Keita scores 15 minutes into Brighouse debut

Alhassane Keita enjoyed a memorable Brighouse Town debut as it took him just 15 minutes to score during his new team’s 3-2 win over Pickering Town. Keita, who has been scoring goals for fun for Albion Sports, netted calmly from 12 yards to fire Brighouse ahead in the BetVictor North West clash and on their  read more→

Ossett face Dunston if they win FA Cup replay

Ossett United will face a trip to Dunston if they beat Colne in the FA Cup second qualifying round replay on Tuesday night. Andy Welsh’s side held Colne to a goal-less draw on Saturday and will host them at Ingfield on Tuesday night. A big crowd is expected. The full draw for our Yorkshire sides:  read more→

Brighouse sign red hot Keita

Brighouse Town have snapped up red hot Albion Sports striker Alhassane Keita. Keita has burst to the fore of the Non League scene with seven goals for John Francis’ Albion in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. The striker scored a number of goals for Albion last season so his performances have prompted Vill Powell to  read more→

Tadcaster return for Beestin

Attacking midfielder Alfie Beestin is set to make his return to Tadcaster Albion for the clash against Marine. The 21-year-old returns to the i2i Sports Stadium three years after leaving the club to join Doncaster Rovers. He made 31 appearances for the Rovers after being signed by Darren Ferguson. He also played on loan for  read more→

Pontefract sign prolific striker Agar

Craig Parry has bolstered his Pontefract Collieries forward line with the signing of prolific striker Sam Agar. Agar, who is in back in his home county, has served in the Army. He is also a former Bradford City and Halifax Town apprentice. He played for Selby Town many years ago during the Bob Lyon era,  read more→

Hampson heads Ossett to first league win

Last gasp hero Ben Hampson headed Ossett United to their first BetVictor North West victory of the season in the solitary goal victory over Pickering Town. Andy Welsh’s men had to be extremely patient in the competitive clash with Pickering, who are pointless and bottom of the table after five games. But in fairness to  read more→

Powell wants to be at Brighouse for a “long time”

Vill Powell has paid tribute to the two chairman he has served under at Brighouse Town for giving him time to build a winning team. Current vice-chairman Charlie Tolley was at the helm when Powell was appointed as Paul Quinn’s successor in May 2017. In his first job as the outright manager, Brighouse struggled and  read more→

Welsh being patient as Ossett wait for first league win

Andy Welsh has warned that patience is required as new-look Ossett United search for their first BetVictor North West victory of the season. United won the FA Cup last week at Billingham Town, but have lost two and drawn one of their opening three league matches. The Ossett squad has changed from last season, with  read more→

Kendall signs Brighouse contract

Up-and-coming defender Reece Kendall has signed a one-year contract with Brighouse Town. The youngster rejoined Brighouse in January after spells with Campion and Liversedge and played a key role as Vill Powell’s men won the NPL North play-off final. He has enjoyed a great start to the new BetVictor North West season. He was the  read more→

Brighouse deserved win, regardless of the handball – Powell

Vill Powell felt Brighouse Town were full value for the three points from their 2-1 win at Ossett United, regardless of the controversy surrounding Eddie Church’s opening goal. Church scored twice against his former club during his first Brighouse start – with his first goal dominating the headlines because of a handball in the build-up.  read more→