Grech-Brooksbank heads Thackley to derby win

Midweek Round-Up Ben Grech-Brooksbank earned Thackley victory in the Bradford derby with Albion Sports. The former Ossett Albion striker headed home Lawrance Hunter’s free kick in the 50th minute to hand Thackley a 1-0 win in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. Albion’s Kamron Basi was sent off late in the game. Swallownest lost 5-1 in  read more→

Grech-Brooksbank inspires Thackley comeback

Midweek Round-Up  Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Ben Grech-Brooksbank inspired Thackley’s late turnaround in the 3-1 win at Albion Sports which increases Paddy McGuire’s side’s unbeaten run to four games. Thackley have also won three on the spin and sit fifth in the Premier Division. Thackley were trailing to a first half goal from Albion’s star  read more→

Player Profile – Ben Grech-Brooksbank

Thackley sharp-shooter Ben Grech-Brooksbanks, the joint top goal-scorer in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division is this week’s Player Profile. Name  Ben Grech-Brooksbank Current Club  Thackley Previous Clubs  Liversedge, Ossett Albion, Worsbrough Bridge, Eccleshill United Position Attacking midfielder Age  27 Day Job Events & Promotions Manager in Leeds Best Mate in Football  All the Dennyboys, great  read more→

Grech-Brooksbank the hero for Thackley

Ben Grech-Brooksbank was the hero for Thackley who overturned an early deficit to beat Carlisle City 3-2 in the FA Vase tie at Dennyfield. Carlisle broke clear and Jordan Palmer scored to place Carlisle in front and Paddy McGuire’s men had to wait until the stroke of half-time to hit back. A tremendous free kick  read more→

Brooksbank and Flaherty join Thackley

Eccleshill United pair Ben Grech-Brooksbank and Charlie Flaherty have moved to Thackley. The pair are playing tonight in Thackley’s home friendly with National North new-boys Farsley Celtic. Both players are very experienced West Yorkshire-based NCEL players and will add a lot of bite of Paddy McGuire’s side. Brooksbank has enjoyed a successful return to Non  read more→

Grech-Brooksbank joins Eccleshill

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Star Worsbrough Bridge man Ben Grech-Brooksbank has joined Premier Division newcomers Eccleshill United. The move caps a great year for Grech-Brooksbank, who made his return to the semi-professional game 12 months ago after a long absence because of injury. The former Ossett Albion forward was a crucial part of the Worsbrough  read more→

Grech-Brooksbank given Bridge chance

Toolstation NCEL Division One Worsbrough Bridge manager Josh Wright has offered former Ossett Albion striker Ben Grech-Brookbanks a chance to reignite his Non League career. Grech-Brookbanks, who has also been on the books of Liversedge, has suffered heavily with injuries in the past few seasons. Wright has also revealed that more members of last season’s  read more→