Liverpool Echo

Nav It! Peter Hits Hat-Trick in Derby ; Wallasey & District

THE derby between Leasowe Youth and Oyster Catcher saw the latter record a 4-2 success in the Cheshire Cup second round with Peter Navarro (3) and Sean Mooney netting. Poulton Royal went through after beating Willaston White Star 3- 0 thanks to goals from Lee Dermody, Tommy Carroll and Byron Roberts as The Primrose went out to a solitary goal away to Brow FC.

Heygarth Fightback Brings Big House Down ; Houlihans Birkenhead

ANDY GRIMES (2), Steve Forbes and Craig Kavanagh helped Heygarth come from 1-0 down to defeat the Big House 4-1 in the Cheshire Sunday Cup second round. Stuart Watterson and Luke Denson combined for AFC Mississippi in their 2-0 victory over Westminster.

Dockers Sunk On the Spot by Sandon ; Liverpool & District

ANOTHER big weekend for cup competitions in the Liverpool Sunday league as The Sandon were taken all the way at the Dockers Club by a game View side in the Premier Cup second round. The game finished 4-4 as Molyneux and Andy and Rueben Carroll both netted for the home side but Sandon just edged it winning 5-4 after penalties.

Grange Play the Fields for Shock ; West Cheshire League

IN the Cheshire FA Saturday Amateur Cup second round West Cheshire League Division Two club Grange Athletic beat Division One Christleton 3-2. Sean O'Rourke bagged both goals for the visitors but Grange went through thanks to replies from Kevin Fields (2) and Mark Hampson. Bebington Athletic beat Hazel Grove 5-2 inspired by a Graeme Carvell hat-trick while Chester Nomads endured a 2-2 draw after extra time with Stalybridge Celtic Reserves. New Brighton also have it all to do again after drawi...

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Dons Clash Will Test Character - Harvey ; Chester City

CHESTER CITY manager Jim Harvey has challenged his players to restore some pride after this week's FA Cup exit. The Deva Stadium side were beaten 4-0 by Barrow in the fourth qualifying round replay and missed out on a place in the first round. Harvey pinpointed defensive lapses as pivotal to City's defeat at the hands of the Cumbrian outfit and now wants a response when Chester face AFC Wimbledon today.

Watson Delighted to Welcome Back Booth ; Southport

THE returning Robbie s is delighted to have him back. Booth spent two months on loan to Vauxhall Motors this season and returned to Rivacre Park on Tuesday night to inspire Port to victory.

Stopper Key to Skem's Fine Form ; Unibond

AS the goals have been flying in for Skelmersdale United of late, the man at the other end of the pitch has been equally prolific Goalkeeper Ryan McMahon has conceded just one goal in the last five matches as his team-mates have banged in 20. And manager Tommy Lawson says he is delighted with his number one's performances of late.

Liverpool's Town Clash ; Vodkat

THE region's Vodkat League sides are in Challenge Cup second round action today. First Division AFC Liverpool welcome Alsager Town, whilst Bootle host Squires Gate.

Hayemaker Here to Stay

WITH all the excitement running up to last night's show at the ECHO Arena it's been hard to think about much else but I have caught a glimpse of David Haye doing the rounds to promote his fight with WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev next Saturday. Haye looks in incredible shape and regardless of what the 'Beast from the East' brings next weekened I can't see past a stoppage for the Londoner.

Too Brave for His Own Good

FIGHT fans will not have failed to notice how angry I was on Monday morning writing up the report from the pro show at the Bolton Arena last weekend. One of the closing contests, a Central Area light-middleweight title clash, went horribly wrong when Doncatser's Jason Rushton was punished for 10 rounds by Blackpool's Brian Rose.

Swine Flu Scare Ko's Stevie ; Williams Ruled Out of English Title Chance Due to Illness

ENGLISH light-welterweight title contender Stevie Williams is out of next weekend's scheduled championship fight after a suspected case of swine flu. 'The Wallasey Express' has been in camp since August for his 10 round domestic title showdown with London's Michael Grant.

Sutton Abc On Fire!

SUTTON ABC is a club going places. Despite only opening it's doors two years ago the club is breaking down boundaries in St Helens and has built up a solid junior stable. One massive success has been scored via the club's relationship with the Fire Brigade, which has gone from strength to strength over the past 18 months.

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HIGH-quality miler Cesare is to make a surprise switch to hurdling this winter. An Ascot specialist, where he has won a Group Two, the eight- year-old was second to Paco Boy in the Queen Anne Stakes at the Royal meeting in June.

Bushman Ready to Make Amends ; Grey Ace to Triumph at Newmarket

BUSHMAN has produced some decent efforts this season, including when a close runner-up to the classy Confront at Haydock last month. The grey was well fancied for the Cambridegeshire on the back of that effort, but was pulled out of the Newmarket cavalry charge on the morning of the race.

On the Rails ...

. PANDORAMA made a winning start to his career over fences but did not have things all his own way in the Christmas Parties at Punchestown Beginners' Chase.. The six-year-old's only previous defeat under Rules came to the brilliant Mikael D'Haguenet in a Grade One novice hurdle but Paul Carberry was forced to use all his strength to get the better of Clan Tara after the last.

Watch Out for ...

CUTS BOTH WAYS Handicaps are clearly going to provide Paul Cole's colt with easier pickings after his encouraging run at Leicester on Monday. He picked up really well to come home third and although the handicapper is likely to take note, he will still be rated leniently enough to strike next time.

Arsenal V Tottenham Home: 8-13 [ ... ]

Arsenal v Tottenham Home: 8-13 Draw: 3-1 Away: 5-1 MANUEL ALMUNIA could be set for a recall to Arsenal's starting line-up for this derby clash. Arsene Wenger is likely to make several changes from the side which beat Liverpool in the Carling Cup in midweek but Lukas Fabianski (thigh), Tomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott (both knee) miss out.

Hoy in Form of His Life - Brailsford ; Cycling

FOUR-TIME Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy showed it was business as usual with a powerful display in the opening round of the keirin at the Track World Cup in Manchester. Making his international return following a hip injury sustained in a crash in Copenhagen in February, Hoy (Team Sky+HD) reached the second round at the Manchester Velodrome with victory in the third heat, leading from the front after the derny motorbike left the track.

Lewis Eager for Brit Dream ; Hamilton Keen On Button Partnership

LEWIS HAMILTON would gladly welcome Jenson Button to McLaren if the rumours of an all-British 'dream team' come to fruition. Speculation continues to surround the possibility of Button joining forces with Hamilton if the world champion fails to agree a new contract with Brawn GP.