Bad weather has allowed Nostell to regroup – Houghton

The bad weather problems have been a fantastic opportunity for Nostell Miners Welfare, according to Simon Houghton as he and Jason Dodsworth prepare to relaunch their promotion bid. Having only played twice during December, Nostell used the ‘break’ to spend hours on the training ground to iron out the reasons behind their slump in form  read more→

Nostell devastated as monsoon hits nation

Nostell Miners Welfare have been left devastated after their eagerly-anticipated local derby with Worsbrough Bridge was postponed after the worst period of rain this year struck the nation. Nostell had been really looking forward to the opportunity of ending their poor run and were confident of putting Worsbrough to the sword. The club have also  read more→

Heavily injury-hit Nostell are not panicking – Dodsworth

Jason Dodsworth expects heavily injury-hit Nostell Miners Welfare to turn the corner soon after a difficult month. Nostell have suffered four consecutive defeats, three in Toolstation NCEL Division One and one in the FA Vase. It has meant they have dropped from a lofty position to tenth. But with three games-in-hand, Dodsworth expects the tide  read more→

Injury-hit Nostell stronger than 12 months ago – Houghton

Simon Houghton admits injury-hit Nostell Miners Welfare are in a stronger position in many areas than they were 12 months ago. Nostell have flown out of blocks winning all four of their Toolstation NCEL Division One matches, alongside two wins in the FA Vase. Houghton and Jason Dodsworth’s men also seem to have predatory goal-scorers  read more→

Edwards has taken Nostell chance – Dodsworth

Jason Dodsworth is thrilled that Nostell Miners Welfare seem to have found their ruthless striker from within their own ranks. Danny Edwards has been promoted from Ian Walker’s under 21s and has scored five goals in four games – with the latest two coming in the 4-1 Toolstation NCEL Division One victory over Campion. Dodsworth  read more→

Striker Ward signs for Nostell

Simon Houghton believes Calum Ward is the final piece of the jigsaw as Nostell Miners Welfare prepare for the opening day of the Toolstation NCEL Division One season. The former Garforth Town, Tadcaster Albion, Selby Town and Worksop Town striker has signed – ending Houghton and Jason Dodsworth’s pursuit for a new frontman. Ward has  read more→

Dodsworth and Houghton hunt for striker

All what was missing from Nostell Miners Welfare last season was a player capable of scoring 30 goals. That’s the view of Jason Dodsworth, who says he and Simon Houghton are working hard to sign a striker before the new Toolstation NCEL Division One campaign begins next week. Nostell finished fifth, but the pair reckon  read more→

Nostell are back on the map – Houghton

Toolstation NCEL Division One Simon Houghton admits that his Jason Dodsworth’s vision to transform the fortunes of Nostell Miners Welfare has gone almost exactly to plan. Houghton and fellow joint manager Dodsworth are celebrating their first anniversary of their much-heralded appointments to the Crofton Community Centre hot-seats. The pair arrived to huge fanfare, whilst outlining an  read more→

Cutting edge only piece missing from fine Nostell display

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Nostell Miners Welfare 0-0 Dronfield Town All that was missing from injury and suspension-hit Nostell Miners Welfare’s excellent display in the goal-less draw with Dronfield Town was a lack of cutting edge in front of goal. Nostell, without suspended regular goal-scorers Joe Wood and Jack Owen, controlled proceedings against Dronfield who  read more→

Houghton thrilled with Nostell’s win

Toolstation NCEL Division One Simon Houghton admitted the final score of 3-0 did not reflect Nostell Miners Welfare’s dominance in the victory at fellow high-flyers Worsbrough Bridge. Goals from Kai Hancock, Jack Owen and debutant Joe Wood secured the points for Nostell, whose new goalkeeper Jordan Greaves had relatively little to do. Houghton, who said  read more→