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Ryhope Colliery Welfare deservedly regained the Allan Thompson Memorial Cup last night in a well-supported match at Ryhope Recreation Park. For RCA it was a match too far, following on Saturday’s game against Stockton and particularly the previous night’s visit to Pennywell for the opening match at the new Quarry Hill facilities. No excuses, though: Ryhope CW merited their victory. They are certainly on a winning streak: before the match RCA captain Wayne Henderson presented Phil Hall with a salver to congratulate RCW on their magnificent 2010-11 season.
Mrs Maureen Thompson had asked that all proceeds from the match went in aid of George Johnson, the 18 month old son of ex-Ryhope CW player Neil Johnson, who unfortunately has a very rare illness which means he has spent all but three weeks of his life in hospital and needs constant care. I understand from RCA Chairman Owen Haley that a £300 cheque will be going to the Team George Charity Appeal.
