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LRBC 0-1 FOUR FC (South Parade)
A very youthful LRBC struggled in the mud against Four FC's bigger and older team, but the game served its purpose with LRBC handing debuts to five players. Only captain Duncan Brownnutt and manager (plus goalkeeper for the day) Gareth Carey Jones were over 23, and the game offered an opportunity for younger and new players to press their claims for a place in the league side next season.
LRBC recovered after a shaky start and the game was beginning to even up when centre-half Eddie Kirkham diverted a low-driven cross past his manager for an own-goal on the half hour mark. Despite that error the defender will be pleased with a fine individual performance marked by numerous impressive headed clearances. The best chance of the first half fell to LRBC striker Anthony Thorpe who volleyed over from 12 yards.
The gradual introduction of first team players during the second half led to more sustained pressure for LRBC. Once again Thorpe was in the thick of the action as Four FC were forced back into their own half. Several goal-mouth scrambles ensued but LRBC will be disappointed with their failure to get clean strikes on target and they were unable to force an equaliser.
LRBC Team:
G Carey Jones, C Murgatroyd, A Trueman (J Hoy 70), E Kirkham, D Brownnutt, D Turner (M Fisher 65), M Megson (A Frater 45), L Walsh (J Wilson 65), M Crimmins (J Clarkson 45), M O'Dwyer (D Thorpe 70), A Thorpe.