Welsh to be manager of Ossett United

Ossett Albion manager Andy Welsh will take charge of merged Ossett United next season. Former Sunderland player Welsh has been chosen ahead of Ossett Town manager Lee Ashforth. Welsh has been in charge of Albion since November and has guided them to league safety. “I am delighted to be offered the role and look forward  read more→

Five out of five for rampant Albion

Evo Stik North Ossett Albion 3-1 Skelmersdale United Rampant Ossett Albion celebrated five consecutive victories after scoring two late goals to down Skelmersdale United. The first half belonged to Skelmersdale who looked the more likely to score. After 15 minutes they hit the bar and soon after Albion goalkeeper Neil Bennett pushed another shot onto  read more→

Priestley’s on fire again for Ossett

Evo Stik North Hat-trick hero Adam Priestley took his tally to seven goals in three games to lead Ossett Albion to a 4-1 victory at Mossley. The win, plus their recent form, must surely remove any lingering relegation fears and ensure the club can look forward to their summer merger with neighbours Town. Albion had  read more→

Sunderland youngster loaned to Ossett

Evo Stik North Resurgent Ossett Albion have made an impressive loan signing in Sunderland youngster Jacob Young. The Australian-born defender, who is currently a second-year scholar at the Stadium of Light, joins the Evo-Stik North club on a short-term loan deal. Albion manager Andy Welsh used to play for Sunderland during his playing days and  read more→

Red hot Priestley leads Albion to win

Evo Stik North Ossett Albion 3-0 Clitheroe Red hot Adam Priestley guided Ossett Albion further away from trouble with a double and an assist in their second consecutive victory. Albion started the better of the sides and got their reward in the 11th minute when Marcus Day played the ball across for Priestley to give  read more→

Gibraltar’s Priestley fires Albion to stunning win

Evo Stik North Gibraltar International Adam Priestley’s double fired Ossett Albion to a stunning 2-0 victory over league leaders Hyde United. The result is also a crucial as it moves second-bottom Albion four points ahead of resurgent bottom-placed Goole AFC with four games-in-hand. Priestley’s well-struck free kick from the edge of the penalty area in  read more→

Hurtley returns to Brighouse Town

Evo Stik North Brighouse Town have re-signed popular utility-man James Hurtley, who rejoins from Ossett Albion. Hurtley left Brighouse in the early stages of last season after failing to break into back into then-manager Paul Quinn’s side following a nine-game ban. He eventually joined Glossop North End before signing for Ossett last season. He was  read more→

Corner returns to Albion on loan

Evo Stik North Tom Corner is back with Ossett Albion, the club where he first made his name as a striker. Corner has rejoined Albion on loan for the rest of the season from Tadcaster Albion. Albion are hoping Corner can score the goals to fire them to safety. Corner has a great reputation in  read more→

Ossett Town and Albion to merge

Arch rivals Ossett Town and Ossett Albion are to merge, subject to FA approval. Talks are at an advanced stage and little has been revealed, other than that in the club’s joint statement. Both club’s currently play in the Evo Stik North. The exciting plans clearly have huge potential, especially with Wakefield having no professional  read more→

Robertson named Albion assistant

Evo Stik North  Former Burnley midfielder Mark Robertson has been named as the new assistant manager of Ossett Albion. The Australian will assist Andy Welsh who replaced Dave Haley as Albion’s manager before Christmas. During his playing career, Robertson represented Australia’s National Team on one occasion and played for Stockport County, Swindon Town, St Johnstone  read more→