Dodsworth hopeful Handsworth will finish in the top five

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Jason Dodsworth remains focussed on guiding Handsworth to a top five finish. Handsworth – who visit resurgent Penistone Church this weekend – are having a bad time having lost six of their last eight league fixtures. Dodsworth says he and Aiden Spowage are confident a turnaround in form will be forthcoming.  read more→

Handsworth are huge underdogs for Worksop tie – Spowage

Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup  Aiden Spowage says Handsworth are huge underdogs for the quarter-final tie at NPL Division One East side Worksop Town tonight. Handsworth are heading back to Sandy Lane for the first time since vacating their former home over 18 months ago. The Ambers face a massive challenge against a powerful Worksop  read more→

Williams hits late hat-trick as Goole win at Handsworth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Handsworth 2-4 Goole AFC Red hot Luke Williams scored twice in the final four minutes to complete his hat-trick and snatch a late victory for never-say-die Goole AFC whose third straight win sent up to eighth in the table. Mike Carmody’s men fought back from a deficit for the second Saturday  read more→

Handsworth pair confirmed as permanent bosses

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Handsworth have confirmed the appointment of Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage as the club’s permanent joint managers. The pair took charge three weeks ago after Russ Eagle’s departure and have since guided the Ambers to five wins out of six in all competitions. Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Barton Town was their  read more→

Defender joins Handsworth while two go out to get more experience

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Handsworth have signed Swallownest captain and centre-back Alfie Smith, ending a long pursuit. Handsworth have rated Smith for some time and the ex-Sheffield Wednesday youngster is Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage’s first signing as joint managers. Swallownest say Smith will bow out for them following the FA Vase clash with Birtley  read more→

Dunne double earns Handsworth another win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up  Mitch Dunne’s double in the 2-1 defeat of Penistone Church propelled Handsworth up to fifth. Dunne’s penalty – almost a Panenka gone wrong spot kick  – and second half strike were the difference for Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage’s side. Handsworth were awarded a penalty on the stroke of half-time  read more→

Dodsworth and Spowage win first league game

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division New joint managers Jason Dodworth and Aiden Spowage won their first league game in charge of Handsworth. Sam Smith’s goal on the stroke of half-time was enough to give Handsworth a 1-0 win at Thackley. The result ends a run of two consecutive league losses. The pair have taken the helm  read more→

Eagle praises Dodsworth and Spowage

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Russ Eagle has hailed assistant managers Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage who led Handsworth to five wins in six games during his absence. Eagle, whose side are set for some Friday night football with the FA Vase tie with Golcar United at Olivers Mount, stepped aside after winning the opening day  read more→

Dunne double sets Handsworth on course for FA Cup upset

FA Cup Preliminary Round  Handsworth 5-2 Stocksbridge Park Steels  Mitch Dunne’s first half double kick-started the upset as Handsworth inflicted deja-vu on Stocksbridge Park Steels in the Steel City FA Cup derby battle at Olivers Mount. Northern Premier League side Stocksbridge suffered a 4-1 defeat to Handsworth in the same round five years and one  read more→

Best wishes to Russ Eagle

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Russ Eagle is to take an enforced leave of absence from Handsworth due to a long-awaited hospital procedure. After leading the Ambers to opening day 4-2 win over Silsden, Eagle has temporarily handed the reins to first team coach Aiden Spowage and assistant manager Jason Dodsworth while he recuperates. Eagle told  read more→