Toolstation NCEL Premier Division
Parkgate midfielder Ross Shelton in action against his former side Ossett Town in pre-season. Picture: Mark Gledhill
Parkgate stood up to the test on the final day when they simply had to win at Bridlington Town to guarantee safety. With limited resources it was always going to be difficult, but the long winless run during the Winter months put them. If they perform like they did right at the death over a ten month period then Parkgate won’t be flirting with the relegation spots.
Manager
Steve Adams
Parkgate manager Steve Adams discovered Jamie Vardy while managing Stocksbridge Park Steels reserves
The man who discovered Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy is now heading into his fourth season in charge at Roundwood.
Opening Five Games
Irlam (H) – Emirates FA Cup, Hemsworth Miners Welfare (H), Clipstone (A), Cleethorpes Town (H), Worksop Town (H).
Player Movement
James Davies is back playing NCEL football after a spell away
In: James Davies (Glasshoughton Welfare), Steven Garner (Armthorpe Welfare), Richard Haigh (Maltby Main), Liam Hannah (local football), George Morley (local football), Mushonga Pride (Rotherham United), Jake Nicholson (Sheffield Wednesday), Scott Preece (Hallam), Sam Thornton (Staveley Miners Welfare).
Out: Reece Wesley (Maltby Main), Brodie Cooper, Enzo Guareini, Rob Poulter, Scott Whittington (Penistone Church), Hayden Barnett (Maltby Main), Jordan Turner (Pontefract Collieries), John Lufudu (Frickley Athletic), Pat Lindley (Ossett Albion), Steve McDonnell (Clipstone).
One to Watch
Josh Moore
Josh Moore scored a hat-trick for Parkgate to secure their survival. Picture: Mark Gledhill
The powerful striker scored the goals to keep Parkgate in the Premier Division last season. His hat-trick at Bridlington Town secured survival on the final day. Moore is a handful for any defence and he’s a massive player for ‘Gate.
Prediction
Bottom Half