Title-winning Denton honoured to join exclusive club

Toolstation NCEL  Title-winning Hallam chief Craig Denton says he is honoured to join an exclusive club of managers who have won both NCEL Divisions. Denton is now in the same ilk as Garforth Town boss Paul Marshall (Goole AFC and Tadcaster Albion), John Reed (Hatfield Main), Mick Horne (Stocksbridge Park Steels) plus Daniel Barrett who  read more→

Athersley make managerial change

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Athersley Rec have decided to part company with manager Wayne Thompson and his assistant Nev Hunt. The pair have been in charge of the Rec since Sean Margison decided to resign in early pre-season. Club founder Pete Goodlad and first team coach Kevan Locke will hold the fort until Thompson’s successor  read more→

Thompson era set to start at Rec

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Athersley Rec It has been a summer of change at Athersley Rec. Sean Margison has stepped down, paving the way for his assistant Wayne Thompson to take charge during a season which will see local rivals Shaw Lane AFC ground-share with the Rec. The loss of Kai Hancock is a big  read more→

Thompson gets Thompson at Rec

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Worsbrough Bridge defender Kieran Thompson has moved to local neighbours Athersley Rec. He is one of new Rec manager Wayne Thompson’s first signings since being promoted to the top job. Thompson was on the books at Ossett Albion before moving to Worsbrough at the turn of the year. Also signing for  read more→

Hunt is new Athersley assistant

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Former Worsbrough Bridge coach Nev Hunt is the new assistant manager at Athersley Rec. The appointment ends a week-long search which began when Wayne Thompson was promoted to the top job after Sean Margison resigned. Highly-rated coach Hunt previously worked with Thompson at Worsbrough when Dave Mace was the manager during  read more→

Deadline for Rec assistant post looms

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division The deadline for the assistant manager’s position at Athersley Rec closes on Sunday. The Toolstation NCEL Premier Division side are looking for a successor to Wayne Thompson who is now boss following the departure of Sean Margison at the weekend. Anyone wanting to put themselves forward is asked to email their  read more→

Margison resigns, Thompson promoted

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Sean Margison has stepped down as manager of Athersley Rec after many years of loyal service to the club. His assistant Wayne Thompson has been swiftly appointed as his successor. Margison was originally a player before taking on coaching roles at the Rec, before eventually taking sole control of the first  read more→

AFC Emley score late to down the Rec

Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round AFC Emley 2-1 Athersley Rec The usual hero Ash Flynn came to the rescue of AFC Emley with the winner to knock Athersley out of the FA Cup. Emley were heading out until the late intervention of Ruben Jerome and Flynn ensured that they will visit either Nostell Miners  read more→

Thompson named as Rec number two

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Former Worsbrough and and Hallam number two Wayne Thompson has been recruited as Athersley Rec’s new assistant manager. Thompson is vastly-experienced and also had stints with Sheffield FC and Retford United. Reserve team coach Kevan Locke will also be working with Athersley’s first team on a permanent basis next season. Locke  read more→