Richmond travelled to Blackburn knowing that nothing but a win would be good enough to keep any hopes of promotion alive in the chase to the Premier league of this West Lancashire league competition.

The Burscough side are in second place in division 1. but have played more games than Tempest of Bolton who should they win all their games will overtake Richmond.

The visitors kicked off on an overcast and wet afternoon, with several sorties on the Mill Hill goal in the first 15minutes. Danny Barrie in good positions, the Richmond striker unlucky when one ball from midfield via Lee McNabb, fell just short and he was unable to make a good connection.

Mill Hill caused Richmond some serious problems around the 20 minute mark when striker Thomson hammered a ball against the visitors post.
A very good save from Adam Halton in the Richmond goal thwarting an earlier effort which had not been cleared by the away side, set up the Mill Hill chance and was eventually cleared by debut boy centre half Ian George.

Lee McNabb went close, hitting the side netting after a good build up from Barry and Chris Jones minutes later.

Another goal bound effort by the hosts was headed off the line by fullback Billy Mort, that effort was definitely heading for the back of the net.
Richmond had the omens on their side in the latter stage of the half.

Barrie found some space on 40 minutes, the well struck shot hit from just inside the penalty area, skimming the wrong side of Mill Hill keeper Dawson’s post.
Jimmy Hanson had a speculative effort closing half time, the ball lobbing over the bar from a left wing position.
The Burscough side had played some positive football in the first half, but finding the back of the net, not a simple task ? HT 0.0.

After the restart the hard working Barrie went close again, goal keeper Dawson saves.

Conner Sanderson found himself in a good shooting position on the edge of the Mill Hill penalty area on 50 minutes.
The young forward dragging his shot wide of the post, when perhaps a little more composer was required, at least to make the keeper work.

Jordan Lorde came on for Danny Barrie, the nippy striker having an immediate impact, just firing over the bar on 55 minutes.
Lorde went close again on 60 minutes his shot just rising over the bar from an excellent left wing cross from Jimmy Hanson.

Chris Jones had a giant like contribution in midfield, keeping the pressure on the home side, breaking down attacks and gaining the man of the match in the process.
Captain Lee McNabb's organising skills between defence and attack an added bonus for the away side.

The Richmond back four of Mort, Taylor, George and Lee Morton had kept their opposition at arm’s length in the second half but were given a scare when referee Robinson blew for a free kick after Richmond goalkeeper Halton collected an alleged back pass just inside his penalty area.
Little harsh, but the free kick was given.
The Richmond wall stood firm, the ball being cleared after deflecting off the defenders.

Manager for the day Mike Clandon in the absence of Chris Stammers, wondered where a goal was coming from, with the game entering into the last quarter.
Richmond were definitely playing some good football on a heavy pitch but with no luck or end product.

On or around the 85th minute the visitors forced a corner on the right side of the penalty area, good build up play by Jimmy Hanson and Lorde the providers.

Hanson took the kick, his left footed in swinging corner kick deceiving the home defence and landing at the feet of Scott Taylor, the big centre half up for the set piece, tucked his shot through a melee of Mill Hill defender's and into the back of the net.

Richmond had the breakthrough and blew a sigh of relief, the omens had looked favourably on the Burscough side.
Mill Hill had played their part in this closely fought game.

Referee Mr. Robinson blew the full time whistle and Richmond could be back in the title race, depending on other results ?
Final score 0.1.

Richmond are at home next Saturday to Hawcoat park, the Barrow side. 3 pm. KO, refreshments available, would love to see you all.

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