Walton scores 97th minute winner for ‘Sedge

NPL Division One East Round-Up Joe Walton scored a sensational 97th minute winner for unbeaten leaders Liversedge who snatched a 2-1 win at local rivals Liversedge. Just minutes earlier Brighouse thought they had rescued a point as Jack Boyle had equalised from a free kick. The feisty encounter only burst into life with 15 minutes  read more→

Brighouse boss praises striker Sorhaindo

NPL Division One East  Brighouse Town manager Vill Powell has praised his star striker Laurence Sorhaindo. Sorhaindo is second in the top goal-scorers chart with 13 goals behind Marske United’s former York City forward Adam Boyes. “Laurence’s form is top draw,” Powell told Non League Yorkshire. “Obviously he’s currently the second top goal-scorer in the  read more→

Ossett and Brighouse secure loan signings

NPL Division One East  Brighouse Town have signed highly rated goalkeeper Giosue Bellagambi on a 28 day loan from Huddersfield Town. He goes straight into the Brighouse squad for the away trip to the North East to play Dunston. Just hours before the Friday night local derby with Pontefract Collieries, Ossett United manager Wayne Benn  read more→

Left-back arrives at Golcar

North West Counties League First Division North Brighouse Town left-back Mikey Starkey has moved across Kirklees and joined Golcar United. The former Huddersfield Town youngster signs for the promotion-chasing side prior to the long trip to Cleator Moor Celtic tomorrow. Starkey signed for Brighouse two years after several seasons with Emley. A win at Cleator  read more→

Boyle and Harrison hit doubles in Brighouse’s win

West Riding County Cup  Brighouse Town 5-1 Thackley  Doubles from Jack Boyle and Elliott Harrison eased Brighouse Town into the quarter-finals of the West Riding County Cup. Vill Powell’s Brighouse will play either Harrogate Railway or Roy Mason’s Steeton in the quarters. Brighouse raced into a two-goal lead after just 19 minutes. Boyle struck in  read more→

Two games abandoned but seven played to finish

Two games were abandoned but seven games involving Yorkshire sides at Step 5 and 6 were played to a finish despite Storm Arwen causing mayhem across the country. Reggie Waud is fortunately back home after suffering an accidental head/face injury during Maltby Main’s clash with Garforth Town. With no sign of an ambulance, the Toolstation  read more→

Player Profile – Josh Grant

This week we have a player who scored one of the greatest goals ever in the Yorkshire region – so good that footage of goal should have broke the Internet. You’ve probably seen it so you’ll know we’re talking about Brighouse Town midfielder Josh Grant. Name  Josh Grant  Age  30  Current Club  Brighouse Town  Previous  read more→

Powell impressed with Brighouse youngsters

NPL Division One East  Brighouse Town manager Vill Powell admits the West Riding County Cup win over Knaresborough Town underlined the calibre of the club’s youngsters. Powell, whose side won on penalties despite playing with ten men for 87 minutes, fielded several players from the Brighouse set-up. Seventeen-year-old Charlie English was between the sticks while  read more→

Brighouse win on penalties after playing with ten men for 87 minutes

West Riding County Cup First Round  Brighouse Town p1-1 Knaresborough Town  Brighouse Town progressed into the second round of the West Riding County Cup after winning 5-4 penalties after drawing 1-1 in normal time against Knaresborough Town despite playing with ten men for 87 minutes. Brighouse, who had under 17s goalkeeper Charlie English in goal,  read more→

Central defender joins Brighouse

NPL Division One East A new central-defender has signed for Vill Powell’s Brighouse Town. Aiden Walker joins from Mansfield Town, 24 hours after the arrival of Bradford (Park Avenue) forward Seb Bolton. Powell has been searching for a new centre-back for way over a month so Walker’s arrival must come as a relief to him.  read more→