Albion cruise to victory against Cestrians

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion produced a dominant performance to win 2-0 away at Chester-le-Street Town in the Ebac Northern League Two on Saturday to strengthen their bid for a promotion play-off spot.

Joe Thompson fired Albion ahead after just 7 minutes at Moor Park as he was played through one-on-one and slotted past the home goalkeeper.

Despite dominating possession and chances, the visitors had to wait until 15 minutes from the end to wrap up the three points as Shaun Pickford was fastest to react to a loose ball in the box following saves from a Rees Greenwood free kick and a Thompson header.

Earlier, a largely untroubled Jonathan Ball in the RACA goal had to make a big save to deny the hosts from levelling the match.

The win moves Daniel Iredale’s side back up to third in the table in the race for the play-off spots, with three games remaining including Wednesday’s trip to Brandon United.

Albion ease into EA Cup last 4

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion eased into the semi finals of the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup after a comfortable 7-0 win at Washington on Wednesday.

A hat-trick from Rhys McLeod, a brace from Konner Lamb and further strikes from Rees Greenwood and Joe Thompson secured the emphatic win – a repeat of the league win at the Ford Hub earlier in the season.

Albion will travel to Easington Colliery in the last four on April 27, with Tow Law Town meeting Newcastle University in the other tie on April 26.

Before the semi final, however, RACA have three of the final four Ebac Northern League 2 games to play in the chase for a promotion play-off position, starting with a trip to Chester-le-Street Town on Saturday.

Albion held in final home game

A frustrating final home (regular) league game of the season for Ryton & Crawcrook Albion on Saturday… They came from behind twice to lead 3-2 against Esh Winning, only for the visitors to go on and grab a point 10 minutes from the end.

Goals from Shaun Pickford, Rhys McLeod and Lee Waugh put RACA in a winning position but a hat-trick from Owen Lister blew that that away.

Four away league games remain in the race for a promotion play-off spot, with a trip to Chester-le-Street Town next Saturday.

Depending both on the final league positions and securing a play-off place, Albion may still potentially have a home game to come in May.

Meanwhile, a huge thank you to all the supporters who turned out on Saturday. The official gate was 255 – our highest of the season!

Albion reach EA Cup last 8

RACA had to come from behind twice to beat Chester-le-Street Town 3-2 in a thrilling EA Cup Round 2 encounter at Kingsley Park. Substitutes Rhys McLeod and Joe Thompson levelled twice for Albion before Konner Lamb’s late winner.

RACA will travel to the winners of Willington and Washington in the quarter finals on April 6.

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Albion appoint Dan Iredale

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion are delighted to announce the appointment of former captain Daniel Iredale as the club’s new First Team Manager and Michael Laws as assistant.

Iredale takes up the RACA post after a hugely successful 3-year stint as head coach of Northern Football Alliance Premier Division side Cullercoats and succeeds Mark Bullock, who departed last week.

The 31-year-old will also bring first team coach James Barker and goalkeeper coach Lewis Carr to Albion as part of his coaching team.

“I, Mick and the rest of the coaching team are very excited for the future and can’t wait to get started at Ryton,” Iredale said.

“We have ambition for this club we believe are matched and hopefully, there are some great times ahead. It’s a well-established Northern League club full of great people and we are proud to be part of it.

“I’d like to thank Cullercoats for giving me the opportunity to be able to succeed at their club. During my time there, we defied the odds many times and I will remember a lot of those moments for a long time to come.”

Iredale, who has played for several Northern Football League sides, returns to Kingsley Park more than 5 years after playing over 60 times and captaining the club between 2014 and 2016.

After steering Cullercoats to safety with the final few games in 2018, he guided the Doves into the Alliance’s top tier for the first time in their history and reached three Cup finals – winning one – in his first full season in charge.

Before the 2019-20 campaign was cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they were in the top 5 and in another cup final, and this year, were pushing for the title before its current suspension.

His assistant Laws – an FA Vase winner with Spennymoor Town – has a professional football background with Northampton Town along with playing for sides such as Blyth Spartans, Gateshead and Whitley Bay.

The new coaching team will be getting ready to begin as soon as the coronavirus restrictions allow. A full interview will follow as soon as possible.