Pickering Town sack manager Jimmy Reid

Pickering Town have sacked manager Jimmy Reid following last night’s 4-0 heavy defeat at Barton Town Old Boys. Pickering said they expect to name his successor on Monday and Mitch Cook, who managed the club three seasons ago, is a name that has been associated with the forthcoming appointment. Cook was the manager of Pickering  read more→

Farsley AFC defender James Riley facing shoulder operation

Farsley AFC defender James Riley is set for a lengthy spell on the side-lines, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Riley has been out of Farsley’s side since the beginning of October because of a ongoing shoulder problem. He did return to the fold for the last two games with Radcliffe Borough and Burscough as a  read more→

Calum Ward thanks Glasshoughton Welfare manager Rob Hunter

Ossett Town striker Calum Ward has thanked Glasshoughton Welfare manager Rob Hunter and assistant Mark Smitheringale for his time at Leeds Road, writes James Grayson. Ward was deemed surplus to requirements at Tadcaster Albion in May and after offers from a few clubs, he chose Glasshoughton as his next move. Ward went onto score 15  read more→

Farsley AFC 1-2 Burscough

Evo Stik Division One North Burscough overcome their travelling problems to secure a vital victory at Throstle Nest and Farsley AFC boss Neil Parsley admitted his side were “not at the races”, writes James Grayson. Burscough arrived at Farsley at 7.30pm following a problem with their coach which meant the game kicked off at 8pm.  read more→

Neil Parsley looks back at five years at Farsley

Neil Parsley celebrated five years in charge at Throstle Nest following Farsley AFC’s comfortable 2-0 victory over Radcliffe Borough on Saturday, writes James Grayson. Yesterday was the fifth anniversary of Parsley’s appointment as Farsley Celtic manager on a permanent basis. Parsley had replaced the sacked John Deacey initially as caretaker at the start of October  read more→

Top ten most memorable Farsley games under the management of Neil Parsley

Neil Parsley celebrated his fifth anniversary in permanent charge at Throstle Nest yesterday and here are Sports Performer’s top ten most memorable games under his management, writes James Grayson. 1. Hucknall Town – home (Won 4-0) – 4/10/08 In the wake of John Deacey’s departure, Parsley was appointed caretaker manager and his first game in  read more→

Craig Elliott: Calum Ward can repeat the success of Jimmy Eyles

Ossett Town boss Craig Elliott hopes Calum Ward can replicate the success of Jimmy Eyles, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Eyles was plucked from Toolstation NCEL Premier Division strugglers Nostell Miners Welfare last season and proved to be a revelation at Ingfield. Ward arrived from Glasshoughton Welfare ten days ago and Elliott said: “I think  read more→

NCEL Review: Venezuelan scores for Glasshoughton Welfare

Hillario Serrao became the first Venezuelan to score in the Toolstation Northern Counties East League after scoring the winner in Glasshoughton Welfare’s Premier Division 1-0 victory at Basford United, writes James Grayson. Glasshoughton have yet to win at home, but their away form is remarkable. Rob Hunter’s side have collected 20 points out of a  read more→

Evo Stik Review

Scarborough Athletic’s return to form continued as Rudy Funk’s men cruised to an impressive 3-0 victory at high-flying Carlton Town in the Evo Stik Division One South, writes James Grayson. In-form striker Lewis Clarkson gave Scarborough a dream start inside the opening two minutes after lobbing Carlton goalkeeper Curtis McDonald. Athletic never looked back and  read more→