Toolstation NCEL Premier Division
Last season’s Thackley team
Losing top goal-scorer Tom Dugdale is a blow, but Thackley have retained most of last season’s squad and they’re some quality and experienced players in there who should guarantee another solid campaign at Dennyfield.
Manager
Chris Reape
Thackley manager Chris Reape
Reape has successfully stabilised Thackley since arriving in October 2014. The Bradford-based side appeared to be a sinking ship. The former Silsden boss led them to decent finish last season.
Opening Five Fixtures
Newcastle Benfield (A) – Emirates FA Cup, Clipstone (H), Cleethorpes Town (A), Pickering Town (H), Maltby Main (H).
Player Movement
In: Dan Broadbent, Kyle Willis, Cameron Jones, George Eustace, Callum Marshall, Matt Convey, Aohden Brownlee, Dan Clayton (Tadcaster Albion).
Out: Tom Dugdale (Thackley), Byron Littlefair (Knaresborough Town), Ben Cohen (Knaresborough Town).
One to Watch
Craig Bentham
Former Bradford City and Farsley Celtic midfielder Craig Bentham now plays for Thackley
The former Bradford City midfielder is a massive player for Thackley. He’s a calming influence and he’s a key reason why Thackley have kept their heads above water in the past 18 months.
Prediction
Mid-table