Key trio commit to thriving Nostell

Toolstation NCEL Division One Joe Thornton, Lee Swift and Billy Mole have agreed to be part of the exciting future at thriving Nostell Miners Welfare. It is another brilliant piece of business by Jason Dodsworth, Simon Houghton and their very popular assistant, the Showman, Ryan Poskitt. All three were key members of the squad which  read more→

Another superb win for resurgent Nostell

Toolstation NCEL Division One Lee Swift and Liam Owen got the goals as resurgent Nostell Miners Welfare moved further clear of trouble, courtesy of a superb 2-0 win at AFC Emley. The experienced Swift broke the deadlock on the brink of the half-time whistle. He ran from deep and ended his run by scoring. It  read more→

Swift is a stellar signing for Nostell

Toolstation NCEL Division One The signing of two-time promotion-winner Lee Swift by new Nostell Miners Welfare joint managers Jason Dodsworth and Simon Houghton sends out a clear message that the pair mean business. The Hemsworth Miners Welfare legend has signed for Nostell and is likely to be an influential figure in the pair’s survival plan.  read more→

Player Profile – Lee Swift

Here is the second in of a weekly series profiling players across the region. Each week, a different player will reveal the best (and worst) moments from their football career. This week it is the turn of one of Hemsworth Miners Welfare’s key players. Name: Lee Swift Age: 30 Current Club: Hemsworth Miners Welfare Previous clubs:  read more→

Swift redeems himself at Hemsworth

Lee Swift made up for his red card in midweek by coming off the bench and scoring the decisive goal for Hemsworth Miners Welfare in their important 2-1 win at Rossington Main. The victory sets up it up nicely for the make-or-break showdown with front-runners Pontefract Collieries on Tuesday night. Hemsworth have to win to  read more→

Lee Swift returns to Hemsworth

Hemsworth Miners Welfare have re-signed one of their most popular players. Central midfielder Lee Swift has returned to Fitzwilliam after 18 months away. Swift had always been associated with Hemsworth from their point of entry into the Toolstation Northern Counties East League in 2008 until his departure in the summer of 2013. He chose to  read more→

Pontefract Collieries ease to victory over Armthorpe Welfare

To see the complete set of match photos, click HERE to visit our popular Facebook page Words and pictures by James Grayson (@jamesAgrayson, @NonLeagueNorth) Pontefract Collieries joint boss Nicky Handley lavished praise on his side after a comfortable 2-0 win over higher-league Armthorpe Welfare. Star striker Kingsley Wetherald netted both goals in the first half  read more→

Craig Elliott calls for one last push from Shaw Lane Aquaforce

Craig Elliott has called for one final push from his players as Shaw Lane Aquaforce prepare for the biggest night in their short history. A win or draw against Knaresborough Town in their final game of the season at Shaw Lane tonight will secure promotion to the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. Cleethorpes Town are up  read more→