Emirates FA Cup Maltby Main’s home clash with Athersley Rec is one of the top Extra Preliminary Round ties concerning Toolstation NCEL clubs. The early draws for the competition have been made and the opening round will also see Harrogate Railway head to Bridlington Town in an all NCEL clash. The ties will take place read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Sheer brilliance from star striker Lee Garside ensured Athersley Rec confirmed their presence in the Premier Division for next season. Garside, one of the NCEL’s shining lights of the past decade, struck late-on with a magnificent free kick to secure a 1-0 win over Bottesford Town for the Rec. Hemsworth Miners read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Young forward Kai Hancock is back at Athersley Rec after ending his six-month stay at Evo Stik side Ossett Town. Hancock scored over 30 goals for the Rec last season so his return will be massively celebrated. The youngster has done well for Ossett, but after getting sent off at Brighouse read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Joe Singleton’s header proved decisive as Athersley Rec held on to secure a deserved 2-1 victory over promotion-chasing Handsworth Parramore. Perennial hero Lee Garside gave them an early lead before young starlet Singleton popped up on the half-hour mark. Aaron Moxam brought Handsworth back to life with five minutes left and read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Glasshoughton Welfare have lost their captain and key centre-back Andy McManus to Athersley Rec. It is the second major blow that Glasshoughton have taken in over a week, having also lost the Showman Ryan Poskitt to Nostell Miners Welfare. McManus, a very experienced defender, will be a key addition to Luke read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Hall Road Rangers 1-5 Athersley Rec Defender Dan Vinten was in goal as Athersley Rec secured a superb victory at Hall Road Rangers in which Lee Garside and Aiden Salmons scored twice. The visitors started the brighter of the two sides as the game kicked off and began to create some read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Athersley Rec boss Luke Potter has appointed his former Ossett Albion comrade Rob Tonks as his assistant manager. Tonks retired from playing at the end of last season after a few seasons with Hemsworth Miners Welfare. He then rejoined Ossett as part of the coaching staff, but left following the departure read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Athersley Rec have made a stellar signing in Worsbrough Bridge centre-back Joe Singleton, one of the best young defenders in the NCEL. Singleton had been with Worsbrough since July 2016 and he went onto play a key role in their successful survival bid as vice-captain. He has been subject to interest read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Danny Cawley struck twice as Athersley Rec recorded a memorable 4-0 midweek away win at Garforth Town. The striker broke the deadlock in the first half before going onto score a fabulous solo effort to put Athersley three goals to the good deep into the second half. McCauley Shillito had doubled read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Left-back Cameron Clark made his long-awaited return to action yesterday after making his debut for Athersley Rec. The Hemsworth Miners Welfare stalwart left Fitzwilliam in the summer after years of sterling service and hasn’t played since due to injury. He started in Athersley’s 2-2 draw at Staveley Miners Welfare. He will read more→
