Kirby double helps Campion grab first win

North West Counties League Division One North Captain fantastic Aidan Kirby grabbed two as Campion went on a first half rampage against Cleator Moor Celtic and successfully secured their first win of the campaign with a 3-1 success. The omens looked good for the Bradford-based side as they flew out of the blocks literally as  read more→

No need for Campion to press the panic button – Ashforth

North West Counties League Division One North  Lee Ashforth says there is no need for Campion to press the panic button after a tough start to life in the North West Counties League. Campion have lost their opening two league games ahead of the mouth-watering battle at giants and title favourites Bury AFC on Sunday  read more→

Campion celebrate historic FA Cup win

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round  Athersley Rec 1-4 Campion  Campion comfortably won at Athersley Rec to secure their historic first ever win in the FA Cup and book a Preliminary Round tie with Prescot Cables. The omens were good at half-time as Nicky Boshell and Jay Carney gave Campion a commanding lead. A bizarre Connor  read more→

Naidole completes late comeback win for Golcar

Mid-Week Round-Up Daniel Naidole completed the late turnaround as promotion-chasing Golcar United won 3-2 at ten man local rivals Campion in Ash and Gav Connor’s 200th game in charge. Golcar were losing 2-1 at half-time in the North West Counties League Division One North encounter as Campion had raced ahead through Mark Ferguson and Nicky  read more→

Yorkshire North West Counties sides fail to win

NWCL Division One North  Campion and Ilkley Town both tasted defeat in their historic first games in the North West Counties while ten men Golcar United drew at Holker Old Boys. New-look Campion lost 3-2 at Garstang, despite a late fight-back. Lee Ashforth and James Bicknell’s side fell two goals behind before Tom Robinson pulled  read more→

Ashforth believes Campion are capable of challenging for title

Season Preview  North West Counties Division One North  Campion The late move to the North West Counties threw a slight spanner in the works for Campion as several players left. But the Bradford-based side are back on their feet having made some quality additions in the past few weeks. Joint Managers  Lee Ashforth and James  read more→

Eccleshill capture Campion pair

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Eccleshill United have confirmed the capture of Campion pair Ben Bodle and Aidan Day. Bodle and Day were two of the multiple departures from Campion who have had to rebuild their side ahead of the new North West Counties Division One North campaign. Midfielder Day’s exit was particularly disappointing for Campion  read more→

Morgan becomes sixth signing at Campion

Former Farsley Celtic centre-back Lewis Morgan has joined North West Counties side Campion. Morgan has been out of the game for a bit, but brings good experience of higher level Non League Football to the Bradford-based club. Morgan, the son of 1990’s Guiseley FA Vase hero Dave, is an experienced addition to Silsden’s squad and  read more→

Haigh, Camara and Wood seal Nostell’s win

Nostell Miners Welfare 3-1 Campion  Nostell Miners Welfare overturned a deficit in their defeat of rebuilt North West Counties new-boys Campion at Crofton Community Centre. Tom Ramsden’s opener for Campion was cancelled out on the stroke of half-time by centre-back Alex Haigh. The home side had the win wrapped by the hour as substitute Santos  read more→

Ashforth foresees two periods of disruption in next two months

Campion joint manager Lee Ashforth is foreseeing two periods of disruption for Non League Football over the next two months. Daily infection rates of covid are predicted to break 100,000 in the next few weeks as restrictions are relaxed and Non League Football is bound to be affected. Clubs are struggling to field sides in  read more→