Glasshoughton make further signings

Toolstation NCEL Division One Darren Holmes and Lee Vigars have made a further three additions to their new-look Glasshoughton Welfare. The most notable new face is Connor Glavin, the son of Barnsley legend Ronnie. The midfielder appeared for Sheffield FC and Liversedge last season, but is known to Welfare’s joint managers from playing for Wakefield  read more→

Saynor returns to Glasshoughton

Toolstation NCEL Division One Ben Saynor is returning to Glasshoughton Welfare, four years after helping them win promotion under Craig Elliott. The goalkeeper is part of the first batch of signings made by new Glasshoughton joint managers Darren Holmes and Lee Vigars. Saynor was in goal on the day Glasshoughton dramatically won 3-2 at AFC  read more→

Williams switches to local rivals

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare captain Jimmy Williams has crossed the divide and joined local rivals Pontefract Collieries. Williams has arrived at Beechnut Lane with fellow local Mikey Dunn. Williams has been the captain of Glasshoughton for the past two seasons and has been a rock at the heart of their defence. Dunn also  read more→

Holmes and Vigars in at Glasshoughton

Toolstation NCEL Division One Darren Holmes and Lee Vigars have taken over as the new joint managers of Glasshoughton Welfare. The pair replace Simon Houghton and Craig Wilkinson who resigned shortly after the end of the season. Former Nostell and Ossett Albion reserves boss Holmes returns to Leeds Road after spending time there during his  read more→

Glasshoughton advertise for new boss

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare have officially advertised their vacant manager’s position. Joint managers Simon Houghton and Craig Wilkinson both reluctantly handed their resignations for separate reasons in the past two weeks. Glasshoughton want someone who has playing, coaching, or managing at Northern Counties East Football League level. Applicants are asked to send a  read more→

Wilkinson steps down from Welfare

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare are searching for a new manager after Craig Wilkinson reluctantly decided against taking sole control. Wilkinson resigned on Thursday night after a meeting with the club’s hierarchy. He was hoping to appoint an assistant to replace joint manager Simon Houghton, who stepped down last week. However, the former Hemsworth  read more→

Houghton steps down from Welfare

Toolstation NCEL Division One Simon Houghton has stepped down from his position as joint manager of Glasshoughton Welfare because of work commitments. Craig Wilkinson remains with Welfare and has until Saturday to decide whether he wants to continue in sole charge. One time Pontefract Collieries boss Houghton resigned after the final game of the season  read more→

‘Goalkeeper’ Williams helps Welfare win

Toolstation NCEL Division One Winterton Rangers 1-2 Glasshoughton Welfare Defender Jimmy Williams had to play in goal as Glasshoughton Welfare ended a mixed season with a good win in their final fixture at Winterton Rangers. Welfare joint manager Craig Wilkinson was under pressure with his selection as goalkeeper Josh Archer was unfit so captain Williams  read more→

Glasshoughton concede four again

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare 1-4 Shirebrook Town A poor performance in their last home game of the season saw Glasshoughton Welfare concede four goals for the third time in their last three league games. Welfare looked okay in the first few minutes and Lucas Middleton saw an effort go just over Shirebrook goalkeeper  read more→

Wilkinson will leave nothing to chance

Toolstation NCEL League Cup Glasshoughton Welfare joint manager Craig Wilkinson is leaving nothing to chance when he heads to Thackley for the second time tomorrow. Glasshoughton travelled to Thackley last week for the League Cup fourth round tie, but it was postponed at 7pm because of a waterlogged pitch. Wilkinson, Simon Houghton and Mike Brearley  read more→