Huntington led going into the break after just edging a close 1st half. United however came out with belief in the second period but despite constant one way traffic in the 2nd half Huntington doubled their lead when both the referee and assistant made a right mess of an offside decision to allow some what unfortunate goal leaving Riccall with it all to do.

This proved to fire Riccall up more and they were rewarded when John Knowles cut back inside from the line to drive into the bottom corner for 1-2. United threw everything at Rovers but failed to get the equaliser with Fawcett first slamming an header against the crossbar and then being denied by an absolute world class save from the keeper from point blank. United should have had a penalty with moments to go when the Rovers centre half used Fawcett as a climbing frame in the box only for the referee to seemingly bottle that decision similar to one in the first half.

United should take great pride and motivation from the performance against a good Huntington into the game against Kartiers on Wednesday night, 6:30pm kick off.

Match Report will soon be online.

The club is very proud of Pete's achievements and wish him all the best for the future.

• 1^st Team Player’s Player – Daz Fawcett
• 1^st Team Manager’s Player – Liam Olsson
• 2^nd Team Player’s Player – Dave Barber
• 2^nd Team Manager’s Player – Mark Gardner
• 1^st Team Top Goalscorer – Gary Collier
• 2^nd Team Top Goalscorer – Rob Wales
• Clubman of the Year – Chris Phillips

The club would also like to congratulate everyone involved in what was an excellent season. Thanks go out to all the players; managers; assistants; groundsman; spectators; sponsors; and wags, who have all played their part in what was a fantastic year for the club and one that we can all look back on with pride.

With sights now firmly fixed on next season, the club would like to wish everyone a good summer and hopes to see you all back and ready for pre-season in June.

Bradley: "We've had a great season and I am chuffed with everyone at the club. Unfortunately Pete is finishing though and I would like to say a big personal thank you to him because I've learnt a lot from him. He'll always be welcome back and I hope that the opportunity comes along again in the future!"

The money will be used on 2 new First aiders; 3 new Level 1 coaches; and a new Level 1 Goalkeeping Coach.

Riccall United are still looking to gain further funding to cover the cost of further Training Courses for our volunteers.

 Charter Standard Adult Club Status Awarded to Club

The Riccall United Football Club commitee are pleased to announce that we have been awarded the adult club charter standard by The FA. This award recognises that Riccall United is a club that is a well run and sustainable club that set high standards in discipline, organisation and best practice. We have been able to develop and maintain our high standards through the combined efforts of the players; management and coaches; committee members; sponsors; and volunteers and fund raisers.

The club submitted the application on the 28th February off their own back but have since learn't that the York Leeper Hare Football League is to be one of the pilot leagues for the Charter Standard League Programme. Our Charter Standard was accepted 22/07/2008 and lapses 22/07/2011

This is an important achievement for this club and it further displays the lengths we are going to on and off the field to develop all aspects of the club. The club is fully commited to the eventual goal of junior football in Riccall and this award partnered with our work with the Parish Council and future work with local schools should provide us with the perfect opportunity for further growth.

The club has also received a small grant from the Riccall Parish Council of £300 to invest in coach development. The club would like to take this opportunity to thank the Parish Council and also everyone involved at the club who helped in part towards the award of the Charter Standard.

Riccall United Football Club Committee