Wilcox claims first win as Farsley boss

National League Round-Up National North Russ Wilcox claimed his first win as Farsley Celtic manager after the Celts pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over title-chasing Kidderminster Harriers. Jimmy Spencer and Will Hayhurst scored the goals to give basement side Farsley’s survival hopes a massive shot in the arm. A fifth straight win maintained York  read more→

Farsley boss makes double signing

National North  New Farsley Celtic manager Russ Wilcox has been busy drafting in reinforcements for the club’s bid to avoid relegation. Farsley make the journey to Gateshead tomorrow and they have two new players at their disposal. Centre-back Kennedy Digie has joined on loan from National League side Altrincham for the next month. He bolsters  read more→

Ex-York boss is new Farsley boss

National North Farsley Celtic have announced former York City boss Russ Wilcox as their new manager. He replaces Neil Ross who was sacked last week following a poor run of results. Wilcox is best known for guiding Scunthorpe United to promotion out of League Two in 2014. The ex-Frickley Athletic player managed York from October  read more→

Captain takes caretaker charge of Farsley

National North Captain Dave Syers is in caretaker charge of Farsley Celtic for tomorrow’s tough trip to Brackley Town. Syers has been thrown into the breach following the club’s board’s decision to sack Neil Ross on Thursday. Ross, who replaced Adam Lakeland in late October, enjoyed a couple of positive results early doors. But Farsley  read more→

Farsley manager leaves post

National North Neil Ross has left his post as manager of Farsley Celtic after just a few months in charge. Ross stepped up from his role as the club’s under 23s and academy boss after Adam Lakeland left for Curzon Ashton in October. He enjoyed a decent start to life in the Farsley dugout but  read more→

Farsley sign loan player from Burnley

National North  Farsley Celtic have signed a right-back on loan from Premier League side Burnley. Ethen Vaughan will be with Farsley for the rest of the season. The Halifax-born player joined Burnley in the summer after four year with Norwich City. His arrival is timed ahead of the home match with Hereford FC tomorrow. The  read more→

Campion defeated by Farsley in County Cup

West Riding County Cup Campion 0-2 Farsley Celtic  Two second half goals guided Farsley Celtic past North West Counties side Campion and into the West Riding County Cup semi-finals. Farsley fielded a mixed side, with six academy players in the starting-up. Dual-registered Reggie Waud, fresh from helping Maltby Main reach the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior  read more→

Farsley make new signing after reassuring supporters 

National North Farsley Celtic have sealed the deal for Ashton United midfielder Stavros Tserpes.  The 23-year-old Australian has also played for Clitheroe, Radcliffe and Altrincham. Neil Ross told Farsley’s website: “Stavros is a very hardworking and dedicated footballer, who offers bags of energy and ability in both attacking and defending. “Stavros will give us the  read more→

Bantams legend leaves Farsley to join Boston on loan

National North  Farsley Celtic striker James Hanson has joined league rivals Boston United on loan for the rest of the season.  The Bradford City legend has been with Farsley since returning to the part-time game in the summer. He joins a Boston team who are fighting for a spot in the play-offs under caretaker boss  read more→

Two players leave Farsley

National North  Two players have left Farsley Celtic in the last couple of days. Right-back Jordan Richards has departed from the Citadel after nearly three years at the club. He made 86 appearances after joining from Southport. Experienced Football League midfielder Joel Byrom is the other player who has gone. He has signed for Clitheroe  read more→