Bury clash is “free hit” for Campion – Ashforth

North West Counties League First Division North  There’s no pressure on Campion in this weekend’s mouth-watering home clash with title-chasing giants Bury AFC. That’s the message from joint manager Lee Ashforth.  “It is a free hit for us,” Ashforth told Non League Yorkshire. “I don’t think anybody will be expecting us to win. “Everybody will  read more→

Greaves scores 300th career goal

Non League legend Tom Greaves scored his 300th career goal during Bury AFC’s 5-0 demolition of St Helens Town.  The former Bradford (Park Avenue) star finally reached the milestone with his goal in the 92nd minute. Greaves has had a fantastic career since making his Avenue debut as a 16-year-old in the early 2000s after  read more→

Golcar’s unbeaten run ends in 7-3 defeat at Bury

North West Counties League First Division North  Bury AFC 7-3 Golcar United In the eagerly-anticipated clash between Golcar and Bury, Andy Welsh’s Bury were 4-2 up by half-time. The game began frantically and Bury raced into a sixth minute lead through Abs Obasoto. Ash Flynn predictably equalised instantly with a tap-in but that was brief  read more→

Bury AFC clash is a dream Non League debut for Ilkley

Season Preview  North West Counties Division One North  Ilkley Town  Ilkley Town have made it to the Non League stage after several years of hard work. Their Ben Rhydding Sports Club home has a 3G pitch and facilities fit for Step 6. The 2021/22 campaign is a historic year and a journey of discovery for  read more→

Greaves leaves Ossett for Bury

Striker Tom Greaves has left Ossett United and joined newly-formed Bury AFC. Greaves arrives at Bury ahead of Saturday’s North West Counties League season opener with Roy Mason’s Steeton. The Bradford (Park Avenue) legend, whose last minute goal against FC United in 2012 propelled Avenue to the National North, is Ossett’s record goal-scorer. He has  read more→