McGuire and Garrod replace Reape

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Senior players Paddy McGuire and Mike Garrod are the new joint managers of Thackley after Chris Reape stepped down. Reape has stood down because of personal commitments, while his assistant Andy Patterson has quit because of a change in his work arrangements. McGuire and Garrod, who will be assisted by former  read more→

Thackley set for new NCEL season

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Thackley AFC Thackley will be aiming to build on last season’s finish of fifth. Much of the side have stayed together and if Daniel Broadbent hits the same kind of form in front of goal again, the Bradford-based side will be hoping for a promotion push. The Manager Chris Reape Reape  read more→

O’Brien goes back to Thackley as coach

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Well-travelled Non League player Niall O’Brien has returned to Thackley to join Chris Reape’s coaching staff. Former first team boss Andy Patterson also rejoins the set-up as Reape shakes things up following the departure of Paul Clayton to Knaresborough Town. Patterson previously managed Thackley at the start of the 2014/15 season.  read more→

Clayton quits Thackley role

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division The departure of assistant manager Paul Clayton has been announced by Thackley. Clayton was major part of Thackley’s best-placed finish in a number of years. He stood in for a period of time before Christmas when Chris Reape was away because he had to have a major operation. Thackley said: “He  read more→

Thackley take top spot with derby win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Red hot Thackley are the outright new leaders after beating local rivals Liversedge 3-1 at Clayborn. Thackley are now six games unbeaten in the league and three points ahead of second-placed Cleethorpes who were finally beaten. Chris Reape’s men had to come from behind as ‘Sedge took an early lead through  read more→

Ex-City man O’Brien rejoins Thackley

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Former Bradford City left-back Luke O’Brien has re-signed for surprise package Thackley. O’Brien previously played for Thackley at the beginning of the 2014/15 season under former manager Andy Patterson. He leaves Goole AFC to join Thackley, who are enjoying a brilliant run of form under Chris Reape. Thackley are currently five  read more→

New NCEL season preview – Thackley

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Losing top goal-scorer Tom Dugdale is a blow, but Thackley have retained most of last season’s squad and they’re some quality and experienced players in there who should guarantee another solid campaign at Dennyfield. Manager Chris Reape Reape has successfully stabilised Thackley since arriving in October 2014. The Bradford-based side appeared  read more→

Reape hopes Thackley can build on win

Availability issues and poor defending have stalled the progress that Thackley made at the end of last season, according to Chris Reape. Thackley have had an inconsistent start to the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division and only climbed out of the relegation zone on Wednesday night after winning at Albion Sports. The Bradford-based side were a  read more→

Four new signings at Thackley

Chris Reape has added four new players to his Thackley squad and retained all of last season’s team. Thackley are hoping to carry on where they left off and are aiming for a positive Toolstation NCEL Premier Division campaign this time around. Their season got off to a dreadful start last year after Andy Patterson  read more→