Life at Frickley Athletic after Reece Thompson began with a 1-1 draw at Glasshoughton Welfare. A late Steve Palfrey equaliser ensured Glasshoughton gained a credible draw against their Evo Stik Premier Division opponents at Leeds Road. Frickley were in lively form straight from the first whistle. In the first few minutes the dangerous Luke Hinsley read more→
Glasshoughton Welfare improved further to earn a 3-1 win over Athersley Recreation at Leeds Road. The visitors fielded six first team regulars along with some of their reserve team players. First half goals from Danny Cawley and Iain Blackburn were cancelled out by a goal from Kay Hancock before a volley from trialist Scott Weston secured read more→
Glasshoughton Welfare were made to rue several missed goal opportunities last night when they visited Sheffield County Senior League side Houghton Main last night. After Houghton took an early lead, Josh Barratt (2) looked to have eased Welfare to a win but a late Jack Kirk own goal saw the hosts snatch a 2-2 draw. read more→
Glasshoughton Welfare came away from Evo-Stik Division One South outfit Goole AFC with a well-earned 2-2 draw on Saturday in another pre-season friendly game. Welfare twice took the lead with goals from Del Pollock and Danny Corley, but former Louth striker Jamie Coulson pegged the scores back with a brace. It was a great result considering read more→
Glasshoughton Welfare scraped to a narrow 2-1 home victory over ambitious West Yorkshire League Premier Division side Shelley last night. All the goals came in the first half with Welfare’s Josh Prudhoe, and Steve Palfrey cancelling out a Matt Jackson’s opener. Manager Mick Norbury saw a better performance from his side but will be disappointed read more→
Mick Norbury was left disappointed when Glasshoughton Welfare lost 4-2 at Central Midlands League outfit Askern. Glasshoughton actually opened brightly and a cross after 9 minutes from Regan Fish was headed just wide by Luke Norbury. At the other end trialist goalkeeper Clayton Alsopp made a great block to prevent the hosts taking the lead. read more→
Glasshoughton Welfare are once again helping to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The fundraising efforts are being co-ordinated by former first team physio Sam Crawford, whose school friend Claire Armitage, 25, passed away a few years ago, and current player Liam Kellett. Glasshoughton are staging a match between Airedale Legends and Britannia Legends read more→
Ossett Albion comfortably won 4-0 at Toolstation NCEL Division One side Glasshoughton Welfare last night. New Glasshoughton boss Mick Norbury’s first home game in charge at Leeds Road began well, but Ossett soon took control of proceedings. Experienced forward duo Adam Muller and Rob Bordman gave Albion a comfortable first half lead before Gib Bojang read more→
Local football stalwart Barry Bennett has passed away after a short illness, Glasshoughton Welfare have announced. Barry, who was the club’s vice-chairman and match day secretary, was 74. He was also the chairman of the Castleford FA. He was honoured by the Football Association only last year after completing 50 years of service to local read more→
Phil Lindley has been appointed as Mick Norbury’s assistant manager at Glasshoughton Welfare. The former Frickley Athletic, Bradford (Park Avenue) and Goole midfielder will also register as a player. He will assist Norbury in the quest to put Glasshoughton back on an even keel after a hugely disappointing season which saw them finish bottom of read more→
