Ex-Barnsley forward Jarman pleased with first season as Barton boss

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Former Barnsley striker Nathan Jarman ranks his first season as Barton Town manager as a successful one. Jarman’s debut campaign in management began in disastrous fashion but has evolved into a memorable one due to a 17-game unbeaten run and a trip to the FA Vase third round. Jarman – whose  read more→

Pickering boss thanks football family for supporting Omar

NPL Division One East  Pickering Town manager Steve Roberts has thanked the football family for financially supporting injured attacker Omar Sanyang. Pickering recently launched a JustGiving page to support Sangyang who broke his leg in a match at Ossett United. The target was quickly reached and over £1000 has been raised so far. “I was  read more→

Hunter’s Rossington chasing club’s greatest achievement

Toolstation NCEL Division One Ben Hunter admits if Rossington Main finish in the play-offs, the achievement would rank as the club’s greatest. Fifth-placed Rossington occupy the final play-offs spot with only ten games ago. Rossington have never finished above seventh since joining the NCEL in 1991 so Hunter says his club’s progress is fantastic. “If  read more→

Advice from other managers has helped Penistone boss

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Steve Lenthall says advice from other managers has helped him acclimatise to life as Penistone Church manager. Non League Yorkshire’s January manager of the month Lenthall has enjoyed a dream start as the Church boss as his side have rocketed up the table from no man’s land to become top three  read more→

Pivotal weekend for Avenue – Bower

National North “Pivotal” is how Mark Bower describes a massive weekend for Bradford (Park Avenue) who could take a giant leap towards safety. Horsfall Stadium is the setting for two huge fixtures, beginning with the six-pointer with arch rivals and basement side Farsley Celtic tomorrow. Avenue then host Leamington on Monday night and Bower is  read more→

Frickley are in a better place – Frecklington

NPL Division One East  Dave Frecklington feels Frickley Athletic now have the tools to pull away from danger. The recent win over Stocksbridge Park Steels has raised confidence around Westfield Lane and provided slight respite from the relegation battle they find themselves in. One league win in 18 prior to the Steels win plunged them  read more→

Emley boss has top ten goal for rejuvenated side 

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Emley AFC manager Richard Tracey has set his sights on a top ten finish. Four straight wins and clean sheets have turned Emley from relegation candidates into top ten hopefuls. Nine games remain and Emley are only six points behind tenth placed Bottesford Town. That can be reduced to three as  read more→

Three-week grace period saved Houghton – Simms

Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division  Nathan Simms says using the three week grace period rule in October prevented Houghton Main from folding and has put them on course for a brighter future. Houghton pressed the emergency button following a disastrous start to the season which saw them lose six out of their  read more→

Spychalski closing in on 700 games in management

Richard Spychalski, one of the most successful West Yorkshire-based grassroots football managers ever, is excited for the future with Huddersfield Laund Hill as he approaches his 700th game in management. The former Emley AFC under 19s boss is best known for his phenomenal success with all-conquering Bay Athletic who he guided to four consecutive West  read more→

Hunter fuming with referee over phantom penalty

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Rob Hunter accepted his Knaresborough Town were well-beaten in the 5-1 defeat at Penistone Church but he was fuming with the referee over the award of the first half phantom penalty. Threadbare and patched up Knaresborough were already up against it and 2-0 down but still in the game when Penistone  read more→