There’s been some very memorable Non League Journeys published on Non League Yorkshire since March and now you can read about some memorable stories that didn’t make the final cut. There’s more Non League Journeys to come, but here’s our first compilation ‘disc’. You’ll read stories from Duncan Bray, Pete Goodlad, Chris Hilton and Luke read more→
To say he is regarded as one of the top and most popular managers in the NCEL, Jason Dodsworth’s route to the dugout was very unconventional. Even the top managers take untraditional routes though. André Villas-Boas’ coaching pathway began with him putting a note under former England and Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson’s door read more→
AN EMOTIONAL Pete Goodlad says his community’s response to Athersley Rec’s appeal for financial support during these difficult times has been beyond his wildest expectations. Athersley are no different to the majority of Non League clubs whose cash flows were torpedoed when Government restrictions on non-essential travel were announced on March 16th. Goodlad, one of read more→
The Athersley Rec story is a remarkable one. It should be bottled up and given as a blueprint to all Non League clubs as one to follow. Clubs claim to be community clubs, but in reality they are not. Athersley, founded in 1979, truly are. Developing local players has been at the forefront of the read more→
Athersley Rec’s 2014 Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup Final surprise 1-0 victory over holders and higher league Frickley Athletic at Hillsborough remains arguably the club’s greatest achievement and the competition’s biggest ever shock. Nostell Miners Welfare joint manager Jason Dodsworth, who was then assistant manager with Sean Margison to Pete Goodlad that year, shares his read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division The long-awaited Ryan White day went completely to plan as Athersley Rec ran out 2-0 winners against strugglers Parkgate. The Rec have been waiting for over a month to celebrate White’s 1000 appearances for them as postponements have stopped them. So when Parkgate visited, Rec stalwart Pete Goodlad was able to read more→
Please help us reach 500 ‘likes’ on our Facebook page. Click HERE to ‘like’ the page. Pete Goodlad insists injury-hit Athersley Recreation will battle on as the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division campaign begins tomorrow. Defenders Ryan Blackburn, Declan Welford, Scott Alcock will all miss the start of the season because of injury, while Simon Chadburn read more→
Pete Goodlad says Athersley Recreation want to make history in March. Athersley have to play nine games during a busy March – eight Toolstation NCEL Premier Division matches and a Sheffield and Hallamshire Senior Cup semi-final against Oughtibridge on March 12th. Athersley hope to reach the Hillsborough final for the first ever time and also read more→
Paul Marshall believed Toolstation NCEL Premier Division leaders Tadcaster Albion did enough to beat Athersley Recreation, but was satisfied with a point after a poor opening half hour, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Just like the Garforth Town match two weeks ago, Tadcaster fell behind early on due to a wonder strike – this time read more→
Building a multi-purpose facility for whole community is the next target for Barnsley-based Athersley Recreation, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). That’s the plan according to First Team manager and club founder Pete Goodlad. The club has come a long way since it was formed in 1979 as Athersley North Juniors. The Rec, who whose players read more→
