Poskitt strike not enough for Welfare

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare 1-1 Brigg Town The Showman Ryan Poskitt’s second half goal looked to have put Glasshoughton Welfare on course for a much needed win against bottom club Brigg Town. That was until an 89th minute Ryan Thompson penalty saw the points shared in game spoilt by a swirling wind and  read more→

Glasshoughton field five new lads

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare fielded five new signings in the 1-1 draw with Brigg Town, notably former Nostell Miners Welfare midfielder Matthew Johnson. Because of work commitments at York City, Johnson has been out of the semi-professional for a while since a brief stint with Garforth Town last year. Already announced capture Rob  read more→

Glasshoughton capture Oldham

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Glasshoughton Welfare have signed a player of exceptional quality in Worsbrough Bridge left-sided player Rob Oldham. Oldham arrives in time for Glasshoughton’s home clash with Brigg Town. Oldham has lots of NCEL experience from spells with Pontefract Collieries and Worsbrough. Joining Glasshoughton means he is reunited with old Pontefract and Worsbrough  read more→

Bemrose downs poor Glasshoughton

Toolstation NCEL Division One Winterton Rangers 1-0 Glasshoughton Welfare Former Goole AFC striker Lewis Bemrose scored the winner for Winterton Rangers who downed poor Glasshoughton Welfare. Despite a reasonable first half performance Welfare fell behind to a 35th minute Bemrose goal and never really recovered. Dale Coy in the home goal was scarcely troubled in  read more→

Glasshoughton surrender two goal lead

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare 2-2 Ollerton Town Glasshoughton Welfare failed to hold onto a two goal half-time lead when they entertained Ollerton Town at a cold TJs Arena on Saturday. Joint managers Darren Holmes and Lee Vigars were left scratching their heads and wondering why their charges had not put this game to  read more→

Showman scores two, but gets sent off

Toolstation NCEL Division One Swallownest 3-5 Glasshoughton Welfare Glasshoughton Welfare’s star man Ryan Poskitt – the Showman – scored twice, but was later sent off as Welfare recorded a second consecutive victory. Welfare took an early lead through Poskitt, but were then on the back foot as the home side hit two within a minute.  read more→

Holmes confident results will come

Toolstation NCEL Division One Darren Holmes admits Glasshoughton Welfare have not started the season in the way he and Lee Vigars expected. Until the much-needed 3-1 victory at Nostell Miners Welfare on Wednesday night, Glasshoughton have entrenched in the bottom six following a series of poor results. But Holmes is confident the tide will continue  read more→

The Showman has big say in Welfare win

Toolstation NCEL Division One Nostell Miners Welfare 1-3 Glasshoughton Welfare The Showman Ryan Poskitt was back to his best with a terrific double to help Glasshoughton Welfare to their first league win in four matches. A fine late strike from captain Andy McManus sealed the victory. After two minutes, it looked like Glasshoughton were in  read more→

Second half goals knock Welfare out

FA Vase Glasshoughton Welfare 2-4 AFC Darwen Glasshoughton Welfare exited the FA Vase at the second qualifying round stage when they were beaten by Northern Counties West Premier League side AFC Darwen at a cold TJs Arena. Despite twice taking the lead in the first half with goals from Josh Bucknall and Josh Morley.  Welfare  read more→

Gowen and Collier score in victory

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare 0-2 Armthorpe Welfare Goals from Chris Gowen and Gary Collier shot Armthorpe Welfare up into the play-offs zone. It was a disciplined performance from Mike Carmody’s men who looked solid right across the park. Glasshoughton began well as midfielder Lewis Akeister had a long range tipped wide of the  read more→