Stancliffe delighted to be Maltby’s permanent boss

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  New Maltby Main chief John Stancliffe says his early coronation allows him more time to prepare for next season. Stancliffe’s position as interim manager was meant to be reviewed at the end of the season. However, Maltby decided to rubber stamp his ascension to the throne last week. “I was just  read more→

Ilkley boss says GroundHop clash is first of five cup finals 

North West Counties League First Division North  Ilkley Town’s GroundHop clash with Garstang on Sunday afternoon (kick off 2.30pm) is the first of five cup finals, according to Sam Dexter. Ilkley are in a battle to avoid relegation as they sit only two points above third bottom Ashton Town. The situation is precarious but Dexter  read more→

Brid out to silence critics and secure safety 

NPL Division One East  Brett Agnew is aiming for Bridlington Town to silence the critics and reach the safety mark in the coming weeks…when they eventually return to action. Bridlington are the middle of a three-week break due to gaps in their fixture list so their next competitive fixture is the home clash with Stocksbridge  read more→

Handsworth youngsters to get chance – Dodsworth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Jason Dodsworth says Handsworth intend to field more of their promising youngsters before the end of the season. With six games to go, apart from an outside chance of the top five, Handsworth’s have nothing to play for. So the Ambers are likely to tap into their successful County Senior League  read more→

Gawber improving all the time – Chipchase

EV2 Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division  Scott Chipchase says North Gawber are showing green shoots of recovery after a difficult first half of the season. Gawber’s deserved 3-1 win at local rivals Houghton Main last Saturday was their first victory since late October. They remain third bottom but Chipchase believes the side  read more→