Leech returns to Emley

Popular ex-player Antony Leech has returned to Emley AFC after six years away. Leech spent eight years playing for Emley after joining the club in 2007 during the Nicky Bramald and Ray Dennis. He actually scored on his debut for them in a clash against Borrowash Victoria. He played in the infamous Scarborough Athletic game  read more→

Emley boss prepared to utilise under 23s

Emley AFC manager Richard Tracey won’t hesitate in using multiple players from the club’s successful under 23s side if his first team squad is decimated in the coming weeks. Non League managers are bracing themselves for two periods of disruptions in the next six weeks . Clubs are likely to continue to lose players to  read more→

Promoted Emley to hold trials

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division bound Emley AFC are to hold trials for the first team in June. Emley’s holy grail quest to reach the Premier Division was finally achieved thanks to the FA’s restructuring and Richard Tracey is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to establish them at Step 5. The trials will take  read more→

19 game season could be fair solution – Emley boss

Emley AFC manager Richard Tracey has suggested that a 19-league season could be a fairer solution to finish the campaign than points-per-game if the Toolstation Northern Counties East League returns to action. Finishing a full campaign is increasingly unlikely due to the latest suspension. But a situation where everyone plays half-a-season is certainly viable if  read more→

Eyles sends Emley top with hat-trick against old club Nostell

Toolstation NCEL Division One Round-Up Jimmy Eyles sent Emley AFC to the top of the league for Christmas after scoring a hat-trick in the 4-1 win against his old club Nostell Miners Welfare. Kane Reece also netted against his former side as he hit the second minute opener for Richard Tracey’s men. Nathan Hawkhead brought  read more→

Eyles sends Emley top after Ferriby win at Campion

Toolstation NCEL Division One Jimmy Eyles sent Emley to the top of the table after his late winner broke Hall Road Rangers’ fine resistance in the 2-1 win at the Welfare Ground. Hall Road gave Emley a fright after taking the lead six minutes into the second half. Leon Sewell’s Rangers made a break forward  read more→

Emley academy boss wants to develop players for the first team

Emley academy chief Sam Sutton wants to improve his own impressive track record by producing talented future stars for Richard Tracey’s first team over the coming years. Former Huddersfield under 19s manager Sutton is leading Emley’s rebooted youth development section – starting with an under 23s side which plays its first home game on Monday  read more→

Haw heads Emley to last minute victory over Ferriby

Toolstation NCEL Round-Up  Young Adam Haw grabbed the headlines after his last minute header snatched a 1-0 win for Emley AFC over North Ferriby. The battle of the two fancied Division One sides had seemingly produced a stalemate after a tight encounter. Ferriby hit the post with a shot from distance, while Sam Pashley watched  read more→

Scrivens scores to help defeat old club Emley

Sam Scrivens scored Penistone Church’s second goal in the 2-0 victory at his old club Emley AFC on Monday night. Scrivens’ and Trialist B’s goals were quick-fire and both came inside the last 20 minutes during a friendly in which both teams made plenty of changes. Spectators were shut-out due to the Government’s continued stance  read more→

Claisse becomes Emley player/coach

Tom Claisse has become player/coach at returning Toolstation NCEL Division One club Emley AFC. The very experienced midfielder, whose Non League career has taken him to clubs such as Farsley Celtic, Ossett Town, Handsworth, Ossett Albion, Tadcaster Albion and a few more, joined Emley last season. Away from Non League, Claisse is the former captain  read more→