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Campion AFC 0-1 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 16th November 2024

1st Glass Stadium

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Clark, Maltby, Coates, Cassidy, Hudson (Jeffrey, 80’), Stockdill, Price (Conteh, 90’), Brooksbank, Stewart (Greaves, 65’)

Subs: Kilner, Billy

MATCH REPORT

Silsden came out on top with a 1-0 win in a tough BD derby with Campion at the 1st Glass Stadium yesterday.

Casey Stewart, fresh from a surprise mention in the Houses of Parliament earlier this week scored the games only goal with a close range finish in the first half.

The win is the Cobbydaler’s 12th consecutive victory in all competitions aswell as a 9th clean clean sheet for the campaign, a record that already far surpasses last season’s tally.

Jake Cassidy and Luke Brooksbank would both have opportunities earlier on with the former seeing an effort blocked whilst Brooky’s shot from a tight angle drifted wide of the far post.

The visitors might have felt aggrieved on 16 minutes when the ref denied what looked to be a clear penalty as the Campion defender handled the ball on the line but just minutes later Sils took the lead.

A brilliant flowing move saw Brooksbank pick out Ellis Hudson, the former Bantams winger beat his man before delivering the cut back to Stewart who made no mistake from inside the six-yard box.

Campion had the chance to level on 34 minutes as a corner found a free head at the far post but much to Sils fans relief the header landed onto the roof of the net.

Hudson continued to make his trademark driving runs in the second half, his low shot looked to be travelling into the bottom corner before a stunning save down low to his left from Ed Wilczynski denied him.

Brooksbank’s curling effort on 74 minutes was also well saved by the home sides stopper as Silsden looked to find that crucial second goal to put the game to bed.

In the end however it turned out Stewart’s strike would be enough, some solid defending at the end from the Sils backline allowed them to see out the game and bring yet another crucial three points back home to Keighley Road.

There’s a break from league action this Tuesday with a trip to NCEL Div One leaders Horbury Town for the League Cup Third Round.

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Silsden AFC 3-2 Pickering Town

NCEL Premier Division

Tuesday 12th November 2024

Regal Interiors Stadium – Att: 162

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack (Billy, 90′), Kilner (Clark, 61′), Daly (Greaves, 61′), Coates, Cassidy, Hudson (Maltby, 58′), Stockdill, Price (Conteh, 81′), Brooksbank, Stewart.

MATCH REPORT

3-2 is becoming a familiar scoreline for Silsden fans this season as they picked up another three points with a win over Pickering at the Regal Interiors Stadium last night.

The Cobbydalers looked to be in cruise control in the opening stages as an Ellis Hudson spot kick and a close range Kayle Price strike gave us a two goal advantage but the Pikes hit back on 39 minutes through Joe Wood.

Pickering then levelled the tie just 10 minutes after the restart with George Brown sweeping home a flowing move, but the lads were determined to make it 11 wins in a row and Price once again popped up with a close range finish from a corner.

It would take just nine minutes for the scoring to be opened after Hudson was brought down by Pickering keeper Alfie Burnett, the former Bantam’s winger stepped up to slot home as he so often does from twelve yards.

Just 5 minutes later and we doubled our lead, Harry Coates powering a downward header towards goal only for Burnett to spill into Price’s path who tapped home on the goaline.

Luke Brooksbank was looking to make an impact at both ends, his shot from the angle drifted just wide of the target on the half hour mark whilst his great block denied the visitors a goal back moments later.

Pickering were a side playing at a much higher tempo than their league position might suggest however and they capitalised on a misplaced pass just before the break as Wood swept the ball into the corner.

Momentum continued to swing the way of the visitors after the interval as a lovely move was eventually finished off by Brown from just inside the box.

We would find ourselves back in front on 65 minutes.

In almost a carbon copy of the second goal, a Coates header found its way to KP on the line who had the simple task of poking home his 13th goal of the campaign.

Despite being against the run of play, that goal seemed to swing the game back in our favour as Price and Tom Greaves sent efforts over and wide respectively.

Both keepers were in action late on, Callum Bradbury was forced to make an unconventional tip round his post following a curling effort whilst a superb double stop from Burnett denied Brooky late on.

Whilst it wasn’t a perfect performance from Sils, it’s another crucial three points that stretch the winning run to eleven games and see us remain top of the table.

There’s a tough test coming up next as we visit Campion for a local derby fixture this Saturday.

 

 

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Silsden AFC 2-0 Ramsbottom United

FA Vase Second Round

Saturday 9th November 2024

Regal Interiors Stadium

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Kilner, Daly, Coates, Cassidy, Hudson (Maltby, 68′), Stockdill, Price (Greaves, 82′), Brooksbank (Conteh, 90′), Stewart (Billy, 90′)

Subs: Hunt

MATCH REPORT

Silsden progressed to the FA Vase third round following an impressive 2-0 win over NWCFL table toppers Ramsbottom United at the Regal Interiors Stadium yesterday.

Two first half goals from Casey Stewart we’re enough for the Cobbydaler’s to make it through, despite the best efforts of a resilient Rams outfit.

Things weren’t made easier for the visitors following the sending off of their captain Andrew Teague on 72 minutes, leaving Sils to simply play out the clock and hold on to their lead.

The game started off in even fashion, Callum Bradbury forced to hold onto a volleyed effort after just four minutes whilst at the other end Luke Brooksbank’s close range strike was well saved by the keeper.

A quick counter attack gave the hosts the lead, Brooksbank picked out Stewart with a lovely through pass and the winger made no mistake with the finish, slotting beyond the onrushing keeper.

Ramsbottom should have perhaps levelled on 31 minutes when a great cross found a free man in the centre but the header was well over the top of Bradbury’s bar.

That miss would be punished just a few moments later.

Stewart delivered a low freekick that deceived the Rams defence, deflecting beyond the helpless keeper. Much to the delight of the Silsden faithful behind the goal.

Into the second half and the travelling Ramsbottom contingent were trying to will their team back into the game, only to be drowned out by the superb support of the young Silsden fans willing the side on.

Stewart would have the chance to complete his hattrick on 67 minutes when Brooksbank again found him in behind but the keeper made himself big to deny him.

The visitors then found themselves down to ten men after Teague was adjudged to have stamped on a Silsden man, admittedly it looked a harsh sending off from where I was sat.

This left Silsden to simply control the remainder of the game and see out the result which they did superbly. Another cleansheet for Bradbury and his backline and a tenth win on the bounce for Sils.

They’ll be hoping to make it 11 in a row when Pickering visit the Regal Interiors Stadium this Tuesday in the NCEL Prem.

Earlier this week we spoke to Chairman Will Twigg who gave us an insight into the role and how things are going at Silsden overall!

How are you finding the role so far?

I’m loving being Chairman, equally it’s really involved and takes up a lot of time. People underestimate how much it takes to run a semi-pro side, luckily for me we have a great committee, volunteers and management team to keep things moving!

How are things going off the pitch at the club?

There are always problems to solve, whether that be linked to the team or something at the ground. Everyone looks after their own little things and there’s usually someone on hand to fix something that’s broken. We continue to drive together and aim to strengthen the club as much as possible for future years.

How pleased are you with the progress on the pitch?

I’m over the moon at what’s happening on the pitch, the men’s team have a great team spirit and never say die attitude! Cav, Breezer, Harry and the whole management team have worked wonders and although it’s a long season, it’s great to sit back and see how far the team has come. Our ladies team is improving week on week too which is great to see.

What’s been your favourite game so far this season and why?

Difficult to pick a game after 9 wins on the bounce, I’d probably say Golcar at home. I said to Greaves before he went on that he was going to score the winner, and he did just that! We have left it late on a few too many occasions but those ones definitely rank up there with the best wins!

What’s your relationship like with Cav and how often do both of you communicate?

Everyone knows Cav and I have a strong relationship, as Chairman it’s critical our management team get the support they need to succeed, I can’t manage a team on his behalf but if we give them the tools to succeed we give them the best chance. We speak every day, multiple times, Cav has football in his blood and you won’t find a more committed manager in non-league than him.

Have you set any expectations between yourselves for the club?

The club never sets expectations as such, every club targets as a high a finish as possible, we’re no different. The attributes are there in the team to win our league, but it’s early days and there’s certainly no pressure.

What sort of relationship do you have with the players how often does a chairman communicate with the squad?

I have always been close to the playing squad, driving the bus to away games etc and attending training sessions probably strengthens that. I would never come in the way of Cav, he’s the manager and although I get on with the players he makes the decisions.

It’s a tough FA Vase draw at home to Ramsbottom United this Saturday, how excited are you for the game?

Ramsbottom are a great side, we’ve locked horns before when Silsden played in the NWCFL and it’ll be a tough test but winnable if we are on our game. I’ve seen Ramsbottom play 2/3 times this year and they’re a physical side with a number of players who have played at a much higher level.

Any more exciting news to share regarding the club?

The club continues to grow, our junior section is one of the biggest in the area but as a club we remain committed to investing in our facilities, team and pitches regardless of level or age. I am lucky to be part of a committee who has transformed the club from just a wood hut in the car park to what it is today, with new committee members and fresh blood coming in, we’re ensuring this will be part of the local community well into the future.

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Parkgate 1-4 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 2nd November 2024

Roundwood Pavilion

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Clark (Kilner, 85′), Daly, Coates, Cassidy (Billy, 90′) Hudson (Conteh, 80′), Stockdill, Price (Greaves, 78′), Brooksbank (Hunt, 90′), Stewart.

MATCH REPORT

Silsden made it nine wins on the bounce with an impressive 4-1 triumph over South Yorkshire outfit Parkgate at the Roundwood Pavilion yesterday.

In a dominant first half, Sils opened the scoring through a Jack Stockdill header but despite further chances were unable to add to the scoreline.

Shay Evans-Booth punished the visitors with a 51st minute leveller but despite going down to 10 men after Harry Coates was sinbinned, the Cobbydalers retook the lead courtesy of Kayle Price.

Two quickfire goals from Casey Stewart and Luke Brooksbank gave a comfortable look to the scoreline and also a comfortable look to the NCEL Prem table having opened up a 5 point gap over 2nd placed Golcar at the top.

The visitors controlled the game well in the early exchanges with Brooksbank forcing Parkgate keeper Lewis Fox into a fine save.

From the resulting corner it would be Stockdill who rose highest to nod home after a great delivery from Stewart.

Further saves from Fox were to follow, denying both Ellis Hudson and Price in what was an impressive half from the young stopper.

Chances continued to fall Silsden’s way in the opening 45 minutes but each time Fox seemed equal to whatever the attackers threw his way.

As is so often the case when you don’t take your chances in football, the other team will punish you and that’s exactly what the home side did early into the second half.

A lofted freekick fell kindly to Evans-Booth who smashed the ball low and hard underneath Callum Bradbury.

It looked as if the game might be getting away from the Cobbydaler’s when Coates was given 10 minutes on the sidelines for arguing a questionable freekick against his side.

But even with 10 men, Silsden are proving why they are such a tough team to beat this season.

Price found himself inside the area on his left foot, his low strike took a wicked deflection to finally bypass the solid Fox in Parkgate’s goal.

Just 10 minutes later and Silsden would have their third.

A training ground freekick ended at the feet of Stewart on the edge of the box, some nice trickery allowed him half-a-yard of space and he struck the ball sweetly into the bottom corner.

The fourth goal was pure brilliance from the visitors as a sweeping move allowed Stewart space on the left wing.

His pinpoint cross was wonderfully met by Brooksbank who lept above Fox to power home his third goal in as many games.

A massive win for Sils then, especially with Golcar dropping points away to Knaresborough Town on Saturday.

There’s a break from league action this weekend with the visit of high-flying NWCFL side Ramsbottom United to the Regal Interiors Stadium for the FA Vase Second Round

 

 

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Winterton Rangers 1-4 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Wednesday 23rd October 2024

MKM Stadium

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Clark, Daly (Conteh, 64′), Coates (Morgan, 71′), Cassidy, Jeffrey, Stockdill (Kilner, 61′), Price (Greaves, 61′), Brooksbank (Billy, 64′), Hudson.

MATCH REPORT

A comprehensive 4-1 win over Winterton at the MKM Stadium yesterday saw us climb to the summit of the NCEL Premier Division table.

In a dominant first half, goals from Jake Cassidy and Luke Brooksbank giving us a two goal advantage before Toby Jeffrey and Ellis Hudson took us out of sight in the second.

Despite a late Ranger’s goal, it was a comfortable victory in the end, our 7th win in a row too.

We were on the front foot right from the off, Jeffrey shooting over from outside the box just seven minutes in followed by Brooksbank lashing wide on the turn.

Cassidy and Hudson also went close in the opening 15 minutes before the deadlock was finally broken.

Jeffrey’s corner was met with a sweetly struck volley by Cassidy that hit a defender and found its way into the roof of the net for his second goal in as many games.

Brooky and Kayle Price linked up for our second of the evening, a lovely one-two on the edge of the hosts box left the former with space to shoot and he picked his spot brilliantly into the bottom right corner.

Straight after the break the scoring continued, having barely had time to get back to my seat (admittedly delayed by halftime hospitality), Jeffrey had arrived at the back post to poke home his first goal in Red and Black.

An unfortunate handball from the Rangers fullback gave us the opportunity to increase our advantage from the spot. Hudson taking on responsibility and slotting home for 4-0.

With the game pretty much settled, Cav took the opportunity to rotate the team. Substitute Tom Greaves found himself 1v1 with the keeper soon after coming on but sent his effort high over the target.

On 76 minutes the hosts pulled one back, Joe Hare finishing off a neat Winterton move and he could have had a second were it not for a smart clearance off the line by Lewis Morgan.

Whilst we may not have kept the clean sheet, there’s still plenty to be happy about following the win. Top of the league with one of the best defensive records in the division.

That record will be put to the test with a tough away trip to second placed Penistone Church on Saturday, all away support is appreciated for what should be a tough clash at the Parker Roofing Memorial Ground.

 

 

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Silsden AFC 1-0 Hallam FC

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 19th October 2024

Regal Interiors Stadium: Att: 214

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Cromack, Clark, Daly, Coates, Cassidy, Hudson (Jeffrey, 77′), Stockdill, Price (Greaves, 86′), Brooksbank (Conteh, 90′), Stewart.

Subs: Kilner, Morgan.

MATCH REPORT

Silsden continued their winning run with a 1-0 victory over Hallam at the Regal Interiors Stadium yesterday.

In an end-to-end game, both sides created a number of clear cut opportunities but it wasn’t until the second half when a Jake Cassidy header proved to be the winner.

With five consecutive league victories, the Cobbydalers climb to 3rd in the NCEL Premier Division, opening up a gap of 8 points on the playoff chasing pack.

Both keepers would be called into action in the opening 10 minutes, Silsden stopper Callum Bradbury denying Callum Ward before Hugo Warhust held onto a Luke Brooksbank effort.

Harry Coates was having a big impact at both ends in the first half, his crucial block denying the visitors the opener after just 10 minutes whilst his header from a corner soon after was once again well held by Warhurst.

The back and forth nature continued throughout the opening 45, Ward again testing Bradbury with a first time volley who was able to hold onto the shot.

Silsden’s best moments of the half came on 37 minutes as Brooksbank’s deflected shot from the edge of the box was tipped behind for a corner.

Coates met the set-piece and his headed effort beat Warhurst but couldn’t beat the Hallam defenders on the goaline.

There would be time for one more Sils opportunity before the break as Ellis Hudson drove towards the penalty area and fired a shot over the crossbar.

The frantic action of the first half dimmed slightly in the second half, although Silsden’s threat from corners was becoming more apparent with Coates again meeting a Casey Stewart delivery only to see his shot blocked and cleared.

A breakthrough would eventually come for the home side, another set-piece situation, this time met by Cassidy who powered home his header from just inside the six-yard box.

Kayle Price would have the chance to double the advantage soon after as his volleyed effort drifted narrowly wide of the far post.

Hallam would have pulled level were it not for a superb diving save from Bradbury, who clawed away a curling strike by James Cadman.

As the game entered its final minutes, Price was inches away from putting Sils out of sight with his header rattling Warhurst’s crossbar.

Despite some late pressing from the visitors, they were unable to find a leveller and the Cobbydaler’s can celebrate their 3rd win in what has been a great week for the team.

There’s now a run of three away games for Silsden, starting with a long away trip on Wednesday to Winterton, before a tough game at the league leaders Penistone on Saturday.

 

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Golcar United 1-2 Silsden AFC

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 12th October 2024

Skye Direct Stadium

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Jeffrey (Kilner, 90′), Clark, Daly, Coates, Billy, Brooksbank (Conteh, 90′), Stockdill, Price, Greaves (Cromack, 82′), Stewart.

Subs: Hudson, Thompson.

MATCH REPORT

Silsden made it four wins from four defeating NCEL Premier Division table toppers Golcar United 2-1 at the Skye Direct Stadium yesterday.

After falling behind to an early Ollie Russon strike, the Cobbydaler’s found their rhythm and levelled through former Golcar striker Kayle Price.

There was some controversy surrounding Tom Greaves 74th minute winner with the referee overuling the linesman’s offside decision, but that will matter little to Matt Cavanagh and his Silsden side who climb to 3rd in the table.

The league leaders got of to a lightning fast start, a cross from the left was smashed onto the post by Alfie Wilkinson with Russon gratefully tapping home the rebound.

It should have been two only seven minutes into the game, Callum Petch heading wide with acres of space at the back post.

That miss would be punished on 17 minutes, Greaves’ acrobatic attempt fell at the feet of Price whose deflected effort crept in for his 11th goal of the campaign.

Set-pieces were proving threatening for Silsden in the first half, Harry Coates heading over on a number of occasions following Toby Jeffrey’s pin point corner deliveries.

The player’s from both sides would have been happy to see the half-time whistle as heavy rain began to fall over Huddersfield, thankfully the 15 minute interval was enough for the rain to subside and the match continued in relatively dry conditions.

Luke Brooksbank had the first opportunity of the second half as he flung himself at Price’s cross but just couldn’t make clean contact on the diving header.

At the other end Wilkinson let a shot go from the edge of the area but dragged it narrowly wide of the far post.

It would be another Jeffrey set-piece that found Silsden’s winner on 74 minutes as his cross found Ross Daly unmarked at the far post.

Daly’s touch led to a scramble inside the six-yard box with Greaves on hand to slide home and give Silsden the lead, with the referee overturning the lino’s initial decision to disallow the goal.

Price had the chance to wrap up the game late on but a good save from Harry Stead denied him whilst Callum Bradbury was also called into action to deny a fierce shot at the near post.

Silsden’s win sees them continue to climb the table, sitting just 1 point behind Albion Sports with a game in hand.

There’s a break from league action on Tuesday with a trip to Yorkshire Amateur in the opening round of the West Riding County Cup.

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Silsden AFC 3-2 Knaresborough Town

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 5th October 2024

Regal Interiors Stadium – Att: 196

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Kilner (Jeffrey, 80′), Clark, Daly (Conteh, 77′), Coates, Billy, Hudson, Stockdill, Price, Brooksbank, Stewart (Greaves, 70′).

Subs: Hunt, Thompson

MATCH REPORT

Late winners are becoming something of a regular occurrence down at The Regal Interiors Stadium as Kayle Price’s 93rd minute header secured a 3-2 win for Silsden over Knaresborough Town.

The visitors twice lead in the game as an Aaron Pilkington strike in the first half was cancelled out by Sils winger Ellis Hudson before Town captain Ben Parkes put them back in front.

Price looked to have snatched a point with an 87th minute equaliser, and it was a point the Cobbydalers would have perhaps been happy to take, but Price had other ideas and his stooping stoppage time header ensured the home side the victory.

Knaresborough have been something of a bogey side for Silsden in recent seasons and that trend looked as if it would continue as Pilkington finished a lovely Town move to open the scoring on the half hour mark.

Visitors striker and Gibraltar international Adam Priestly went close to adding to the scoreline, heading onto the post from a set piece and curling a shot wide from the edge of the box.

Whatever Matt Cavanagh said to his players at the break clearly had an impact, as Silsden levelled the game on 53 minutes.

There was a stroke of luck involved as a miss-hit clearance rebounded into Hudson’s path and the winger made no mistake in slotting the ball into the corner.

As the half continued, tackles were flying in from both sides with multiple bookings dished out by the referee in what would have been a very profitable game for the FA.

Possibly against the run of play, Knaresborough retook the lead through captain Parkes as he latched onto a defensive mistake before unleashing a low strike that found the bottom corner.

Silsden knew they had to attack and when a long ball found Price through on goal there was only going to be one outcome as he calmly rounded the keeper before placing the ball into the empty net.

Price’s scoring wasn’t done there however.

Subsitute Toby Jeffrey launched a long throw into the box only to see it cleared back to him, he volleyed the ball back in where Mo Conteh flicked on towards a diving Price at the back post who duly headed home to spark more ecstatic scenes at Keighley Road.

The win sees the Cobbydaler’s climb to 4th in the NCEL Premier Division table with a visit to 3rd placed Golcar awaiting them on Saturday.

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Silsden AFC 3-2 Golcar United

NCEL Premier Division

Saturday 28th September 2024

Regal Interiors Stadium – Att: 257

TEAM DETAILS

Bradbury, Kilner (Brooksbank, 45′), Clark, Daly (c), Coates, Billy, Hudson (Jeffrey, 71′), Stockdill (Greaves, 78′), Price (Hunt, 90′), Stewart.

Subs: Thompson

MATCH REPORT

A late Tom Greaves winner sparked wild scenes at the Regal Interiors Stadium in Silsden’s 3-2 win over 10-man Golcar yesterday.

Golcar’s George Doyle quickly went from hero to zero in the first half having initially opened the scoring on 28 minutes, before an awfully-timed challenge on fullback Sam Kilner saw him sent for an early shower by the referee.

Cobbydaler’s captain Ross Daly bagged his first goal of the season soon after the break but Aflie Wilkinson’s stunning volley gave the visitors a shock lead once more.

Silsden kept going though and Casey Stewart’s persistence allowed him to level the scores with 20 minutes to go, he would then turn provider with a stunning early cross to pick out Greaves who slid home the winner in added time.

The game got off to a slow start, with the first real opportunity of not falling to Doyle just before the half-hour mark, Golcar’s prolific striker made no mistake in tapping home from close range to open the scoring.

There would be a chance for the home side to respond just moments later when a back pass was handled by the keeper.

Former Golcar striker Kayle Price’s low shot from the indirect freekick was deflected by Cody Cromack but Harry Stead did well to make the save on the goaline.

Doyle’s red card just before the interval completely changed the game however as his shocking challenge on Kilner left the referee with little choice but to send him off.

Daly wasted little time in restoring parity after the break as a set-piece proved dividends for the home side, the Sils skipper forcing home from practically on the goal line.

A stunning strike from Wilkinson would bring the 10-men visitors back ahead on 62 minutes as his left-footed effort from range kissed the inside of the post before nestling into the bottom corner of the goal.

Silsden would have to be persistent if they wanted to beat this tough Golcar side who were flying high at the top end of the NCEL Prem table and that was proved no more than when Stewart found himself on the edge of the penalty area.

After rustling his way through a number of determined defenders, the winger eventually got his shot away that somehow squirmed under the body of Stead for the leveller.

With their tails up and the man advantage, Silsden switched to a back three in an effort to press for the winner.

Substitute Greaves saw his header cleared off the line before the follow up from Luke Brooksbank rattled the frame of Stead’s goal.

Harry Coates and Price we’re next to go close with an effort saved and a shot wide respectively.

It took a moment of magic from Stewart to unlock the stubborn Golcar defence, his perfectly whipped cross evaded a number of bodies in the centre where the onrushing Greaves poked home from inside the six-yard.

A sense of both relief and elation then for the home side, with the win sending them up to 2nd in the table on 21 points from their opening 11 games.

Two league games to look forward to this week for Sils, starting with an away trip to Goole on Tuesday before hosting Knaresborough in this Saturday’s fixture.