Edwards keeps FA Cup hopes alive

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare 1-3 Eccleshill United Marcus Edwards hit a double as Eccleshill United maintained their great form, keeping their hopes of an FA Cup place well and truly alive. The game was one of chances taken, and chances not taken, and Glasshoughton fell into the latter category.. The game opened badly  read more→

Player Profile – Marcus Edwards

Here is the 31st in our weekly series profiling players across the region. Each week a different player will reveal their best (and worst) moments. This week it is the turn of Eccleshill United goal machine Marcus Edwards. Name: Marcus Edwards Age: 27 Current Club: Eccleshill United Previous Clubs: Ossett Town, Glasshoughton Welfare, Albion Sports,  read more→

New NCEL season preview – Eccleshill

Toolstation NCEL Division One Last season was a transition year for Eccleshill because of the break-up of the long-standing RIASA partnership. It was all about rebuilding the relationship with local players. That has been done and Eccleshill mean business this season. Look at the signings. Manager Sean Regan Regan replaced Mark Greaves last November and  read more→

Edwards is back home at Eccleshill

Toolstation NCEL Division One Sean Regan admits that his Eccleshill United attack is even more scary after the return of prodigal son Marcus Edwards. His latest comeback will put fear into Division One defences because of his tally of over 100 goals for Eccleshill over three stints in the last five years. He is one  read more→

Ward at the heart of Garforth’s win

Eccleshill United 4-5 Garforth Town Calum Ward was at the heart of Garforth Town’s victory in Rob Hunter’s first game in charge. The former Tadcaster Albion striker struck twice in the second half, wetting the appetite of the travelling Miners supporters who are desperate to see him choose Garforth over other interested clubs this summer.  read more→

Striker Edwards strikes dramatic winner

Evo Stik Division One South Shaw Lane Aquaforce 3-2 Rugby Town Dual-registered striker Marcus Edwards made an instant impact for Shaw Lane Aquaforce by scoring the last minute winner against Rugby. Aquaforce’s title hopes were in jeopardy during a game full of twists and turns, but the dramatic victory was made even sweeter with the  read more→

Edwards has the last word for Albion

Marcus Edwards demonstrated just how dangerous he can be with the dramatic last gasp winner for Albion Sports last night. Edwards was mobbed by his team-mates and members of Albion’s coaching staff after scoring the decisive goal in the 4-3 victory over Pontefract Collieries at Throstle Nest. Pontefract led twice in the topsy-turfy Toolstation NCEL Premier  read more→

Edwards is a massive loss – Greaves

Star striker Marcus Edwards is not part of the new era under Mark Greaves at Eccleshill United. The Bradford-based club are going with a traditional management structure after the partnership with RIASA ended. Just two players remain from last season and Edwards has chosen to end his third stint at Eccleshill and try his luck at Toolstation NCEL  read more→

Marcus Edwards returns to Eccleshill

Marcus Edwards has returned to Eccleshill United after a short stint at Farsley AFC. Edwards is arguably one of Eccleshill’s greatest players after scoring the winning goal in the West Riding County Cup final last season. On a day of spectacular announcements, Edwards adds real firepower to Eccleshill which could propel them back into the  read more→

Glasshoughton blown away by Farsley

Farsley AFC coasted into the second round of the West Riding County Cup with a 7-0 demolition of struggling Glasshoughton Welfare at Leeds Road. The Evo Stik Division One North high-flyers were in complete control of the tie against Toolstation NCEL Premier Division opposition and were never troubled in a totally one-sided affair. The goals were  read more→