Fifth win out of six for Welfare

Toolstation NCEL Division One Teversal 2-3 Glasshoughton Welfare Andy Horbury was the hero for Glasshoughton at Teversal after scoring twice to secure his side their fifth win out of six games. Welfare opened the scoring on seven minutes when a great ball from Nathan Keightley found Horbury and he curled the ball into the net. Ashley Scothern  read more→

Welfare back in the winning groove

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare 2-0 Brigg Town After two consecutive league defeats Glasshoughton Welfare returned to the winning groove last night with a win Brigg Town. Goals in each half courtesy of Nathan Keightley and Ashley Scothern gave welfare the points. The visitors were rocked on Monday with the resignation of their management team and  read more→

Morley returns to Glasshoughton

Toolstation NCEL Division One Josh Morley’s move back to Glasshoughton Welfare from Selby Town was completed after both clubs battled out a goal-less draw at Leeds Road. The right-back, who can also play in midfield, left Glasshoughton in the summer after two solid seasons with the club. After initially signing for Harrogate Railway, he ended  read more→

Welfare have taken giant strides – Vigars

Toolstation NCEL Division One Lee Vigars believes Glasshoughton Welfare should have more points than they have, but he’s very pleased with how the season has started. That’s because Welfare are on a seven-match unbeaten run, their best period of form since the Craig Elliott glory days. “We can’t complain because we’re unbeaten in seven, but  read more→

NCEL season preview – Glasshoughton

Toolstation NCEL Division One Life has been tough for Glasshoughton in the past few years. Through no fault of their own there has been managerial instability and a huge turnover of players. Welfare need to settle down and under Darren Holmes and Lee Vigars they hope to do so. Joint Managers Darren Holmes & Lee  read more→

‘Keeper Waring signs in the nick of time

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare have sorted their goalkeeping crisis in the nick of time after getting Danny Waring tied down. The former Goole AFC stopper, who is also the son of former Winterton Rangers manager Daz Waring, made his Welfare debut in their friendly with Seaton Dalaval on Saturday. Waring has also turned  read more→

Welfare beat youthful Ossett Albion

Glasshoughton Welfare 6-2 Ossett Albion Glasshoughton Welfare secured a good win in their second pre season game with a solid display against a youthful, but skilful Ossett Albion side. Albion’s first team were in action at Parkgate where they won 2-0. Welfare fell behind in the second minute when Connor Beaumont rifled past Ben Saynor.  read more→

Welfare have “good spine” – Holmes

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare have a “good spine” in their team, according to Darren Holmes. Holmes and Lee Vigars, Glasshoughton’s new joint bosses, have had to rebuild the Welfare side after various departures from Leeds Road. The new-look side got their first outing in the 3-1 defeat at local rivals Pontefract Collieries on Tuesday night  read more→

Glasshoughton make further signings

Toolstation NCEL Division One Darren Holmes and Lee Vigars have made a further three additions to their new-look Glasshoughton Welfare. The most notable new face is Connor Glavin, the son of Barnsley legend Ronnie. The midfielder appeared for Sheffield FC and Liversedge last season, but is known to Welfare’s joint managers from playing for Wakefield  read more→

Saynor returns to Glasshoughton

Toolstation NCEL Division One Ben Saynor is returning to Glasshoughton Welfare, four years after helping them win promotion under Craig Elliott. The goalkeeper is part of the first batch of signings made by new Glasshoughton joint managers Darren Holmes and Lee Vigars. Saynor was in goal on the day Glasshoughton dramatically won 3-2 at AFC  read more→