Striker Khurram Shazad has left Silsden and joined Albion Sports. He leaves Danny Forrest’s side after 18 months with the club after joining ahead of the 2019/20 Toolstation NCEL Premier Division season. Prior to signing for Silsden, he was a regular for Eccleshill United during Sean Regan’s final season in charge. When he gets to read more→
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Basi returns and helps Albion beat Silsden
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up Former captain Aran Basi has returned to Albion Sports and he helped them defeat local rivals Silsden 2-1 last night at Throstle Nest. Basi, the son of Albion legend Taj, served Albion for many years before moving on to Eccleshill United. Two goals late in the first half were difference read more→
Cooper’s penalty earns Albion victory over Penistone
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up (2) Andy Cooper’s second half penalty enabled Albion Sports to shock promotion-chasers Penistone Church at Throstle Nest. Good build-up play saw Danny Facey net after just five minutes for Albion who were the better side early on. Kieran Ryan hit the crossbar, but Church were unable to equalise before the read more→
Silsden forward Britton joins Albion
Silsden striker Mattias Britton has joined Toolstation NCEL Premier Division rivals Albion Sports. Britton leaves Silsden after just under one year with Danny Forrest’s side. The forward previously played for Farsley Celtic, Campion, Liversedge and Thackley. He joins with the home game against Penistone Church looming on Wednesday night.
NCEL hit by Covid issues
Toolstation Northern Counties East League matches have been hit by issues relating to Covid-19 for the first time. It is not surprising at all given the rising cases across the country. The North West Counties League and the Northern League have had numerous cases over the past month so it was inevitable the NCEL would read more→
Bradley makes Albion move
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Former Eccleshill United captain Sam Bradley has joined Albion Sports. Centre-back Bradley made his debut for Albion in the 2-1 defeat to Goole AFC. Ironically his last appearance for Eccleshill was against Goole last week. Bradley, who has also played for Knaresborough Town, is best known for his captaincy of Eccleshill read more→
New Albion Sports joint boss hails squad and positive vibes
New Albion Sports joint manager Ishy Hussain has hailed the club’s brand squad for the way they have started the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division season. Hussain and Pav Singh have had to start from scratch, but in a short space of time they have assembled a strong squad. Old Albion favourites from Danny Facey, Charlie read more→
Donovan joins Albion Sports
Young attacking midfielder Finn Donovan has been added to ranks at Albion Sports. Donovan, the son of former Huddersfield Town and West From midfielder, leaves Emley to move to Albion. Donovan started his Non League career with Brighouse Town before moving to Emley last year. He joins Albion ahead of the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division read more→
Super-sub Payne fires Albion through
Super-sub Sanchez Payne made a spectacular and heroic entrance for new-looks Albion Sports as he scored the late winner at Campion to send his side into the FA Cup Preliminary Round. Ex-Garforth Town midfielder Payne converted from a cross at the second attempt to ensure Albion defeated their local neighbours by the solitary goal. New read more→
Francis and chairman depart Albion Sports
John Francis and chairman Jai Singh have decided to leave Toolstation NCEL Premier Division club Albion Sports. Assistant manager Gurbinder Johal has also exited. Francis, the former Burnley striker, replaced the legendary Kulwinder Sandhu last summer, while chairman and secretary Singh has been a synonymous figure with Albion and he was a popular figure on read more→