Ossett Albion beaten at Armthorpe Welfare in opening friendly

Ryan Harrison gave Ossett Albion the lead in their 4-1 defeat at Armthorpe Welfare

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Ossett Albion’s pre-season campaign did not get off to the best of starts as Richard Tracey’s men lost 4-1 at Armthorpe Welfare.
The Evo Stik Division One North side did have a large squad out with plenty of trialists against their Toolstation NCEL Premier Division opponents.
Faces like striker David Brown, midfielder Craig Tonkinson and even manager Tracey were on show for Albion and they did take the lead in the match – which was played in three 30 minute periods because of the heat.

Well known striker David Brown goes past Armthorpe Welfare goalkeeper Will Biggs

Even Ossett Albion manager Richard Tracey made an appearance

Craig Tonkinson played for Ossett Albion at Armthorpe Welfare yesterday

Ryan Harrison, who scored the goal that earned Albion their reprieve last season, struck after 12 minutes.
However, the game went downhill from there. Joe Lumsden, back from two years out injured, equalised on the half hour mark and Armthorpe never looked back.
A penalty awarded for handball straight on 48 minutes allowed Brad Johnston to put the home side in front.
Anthony Ryan and Adam Baskerville rounded off the win later on.
Armthorpe Welfare: Will Biggs, Michael Bunn, Steve Garner (C), Brad Johnston, Craig Morley, Andrew Walkden, Kieran Benson, Stuart Preston, Darren Mansaram, Joe Lumsden, Adam Baskerville, Anthony Ryan, Liam Copley, Jordan Hardman, Jack Walters, Berivan Kurde, Shane Carver.
Referee: Ken Haycock
Attendance: 42