Wilson resigns as Emley boss

Mark Wilson has resigned as joint manager of Emley, leaving Richard Tracey to go it alone. Wilson resigned after the 2-1 win over Nelson for personal reasons and he now intends to return to playing for another club. Wilson said: “I want my reasons to be private – which I hope everyone will respect. This  read more→

Ex-Albion players join Emley

A host of ex-Ossett Albion players are going to be playing for Emley AFC in the North West Counties this season. Prolific striker James Eyles, who finished last season at his local club Nostell Miners Welfare, is the stand-out name on the list. Eyles has a fantastic track record of scoring goals from spells with  read more→

Dale rescues late point for Pickering

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Pickering Town 2-2 Retford United A late Joe Dale equaliser preserved an undeserved point for Pickering Town in their draw with struggling Retford United. Pickering were woeful, in a word. None of the assurance that has seen them climb to second in NCEL Premier Division was in evidence at Mill Lane  read more→

Wilson enjoys positive start at Retford

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Retford United 0-0 Armthorpe Welfare Mark Wilson enjoyed a positive start to life as struggling Retford United’s new manager. The legendary Non League player took charge last week and it was a good point considering he had to draft in several players. Armthorpe manager Mike Carmody was without the services of  read more→

Sykes set to make 900th appearance

Three points and a pint of strongbow is the only present AFC Emley captain Paul Sykes wants when he celebrates playing in his 900th career game tomorrow. Sykes, 37, is set to reach the landmark in Toolstation NCEL Division One table-toppers Emley’s trip to Yorkshire Amateur. The centre-back got the idea of counting his games when  read more→