Ossett boss celebrates first anniversary

Evo Stik Division One North Grant Black is celebrating the first anniversary of his appointment as Ossett Town manager today. The highly-rated young boss has a lot to celebrate too as he has masterminded a stunning upturn in fortunes for the club. When the former Buxton left-back was unveiled as Ossett’s third manager of the  read more→

Teams are upping their games at Ossett

Evo Stik Division One North Teams are now upping their games at Ossett Town, according to Grant Black. Ossett’s brilliant first half to the season has turned them into surprise play-offs contenders, but at a cost. Their most recent opponents Colne celebrated their victory at Ingfield last Saturday like winning a cup final. “The lads  read more→

Ossett hit by late sucker punch

Evo Stik Division One North Ossett Town 1-2 Colne A 93rd minute sucker punch condemned Ossett Town to a home defeat to Colne. The cruel ending was very harsh on high-flying Ossett who were on top for most of the game. Having fallen behind on the stroke of half-time, Grant Black’s men fought their way  read more→

Day headlines Ossett’s double signing

Evo Stik Division One North Young Harrogate Town striker Marcus Day is the most notable name amongst the two new signings at Ossett Town. The young forward, who has also played for Harrogate Railway, joins Ossett on loan. Grant Black said: “it is a massive coup for Ossett Town to have a player of his  read more→

Black appointment was never a gamble

Evo Stik Division One North Chairman James Rogers has said he didn’t feel it was a “gamble” to appoint Grant Black as Ossett Town’s manager back in February. Black, in his first management position, has done extraordinarily well to turn Ossett from relegation candidates to the joint leaders at Christmas. Speaking on the Non League  read more→

Ossett to sit joint top at Christmas

Evo Stik Division One North Ossett Town 1-0 Mossley Captain Marvel Alex Peterson ensured that Ossett Town will sit proudly as joint leaders on Christmas Day. Ossett are second behind Lancaster City, but only on goal-difference and the incredible achievement underlines just how much of an amazing job Grant Black has done since taking over  read more→

Men of moment earn win for Ossett

Evo Stik Division One North Ossett Town 2-0 Kendal Town Men of the moment Danny Frost and Tyrone Gay propelled Ossett Town up to third. Perennial hero Frost turned down a “substantial offer” from Scarborough Athletic on Friday and has signed a contract with Ossett, while Gay enjoyed a great November and was nominated for  read more→

Brown caps fist-pumping night for Ossett

Evo Stik Division One North  David Brown’s decision to return to Ingfield completed a night of fist-pumping for those connected with Ossett Town. Talisman Danny Frost’s decision to reject Scarborough Athletic’s “substantial offer” and sign a contract was the first key moment. Then to cap it all off, Ossett’s 2015/16 committee player of the year  read more→

Frost to sign Ossett contract

Evo Stik Division One North Danny Frost has turned down the advances of other clubs and will sign a contract with Ossett Town. Ossett talisman Frost was publicly chased by Scarborough Athletic earlier this week. Grant Black told Non League Yorkshire: “I’m absolutely delighted with Frosty’s loyalty. “A few weeks ago a club came in  read more→

Ossett boss not getting carried away

Evo Stik Division One North Grant Black is keeping his feet firmly on the ground, despite his Ossett Town side holding a place in the play-offs zone. Black, one of the brightest young managers in the Evo Stik, has engineering a stunning revival at Ingfield having taken them from relegation candidates to league high-flyers in  read more→