Graham Nicholas has left Athersley Rec after just one competitive game in charge. The former Garforth Town manager leaves the Rec following the disastrous Toolstation NCEL Premier Division opening day 6-0 defeat at Goole AFC. Prior to the Goole match, Athersley had endured a torrid pre-season because of the poor weather during July. The Rec read more→
Former Garforth Town captain Jassim Alali has been reunited with Graham Nicholas at Athersley Rec. The defender is close to Nicholas and has been a key player for him at Garforth and Parkgate. Last season Alali played for Eccleshill United. Nicholas said: “Jassim is a player who I have been very fortunate to work with read more→
Tenacious young striker Kai Hancock has returned to Athersley Rec after two seasons away. The striker, who once had trials for Barnsley during his first spell with the Rec, has played for Grant Black at Ossett Town and Belper Town, as well as for Nostell Miners Welfare in the last two years. Hancock is the read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Ross Shelton has been appointed the new permanent manager of Parkgate after a spell in caretaker charge. Shelton initially held the fort when Graham Nicholas took a break because of work commitments in early October. He continued in the role when Nicholas resigned last week. And Parkgate’s hierarchy have seen enough read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Ross Shelton has been told to carry on as the acting manager of Parkgate until further notice following the resignation of Graham Nicholas. Shelton has been holding the fort for the past two weeks after Nicholas decided to take a break after the 2-1 defeat to the pair’s former side Garforth read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Graham Nicholas has called time on his tenure as manager of Parkgate to spend more time with his family. Nicholas has been taking a “break” from the role for the past two weeks, leaving Ross Shelton in charge. After a period of reflection, the former Nostell Miners Welfare and Ossett Town read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Player/assistant manager Ross Shelton is in charge of Parkgate for the next few weeks as Graham Nicholas is taking a mini break because of work commitments. Shelton is now leading a mass recruitment drive to bolster Parkgate’s squad which has been savaged by unfortunate departures of several key players to local read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Parkgate 1-2 Garforth Town Mark Simpson’s sensational wonder goal was the difference as Garforth Town defeated their former manager Graham Nicholas’ Parkgate. Garforth’s prodigal son increased Garforth’s lead, given to them by Calum Ward, with his ‘worldie’ in the second half – an effort that deserved to win any game. Brad read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Parkgate signed attacking magician Tom Guest from Worsbrough Bridge prior to the 2-1 defeat to Garforth Town. Guest, who was on the books at Ossett Albion until earlier this year, is a dangerous forward who can unlock defences with his good technique and footwork. Parkgate manager Graham Nicholas needs fresh bodies read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Parkgate will hope they have solved their goal-scoring problems after signing Worsbrough Bridge striker Brad Kerr. Parkgate have been struggling to show clinicalness in front of goal in their opening games. Kerr leaves Worsbrough after a short spell back at Park Road following a year out injured. Prior to being injured, read more→
