Evo Stik Division One North Ossett Town made two signings on transfer deadline day yesterday, ahead of the clashes with Scarborough Athletic and New Mills. Grant Black captured Xander McBurnie on a work experience deal from Bradford City and midfielder Anthony Mackie from Pontefract Collieries. Mackie was until recently playing for Goole. Ossett remain in read more→
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Ossett dual-sign striker Fearon
Evo Stik Division One North Penistone Church forward Ollie Fearon has been given a chance to show what he is capable of doing in the Evo Stik after signing a dual-registration form with Ossett Town. Grant Black has swooped for Fearon as new captain Danny Frost is injured. Young Fearon has enjoyed a solid season read more→
Ossett Town cling onto precious point
Evo Stik Division One North Ossett Town 2-2 Lancaster City The loss of Danny Frost was a critical moment in Ossett Town’s draw with Lancaster City. Ossett actually led 2-0 at half-time, but by the end Grant Black’s men were hanging on for dear life. Ossett have to take the positives as the result and read more→
Another Schofield joins Ossett Town
Evo Stik Division One North Ossett Town will have a second ‘Schofield’ on their team-sheets as Grant Black has signed Armthorpe Welfare striker Josh Schofield. Schofield recently hit the headlines after scoring a hat-trick on his debut for Armthorpe in the six-pointer with Pontefract Collieries. He had been playing for Lincoln Moorlands Railway prior to read more→
Ossett Town move clear of drop zone
Evo Stik Division One North Burscough 1-2 Ossett Town Grant Black’s reign as manager of Ossett Town began in perfect fashion as his side put a five-point buffer between themselves and fellow strugglers Harrogate Railway. It wasn’t straightforward though as Ossett had to come from behind to end a dreadful run of nine straight league read more→
Wakefield signing concludes busy day
Evo Stik Division One North The signing of Jack Wakefield concluded a very busy day at Ossett Town, whose statement of intent echoed across the league. Wakefield was one of three signings confirmed by the Ingfielders, who are throwing everything behind new manager Grant Black’s bid to lead them away from the relegation zone. Wakefield read more→
Frost’s move to Ossett Town confirmed
Evo Stik Division One North Danny Frost has arrived Ossett Town to score the goals to fire them to safety after his protracted move from Ossett Albion was confirmed today. New Town boss Grant Black had hoped to make Frost his first signing earlier this week, but the formalities, which have been resolved, hit a stumbling read more→
Black: Ossett have to hit ground running
Evo Stik Division One North New manager Grant Black admits that Ossett Town will have to hit the ground running in their battle to avoid relegation. Black is getting ready to unveil the rest of his first batch of signings today as he prepares to take Ossett to Burscough tomorrow for his first match in read more→
Ossett boss Black appoints assistants
Evo Stik Division One North New Ossett Town manager Grant Black has revealed that Mick Norbury and Steve Ridley have agreed to become his assistants. The news is just the beginning of a wave of movement this week at Ossett, who are gathering a squad capable of avoiding relegation. Black said: “Mick is someone I read more→
Black watches new Ossett charges win
Integro Doodson League Cup Ossett Town 3-1 Darlington 1883 Grant Black must have been pleased with what he saw from his new Ossett Town charges after watching on from the stands as they reached the fourth round. The Integro Doodson Cup continued to provide some relief for relegation-threatened Ossett, who are currently on a nine-game read more→