31-Jan 2015 - Just one game survives the snow - This Sunday 1 Feb, the only game to survive the heavy midweek snowfall is the Division One fixture Handsworth Turf v Ranch at Hillsborough College. Victory for Turf will see them return to the top of Division One on goal difference above current leaders Southey Social, whereas victory for Ranch would see them climb out of the bottom three.

27-Jan 2015 - An Evening with TC (Tony Currie) - The League is subsidising some tickets for its clubs for an Evening with TC at the Old Crown Inn, London Road on 19 Febvruary. As well as TC you can have your picture taken with the FA Cup and there will be a Q & A session with Sheffield United's club historian John Garrett (pictured right with TC & the FA Cup), and if that wasn't enough you also get a chip buttie. The evening is in aid of the Matchday Supoort Charity for children. League clubs can purchase tickets for just £5 each - club secretaries wanting tickets for their team should contact Mike Stylianou on 07799065469. The tickets are limited and will be taken on a first come, first served basis and any requests for tickets should be made to Mike by Friday 6 Feb.

27-Jan 2015 - Kitlocker Cup Semi Final Draw - The Kitlocker Cup semi final draw was made at the League meeting at Bramall Lane last night and it saw CBC Premier title chasers Oughtibridge WM paired with Division One Norton Oaks A, while the other tie is an all-CBC Premier affair between holders Redmires and three time winners Stannington Village. The games are currently set to be played at the HSBC Sports Ground on 29 March and both kick off at 11:00am.

25-Jan 2015 - Howsham goes clear at the top of the scoring charts - Division Two Hallam FC's Joe Howsham (right) is now nine goals clear at the top of the goalscoring charts with Sunday's two goals taking him to 23 for the season. Chris Fowler of Colley is second on 14 goals, while  Division One's leading scorer, Southey Social's John Mellor is on 13. City Taxis Jordan Marshall is on 12, while Steelers Blake Owen, Handsworth Turf's Ben Shackshaft and Aston Swallownest's David Sills are all on 10. Stocksbridge Park Steels Scott Birch remains as the CBC Premier's top scorer on 9.

25-Jan 2015 - JUNIOR SUNDAY CUP - Liam makes sure that Turf don't pay the penalty - After extra time couldn't separate the sides, Handsworth Turf reached the semi finals of the County FA Junior Cup with a penalty shoot-out victory over Red Lion Bombers with the help of two penalty saves by Liam Richardson (left). Turf took the lead when Kieran Gallagher's cross was met with a bullet header by Ollie Grady from eight yards and Grady nearly doubled their lead with another header soon after. Bombers soon levelled though when Richardson let a shot squirm under him, but the former Derby County keeper was to make up for it later in the game. The second half saw Ben Shackshaft head just wide and a Robert Pratt free kick was just inches from winning it for Turf, but with Bombers also unable to pierce the Turf defence the game went to extra time.

With both sides tiring, chances in extra time were at a premium, with Shackshaft having the two best efforts, so it went to a penalty shoot-out. Richardson saved Bomber's first penalty, but James Leesley blazed Turf's first over the bar. Richardson then saved Bombers second spot kick, leaving Grady to score to put Turf in front. Bombers then hit a post with their third penalty before Tom Crosby gave Turf a two goal advantage. Bombers finally scored their first at the fourth attempt, but it was too little too late as Danny Wilson stepped up to give Turf an unassailable 3-1 lead.

CBC PREMIER – Oughtibridge hit back to go top - The only surviving CBC Premier game saw Oughtibridge WM come from two down to extend their unbeaten run to 32 games with a 4-2 victory over Bulls Head, a victory that also saw them regain top spot. Both sides started well in a very competitive first half and although Oughtibridge had the better of the half with numerous chances, they found Bulls keeper Matt Coates in inspired form and he pulled off four terrific saves, from Jamie Smith and Mark Townsend in particular, to keep Oughtibridge at bay. Against the run of play It was Bulls who took the lead when the Oughtibridge keeper’s weak clearance went straight into Nick Ash’s path and he took a touch before drilling the ball into the bottom corner.

It stayed like that until the break, but straight from the restart a shock looked on when Bulls scored a second. The ball from the kick off was played down the left and Alan Mowforth ran onto the ball and took a player on before putting a perfect ball into the box for Nick Ash to nod home his second. Oughtibridge hit back almost instantly with a Justin Westoby strike (right) and although Coates again pulled off a string of superb saves, Oughtibridge finally got their equaliser when Adi Tomlin headed home from Townsend’s free kick. Bulls defended resiliently, but the Oughtibridge pressure just kept coming and they took the lead when James Baker played Danny Clinton for him to add the perfect finish. Townsend then made it safe when he fired home a loose ball in the last few minutes.

DIVISION 1 - Aston join the promotion race with victory over Norton - The only Division One game played saw Aston Swallownest come from a goal down to beat Norton Oaks A 3-1 - a result that lifted Aston to just three points away from a top three spot, but did nothing to help Norton's promotion bid. Dale Kay put the home side ahead early in the game, but Aston levelled when a Billy Evans shot came back off the bar and David Sills knocked home the rebound. Aston took the lead before half time with the goal of the game when Lee Anthony cut in at the edge of the area and from an acute angle hit a shot with the outside of his right foot into the far corner. Aston’s third came when they were awarded a second half penalty. Although Ross Edwards’ spot kick was saved by Steve Booth, Lee Milburn was first to the loose ball and he hammered it in to the roof of the net from an acute angle. Norton were also awarded a penalty in the final minute, but their misery was completed when they saw Danny Reet’s spot kick well saved by Scott Hall (left) in the Aston net.

DIVISION 2 - Shaw at the double to keep Phoenix top, while a Richards double gives Cobden a better View – Nicky Shaw (Right) scored twice as Division Two leaders Phoenix completed an eight day double over promotion rivals Colley with a 3-0 victory. Joe Jacksons put Phoenix ahead with a cool finishes after a inch perfect pass from Josh Aston and another cool finish by Shaw came from man of the match Karl Howden’s through ball. Shaw’s second came when he finished off a five man move with his right foot from thirty yards that left the Colley keeper with no chance. Colley did better in the second half, but the Phoenix defence made sure they rarely threatened the Phoenix goal.

City Taxis stayed hot on Phoenix’s heels with a 3-0 victory at Norton Oaks B. It took just two minutes for Taxis to take the lead when Wayne Toulson scored his first of the season with a terrific volley from just outside the penalty area and they doubled their advantage just before half time when Jason Hopwood hit a real screamer from twenty yards. Taxis stayed in control in the second half and completed the scoring when Brandon Smith tapped in his third of the season.

Hallam FC climbed into the top three with a 7-0 home win over Steelers. David France opened the scoring with a superb strike from outside the box and Michael Kay added a second a few minutes later. That gave Hallam the confidence to play some free flowing football and the effectively had the game won by half time as Joe Howsham, Hothryfa Gadour and Lewis Mitchell goals made it 5-0 at the break. Steelers did better in the second half, but they couldn’t stop Aemad Gadour adding a sixth, before Joe Howsham scored his second in the final minute to take his tally to twenty three for the season. Action from the game is below (pictures by Mick Moat)

The clash of the bottom two saw Brad Richards score twice as Cobden View claimed their third win of the season, 3-0 at Crookes & District. Cobden took the lead when a Joe Taylor shot was saved and Lee Mansell followed up to put home the rebound and Taylor was involved again when he set up Brad Richards to volley their second. Cobden completed the scoring before the break when Richards snapped up his second from a scramble in the six yard box and although Crookes had lots of possession in the second half, they couldn’t fins a way through a stubborn Cobden defence. The win lifted second bottom Cobden View level on points with the two sides above them.

12Jan 2015 - Referees for Sunday 18 January now listed - The Referees for Sunday 18 January are now listed in the Fixtures section of the website. Home clubs must contact their respective referees straight away to confirm the details of the game and that the referee is still available to do the game. Please let Keith know if any referee is not available.

11-Jan 2015 - Howsham extends his lead at the top of the scoring charts - Division Two Hallam FC's Joe Howsham (left) extended his lead at the top of the goalscoring charts with Sunday's hat-trick taking him to 21 goals. Chris Fowler of Colley is second on 13 goals, while Jordan Marshall is third on 12 goals. Also on 12 is Division One's leading scorer, Southey Social's John Mellor, while Stocksbridge Park Steels Scott Birch remains as the CBC Premier's top scorer on 9.

11-Jan 2015 – KITLOCKER CUP - Holders go through - Goals from Paul Vickers, Jon Wall and Dan Bathie saw Kitlocker Cup holders Redmires came out on top of their all-CBC Premier quarter final tie at Brinsworth Whitehill. After a goalless first half, Redmires had the benefit of the strong wind and broke the deadlock when a shot by Vickers sneaked through a crowd of players into the net. Brinsworth responded with a shot by Matt Langley that was well saved by the Redmires keeper and it was Redmires that doubled their lead when a corner by Wall flew straight into the net. Brinsworth got back into the game when they were awarded a penalty and Ross Johnson stepped up to beat the keeper, but they couldn’t force an equaliser and with virtually the last kick of the game a quick break saw Mikey Taylor pick out Bathie to confirm Redmires place in the semi finals.

CBC PREMIER - Angel charge arrested by Sharif to make it top Service, while Bulls Head climb out of the bottom three with a goal blitz - Civil Service went top of the CBC Premier thanks to a Stacy Sharif winner at title rivals Woodhouse Angel. The wind made good football difficult and the Angel defence stopped the Civil attack from gaining any benefit from it. The nearest to a goal was an Adam Jackson shot that went just wide of the Angel goal and the first half ended goalless. What turned out to be the winning goal came early in the second half when Civil winger Gavin Wills beat Nick Hague to a long ball out of defence and lifted his shot over the advancing Jonno Williams in the Angel goal. The ball hit the post and came out to Sharif and although his first effort also hit the post he forced the rebound into the net.

After that it was the Civil back four of Josh Corker, man of the match Carl Ledger, skipper Ben Brown and John Charles that did their best to keep Angel at bay. Chris Towey and Gareth Simons both had chances to level for Angel and Sam Comer had one effort cleared off the line. Dave Kippax went close and Michael Towey had two chances well saved by the Civil keeper, but the worst miss came from Hague who somehow headed over from six yards after Mark Coggins’ long throw was flicked on by Kippax. Action from the game is below (pictures by Mick Moat).

Bulls Head climbed out of the bottom three as they had eight different scorers in a 10-2 victory over The Park. Rob Dawber tapped home Bulls Head’s first following a corner and it was soon followed by a Matt Evans header from a John Kentzer cross. Ryan Damms pulled one back for The Park, but a second from Evans and one from Adam Sui put Bulls Head back in control. The second half began with two Mark Bryant goals and a seventh came from a Sam Dean tap in from another Kentzer cross. Damms grabbed a second for The Park, but Bulls Head shrugged that off with a Nick Ash strike from twenty five yards to make it eight. Chris Peel found the bottom corner for number nine and Kentzer rounded things off with a solo goal for number ten.

DIVISION 1 - Danny boy keeps Turf on top, but Southey stay with them, while some old Ranch hands shock Norton - 18 year old Danny Wilson hit a hat-trick as Handsworth Turf stayed top of Division One with a 7-0 victory over Dam House Bar. Wilson and Ben Shackshaft gave Turf a two goal half time lead and with the wind at their backs in the second half their was no stopping Turf. Wilson completed his hat-trick and Mario Esposito netted on his return from injury, while Craig Cansdale and Ollie Grady netted their others.

Southey Social stayed level on points as an own goal gave them a narrow win over an Aston Swallownest that lost two players after they clashed heads with each other. Southey had the benefit of the strong wind in the first half, but they struggled to take advantage. Chris Roberts fired just wide and they finally broke the deadlock when Ash Matthews beat a defender before drilling it past the Aston keeper. Aston continued to defend well and had one or two breaks of their own, but Aston’s game plan was plunged into disarray when the Aston strikers Danny Wilcox and David Sills clashed heads with each other and were taken to hospital. Aston reshuffled and they levelled soon after the break when a ball over the top was flicked on by Conner Payne and Lee Anthony fired home. Southey quickly responded and a quick break saw Danny Lindley’ cross turned into his own net by an Aston defender for what turned out to be the winner.

After bringing back some of their old players, Ranch gained the shock result of the day when a Joe Woodhouse strike gave them victory over Norton Oaks A. Ranch had the benefit of the wind in the first half and got the break they deserved midway through the half with a solo effort by Woodhouse he curled into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. The second half saw Norton lay siege to the Ranch goal but keeper Richard Berry and centre half Carl Pearce (left) were both in no mood to be beaten and they almost snatched a second late on when Tom Hartley hit the bar.

A Carl Andrews double saw The Pheasant pip Ecclesfield Players Lounge 5-4. Danny Turner gave Ecclesfield the lead, but a neat finish by Dylan Parrott and a Josh Statham volley put The Pheasant ahead. Turner then hit his second to draw Ecclesfield level and The Pheasant keeper made a good save to stop Turner from completing his hat-trick. The Pheasant keeper also made good saves to stop Joe Knight and Craig Senior putting Ecclesfield ahead, but it was The Peasant that struck next when quick goals by Lewis Fothergill and Carl Andrews made it 4-2 to them by half time. The second half started with Dylan Parrott missing a penalty for The Pheasant and instead a penalty by Senior reduced the arrears for Ecclesfield. Andrews grabbed his second to give The Pheasant some breathing space, but Knight again pulled one back for Ecclesfield. That gave The Pheasant an uncomfortable last five minutes, but they just managed to hold on.

DIVISION 2 - Shaw double keeps Phoenix flying, but Garvey hits five as Taxis narrow the gap and Howsham hits his sixth hat-trick – A Nicky Shaw (left) double helped Phoenix to a 3-1 victory over Crookes & District to stay at the top of Division Two.Phoenix took the lead after just ten minutes when Karl Fox provided the finish to Josh Aston’s inch perfect pass, but Crookes levelled when the keeper let a Chris Cottyn strike trickle in. Shaw came off the bench in the second half to inspire his team mates with his passing and confidence on the ball. Shaw put Phoenix back ahead with his first, while his second came from the penalty spot after he had been brought down racing onto Chris Knowles through ball. It might have been more after that, but Scott Slack in the Crookes goal managed to stop any further damage.

City Taxis stayed level on points with Phoenix, but narrowed the goal difference gap to just two as new signing Nick Garvey hit five goals in a 8-1 victory at Steelers. Although Matt Wraith pulled one back for Steelers Garvey’s first four together with two from Flo Fadiga gave Taxis a 6-1 half time lead and they continued to dominate after the break with Garvey’s fifth and one for Richard Ellin.

Colley stayed third as Matt Meaney and Chris Fowler both scored twice as they ended Chapeltown RBL's unbeaten away record with a 4-3 victory over them. Joe Moorhouse gave Chapeltown the lead midway through the first half, but ten minutes later a Richie Whitworth corner was headed home by Meaney to bring Colley level. Colley went ahead when Meaney crossed the ball across the six yard box to give Fowler an easy tap in and with half time approaching a superb through ball by Meaney allowed Fowler to grab his second from just inside the area. Colley grabbed a fourth after the break when Brendan Drew cut the ball back for Meaney to hammer in his second, but Chapeltown got themselves back into it when Liam Gibson smashed the ball home from a tight angle. Moorhouse then grabbed his second when he cut in from the left and found the far corner, but despite giving the home side an uncomfortable last few minutes, Colley held on to maintain their perfect home record and their eighth consecutive win.

Hallam kept up the pressure on the top three as Joe Howsham took his season's tally to twenty one with his sixth hat-trick in their 6-1 victory over Sharrow Vale. Howsham set the ball rolling when he finished of a good move in the first minute. This set the tone for the first half and some more delightful football finished with Lewis Fothergill heading Hallam’s second. David Primhak pulled one back for Sharrow five minutes before the break, but there was still time for Fothergill to hit his second for Hallam. Hallam stayed in control in the second half and Hothryfa Gadour tapped home their fourth and Howsham scored his second with a calm finish. After Will Deniff had been brought down in the area, Howsham took the penalty and although the keeper saved his spot kick, Howsham was first to the rebound to complete his hat-trick and the scoring.

Paul Adams and Steve Morris both hit doubles in Laycock Sports 5-1 victory over Cobden View. Adams opened the scoring, but Paul Griffiths through ball allowed Joe Taylor to level before the break. Laycocks had the wind behind them in the second half and went back in front with a beauty from Steve Morris and they increased their lead with a penaly by Scott Lyons. A non-stop performance by Adams made him the Man of the match and he grabbed his second before Lyons completed the scoring with his second.

JUNIOR SUNDAY CUP - Intake go out despite a Hobson double - Despite a Russ Hobson double and one from Matt Hunter, Intake Old Boys went out of the Sunday Junior Cup with a 5-3 defeat at Upton Wrangbrook.

4-Jan 2015 – JUNIOR SUNDAY CUP - Hobson is Intake's choice - Russell Hobson scored twice as Intake Old Boys came from a goal down to beat Hill Top 5-2 and they will now travel to Upton Wrangbrook in Round 5 next weekend. Hill Top struck first, but they gifted Intake an equaliser when their keeper allowed a back pass to slip under his foot into the net. Intake went ahead when Ryan Sharp’s long throw was volleyed home by Daniel Humberstone and the lead was doubled when Hobson danced his way across the edge of the area before firing home. They made it 4-1 before the break when the game’s best move left Hobson clear to fire across the keeper. Hill Top pulled one back after the break, but Intake confirmed Intake’s place in the next round when Matthew Hunter broke clear and after beating the last defender he smashed it home with his left foot.

CBC PREMIER - All CBC Premier games postponed - The rain and freezing conditions put paid to all the CBC Premier games.

DIVISION 1 - Turf go top in style - Waterlogged pitches and freezing conditions meant just one game was played in Division One, but that game saw two 18 year olds, Danny Wilson and Ollie Grady, both score twice as Handsworth Turf went top of Division One with an 8-0 victory at Ranch. Wilson’s were his first goals for the club, while Grady’s brace capped a terrific performance in the centre of midfield. Ben Shackshaft hit his ninth goal of the season while Craig Cansdale, Keiran Gallagher and James Leesley all found the net for the first time this season. As Turf ran riot against a Ranch outfit missing a number of key players.

DIVISION 2 - City , Taxis, Hallam and Chapeltown step up their title bids, while Laycock surprise Fox – Division Two managed four games, including City Taxis’ 5-2 victory over Crookes & District 5-2 that put them level on points with leaders Phoenix. Scott Westney’s thirty five yard screamer to put Taxis in front was cancelled out by an equally good long range strike by Crookes’ Rob Acheson, but Nick Young and Jason Hopwood strikes had Taxis back in charge before half time. Crookes got back into it at the start of the second half when Jonnie Butler’s cannonball shot went straight through the home keeper, but Taxis made certain with a Brandon Smith strike and Jordan Marshall’s twelfth of the season.

Addie Gadour netted a hat-trick as the unbeaten Hallam FC stepped up their title bid with an 8-1 victory over Cobden View. Lewis Mitchell put Hallam ahead with a goal that almost needed goal-line technology to confirm (first picture below), before Gadour netted his first two. Matt Hunter then powered home a header to make it 4-0 at the break. Gadour completed his hat-trick at the start of the second half with a spectacular overhead kick (second picture below), before the League’s leading scorer Joe Howsham took his season’s tally to eighteen with two his first is the third picture below), the second being a spectacular forty yard thunderbolt. Mitchell scored his second before Ben Bell’s cross allowed Joe Taylor to net a last minute consolation for Cobden. More action is below - pictures by Mick Moat.

Sam Walch also hit three as Chapeltown RBL extended their unbeaten away record with a 5-0 victory at Steelers. RBL got off to the perfect start when Gary Bacon played a one two with Joe Morrhouse from a short corner for Bacon to fire low beyond the keeper. That’s how it stayed until just past the hour mark when sub Sam Walch made an immediate impact with an unstoppable shot into the top corner. Paul Milner then set up the third for Tom Wright, before Walch hit his second from just outside the area. Walch completed his hat-trick when he was sent clear to poke the ball past the keeper to complete the victory that keeps RBL in the promotion hunt.

Steve Morris scored twice as Laycock Sports pipped Fox & Hounds Rangers 5-4 in a real topsy-turvy game. Scott Lyons, man of the match Luke Glaves and Paul Adams gave Laycocks a three goal half time lead and it looked as if they were on their way to a comfortable victory when Morris hit his to make it 4-0. Fox had other ideas though and they quickly puleed two back with Dan Hartley and Russell Dutton strikes, and they should have had a third when they missed a penalty. They continued to press though and after Adam Skelton pulled a third back, Ash Peet grabbed his eighth of the season to bring them level. Fox looked certain to go on to win it as they pressed for the goal that would keep them in the promotion hunt, but a quick break allowed Morris to grab the winner for Laycocks instead.