Howarth sets Handsworth on path to victory

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up Leon Howarth’s early strike set Handsworth on their way to a 2-0 win over Albion Sports at Olivers Mount. Mitch Dunne’s beautiful threaded pass enabled Oliver to pull away from Albion’s back-line and the young forward calmly slid the ball into the net. Handsworth had to wait until the second  read more→

Smith’s double helps Handsworth cause major FA Cup upset

FA Cup second qualifying round  Club favourite Sam Smith scored twice as Handsworth pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the round after an incredibly winning 3-1 at NPL giants Halesowen in front of nearly 900 people. Russ Eagle promised to attack and fortunate did duly favour the brave with the previously unbeaten Halesowen  read more→

Prodigal son Smith returns to Handsworth

Prodigal son Sam Smith has returned ‘home’ to Handsworth. The striker was a key member of Russ Eagle’s 2012 title-winning squad. He also scored the winning goal in the unforgettable 4-3 NCEL League Cup final victory over Cleethorpes Town in 2015. Smith then moved onto Alfreton Town in the National North the same year. In  read more→

Youth graduate Smith leaves Handsworth

Alfreton Town have signed Handsworth Parramore striker Sam Smith ahead of their opening National League North fixture at Bradford (Park Avenue). Smith, a star graduate of the successful Handsworth youth set-up, has been training with Alfreton throughout pre-season. He worked his way up from their U18s team to become a key player in their Toolstation  read more→

The greatest of all comebacks?

Handsworth Parramore lifted the League Cup after completing one of the greatest comebacks in Toolstation Northern Counties East League history with the sensational 4-3 victory over Cleethorpes Town. All hope looked lost with six minutes remaining as Parramore were trailing 3-1 as the Premier Division’s top goalscorer Brody Robertson had rattled home a superb hat-trick for  read more→