Armthorpe finally score, but still lose

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Aaron Moxam single-handedly fired Rainworth past manager-less Armthorpe Welfare, who finally scored their first goal of the campaign. Moxam scored four times against Armthorpe, whose goal was a Craig Morley penalty. Omar Habeeb struck as Albion Sports won 1-0 at local rivals Thackley. Brad Johnston’s last minute equaliser earned Athersley Rec  read more→

Hancock downs luckless Armthorpe

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Athersley Rec 1-0 Armthorpe Welfare Red hot Kai Hancock scored the winner for Athersley against manager-less and goal-less Armthorpe, who somehow missed two late penalties. The game was goalless going into half time, although the Welfare did go close on a couple of occasions, but Athersley took the lead through leading  read more→

Johnston parts company with Armthorpe

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Brian Johnston has resigned as manager of Armthorpe Welfare after over three years in charge. Johnston has done extremely well to keep Armthorpe in the Premier Division during his reign, but the club’s difficult start to the new campaign has prompted his departure. A statement said: “The job has taken its  read more→

New NCEL season preview – Armthorpe

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Armthorpe only survived after Pontefract Collieries lost on the (delayed) final day. Now with a new assistant manager and several new players, Armthorpe are hoping for a much better campaign. Manager Brian Johnston During his three seasons at the helm, Johnston has done a remarkable job in keeping Armthorpe in the  read more→

Pontefract set up win or bust clash

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Staveley Miners Welfare 0-1 Pontefract Collieries Pontefract Collieries have set-up a final game win-or-bust situation after winning at Staveley Miners Welfare. The Colls will be relegated on Tuesday night if they fail to beat Handsworth Parramore in the delayed clash. A point is no good as Armthorpe Welfare have a superior  read more→

Tadcaster clinch title and promotion

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Tadcaster Albion 2-1 Armthorpe Welfare Newly-crowned champions Tadcaster sealed promotion to the Northern Premier League for the first time in the club’s history last night. An expectant crowd turned out to see Tadcaster get over-the-line with the necessary three points and Billy Miller’s men duly did with a controlled display –  read more→

Dream debut for new Armthorpe star

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Armthorpe Welfare 3-0 Pontefract Collieries Josh Schofield enjoyed a dream debut for Armthorpe Welfare after scoring a hat-trick which propelled his new side out of the relegation zone. Combined with the crucial victory over Brigg Town last time out, the win last night lifted Armthorpe above Brigg and Parkgate. Pontefract received  read more→

Maltby hold off Armthorpe fightback

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Maltby Main 2-1 Armthorpe Welfare Lewis Benrose scored twice as Maltby Main recorded back-to-back wins to 13th in the table thanks to a derby win over Armthorpe Welfare. Former Armthorpe player Luke Norbury brought the visitors back into it, but Maltby held on. It was another cold and windy afternoon in  read more→

Norbury makes quick return to game

Mick Norbury has returned to the game just three days after his resignation from Glasshoughton Welfare. Former Doncaster Rovers striker Norbury is taking up the position of assistant manager to Brian Johnston at Toolstation NCEL Premier Division side Armthorpe Welfare. Armthorpe hope the appointment can help steer them out of the relegation zone. An Armthorpe  read more→

Armthorpe aim to cause huge shock

Armthorpe Welfare will fly the flag for the Toolstation Northern Counties East League in the Emirates FA Cup tomorrow. Evo Stik Premier Division giants Buxton stand in the way of Armthorpe, who hope to reach the third qualifying round for the first time since 1986. Armthorpe boss Brian Johnston has told the Doncaster Free Press  read more→