Thirsk men’s first team faced a bottom of the table clash with Brigg and despite a very close game lost 3-2. The game started evenly but Brigg took the lead half way through the half through sloppy Thirsk marking. Thirsk battled back and scored following a period of pressure. The second half saw Thirsk fall behind again through a well-worked Brigg short-corner and this was quickly followed by a third, as a Thirsk counter attack broke down and Brigg drove forward. Thirsk were not finished and managed to pull one back through Sam Gardiner but Brigg held on for the victory.

Thirsk Mens 1st team struggled away to Lincoln Roses despite a brave performance. Phil Hughes made his goalkeeping debut for Thirsk and turned in a fine performance. From the off Thirsk were under some pressure from a strong Lincoln side, but managed to keep a clean sheet until half way through the half when Lincoln scored from a short-corner and then followed up with three more strikes before half time. Thirsk struck one back in second half through a well worked Dave Pickford goal, but Lincoln keep pushing, scoring another four to end 8-1 victors.

Thirsk Mens 1st XI faced a tough first game back away to Old Malton who are high up in the table. Thirsk started brightly with Ward and Doyle unable to turn chances into goals. Old Malton then got into their rhythm and struck two goals in quick succession. This was followed by two more strikes to lead 4-0 at half time. The second half was one-way traffic and despite some brave performances in the Thirsk team, Malton scored another five times to run out 9-0 victors.

Thirsk Men’s 1st XI suffered a heavy defeat to Chapeltown at the weekend. They conceded four goals in the first half despite some good saves by goalkeeper Jeff Lewis. Thirsk started the second half much brighter and held the score for twenty minutes as well as creating some changes through Gardiner and Ward. Chapeltown struck again as Thirsk tired to leave the score 7-0 by the close.

Thirsk Men’s 1st XI faced a home game against Ben Rhydding 3′s on Saturday 3rd December. They started brightly taking an early lead through a goal by Paul Doyle. Ben Rhydding then stepped up scoring two before half time. Thirsk again started the second half well and were unlucky to fall 3-2 behind when a scuffed shot beat goalie Jeff Lewis who was solid in the Thirsk goal. They pulled it back to 3-2 thanks to a goal by Phil Hughes but alas a defensive error allowed Rhydding an easy opportunity to score – the game finishing with a 4-2 win for Ben Rhydding.

Thirsk Mens 1st Team suffered another defeat on 19th November to a strong Slazengers side. Thirsk started well and took the lead through Andrew Carney. Slazengers equalised before Thirsk pulled ahead again this time through Paul Doyle. Two quick Slazenger goals meant an even first half finished with Slazengers leading 3-2. The second half was a much tougher affair for Thirsk and under constant pressure for 20 minutes they conceded another four goals to their one scored in favour through an excellent Johnny Partenheimer flick.

Thirsk Men’s first team played away against Leeds and soon saw themselves fall behind.  A well taken goal by Paul Doyle saw Thirsk pull one back although half time saw Leeds 4-1 ahead.  Thirsk played better in the second half and had some chances.   They tired as the game went on and Leeds scored 3 more to end in a heavy 7-1 defeat for Thirsk.

Thirsk Mens first’s took a surprising lead through Andrew Carney against league leaders Old Malton and held up until half time.  Following the break Old Malton took control and despite Thirsk hitting the post scored four unanswered goals.  A brave performance from Thirsk despite a 4-1 defeat.

Thirsk Men’s 1st XI travelled to play Brigg and the game ended 0-0 with both teams having a few chances. Joe Dickenson in the Thirsk goal made several good stops and at the other end Thirsk went close through Carney and Scaling. A draw and a much better team performance was a good result for Thirsk.

Thirsk Men’s 1st XI lost at home to Lincoln 2-4. Thirsk were rusty in the first half and despite having much of the possession went quickly behind to a couple of quick breaks and a converted short-corner. They fought back towards the end of the half and scored a good goal through Jack Moody to go in 1-3 down. Thirsk battled better in the second half – adding another through Nathan Harding but couldn’t close the gap any further.