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→
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Halifax face huge battle against Notts County in Trophy – Wild
FA Trophy Fifth Round Pete Wild says FC Halifax Town face a huge battle on their hands as they attempt to move one step closer to Wembley. Halifax welcome giants Notts County to The Shay tomorrow – but Wild is also somewhat relieved to be playing a fellow National League outfit. The Shaymen have had 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→
Scarborough derby clash won’t define play-offs race – Whitby joint boss Bullock
NPL Premier Division Lee Bullock says win, draw or lose, Whitby Town’s huge local derby at Scarborough Athletic this evening will not define the race for the play-offs. Whitby make the short journey to Scarborough knowing a victory will propel them above Jonathan Greening’s Seadogs and into the play-offs zone. “For the fans and the 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→