Toolstation NCEL Division One
AFC Emley
It is a season of transition for AFC Emley. The iconic sight of long-serving boss Darren Hepworth coming out for matches at the Welfare Ground and shaking hands with all the supporters stood in front of the stand next to the wall is no more. His assistant Joe Howson is now head honcho and is leading a brand new side.
Who’s the Boss
Joe Howson
New AFC Emley manager Joe Howson
Howson has been given his first chance of being a number one in the NCEL having spent the last two seasons as Darren Hepworth’s assistant. Prior to that he enjoyed successful running Emley’s development team.
Opening Five Fixtures
Burscough (H) – Emirates FA Cup, Yorkshire Amateur (H), Dronfield Town (A), Retford United (A), Armthorpe Welfare (H).
Player Movement
In: Joe Stead (Eccleshill United), Michael Starkey, John Whitehead (Penistone Church), Daniel Wilczynski, Darius McLeod, Ackeem Campbell, Thabiso Magida, Lewis Dickinson (Penistone Church), Jonny Bullivant, Danny Keane.
Out: Jordan Coduri (Penistone Church), Kieran Ryan (Penistone Church), Tom Brennan (Penistone Church), Graham McLachlan (Yorkshire Amateur), Ash Flynn (Yorkshire Amateur), Liam Schofield (Hemsworth Miners Welfare), Callum Charlton (AFC Emley).
One to Watch
Joe Stead
AFC Emley boss Joe Howson has made an excellent signing in Joe Stead
The goalkeeper was always excellent for Eccleshill and Howson’s decision to sign him is a wise move as Emley’s defence know they have a solid goalkeeper behind them.
Prediction
Mid-Table