Our series of articles outlining why unpaid volunteer workforces in Non League Football deserve more respect continues. “Every few weeks something happens and you think: ‘why do we bother’?” That’s the view of Garforth Town chairman and groundsman Brian Close who says he spends “too many” hours at the J.S White Community Stadium, making sure read more→
Even in his last days, Garforth Town was at the forefront of “perfect supporter” Ralph Backhouse’s mind. An emotive letter to the club’s owners Brian Close and Craig Bannister detailed his love for the Miners and how it was a big part of his life, received just a week before his death. There was also read more→
Chairman Brian Close immediately “warmed” to new Garforth Town manager Adrian Costello and he’s glad to see the club’s supporters have too. Costello is into his second full week in charge of Garforth and has so far taken charge of two matches, winning one and losing the other. The new A-Licensed coach who works full-time read more→
Brian Close believes reaching the West Riding County Cup final is a “reward” for everyone at Garforth Town. The shock 2-0 win at Vanarama North giants Harrogate Town on Tuesday completed a whirlwind two weeks at Wheatley Park. Chairman Mr Close and his consortium bought the club from Rupert Lowe and the news triggered a read more→
The hard work starts now for Garforth Town after a change of ownership at the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division club. That’s the message from chairman Brian Close, whose consortium of himself, his wife and treasurer Jane and local accountant Craig Bannister took complete control of Wheatley Park this week. The deal ended former Southampton chairman read more→
Chairman Brian Close is calling on Garforth Town supporters to turn out in their masses for the local derby at Tadcaster Albion tomorrow. The derby with Toolstation NCEL Premier Division leaders Tadcaster is one of the most eagerly-anticipated games between the sides in recent memory. Tadcaster, whose attendances have been growing each week are expected read more→
You can now ‘like’ Sports Performer on Facebook. Click here to ‘like’. Graham Nicholas has done an excellent job as head coach of Garforth Town since taking charge last summer, his chairman Brian Close has said. Nicholas is expected to meet with Close tomorrow evening to confirm that he will be at the helm in read more→
Farsley AFC striker Adam Priestley has been named in Gibraltar’s squad for the friendlies against the Faroe Islands and Estonia next month. Gibraltar will play the Faroe Islands on Saturday March 1st at the Victoria Stadium before facing Estonia on the 5th at the same venue. His inclusion does mean he will miss play-offs chasing read more→
Adam Priestley made an international appearance for Gibraltar in their historic friendly with Slovakia, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). The Farsley AFC striker played most of the game and also had Gibraltar’s best chance in the 0-0 draw which took place in Portugal. The match was Gibraltar’s first International encounter since being granted UEFA membership read more→
