Goole reprieved, Frickley moved

Evo Stik League Goole AFC have received their expected reprieve following the winding-up of Ilkeston FC will and play in the Division One North next season. The reshuffle also means relegated Frickley Athletic have moved to Division One South – which means they will face Stocksbridge Park Steels next season. Goole, under the leadership of  read more→

Simpson and Hopewell join Frickley

Evo Stik Premier Division Two dangerous Toolstation NCEL Premier Division strikers – Mark Simpson and Steve Hopewell – have agreed to join Frickley Athletic. Simpson, who was Non League Yorkshire’s Crawford HR January Player of the Month, leaves Garforth after a record-breaking season. The young former Pontefract Collieries forward hit 30 goals – ten of  read more→

Cyrus completes return to Frickley

Evo Stik Premier Division  Spencer Fearn has persuaded another one of Frickley Athletic’s most recent top former players to return to the club. Centre-back John Cyrus is back at Westfield Lane after a spell at Altrincham. He was superb under Karl Rose during his first stint at the club. The signing means Frickley already have  read more→

Frickley strengthen midfield with steel

Evo Stik Premier Division  The good news keeps coming for fans for Frickley Athletic as Spencer Fearn has signed midfielder Richard Patterson. Experienced Patterson has played for a variety of clubs including Goole AFC, Stocksbridge Park Steels, Ossett Town, Staveley, among others. He is a solid addition because of his Evo Stik experience. He follows  read more→

Deadly Allott’s back at Frickley

Evo Stik Premier Division  Spencer Fearn has lifted the doom and gloom at Frickley Athletic by pulling off the return of club favourite Gav Allott. Allott heads back to Westfield Lane after Shaw Lane AFC and Frickley agreed an undisclosed fee. The two-time Evo Stik Division One South player of the year winner was extremely  read more→

Frickley legend Hood keeps post

Evo Stik Premier Division Frickley Athletic legend Jon Hood is staying on as part of new boss Spencer Fearn’s coaching staff. Hood, who is a former Frickley goalkeeper, is remaining as goalkeeping coach, a position he has held for many years under various managers. Physio Molly Tyerman is also staying put. Joining Fearn and his  read more→

Fearn hopes to bring the good times back

Evo Stik Premier Division Spencer Fearn says he hopes to bring back the good times at relegated Frickley Athletic. Fearn was installed as the club’s new manager earlier this week after leaving Maltby Main to replace the departed Karl Rose. Fearn, who has also joined the Frickley’s board alongside the North of England Football Academy’s  read more→

Maltby’s Fearn takes over at Frickley

Evo Stik Premier Division  Maltby Main manager Spencer Fearn has taken charge of Frickley Athletic, replacing Karl Rose who has left Westfield Lane. The dramatic shake-up is after a deal was with struck with Ryan McKnight’s North of England Football Academy who will provide investment to the club. Former Stockport County pair Fearn and McKnight  read more→

More West Riding refs earn promotion

In addition to the referees from Toolstation NCEL Division One, a number of West Riding County FA officials have won promotion to Level 3 status. Popular trio Steve Lynch, Gareth Myers and Jamie Rhodes will be refereeing Evo Stik League and NCEL Premier Division matches next season. Lynch, an expert in man-management and humour and  read more→

Disappointment for Frickley & Goole

Evo Stik League Unfortunately Frickley Athletic and Goole AFC have been relegated from their respective Divisions. Frickley were beaten by promotion-chasing Spennymoor Town at Westfield Lane. Spennymoor scored one early goal and late one in the victory which means Frickley’s long stay in the Premier Division is over, unless there is a dramatic reprieve. Goole  read more→