Having a very ruthless side is a major reason why Boston United manager Craig Elliott has got to where he stands today. As arguably the most successful Non League Football manager of the last ten years, Elliott will celebrate an incredible sixth promotion in a decade if his Boston side beat Altincham in the National read more→
Almost ten years to the day since taking on his first Non League Football managerial position, Craig Elliott is standing on the brink of taking Boston United back to the National League when his side face Altrincham in Saturday’s National North play off final. Go back to the 23rd July 2010 and a very ambitious, read more→
Graham Hodder’s main legacy as a Non League manager is that he gave a host of well-known players their first chance on the semi-professional stage. The list is endless and for a man who has initially said no before taking many of his manager jobs, he’s one of the most successful Leeds-based Non League bosses read more→
In the latest ‘My Greatest Game’ article, Boston United chief and Non League Yorkshire’s manager of the decade Craig Elliott reflects on his early managerial career which culminated in guiding Glasshoughton Welfare to promotion to the NCEL Premier Division on the dramatic final day of the 2011-12 season. Part Two will be published later in read more→
Glasshoughton Welfare have brought back one of their key heroes from the team which surprised many by reaching the Toolstation NCEL Division One play-offs in 2018. Rob Oldham has returned to Glasshoughton from fellow Division One side Worsbrough Bridge. Oldham signed for Welfare in October 2017 and was arguably the final piece of the jigsaw read more→
Darren Holmes claims that if Glasshoughton Welfare win promotion it would rank as one of the biggest NCEL shocks in recent memory. An unexpected promotion would certainly eclipse Non League Yorkshire’s manager of the decade Craig Elliott’s achievements during his magical two years in charge at Leeds Road between 2010 and 2012. Elliott, now performing read more→
Glasshoughton Welfare joint manager Darren Holmes says he is concerned by the referee shortage crisis that has gripped Toolstation NCEL Division One this season. Division One referee and assistant appointments have been constantly changing throughout the season and some games have only had a official appointed less than 24 hours before. The league have also read more→
Glasshoughton Welfare 1-1 Hallam Star Glasshoughton Welfare attacker Ashley Bell had a mixed day after scoring his side’s opener before harshly seeing red in the second half of the draw with Hallam. Bell gave promotion-chasing Glasshoughton a half-time lead, but shortly after Sam Fewkes had levelled for Hallam, he was shown a second yellow card read more→
Nathan Perks got two as Glasshoughton Welfare came up with a performance of Superhero qualities to beat Rossington Main 2-0 after playing with ten men for an hour after Craig Tonkinson’s red card. The outstanding victory and clean sheet keeps Glasshoughton firmly in the race for promotion from Toolstation NCEL Division One. Key midfielder Tonkinson read more→
Selby Town climbed above Glasshoughton Welfare in the race for promotion after the edging the Toolstation NCEL Division One goal-fest 5-3. Chances were wasted by both sides throughout the 90 minutes, but Selby’s incredible 4-0 half-time lead proved vital. Ryan Gothard, Liam Flanagan (2) and Casey Stewart got the goals in the opening stanza. Sam read more→
