Thackley lose crown jewel Bentham

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Thackley have lost former Bradford City and Farsley Celtic midfielder Craig Bentham to North West Counties side Silsden. It is a blow to Thackley as the very experienced player was one of their key assets. He was also a vital part of the Thackley side which surprised many last season. Bentham  read more→

Rhodes and Lumsden rescue Steels

Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup Worksop Town 2-3 (AET) Stocksbridge Park Steels Deep into injury-time in extra-time, Stocksbridge were heading out of the Senior Cup at the First Round stage. That was until Ben Rhodes and Joe Lumsden intervened to snatch a seemingly unlikely victory at Sandy Lane. There was a ferocious start to the  read more→

‘Tick’ Towler rolls back years for Nostell

Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup  Brodsworth 1-3 Nostell Miners Welfare Former Frickley striker Neil ‘Tick’ Towler played a crucial role as Nostell Miners Welfare scored two late goals to progress into the second round of the Senior Cup. Nostell had taken an early lead through Haydn Ward, but Alex Irwin had cancelled the goal out.  read more→

Morris era begins with a victory

Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup  The Lee Morris era at Worsbrough Bridge began with a 2-1 win over Phoenix in the first round of the Senior Cup. Things couldn’t have got off to a better start for Morris as midfielder Chris Walton fired Bridge ahead in the seventh minute. Phoenix equalised before youngster Josh McKeegan  read more→

Holders Celtic knock out Stansfield’s men

West Riding County Cup First Round Holders Farsley Celtic beat Toolstation NCEL Division One leaders Knaresborough Town 4-1 at Throstle Nest. Luke Parkin, Adam Porritt (2) and Issac Baldwin were on the score-sheet for Farsley. Steve Bromley made the score 2-1 at one point. Four late goals guided Goole AFC to a 5-1 victory at  read more→

Campion take Ossett apart in WRCC

West Riding County Cup First Round Ossett Town 1-4 Campion Campion served up one of their greatest performances since joining the NCEL as they comfortably beat Evo Stik side Ossett Town in the West Riding County Cup. The Toolstation NCEL Division One outfit had the game sown up by the 47th minute. Although it must  read more→

Cawley fires Athersley to great win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Danny Cawley struck twice as Athersley Rec recorded a memorable 4-0 midweek away win at Garforth Town. The striker broke the deadlock in the first half before going onto score a fabulous solo effort to put Athersley three goals to the good deep into the second half. McCauley Shillito had doubled  read more→

Shaw Lane re-claim top spot

Evo Stik Premier Division  Shaw Lane AFC 2-0 Buxton Shaw Lane AFC re-claimed the Division’s top spot with a comfortable home win over Buxton in front of almost 250 people. A fabulous first half overhead kick from striker Paul Clayton, recalled to the side, set the Ducks on their way. An excellent goal from star  read more→

Morris takes Worsbrough helm

Toolstation NCEL Division One Legendary Non League striker Lee Morris has taken charge of his local team Worsbrough Bridge. Morris is the permanent replacement for Josh Wright, who stood down two weeks after almost a year in charge. Former Harrogate Town, Shaw Lane and Buxton striker Morris, whose managerial CV includes spells with Frickley Athletic  read more→

Good few days of Disability Football

During a difficult week for NLY Community Sport, we made sure our Disability Football sessions were a big success. We had a superb Mental Wellbeing session on Thursday The new Nostell Miners Welfare Disability Team received their tracksuits.   We had the biggest turnout yet for the Pontefract Pirates Disability Juniors sessions with 12 at  read more→