Emley crush crisis-hit Lincoln

AFC Emley retain top spot of Toolstation NCEL Division One, thanks to an emphatic 8-0 victory at home to Lincoln Moorlands Railway, writes James Holder. Ashley Flynn bagged a hat trick in a game that could have seen more goals had it not been for some fine goalkeeping from Nathan Burrows. The hosts made a  read more→

Change of chairman at Emley

Terry Higgins has stepped down as chairman of Toolstation NCEL Division One leaders AFC Emley because of work commitments.  Mr Higgins stepped into the breach in September 2013 after John Whitehead’s decision to step down following Darren Hepworth’s sacking and then eventual reinstatement. Mr Higgins steered the club through some challenging times last summer and  read more→

Kenworthy ends winless run

AFC Emley cemented their place at the top of the Toolstation Northern Counties East League Division One, thanks to a Steven Kenworthy hat-trick against Knaresborough Town yesterday, ending a four game winless run. Emley are now four points clear at the top of the table, but they could be still overtaken by Hemsworth Miners Welfare,  read more→

Davey: Foundations have been built

Brian Davey believes Knaresborough Town have laid down the foundations for years to come this season. Davey points to the success that the second, third and academy teams are having as the reason for his claim. The Knaresborough boss has had to use youth in their Toolstation NCEL Division One campaign because of injuries and  read more→

Podmore adds firepower to AFC Emley

Darren Hepworth has added Worsbrough Bridge striker Adam Podmore to his AFC Emley squad. Hepworth recently said that he planned to bring someone with quality to Emley and Podmore fits the bill. Although he has only scored twice this season, Podmore has been a feared player for Worsbrough in the last two campaigns. The striker  read more→

Clipstone dent Emley’s title hopes

AFC Emley suffered a blow in their promotion aspirations after losing 2-1 to title rivals Clipstone at the Welfare Ground, writes James Holder.  It leaves Emley’s position at the top of the Toolstation NCEL Division One table in jeopardy ahead of next week’s clash with second-placed Hemsworth Miners Welfare. Emley put the visitors on the  read more→

Leaders Emley stung by late goal

Leaders AFC Emley played out a 2-2 away at fellow Toolstation NCEL Division One promotion-chasers Bottesford Town – their third consecutive stalemate on the road, writes James Holder. The result could have been much different for both sides, with Emley having the numerical advantage and Bottesford cursing some good goalkeeping at the death from Adam  read more→

Emley face six weeks of early kick offs

AFC Emley will have to wait at least six weeks for their new floodlight, forcing early kick offs for their next five Toolstation NCEL Division One fixtures. All five games are scheduled to be played at the Welfare Ground as their next away game is at the end of February. The floodlight behind the home  read more→

Emley battling through challenges

Darren Hepworth says table-toppers AFC Emley are continuing to leap over all the hurdles thrown in their path. A floodlight pylon behind the home dugout at their famous Welfare Ground collapsed during the heavy winds last week forcing the postponement of their Toolstation NCEL Division One home game with Grimsby Borough. It was a devastating  read more→

Nothing won or lost at Ponte

Nothing was won or lost at the top end of the Toolstation NCEL Division One after Pontefract Collieries and AFC Emley saw out a lacklustre 0-0 draw. The horrible wet and windy conditions had a huge impact on proceedings and both teams struggled to create chances in the highly-anticipated match. It is the second week  read more→