The excitement surrounding Handsworth Parramore’s home Toolstation NCEL Premier Division clash with promotion-chasers Tadcaster Albion underlines the strength of the league. That’s the view of the league leaders’ manager Russ Eagle, whose side are unbeaten heading into the match. Tadcaster lost their opening day fixture with Shaw Lane Aquaforce, but have won their last read more→
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Nicky Travis stars as Handsworth Parramore go top of the NCEL Premier Division table
Russ Eagle saluted his Handsworth Parramore players after a stunning 4-1 victory at Albion Sports sent his side to the top of the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division table. Impressive Handsworth dominated a fairly one-sided encounter at Throstle Nest and would have added to their four goal haul if Albion goalkeeper Aaron Brian hadn’t made several read more→
Gary Allanson urges Bridlington Town to “bounce back” at Armthorpe Welfare tonight
Gary Allanson says Bridlington Town have to “bounce back” from their FA Vase woes when they return to Toolstation NCEL Premier Division action tonight. Bridlington head to Armthorpe Welfare, who are bottom of the table after losing all four of their opening games. Bridlington themselves have demons to rest after their 5-2 humbling to Albion read more→
Promotion race will go to the wire, predicts Shaw Lane chief Simon Houghton
Simon Houghton believes the battle for a Toolstation NCEL Premier Division place will go to the death, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Shaw Lane Aquaforce boss Houghton is a veteran of the Division One promotion battles having been involved in the last six. Houghton lifted Pontefract Collieries out of the doldrums and turned them into read more→
Albion Sports 1-1 Barton Town Old Boys
Predatory striker Gareth Barlow broke brave ten man Albion Sports’ hearts by scoring a last gasp equaliser for the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division leaders Barton Town Old Boys at Throstle Nest. Daniel Facey had given Albion after just two minutes, but the home side had goalkeeper Aaron Brian sent off close to half-time which put read more→
Vote for your Sports Performer ‘Team of the Weekend’
We’re introducing a ‘Team of the Weekend’ vote at Sports Performer, covering all the Yorkshire Non-League teams. Simply tweet @SportsPerformer with your choice before 11pm on Wednesday to register your vote. The winner will be announced on Thursday afternoon. This week’s nominees are: Scarborough Athletic – Rudy Funk’s team were trailing 1-0 to Halesowen with read more→
NCEL Review: Tom Dugdale scores decisive goal for Albion Sports against Liversedge
Tom Dugdale celebrated his return to fitness by scoring the decisive goal for Albion Sports in their crazy 5-4 Premier Division victory over manager-less Liversedge. Ben Grech-Brooksbank gave Liversedge the lead after the two minutes, but Albion responded by scoring five times before half-time. Asif Hussain equalised from the penalty spot and brothers Delroy and read more→