Rob Hunter is set to bring reinforcements into his threadbare Glasshoughton Welfare team, writes James Grayson. Glasshoughton lost 2-1 to Albion Sports at Leeds Road today to end a four match Toolstation NCEL Premier Division winning streak. Dalton Harris may have continued his hot-streak with a goal, but his side is down to the barebones. read more→
Month: November 2013
Jarrow Roofing earn deserved FA Vase victory at AFC Emley
AFC Emley’s FA Vase hopes sank without trace as Jarrow Roofing recovered from a terrible start to win 3-1 at the Welfare Ground, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Emley looked full value to go through to the third round after a brilliant opening 20 minutes that saw Alex Hallam give them the lead. But, a read more→
Steven Brennan appointed Rossington Main manager
New Rossington Main boss Steven Brennan will take charge of his team for the first tomorrow at Shaw Lane Aquaforce. Brennan was given the reigns today after a successful interview earlier this week and leaves his role as manager of the Scarborough Athletic reserve team. Brennan replaces Steve Lodge who resigned earlier this month. Brennan read more→
Billy Miller’s Harrogate Railway to face Farsley in Doodson Sport Cup second round
In-form Harrogate Railway will face Evo Stik Division One North rivals Farsley AFC in the Doodson Sport Cup second round. Billy Miller’s Railway comfortably beat Stocksbridge Park Steels on Monday night to secure their passage, whilst Farsley won 4-0 at Goole. The tie will take place at Station View on Monday 2nd December. In the read more→
Logan McDaniel: From the MLS to Garforth Town
Just over 18 months ago, Logan McDaniel was drafted to play in the MLS for Portland Timbers and was so close to achieving his dreams, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). That’s when disaster struck. A bad hip and then hamstring injury ended his hopes and has led to him taking an unusual path which has read more→
John Reed will bounce back from Scarborough Athletic exit
John Reed has announced his exit from his position as a coach of Scarborough Athletic – along with assistant manager Darren France. The news is an unwelcome distraction for Scarborough ahead the historic FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round game at AFC Telford United. Both have cited “footballing reasons”, but Reed has gone into slightly more read more→
Midweek review: Youngsters shine in Scarborough’s Doodson Sport Cup win at Ossett Albion
A young Scarborough Athletic team scored two late goals to beat Ossett Albion 3-1 in the Evo Stik Doodson Sport Cup first round encounter at Dimple Wells last night. Goalkeeper Jason White returned to the side following a spell out injured, while the likes of Darren Clough, who scored the decisive goals, Niall Gibb, Joe read more→
Glasshoughton boss Rob Hunter slams referee after Armthorpe victory
Glasshoughton Welfare chief Rob Hunter slammed the performance of referee Ben Ballantyne after the controversial 1-0 victory over Armthorpe Welfare last night, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). James Beaston is facing a three-match ban for his red card in incident-filled which also saw Hunter sent from his dugout during the second half. Liam Tuck, Russell read more→
Farsley striker Adam Priestley makes Gibraltar 23-man squad
Adam Priestley has been called up to Gibraltar’s 23-man squad for the historic friendly with Slovakia. The Farsley AFC striker is heading to Portugal for next Tuesday’s game which will be Gibraltar’s first since becoming a UEFA member. He is joined by former Manchester United and Stoke City player Danny Higginbotham in the squad. Priestley read more→
Glasshoughton beat Armthorpe, despite James Beaston’s dismissal
Rob Hunter spoke of his admiration for his Glasshoughton Welfare players after the against the odds 1-0 victory over Armthorpe Welfare in a controversial match at Leeds Road, writes James Grayson. Welfare had to play with ten men for 50 minutes following James Beaston’s bizarre red card for allegedly elbowing Chris Davies during a mad read more→