Someone asked if the stats could be checked to see if Alex Newbys marvellous hat tricks against Bamber Bridge home and away has ever been done before. So thanks to Roy Fearnheads historical stats on www.blueswayedviews.co.uk I delved in.

It seems yes it has been done before but not since the 1985/86 season. Over 30 years ago a certain Mick Robinson scored a hat trick on 26/12/85 and again 15/02/86 against Netherfield. That was the season in North West Counties League Division One the season Clitheroe finished champions.

Well done Alex.