Ossett United boss Welsh resigns

Andy Welsh has resigned at Ossett United after 18 months in charge at Ingfield. Ossett have had a difficult start to the BetVictor North West campaign having recorded just one league win and he leaves after the late home defeat to Kendal Town. Ossett’s statement said: “Ossett United have tonight accepted the resignation of first  read more→

Ossett face Dunston if they win FA Cup replay

Ossett United will face a trip to Dunston if they beat Colne in the FA Cup second qualifying round replay on Tuesday night. Andy Welsh’s side held Colne to a goal-less draw on Saturday and will host them at Ingfield on Tuesday night. A big crowd is expected. The full draw for our Yorkshire sides:  read more→

Welsh being patient as Ossett wait for first league win

Andy Welsh has warned that patience is required as new-look Ossett United search for their first BetVictor North West victory of the season. United won the FA Cup last week at Billingham Town, but have lost two and drawn one of their opening three league matches. The Ossett squad has changed from last season, with  read more→

Welsh says Ossett were robbed by referee after ‘handball’ goal

Ossett United manager Andy Welsh slammed referee Matthew Tyers after ex-Ingfielder Eddie Church’s opener in Brighouse Town’s 2-1 win should have been disallowed for handball. Church, making his first start for Brighouse ironically against his old club, haunted Welsh with both goals in the BetVictor North West clash – but it was the first one  read more→

Quinn enjoying role as Ossett United assistant boss

Paul Quinn is loving every second of working as assistant manager to Andy Welsh at Ossett United. The pair are heading into their second campaign together in the Ingfield dugout after guiding United to the BetVictor North play-offs and a West Riding County Cup triumph last season. Quinn is best known for his memorable six-year  read more→

Welsh felt duty-bound to stay at Ossett United helm

Andy Welsh never contemplated walking away from Ossett United in the summer as he felt duty-bound to stay at the helm. Welsh and assistant Paul Quinn are preparing for Ossett’s second campaign as a merged club in the BetVictor North West. The pair led them to the play-offs and a West Riding County Cup triumph  read more→

Quinn named Ossett United assistant

Evo Stik North Former Brighouse Town and Shaw Lane AFC boss Paul Quinn is the new assistant manager of Ossett United. He will work under Andy Welsh, the Ossett manager, during the club’s inaugural campaign as a merged club. Quinn, who works for the Football Association, enjoyed six hugely years at Brighouse before stepping down  read more→

Ossett United announce first signings

Evo Stik North Ossett United have announced their first ever signings – Albion pair Tom Corner and Alex McQuade. It has also been revealed that McQuade will be the captain of the new club. The pair were a major part of the Albion side that flew away from danger and finished the season very strongly.

Sunderland youngster loaned to Ossett

Evo Stik North Resurgent Ossett Albion have made an impressive loan signing in Sunderland youngster Jacob Young. The Australian-born defender, who is currently a second-year scholar at the Stadium of Light, joins the Evo-Stik North club on a short-term loan deal. Albion manager Andy Welsh used to play for Sunderland during his playing days and  read more→

Robertson named Albion assistant

Evo Stik North  Former Burnley midfielder Mark Robertson has been named as the new assistant manager of Ossett Albion. The Australian will assist Andy Welsh who replaced Dave Haley as Albion’s manager before Christmas. During his playing career, Robertson represented Australia’s National Team on one occasion and played for Stockport County, Swindon Town, St Johnstone  read more→