The Southern Leagues may have a case for extending their seasons because of the recent poor weather conditions down South, but the NCEL and Evo Stik Leagues do not have an excuse to do that. Last season both leagues had no choice but to add an extra seven days into season. This year, until the read more→
Farsley AFC
Farsley forward Adam Priestley named in Gibraltar squad to face Faroe Islands and Estonia
Farsley AFC striker Adam Priestley has been named in Gibraltar’s squad for the friendlies against the Faroe Islands and Estonia next month. Gibraltar will play the Faroe Islands on Saturday March 1st at the Victoria Stadium before facing Estonia on the 5th at the same venue. His inclusion does mean he will miss play-offs chasing read more→
Farsley AFC announce under 19s Academy trial dates
Farsley AFC have announced trial dates for their two under 19s academy teams. The first set of trials will be held on Friday 21st February at Throstle Nest, the home of Farsley between 10.30am and 1.30pm. Players are asked to bring training kit and towel, along with trainers, boots and refreshments. The day will consist read more→
Weekend Review: Robbie O’Brien scores winner for Farsley AFC
Captain Robbie O’Brien scored the winner as Farsley AFC earned a crucial 1-0 win at Evo Stik Division One North play-offs rivals Bamber Bridge. The victory extended Farsley’s unbeaten run to 16 games and secured them their first win at Bridge since March 2005. In windy-conditions, O’Brien struck in the 67th minute and Farsley held read more→
Farsley AFC out to end Bamber Bridge hoodoo
Third-placed Farsley AFC are out to end their Bamber Bridge hoodoo tomorrow in the crucial Evo Stik Division One North encounter. Both teams are hoping to earn play-offs spots in April and Farsley are yet to win at Bamber as a reformed club. Farsley last won at Bridge in March 2005 when Rodney Rowe and read more→
Player Profile: Farsley AFC player/assistant manager Simeon Bambrook
Name: Simeon Bambrook Age: 41 Occupation: Fireman Current Club: Farsley AFC (player/assistant manager) Previous Clubs: Garforth Town, Emley and Worksop Town Best mate in football: Ryan Crossley Career Highlight and most memorable game: Scoring the winning last minute penalty in the 2007 Conference North play-offs final for Farsley Celtic to make it 4-3 to us. read more→
The wind is the only winner as Farsley AFC climb to second with Northwich draw
Farsley AFC boss Neil Parsley said he felt “sorry” for the 134 people who turned out to watch the wind-affected 2-2 draw with Northwich Victoria – a result that lifted the promotion-chasers to second in the Evo Stik Division One North table, writes James Grayson. Adam Priestley’s second half equaliser ensured a point for Farsley read more→
Neil Parsley expecting tough Northwich test for Farsley AFC
Farsley AFC boss Neil Parsley is under no illusions of how tough the home game with Northwich Victoria will be. Farsley welcome Northwich to Throstle Nest on the back of extending their unbeaten run to 14 games after the 3-0 win at Wakefield last week. The result maintained their Evo Stik Division One North play-offs read more→
Player Profile: Ossett Town striker James Eyles
Name: James Eyles Age: 21 Current Club: Ossett Town Previous Clubs: Pontefract Collieries and Nostell Miners Welfare Best mate in football: Brandon Kane, a lad I’ve played with since I was 12. Career Highlight: Winning the County Cup when I was playing for Ossett Town under 16s. Lowest Moment in football: Being released from Sheffield read more→
Handshake snub referee reported to the FA, confirms Ossett Town boss Craig Elliott
The match official at the centre of the handshake snub row has been reported to the Football Association, Ossett Town manager Craig Elliott has confirmed. Referee David Benton refused to shake the hand of Elliott at the conclusion of the Ossett’s controversial Evo Stik Division One 1-1 draw at Farsley ten days ago. Ossett had read more→