the last move of the game Maltons fourth try was fashioned. Hough made a good break along the left touchline before feeding Williams who crossed for Cooke to convert before the final whistle sounded.

On a drier day Malton would have at least doubled the score. As the side settle down they are beginning to produce some very good rugby and in Carney and Hough have added two gems to the back division. The pack may be lightweight but their mobility around the field ensures that they reach the breakdown long before the opposition and create havoc in those situations.

Next Saturday Malton entertain Middlesbrough at The Gannock in The Powergen Intermediate Cup. This will be a stiff test of Maltons current form against a side from two divisions above them. The last encounter between the two sides, two seasons ago, resulted in the narrowest of victories for the Teessiders as Malton just failed to overhaul a 27 point deficit with a magnificent second half performance to lose 27 - 25.

Before that, on Friday evening, Malton & Norton RUFC will receive The Rugby Football Union Seal of Approval and The Sport England Clubmark in recognition of the Clubs achievements in meeting the stringent criteria of those bodies in its commitment to providing a safe, effective and child friendly environment for Youth and Mini Rugby. Malton are the first club in the area to achieve these awards and only one of a handful in Yorkshire to have met the target, showing that there is more to this ambitious club than just the First XV.

For ten minutes Malton were under the cosh as Middlesbrough tried to gain a foothold. Stout defence, a feature of Malts play this season, kept the marauders at bay until a penalty for off side at a ruck was conceded and Middlesbrough fly half Simon Moore put his side into the lead. This set back spurred Malton into better things as they then began to play some exciting and adventurous rugby to gain the upper hand for large portions of the time. The forwards, with debutant prop and Cayley Arms, Allerston, landlord Jon Richards to the fore, set their mark on the game and started to take control of the game. The backs with skipper Chris Creber at the helm and fullback Ben Hough in superb form posed problems aplenty for a visiting side who seemed a little shell shocked by the quality of the home sides play. One excellent move deserved a better return when Creber carved an opening before passing on to centre Tim Carney who just failed to hold onto the ball as he raced into open space with the line beckoning. For much of the half Malt. were the better side but could not find a way through a good Middlesbrough defence and, had the penalty kicks been converted, could well have held a slender lead at the break.

The second half was very much a carbon copy of the first, with neither side laying claim to territorial advantage, but with Malton showing the better skills and ideas although still unable to break through a solid defensive line. However, the large crowd were kept on their toes as the game flowed from end to end and some sensible refereeing from York referee Russ Warin ensured that, although the pressure was rising, both sides maintained their composure. When Middlesbrough did attack the stout defence of Ryan Lonsdale and Carney in the centre and Ian Cooke on the wing proved watertight. However, there was little they could do to stop what proved to be the tie deciding score. From a set scrum, forty metres out, Middlesbrough scrum half Peter Wright broke and cleverly beat the Malton defence before handing to fellow half back Simon Moore who crossed for his sides try. These two were the stars of an otherwise good but not too spectacular Middlesbrough outfit. With twenty minutes still remaining Malton still battled away and again produced some excellent rugby to almost carve out an opening. The visitors defence may have been stretched but they held firm and no matter what Malton threw at them remained intact.

If every game was as enthralling as this we would be in Utopia. Both sets of players deserve credit for putting on a display of rugby which embodied everything good in the game, skill, physical intensity and commitment. Each in equal proportions. Richards was deservedly Malton man of the match but he was closely followed by a host of others including Hough and the unsung, but vitally important, Richard Webster in the back row. Malton once again showed that, on their day, they can be a match for sides from much higher in the pecking order.

If Malton can carry this level of performance into their league programme they will surely be in the shake up come April.

Any cinema boffins will be aware that the nautical epic Titanic had two alternative endings produced for our gun wielding American cousins. One was the preferred factual ending where hundreds of Irish died in the freezing waters of the Atlantic and the other where Leonardo Di-whats-his-face and Big breasts Winslett lived happily ever after - if only life were that appeasing. On boxing day evening, around Joss Sturdy’s laiden kitchen table, money was exchanging hands to bias the match report so that our foreign readers might be fooled into thinking that Malton had won the annual spectacle of rugby… sadly this was not the case.

Recently Norton has had somewhat of a renaissance. The Railway Tavern no longer has its Dungeree wearing, battling banjo, screw a squaddie night. Swampies no longer loiter against the windows of the Aga shop to keep warm and flood defences have given the cockle pickers confidence to leave their homes to play a full eighty minutes of rugby.

On a clear afternoon at the Gannock two teams were eventually chosen for a run out that would change recent history. Russell ‘Big & Daft’ Stead must surely have had a very good Christmas. In evening out the sides he gifted the sorry looking mob of Norton players Ryan ‘The Bosh’ Lonsdale, Jimmy ‘The Oriental Express’ Pang and John ‘The Pylon’ Dobson.

However Malton’s confidence was still high until a police escort turned up at the club house and armed guards lined the way allowing a masked and straight jacketed Tim Verity to be wheeled into the Norton changing rooms.

From the start, John ‘The Whistle’ Hills musical performance, had sheep penned by confused collies around Ryedale. The Norton Pack gave Malton nothing but scraps to live on. Ben Dolman seemed able to hook the ball from the Malton’s number eight with ease as he swung from his armchair front row, of Nigel ‘The Man U Madman’ Williams and Tim ‘I like my meat uncooked’ Verity. The small but perfectly formed Pang opened the scoring from a darting run as scrum half to leave the half sleeping Malton team five points down. ‘Chav’ Matty Williams converted the two points and then scored a try of his own shortly afterwards, which he also converted.

At half time Norton took their well earned breather 14 points up. The local RSPCA officer however had to come on to the pitch and give John Hills a verbal warning for the cruelty he was imposing on the local canine population. His continual whistling had caused pets on both sides of the river to go mad. It was over heard that “Malton sounded more like Gordon Gibbs wolf house on a full mooned night than a quiet market town”.

The second Half continued to go Norton’s way. A further try came from Jimmy Pang early doors and it was down to his individual skills that enabled James Hogg, once cruelly accused of being the mirror image to our dearly loved David Cooke, to power over the line for a try of his own. Next Ryan ‘Stray Dog’ Lonsdale managed to ignore the high pitched whistling, normally associated with the raves that he goes to, and served up Malton one of his text book battering tries.

Malton were clearly finding themselves a poor second place and so with Numpty Stead’s pre-match selection decisions clearly being questioned from the sideline he had to strain the grey matter and make some more.

Ieuan Pritchard was called into the game and from the out set he made his intentions clear…. “Kill or be Killed” and “So you want some of this do you boy-oh?” seemed to echo out of most of the mauls and scrums in a soft Welsh accent. Although players claret seemed to become more prevalent from the Impact Players inclusion tries still failed to appear.

Some fearsome defending from The Huttons Ambo Greyhound Ian Mansell on the red haired Watcher Cooke left Ryedale’s premier Gym owner too woosey to continue. So changing player positions and allowing Chris ‘Monkey Magic’ Creber onto the hallow turf seemed Stead’s only choice.

Still Malton were unable to win lineout, scrum or the warmth of John Hills whistle. Just before the 80th minute Malton managed to scragg a penalty try when John ‘Big lad for his Mum’ Dobson was sited for tackling a player without the ball from a certain kick ahead try. Primate Creber drop kicked the conversion.

The final whistle was not only a relief to the local dog population but also testament to the way Norton have evolved from the muddy flood plains and sewerage outlet pipes that fester below Malton’s higher ground.

Special thanks must surely go out to the sponsors and to Keith Williams, Steve Bothomley and Russell ‘I have a cunning plan m’lord’ Stead for organising an event that not only entertained the local supporters of Ryedale rugby but also allowed Tim Verity to release some of that pent up aggression he harbours without having to be sedated by men in white coats.

Malton began with a purpose and vigour to suggest that they would record another win in their promotion quest. However, after dominating the first ten minutes they were repeatedly penalised for often obscure offences which allowed a gutsy Billingham side to relieve the pressure whenever danger threatened.

On their first visit to the Malton half Billingham were awarded a penalty thirty metres out and directly in front of the posts. The first attempt missed its target but the kick was ordered to be retaken as a Malton player was adjudged to have moved during the execution of the penalty. The second attempt sailed between the posts. Malton were then further disadvantaged when second row forward Duncan Foster was sent to the sin bin for allegedly not allowing the home scrum half to take a quick free kick. From the resultant penalty Billingham kicked into the corner and took advantage of the extra man to drive over the line for an unconverted try. Malton again applied the pressure and attempted to open the play out with wing Tom Pateman showing some good touches. However, as had been the case earlier, whenever they got into a threatening position they were penalised and sent back. Eventually the pressure did tell and the home fullback was caught in possession and isolated in front of his own posts. With four Malton players trying to secure the ball from him the only possible decision was a penalty to Malton which Ian Cooke sent between the posts.

From the restart Malton were again penalised and this time No.8 forward Richard Webster was consigned to the sin bin. The penalty kick to the corner was badly dealt with by the Malton defence allowing the home wing to steal possession and score between the posts. Home skipper John Durnian added the extras.

With Webster still off the field Malton began brightly in the second period and again applied pressure. From a line out in midfield Billingham were caught offside and Ian Cooke again added the three points to bring Malton back into the game. Try as they did, circumstances were conspiring against them. No sooner had Webster been restored than Malton were again reduced to fourteen. At a lineout on the Billingham line a slight altercation occurred with Malton prop Jon Richards and a Billingham lock forward involved. From the sidelines the incident appeared to be no more than handbags at ten paces but the match official decided otherwise and issued red cards to both players. Tensions both on and off the field were now running high and it is a credit to the players of both sides for not allowing the proceedings boil over.

With twenty minutes still remaining Malton still had hopes of victory. Taking advantage of some slack play in the Billingham defensive ranks they took full advantage to give Ian Cooke the opportunity to carve his way through for a try. An excellent conversion from wide out put his side within two points. They now turned up the heat and began hammering at the Billingham door with renewed vigour. However, as before a succession of penalties ensured that the door remained closed.

For the statisticians the figures make interesting reading. The penalty count was 37 – 6 in favour of Billingham. Until this game Malton had the best disciplinary record and had conceded less points than any other side in the league. Surely such things do not change overnight.

A twelve try Malton bonanza ensured that the large crowd were kept fully entertained and warmed as Malton went on a scoring spree. Visitors North Shields offered some resistance in the pack but had no answer to Malton slick handling and running.

In the opening minute Ian Cooke started a move from the wing which centre Ryan Lonsdale carried on before putting No.8 forward over for the opening try. Ben Hough converted and the show was on the road. Within minutes Malton were further ahead. Flanker David Cooke, back to his barnstorming best after injury, opened up the defence with a strong run which was carried on by Lonsdale who handed on to skipper Chris Creber who sliced through the second line of defence to put Ian Cooke over in the corner.

North Shields, through their massive pack, desperately tried to get back into the game and threatened on a couple of occasions but each assault was repelled and the lines were cleared. Midway through the half and from a scrum forty metres out Creber again wrought havoc in the defence to send Lonsdale over for Hough to convert. Shortly afterwards Malton lost second row forward Duncan Foster to the sin bin for ten minutes for a technical offence and North Shields took full advantage.

At a scrummage close to the Malton line a powerful drive against Maltons reduced numbers produced a push over try for No.8 forward Steve Hanson. That was to be the last the visitors saw of the ball for the remainder of the afternoon as Malt. changed into top gear and upped the pace considerably.

Ian Cooke again was the instigator. From halfway he began a run which progressed through David Webster, Lonsdale and Creber to finally end up in the hands of prop forward James Machin who, for the second week running, showed a turn of pace not normally associated with prop forwards to cross for his sides fourth try. Hough converted for Malton to hold a half time lead of 26 points to 5.

For the second half Malton rested Hough, to save his energy for a Yorkshire Under 20’s fixture on Sunday, moving Ian Cooke to full back and bringing Liam Cowton onto the wing. The changes had no effect on Malton who kept up the relentless pressure.

After seven phases of rucks and mauls the ball went to the three-quarters where Webster made a lovely break to split the defence. The ball passed through several pairs of hands before Shaw again romped over for Cooke to convert. Scores then came at regular intervals.

Firstly from a set line out move which gave Shaw the opportunity to show his deft footwork to waltz over to be followed by possibly the try of the day. Using the full width of the pitch Malton swung the ball from side to side to have the defenders grasping at fresh air and Lonsdale was on hand to round off a glorious move. The same player again scored when Cowton made a strong burst from defence to move deep into North Shields territory to set up the burly young centre for a trademark try.

Malton were now at their very best and when substitute flanker Tom Anderson stole away from a maul on halfway Cowton was on his shoulder to race along the touchline for a well deserved try. More excellent handling by the home side produced further tries for Ian Cooke and Cowton to bring down the curtain on a thoroughly productive afternoon.

North Shields were completely outplayed but kept plugging away until the bitter end refusing to capitulate as many other sides may have done in the circumstances. The calm, sympathetic but efficient approach shown by Selby referee Paul Weaver also meant that the game was able to proceed with a flow which ensured players and spectators alike enjoyed a feast of good rugby.

1XV Malton & Norton Team
B. Hough (L. Cowton 40 mins.), I. Cooke, D. Webster, R. Lonsdale, T. Pateman, C. Creber, T. Stephenson, J. Machin, C. Muscroft, J. Richards (S. Pease 50 mins), D. Foster, J. Dobson, A. Mitchell, D. Cooke (T. Anderson 60 mins.), K. Shaw.

Report by Bill Laidler

Malton team: I.Cooke (B. Hough 65), L.Cowton, R.Lonsdale, D.Webster, T.Pateman, C.Creber, T.Stephenson, J.Richards (S.Pease 50), C.Muscroft, J. Machin, D.Foster, J.Dobson, A.Mitchell, D.Cooke (R.Webster 50), K.Shaw.

Malton & Norton:- B. Hough, I. Cooke, R. Lonsdale, D. Webster, T. Pateman, C. Creber (L. Cowton 70 mins), T. Stephenson, J. Machin, C. Muscroft, S. Pease (R. Ellis 65 mins), D. Foster, J. Dobson, K. Shaw (A. Mitchell (60 mins), D. Cooke, R. Webster

Despite most other local sport being severely curtailed by the frosty weather The Gannock was in almost perfect condition for what are seen by many to be the leagues two best rugby playing sides to parade their skills. As in the game earlier in the campaign at Gateshead, they did not disappoint.

The opening half hour was a stalemate as both sides tested each other out. Both defences held tight but Malton were gaining the upper hand, with Duncan Foster continually stealing Gatehead ball at the line out or disrupting whatever ball they could salvage. On the half hour Malton showed their class with a try to grace any occasion. A forward drive took them to the twenty two metre line where the backs took over. Fly half Chris Creber broke the first line of defence before passing on to Ian Cooke who took a perfect line before returning the pass to his skipper who then found full back Ben Hough who crossed for a superb try.

Gateshead soon retaliated with a penalty by scrum half Jonathon Foster for off side. On half time they struck again when for some inexplicable reason Malton spilled the ball from a tackle and Gateshead full back, David Kell, picked up to race half the length of the pitch to touch down.

Turning round with a deficit Malton had to right matters early in the second half if they were to take the game. Hough duly obliged with a penalty after five minutes to level the scores. Both sides were playing the game at an incredible pace and mistakes were frequent on both sides. Malton took full advantage of one Gateshead error when centre Ryan Lonsdale broke from mid field to set up a ruck thirty metres out. Quick ball transference to Creber had the visitors defence in disarray as he handed on to second row forward John Dobson who showed great pace and determination to romp over for a well deserved try.

The Malton pack were now well in control and the back row were causing havoc in the Gateshead ranks, forcing errors and ensuring that they were on the back foot for much of the time. Sensible tactics from the threequarters ensured that the visitors were kept on the defensive for almost the entire half. The final score of the game was just reward for Maltons efforts. A long kick ahead was chased by winger Tom Pateman when many would have given up the chase. His persistence caught the visitors by surprise as he hacked on to get the touch down he deserved.

At the final whistle both sides were completely exhausted, such was the pace throughout the game, and the large crowd had been kept warm by some lively rugby from two very capable sides. The Malton pack, as a unit, can take great satisfaction from this result as it was their efforts which ensured the victory and the threequarters showed that they can play some sublime rugby but can also play with control when the occasion permits. Flanker David Cooke was named as man of the match but the award could have quite easily gone to any of his colleagues.

Malton travel to Tyneside next week to take on lowly Ryton and the following weeks friendly against Driffield will not now take place as Driffield will be playing a rearranged league fixture.

Malton & Norton: B. Hough, I. Cooke, D. Webster, R. Lonsdale (L. Cowton 70 mins), T. Pateman, C. Creber, T. Stephenson, J. Machin, C. Muscroft, S. Pease (P. Dobson 60 mins), D. Foster, J. Dobson, A. Mitchell, D. Cooke, R. Webster.

After a half time lecture on keeping possession and playing a more simplified game Malton took control of the second half with immediate effect. From a scrummage twenty metres out No.8 forward Richard Webster broke and made ground before creating a ruck which produced quick ball for centre Ryan Lonsdale to power over for a try and Cooke to convert. Now playing a much simpler game and keeping Ryton pinned back with accurate kicks to the corner Malton maintained the pressure but it was a further twenty minutes before another score came. Again it came from a break from the base of the scrum by Webster who fed Creber who handed on to Ian Cooke who used wing Liam Cowton as a foil to ghost through the defence for his second try.

Ryton then began something of a revival through series of forward drives but had little to offer behind the pack. This fact was underlined when they attempted to pass the ball along the line only for David Webster to seize on a slight knock on to race the full length of the pitch to touch down under the posts. Great credit must go to the referee who played an excellent advantage and allowed play to continue when all around thought he would blow for the knock on offence. Ian Cooke added the extras.

Ryton gamely battled on and gained reward in the dying minutes after putting together a series of forward drives which resulted in a consolation try and conversion.

Not the most impressive of displays but, most importantly, Malton kept their winning league sequence going and the pressure is now building towards the finale. With most of the wounded now recovered and with one or two players returning from foreign climes strength in depth is now showing as the promotion battle hots up.

MALTON & NORTON: I. Cooke, L. Cowton, D. Webster, R. Lonsdale, T. Pateman (E. Richardson 70 mins), C. Creber, T. Stephenson, J. Machin, C. Muscroft, S. Pease (J. Richards 60), D. Foster, J. Dobson (K. Shaw 60), A. Mitchell, D. Cooke, R. Webster