Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Young midfielder Sam Fewkes has joined Athersley Rec to get more experience under his belt. Fewkes is registered with Stocksbridge Park Steels, but his NCEL registration belonged to Handsworth Parramore until Athersley completed the transfer. He is the second young player that Stocksbridge have ‘loaned out’ this week as right-winger Ben read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Nine man Liversedge dramatically rescued a point with a last gasp goal to earn a 2-2 draw at Athersley Rec. Joe Walton gave ‘Sedge the lead nine minutes in the second half, but the Rec hit back straightaway through Jack Briscoe. Brandon Kane was the first ‘Sedge player to be sent read more→
Here is the 18th in our weekly series profiling players across the region. Each week a different player will reveal their best (and worst) moments. This week it is the turn of new Athersley Rec striker Lee Garside. Name: Lee Garside Age: 30 Current Club: Athersley Rec Position: Striker Previous Clubs: Worsbrough Bridge, Pontefract Collieries, read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Athersley Rec 5-4 Handsworth Parramore Lee Garside had the final word for Athersley in the Rec’s epic victory over ten man Handsworth Parramore at Sheerien Park. In the see-saw battle which was a superb advert for entertaining Non League football, Athersley trailed twice early on before leading three times themselves. A read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Kai Hancock scored a first half hat-trick as Athersley Rec won 5-1 at struggling Retford United. The Rec led 3-1 at the break and Sam Bebbington and Liam Owen sealed the victory in the final few minutes. Young goalkeeper Luke Wilson was the hero for promotion-chasing Thackley after saving Craig Fletcher’s read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Kai Hancock rescued a point for Athersley Rec with the late equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Albion Sports. Although Lee Garside put the Rec ahead from the penalty spot, Albion claimed the lead through Dec Welford’s own goal and Karl Hall’s strike. Harrogate Railway stormed to a 5-0 success over read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Bottesford Town 1-2 Athersley Rec Returning hero Kieran Scargill dramatically scored the winner in the dying moments to secure an impressive away win for Athersley. The Rec got off to an excellent start at Bottesford, a notoriously difficult place to visit. Kai Hancock’s parried cross-cum-shot fell to the dangerous Lee Garside, read more→
Toolstation NCEL Division One Interim boss Josh Wright has bolstered his attacking options at Worsbrough Bridge with the capture of Athersley Rec forward Ryan Smith. Smith signs ahead of Saturday’s visit of high-flying Grimsby Borough. Wright said: He’s an excellent signing and people will be fully aware of his quality on the ball and his read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Nine man Hemsworth Miners Welfare conceded a late equaliser in the controversial 1-1 draw with Athersley Rec. Referee Lee Hible incurred the wrath of Hemsworth’s supporters after sending goalkeeper Sam Leigh off early on for handling outside his penalty area. Nick Guest put the Wells in front before Lee Swift was read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Experienced striker Lee Garside has left Worsbrough Bridge and joined local rivals Athersley Rec. Garside arrives ahead of the trip to Hemsworth Miners Welfare tomorrow. It is a blow to Worsbrough as the powerful striker was their leading goal-scorer with eight goals. His vast experience stems from spells with Ossett Town, read more→
