Black collects NLY MOTY award

Non League Yorkshire manager of the year Grant Black collected his award at Ossett Town’s presentation night on Saturday. James Grayson was there to present it to Ossett’s brilliant young manager, whose team has helped herald a complete rebirth of the club. Black told Non League Yorkshire: “I’d like to say thanks to all the  read more→

Hilton pens new Stocksbridge deal

Evo Stik Division One South  Chris Hilton has penned a new deal at Stocksbridge Park Steels to stay on for a fourth season. The news comes a few weeks after Hilton and his coaches led the Steels on a tremendous run to surprise many by finishing fourth. His coaching staff – Ryan Laight, Lee Thompson,  read more→

Hepworth stands down as Emley chief

Toolstation NCEL Division One Long-serving AFC Emley manager Darren Hepworth has stood down because of work commitments. The sad news ends a memorable seven years in charge which have seen Hepworth lead a transformation of the club. Although the holy grail of promotion was not won, Hepworth has been a driving force in the building  read more→

Selby close in on new manager

Toolstation NCEL Division One Selby Town are hoping to install their new manager by the middle of the week. Selby have been “overwhelmed” by the interest in the post which became vacant following the departure of Nigel Emery, who was sacked over a series of Facebook posts which the club claimed broke their code of conduct. Selby chairman Ralph Pearse told  read more→

Liversedge appeal for new volunteers

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Liversedge are looking for new volunteers to fill crucial roles, including the club secretary position. ‘Sedge are also hoping to find a treasurer, commercial manager and a media and stats person. Anyone interested should email liversedgefc@mail.com. Liversedge have enjoyed a good week as their excellent manager Jonathan Rimmington has pledged to stay  read more→

Black is Non League Yorkshire MOTY

Ossett Town’s brilliant young boss Grant Black has won Non League Yorkshire’s manager of the year vote. Nearly 1000 votes were cast overall and Black fought off competition from second-placed Penistone Church manager Ian Richards to become the fourth winner of the award. Wayne Benn (x2) and Paul Quinn are the previous winners. Black is  read more→

Armthorpe appeal for help

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Armthorpe Welfare are renovating their snack bar so they can create a new bar and lounge area. The club will be removing the internal walls and replacing them with a solitary wall with two serving areas – one for food and one for the bar – along with a new plasterboard  read more→

Kittrick agrees new Scarborough deal

Evo Stik Division One North Steve Kittrick has agreed a deal to remain in charge of Scarborough Athletic next season. Kittrick will oversee the team as the Seadogs move back to Scarborough in July to their new stadium. Chairman Trevor Bull said: “Following the great work Steve did last year in turning us from a  read more→

Long serving physio stands down

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Well-known Garforth Town physio Paul Cavell after over 20 years of loyal service to the club. Cavell has been part of the furniture at the J.S White Community Stadium and has been at the side of a succession of managers, including Dave Parker, Dave Harrison, Steve Nichol, Adrian Costello and Rob  read more→

More West Riding refs earn promotion

In addition to the referees from Toolstation NCEL Division One, a number of West Riding County FA officials have won promotion to Level 3 status. Popular trio Steve Lynch, Gareth Myers and Jamie Rhodes will be refereeing Evo Stik League and NCEL Premier Division matches next season. Lynch, an expert in man-management and humour and  read more→