Left-back Smythe joins Pontefract

Evo Stik East Promotion-winner Connor Smythe has found his new challenge after signing for runaway Toolstation NCEL Premier Division champions Pontefract Collieries. Smythe left promoted AFC Mansfield at the end of the season because he wanted a new challenge. The young left-back has a growing reputation in the game from spells with Handsworth Parramore, Mansfield  read more→

Pontefract hope Knight is a shining star

Evo Stik East Pontefract Collieries have pulled off the capture of talented ambidextrous player Adam Knight ahead of their historic campaign in the Evo Stik. Knight returned to the UK earlier this year after a few years away in the United States. He initially signed for Shaw Lane AFC before re-signing for his hometown club Nostell  read more→

Stocksbridge must be patient – Hilton

Evo Stik East Chris Hilton says patience is the key word as Stocksbridge Park Steels prepare for their new season. Hilton has had to rebuild his Stocksbridge side after departures of several key players such as Joe Lumsden, Matt Reay and David Reay. Aaron Moxam has arrived, along with Brad Beatson, Kane Swinburn, Kurtis Turner  read more→

Stocksbridge squad takes shape

Evo Stik East Stocksbridge Park Steels’ squad continues to take shape as ten players from last season have now committed, notably influential stalwart captain Liam McFadyen. True leader McFadyen is a loyal associate of Chris Hilton as they go way back to the Stocksbridge’s great reign at Worsbrough Bridge.  Highly-rated young goalkeeper Jordan Greaves looks  read more→

Steels sign Beatson and Williams

Evo Stik East  Chris Hilton has continued his rebuilding work at Stocksbridge Park Steels with the additions of Brad Beatson and lively winger Tyler Williams. Hilton, entering his fifth season in the Bracken Moor dugout, is having to recruit for a string of positions after losing key men Joe Lumsden, David Reay, Matt Reay and  read more→

Dugdale joins promoted Pontefract

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Wing wizard Tom Dugdale will be playing for Pontefract Collieries in the Evo Stik East next season. Rampant champions Colls have moved quickly to secure left-winger Dugdale following his departure from Frickley Athletic. Dugdale, who started his Non League career with Farsley Celtic, will be well-remembered at Frickley because of his  read more→

Brighouse moved into East Division

Evo Stik League  Brighouse Town have been moved into the new Evo Stik East Division as Andover Town have resigned from being a step four club. Andover’s resignation has also promoted AFC Mansfield from the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division to fill the vacant place. Mansfield had the best points-per-game ratio from across the country. It is  read more→

League allocations throw up questions

The provisional club allocations for steps 1 to 4 have been released, and like every year it throws up many questions. For the first time, the make-up of the new Evo Stik East and West structure has been revealed. Brighouse Town have been effectively thrown to the wolves as they have been placed in the  read more→