New NCEL season preview – Eccleshill

Toolstation NCEL Division One

Last season was a transition year for Eccleshill because of the break-up of the long-standing RIASA partnership. It was all about rebuilding the relationship with local players. That has been done and Eccleshill mean business this season. Look at the signings.

Manager

Sean Regan

Regan replaced Mark Greaves last November and is widely admired at the club. He holds many coaching qualifications and has worked at many professional academies. He also previously managed Liversedge, as well as holding several coaching positions at clubs such as Thackley and Ossett Albion.

Opening Five Fixtures

Teversal (A), Westella (H) – LC, Grimsby Borough (H), Pontefract Collieries (A), Brigg Town (H).

Player Movement

In: Sam Bradley (Albion Sports), Marcus Edwards (Albion Sports), Alex Cusack (Albion Sports), Matt Mathers (Albion Sports).

Out: N/C

One to Watch

Marcus Edwards

Eccleshill’s greatest player needs no introduction and he’s going to be a huge hit once again for the Bradford-based side.

Prediction

Title challengers

Interview

Sean Regan

Sean Regan believes he has built a Eccleshill United side that is capable of challenging at the top end of the table.

With the signings he has made, it is no surprise either. Eccleshill have one of the most formidable attacks in the Division with Marcus Edwards, Luke Harrop and Adam Turner leading the line.

“I think the expectations are high and so they should be,” Regan told Non League Yorkshire.

“You can see what we can do going forward and I would be expecting to be in the play-offs as a minimum.

“Considering what we did in the last eight to ten games of last season and we have upped it two or three levels, that says it all.

“I think it is probably one of the best squads Eccleshill have had for a few years. The players we have got can drive the club forward.

“I think other clubs in the league will see the signings and take interest in that.”