Fox hails Selby players for impressive form

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Christian Fox says the superb run of form Selby Town have been on deserves huge credit. Fox’s men are sixth after one league defeat in 13 – the 4-0 loss to Harrogate Railway in January – and the Robins boss says it has been a massive effort. “If you look back  read more→

Pressure is on Swinton and Penistone – Dodworth boss Young 

Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division  The pressure is on Swinton Athletic and Penistone Church Reserves in the title race, according to Dodworth Miners Welfare manager Darren Young. Underdogs Dodworth – who have lost twice to Swinton and played a game extra – are third, one point behind the joint leaders and Young  read more→

Don’t expect Emley legends to join Hepworth’s Hepworth 

Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division  The razzmatazz of his trademark goal celebration touch-line sprints will be coming to Darren Hepworth’s Hepworth United but his old Emley AFC band won’t be getting back together. The popular ex-long-serving Emley boss is back in the game after replacing John Eccles as Hepworth’s manager on Sunday.  read more→

Forgione wants Worsbrough to be a top ten hit 

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Luke Forgione wants Worsbrough Bridge to claim a top ten finish. Following the 5-0 defeat at Selby Town at the weekend, their status as dark horses for the play-offs appear gone. Worsbrough are currently ninth and Forgione hopes his men can end the campaign on a strong note. “We never were  read more→

Dodsworth expects Handsworth to improve defensively

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Jason Dodsworth expects Handsworth to significantly improve on the defensive front. Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage have brought in Rob Ludlam and long-serving Stocksbridge Park Steels captain Liam McFadyen recently. Dodsworth believes they will make a big difference as Handsworth – who host Emley this afternoon – look to get back to  read more→

Rouse wants to get Lumsden smiling again

NPL Division One East  Pontefract Collieries manager Craig Rouse is determined to get striker Joe Lumsden playing with a “smile on his face” again. Lumsden returned to Pontefract several weeks ago after a disappointing second spell with Stocksbridge Park Steels. He scored his first goal since re-signing during last Saturday’s win at Tadcaster Albion and  read more→

Denton and Hallam hoping for record attendance 

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Craig Denton is hoping league leaders Hallam can break their record attendance once again this season on Saturday. Hallam host Parkgate at Sandygate and Denton says the club are hopeful of breaking past the crowd figure of 1128 for the Brigg Town game in December. “We want to try and break  read more→

Stancliffe wants Maltby job on permanent basis

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  John Stancliffe wants the Maltby Main manager’s post on a permanent basis.  The goalkeeper-turned-tactician is in charge at Muglet Lane as interim chief until the end of the season following Louis Axcell’s shock sacking. Stancliffe, who was Axcell’s assistant, was thrown into the top job after Maltby announced the news several  read more→