Handsworth’s return ‘home’ to Olivers’ Mount was a total success as Russ Eagle’s men romped to a 5-1 victory over Athersley Rec. Just under 250 attended the emotional night as Handsworth’s first team played their first competitive at Olivers’ in eight years. It was certainly a night to remember as Marley Grant, Sam Smith, Bailey read more→
Russ Eagle expects a few tears will be shed as Handsworth officially return ‘home’ to Olivers’ Mount tonight. Handsworth host Athersley Rec – eight years since the last time the club’s first team played there after their demotion for failing ground grading regulations which led to the merger with Worksop Parramore and exile at Sandy read more→
Handsworth have brought centre-back Tom Roebuck back to the club. Local lad Roebuck was one of Russ Eagle’s 2012 young fledglings who won the Toolstation NCEL Division One title. He returns at a fitting moment as Handsworth prepare for their official return to Olivers’ Mount. Roebuck is perhaps best known for his association with Hallam read more→
Russ Eagle expects Handsworth to have a much stronger season in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. Handsworth, who are now back ‘home’ at Olivers’ Mount, went through a transition period last season as Eagle blooded nearly a whole team of young players who now are going into a second campaign with a year’s experience. Results read more→
Handsworth have been granted permission to host their Toolstation NCEL Premier Division matches at Olivers’ Mount. The news brings Handsworth ‘home’ after eight years in exile in Worksop. Handsworth’s Olivers’ Mount was deemed unsuitable for the NCEL in 2012 and they were subsequently demoted. The club then merged with Worksop Parramore and played at Sandy read more→
Jonathan Hill was the last minute hero as ten man Maltby Main staged an incredible comeback to beat Handsworth 2-1 and go through to the next round of the FA Cup. The remarkable climax which saw Maltby score twice in the final six minutes provided huge entertainment for 293 people who travelled to Muglet Lane. read more→
Louis Axcell cannot wait to be back managing in a competitive environment as he prepares to lead Maltby Main into the mouth-watering FA Cup extra-preliminary round battle with Handsworth. The tie is the stand-out fixture for the games involving NCEL clubs because of the many connections between the sides. Several clubs have played for both read more→
Jamie Austin hit the jackpot twice as Handsworth staged a second half comeback to beat nine man North Gawber at Olivers’ Mount. The Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior Premier Division outfit, who also had two men sin-binned, stunned their higher league hosts after breaking the deadlock in the first minute. The tenth minute had not read more→
Handsworth manager Russ Eagle believes Non League Football will not be in a position to start the 2020/21 season in September. Eagle is the first Toolstation NCEL manager since the 5th September date was released to express misgivings about the FA’s current plan to make teams play 38 league fixtures and face long journeys for read more→
Prodigal son Sam Smith has returned ‘home’ to Handsworth. The striker was a key member of Russ Eagle’s 2012 title-winning squad. He also scored the winning goal in the unforgettable 4-3 NCEL League Cup final victory over Cleethorpes Town in 2015. Smith then moved onto Alfreton Town in the National North the same year. In read more→
