DIV 1 EAST
By Phil Kirkland

■ THE Villagers began 2025 with defeat at Debdale Park as a solitary goal denied Chris Bolder’s side a perfect start.
Missed opportunities plagued an underperforming Villagers side, who, despite remaining seventh, are still in contention for play-off positions.
Battling tough conditions the game settled into an attritional affair, with neither side managing to break through.
In the second half, Sherwood went ahead when a ball was turned in off skipper Niall Tilsley.
Ferriby earned a penalty at the death, but East’s effort was dragged wid...