Nostell are not far off – Hazel

Toolstation NCEL Division One Although he admits he needs a few more players, new manager Des Hazel believes Nostell Miners Welfare are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Hazel is leading the latest revolution at Nostell with chairman Kevin Allsop, director of football Mark Booth and player/coach Wayne Ball. He watched his new-look  read more→

New-look Nostell defeated by Carlton

New-look Nostell Miners Welfare were defeated 2-0 by West Yorkshire League Premier Division champions Carlton Athletic last night. Reprieved Nostell, who are still assembling their side under new manager Des Hazel, gave a good fight and look in a far better shape than some would have predicted. Goals on either side of the interval secured  read more→

Fearn gives young talent a chance

Evo Stik Division One South Spencer Fearn is giving under 19s academy graduate Jack Burton another chance to impress with Frickley Athletic’s first team. Midfielder Burton played 14 times for Frickley’s Evo Stik side last season and Fearn has been impressed him with in pre-season. Fearn said: ”We are pleased to have another good young  read more→

Selby take step in right direction

New-look Selby Town took a major step in the right direction after drawing 4-4 at Toolstation NCEL Premier Division big-boys Bridlington Town. Selby led three times against Brid, whose star striker Brett Agnew hit a hat-trick. Liam Flanagan, Charlie Clamp, Joe Milner and Joe Dale struck for Selby, who were on course for victory until  read more→

Glasshoughton tie Akeister down

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare have tied key midfielder Lewis Akeister down for another campaign. Akeister was a vital part of Welfare’s team last season when they flirted with the play-offs. He has attracted interest from other clubs this summer. Young Kyle Fish, brother of Regan, has also signed for Glasshoughton. He played at  read more→

Powell close to finalising Brighouse team

Evo Stik Division One North Vill Powell is close to finalising his new-look Brighouse Town team for the new season. Former Goole AFC and Sheffield FC striker Powell, in his first managerial post as a number one, has been thrown in the deep end at Brighouse as only three players remain from last season –  read more→

Coulson returns to hometown club

Evo Stik Division One North Former striker Michael Coulson has been lured back to his hometown club – Scarborough Athletic. Coulson began his career with the old Scarborough club in 2003. He went onto become the second youngest goal-scorer in the club’s history. After leaving to join Barnsley in 2006, Coulson went onto play for  read more→

Jackson hits four for Pontefract

Glasshoughton Welfare 1-5 Pontefract Collieries Chris Jackson hit four as clinical Pontefract Collieries retained the Bill Cook Memorial Trophy at the home of their local rivals Glasshoughton Welfare. Although the score-line may be wide, Glasshoughton were a match for higher league Ponte and the visitors only pulled away in the last 20 minutes. Glasshoughton competed  read more→

Askwith returns to Maltby Main

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Mark Askwith is back at Maltby Main as part of the new look management team. Askwith who was a member of Spencer Fearn’s backroom team for 18 months, will be joint manager with Scott Mason. John Crossland will be their assistant. The trio replace Jordan Hall and his management team following  read more→

Athersley set for Barnsley X1 friendly

Athersley Rec are preparing a bumper payday when a Barnsley X1 visit Sheerien Park tomorrow night. The Rec are hoping that it is a repeat of last year’s fixture when Sheerien Park was packed to the rafters. Ryan Smith scored the winner for them in a solitary goal win last year. It is Athersley’s fourth  read more→