Lovell’s top corner screamer sends Penistone into top two contention 

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Jack of all trades Brett Lovell sent a thunderbolt into the top corner to put Penistone Church into the race for the top two. Lovell’s unforgettable winner earned Penistone a 2-1 win over his favourite opponents, struggling Hemsworth Miners Welfare. Church goalkeeper Chris Snaith was also a hero as he redeemed  read more→

Lovell helps Penistone canter to another win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Brett Lovell’s double helped continue Penistone Church’s brilliant run of form. Fifth-placed Church eased to a 5-1 drumming of Albion Sports who finished the game with ten men. Elliott Firth broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time, Lovell and Nathan Keightley scored quick-fire goals straight after the break to stretch  read more→

Lenthall felt duty-bound to provide stability to Penistone

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Club stalwart Steve Lenthall felt duty-bound to provide stability to Penistone Church by stepping in as their third manager of the season. Lenthall is initially in charge for the rest of the campaign after Brett Lovell had to turn down the chance to be legendary manager Ian Richards’ successor due to  read more→

Lovell is new manager of Penistone

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Brett Lovell has stepped up to replace Ian Richards as Penistone Church manager. Richards has left Penistone after 12 years to take charge at Stocksbridge Park Steels and Church have reacted instantly to install defender Lovell in the hot-seat. He will be assisted by club stalwart Steve Lenthall – the former  read more→

Lovell wants to help Penistone reach the Northern Premier League

Brett Lovell is determined to help bring unprecedented Northern Premier League football to Penistone Church before bringing the curtain down on a great playing career. Although you have to watch what you say about him as his dad will have you, Lovell is an elder statesman in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division and has defied  read more→

Lovell is leading man on all fronts

Brett Lovell has been crowned Non League Yorkshire’s September player of the month, a day after being man of the match in Penistone Church’s 1-1 draw with Hemsworth Miners Welfare. Lovell was outstanding in the end-to-end clash with their promotion rivals. It could have either way in a match that saw Hemsworth take a first  read more→

Penistone pull off greatest triumph

Toolstation NCEL Division One Grimsby Borough 2-4 Penistone Church If an emotional Ian Richards takes part in the Tour de Yorkshire race for non-professionals then he will have done well. Richards signed up for the race a while without thinking that the play-off final was just more than 12 hours earlier. Ale and champagne will  read more→