Shaw Lane land ex-Lion Rothery

Evo Stik Premier Division  Craig Elliott has made another coup after signing former Guiseley star Gavin Rothery. Rothery, an ex-Leeds United young professional, spent six years with Guiseley and was a major part of their team during their climb to the National League Premier. Rothery played for Gainsborough Trinity and Bradford (Park Avenue) last season.  read more→

Riley and Jones join Brighouse

Evo Stik Division One North Winger Brad Riley and experienced central midfielder Adam Jones have joined Vill Powell’s Brighouse Town. Riley was with Ossett Town last season, while Jones was on the books of Ossett Albion, Thackley, Worsbrough Bridge and Liversedge. “They want to be part of the group and they have a wealth of  read more→

Rimmington lands long-term target

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Liversedge manager Jonathan Rimmington has landed one of his long-term targets. The ‘Sedge boss has persuaded Carlton Town midfielder Joe Kenny to make the step-up to the NCEL this season. Kenny leaves Carlton after being part of the side which cantered to the West Yorkshire League Premier Division title last season.  read more→

Eccleshill reveal three signings

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Eccleshill United have announced the signings of three players, including former winger Ben Hardy. Hardy is rejoining the club after a spell away. Hardy previously played for Eccleshill during the 2015/16 campaign and has impressed so far during pre-season. The second signing is Ryan Canning. The defender has made his mark  read more→

Keightley double downs Brighouse

Penistone Church 2-1 Brighouse Town New Penistone Church star Nathan Keightley struck both goals as Penistone Church toppled Evo Stik side Brighouse Town. Church fully deserved their victory over a Brighouse side which was a mixture of trialists and a handful of players who have already signed. Brighouse went close on a couple of occasions  read more→

Hall resigns from Maltby Main

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Jordan Hall has resigned as manager of Maltby Main after just 60 days in charge. His assistants John Styring and Mark Higginbottom have also left as Maltby prepare to appoint Hall’s successor. Hall, the former Glapwell and FC Bolster boss, only replaced Spencer Fearn in May. Maltby statement said: “Jordan’s work commitments  read more→

Hilton content with Stocksbridge squad

Evo Stik Division One South There will be one or two more additions at Stocksbridge Park Steels, if that, before the league campaign kicks off in mid-August. Chris Hilton is talking to a potential replacement for right-back Josh Meade. The un-named trialist featured in the Purdie Cup triumph over Penistone Church on Friday night, days  read more→

Bruce heads Hall Road to victory

Louis Bruce’s header was the winning goal for Hall Road Rangers in the 1-0 success over Armthorpe Welfare. Tadcaster Albion were beaten 6-2 by National League North side Spennymoor having led 1-0 at the break. Campion won 4-1 at West Yorkshire League side Sherburn White Rose. Athersley Rec recorded a 5-2 victory at Retford FC,  read more→

Ossett retain Steve Kelly trophy

Ossett Town retained the Steve Kelly Memorial Trophy with a 3-2 victory at Hemsworth Miners Welfare. Seon Ripley, Josh Snowden and Charlie Lofts hit the target for Ossett in the annual match which is staged to celebrate the memory of the well-respected former Ossett and Hemsworth youth coach. Nash Connolly and Nathan Perks scored for  read more→

Ossett are in “safe hands” – Gay

Evo Stik Division One North Departed defender Tyrone Gay says Ossett Town are in “safe hands”, as he begins his new adventure with Hyde United. The former Brighouse Town title-winner was a crucial part of Grant Black’s brilliant team last season. His performances for the play-off finalists earned him a place in the Division One  read more→