No top five finish would be unthinkable – Briggs

EV2 Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division Penistone Church Reserves manager Scott Briggs says failing to finish in the top five would be unthinkable considering the fantastic start they made to the season. Church came into 2022 as a title challenger and the favourites for the Association Cup. However, the campaign has fallen  read more→

‘Sedge boss expects more twists and turns in title race

NPL Division One East  Jonathan Rimmington expects more twists and turns in Liversedge’s riveting battle with Marske United for the title. ‘Sedge currently hold top spot but Marske United have a game-in-hand and the North East giants will return to the summit if they beat Hebburn Town this afternoon. ‘Sedge have four matches left and  read more→

Rossington look to clinch play-offs spot

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Rossington Main are on the brink of sealing a play-offs spot and Ben Hunter says it would be a fantastic achievement if his underdogs can finish in the top five. Victory at Worsbrough Bridge will clinch a play-offs place for Rossington, who have already secured the club’s highest ever league standing.  read more→

Title-winning Denton honoured to join exclusive club

Toolstation NCEL  Title-winning Hallam chief Craig Denton says he is honoured to join an exclusive club of managers who have won both NCEL Divisions. Denton is now in the same ilk as Garforth Town boss Paul Marshall (Goole AFC and Tadcaster Albion), John Reed (Hatfield Main), Mick Horne (Stocksbridge Park Steels) plus Daniel Barrett who  read more→

Penistone have to be proud of season – Lenthall

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  It is not over yet as there’s the important matter of the League Cup semi-final to deal with but Steve Lenthall says Penistone Church can look back on the campaign with a huge amount of pride. Lenthall, a clear manager of the year contender, took Church from a lowly position to  read more→

Hallam boss hopes for a huge crowd for title party

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Title-winning manager Craig Denton hopes Sandygate is packed out for champions-elect Hallam’s promotion party tomorrow. Hallam are set to lift the Division One trophy following the clash with doomed Clipstone, a few days since all but sealing the title with the 4-0 beating of Worsbrough Bridge. Denton, who has been probably  read more→

Yorkshire Amateur want to push on next season – Ogilvie 

NPL Division One East  Craig Ogilvie says Yorkshire Amateur want to strengthen and push on next season. The Ammers have had a steady start to life in the Northern Premier League and now with a taste for Step 4, Ogilvie says his club are preparing to mount a challenge at the top of the Division.  read more→

Champions-elect Hallam have had last laugh on critics – Denton

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Craig Denton says champions-elect Hallam have had the last laugh on the critics who mocked their title hopes back in August. Hallam all but sealed the title with the 4-0 beating of Worsbrough Bridge on Tuesday night. North Ferriby cannot finish top due to Hallam’s far superior goals difference. Rewind back  read more→

Garforth need three wins and a prayer 

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Garforth Town manager Paul Marshall is calling on the East Leeds town public to turn out in force again ahead of the latest ‘biggest game in years’ tonight. Garforth host red hot second-placed Winterton Rangers, who haven’t dropped in ages, knowing it is literally win or bust for their promotion chances.  read more→