New NCEL season preview – Armthorpe

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Armthorpe Welfare

Armthorpe Welfare

Armthorpe only survived after Pontefract Collieries lost on the (delayed) final day. Now with a new assistant manager and several new players, Armthorpe are hoping for a much better campaign.

Manager

Brian Johnston

Brian Johnston

Brian Johnston

During his three seasons at the helm, Johnston has done a remarkable job in keeping Armthorpe in the Premier Division – especially considering the limited resources he has. The former Askern boss is entering his fourth campaign in charge.

Opening Five Fixtures

Handsworth Parramore (H) – Emirates FA Cup, Liversedge (A), Handsworth Parramore (H), Harrogate Railway (H), Bottesford Town (H).

Player Movement

In: Tyla Bell (Leeds United), Charlie Braithwaite (Barnsley), Jack Waldron (Nostell MW), Neil Shepard (Westella), Brett Thomas (Westella). Luke Walker (Staveley MW), Jason Kearsley (Rossington).

Out: Leigh Overton (Ossett Town), Steven Gardner (Parkgate).

One to Watch

Jack Waldron

Waldron was courted by at least one Evo Stik club during his time with Nostell. The defender could follow in the footsteps of players like Jay Rollins and Joe Lumsden who have all gone onto higher climbs after playing for Armthorpe.

Prediction

Bottom half

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