Barford saves penalty as Selby reach seventh heaven

Toolstation NCEL Division One Round-Up New Selby Town goalkeeper Jody Barford saved an early penalty against his former club Hall Road Rangers who were beaten 2-1 after a last minute goal. Barford saved Reece Moody’s penalty in the opening exchanges. Moody would actually give Hall Road the lead in the 22nd minute, one that Leon  read more→

Selby sign popular ‘keeper

Toolstation NCEL Division One Jody Barford has signed for Selby Town leaving Hall Road Rangers. The goalkeeper leaves Hall Road after an almost three-year-stint. He played his last game for Hall Road was against Glasshoughton on Saturday. Barford has had several stints with Selby under various managers including Leon Sewell, Fox and Mick Gray. His  read more→

‘England’s number one’ Jody Barford’s Non League Journey

Jody Barford is liked by everyone he meets. The goalkeeper lives and breathes Non League Football and he has enjoyed a career spanning 20 years. He’s not a tracksuit collector as some make out. He’s had structured career with long spells with Tadcaster Albion, Brodsworth, Ossett Albion, Retford United and Brigg Town (as joint manager  read more→

Barford on the move to Bridlington

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Popular NCEL goalkeeper Jody Barford has chosen to sign for Bridlington Town, in turn leaving Barton Town. Barford, a popular figure on the NCEL circuit, arrives ahead of Brid’s home clash with Athersley Rec – weather-permitting. The stopper, who has played for clubs such as Selby Town, Garforth Town, Winterton Rangers  read more→

Player Profile – Jody Barford

Here is the eleventh in of a weekly series profiling players across the region. Each week, a different player will reveal their best (and worst) moments from their football career. This week it is the turn of Goole AFC goalkeeper Jody Barford. Name: Jody Barford Age: 35 Position: Goalkeeper Current Club: Goole AFC Previous Clubs:  read more→

Garforth Town 2-2 Retford United

A late Richard Medcalf goal rescued a point for Retford United in their pulsating Toolstation NCEL Premier Division draw with Garforth Town at Wheatley Park, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Garforth head coach Graham Nicholas described the game as “very entertaining for a neutral” after seeing his side pegged back twice by a Retford team  read more→