Controversy reigns as Newburgh beat Bickerstaffe in local derby

Oct 25 2012 by Neil Jones, Ormskirk Advertiser

DUE to disciplinary issues involving their opposition, Bickerstaffe Res were left watching an enthralling local derby between their first team and Newburgh at Hall Lane.

The match involved a disputed penalty decision going Newburgh’s way, and a sending off of a Bickerstaffe player.

Newburgh took the lead, only for Cocks to pull one back, with Newburgh going back in front with a disputed penalty.

In the second half Bickerstaffe found themselves down to 10 men with Hughes given a straight red.

Bickerstaffe equalized with 15 minutes left,with Wisset tapping in a simple chance for 2-2.

Newburgh, though, grabbed the winner late on.