Handsworth staged a second half fight-back to kick off their pre-season schedule with a victory.
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Handsworth reveal trio of signings
Handsworth have revealed a trio of new signings and it is only the beginning as more recruitment news at Olivers Mount is to come soon.
‘Strongest NCEL Prem for years’ – Dodsworth
Handsworth joint manager Jason Dodsworth expects the 2022/23 title race to be one of the most competitive in NCEL history.
Sharp-shooter renews Handsworth deal
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Handsworth top goal-scorer Leon Howarth has renewed his contract with the Ambers. Howarth pipped strike-partner Mitch Dunne to the top goal-scorer award by scoring 24 goals – one more than Dunne hit. The youngster has been a revelation for Handsworth since he arrived from Frechville and made his first team debut read more→
Teenager Essien scores late winner for Handsworth
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up Teenager Sam Essien scored the late winner for Handsworth in the rearranged trip to Staveley Miners Welfare. The youngster struck in the 83rd minute to ensure the Ambers finished the campaign on a high note with a 2-1 victory The game began in high octane fashion with Jacob Pearce placing read more→
Handsworth youngsters to get chance – Dodsworth
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Jason Dodsworth says Handsworth intend to field more of their promising youngsters before the end of the season. With six games to go, apart from an outside chance of the top five, Handsworth’s have nothing to play for. So the Ambers are likely to tap into their successful County Senior League read more→
Burgess scores incredible overhead kick as Garforth keep top two hopes alive
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Garforth Town 2-1 Handsworth Hero James Burgess scored an incredible overhead kick right on full-time as Garforth Town staged a remarkable comeback to keep their top two hopes alive. During the scenes of euphoria, a galloping Paul Marshall even raced 20 yards with the rest of his management team and substitutes read more→
Mackie gets hat-trick as Handsworth score EIGHT
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up (1) Predatory goal-scorer Anthony Mackie scored a hat-trick as Handsworth put EIGHT past Thackley without reply. The ex-Ossett Town star broke the deadlock and scored two late goals in the rampant performance. Mitch Dunne and Leon Howarth grabbed doubles and Kane Reece also got on the score-sheet. Two early goals read more→
Denton recruits another title-winner
Toolstation NCEL Division One Hallam manager Craig Denton has recruited another one of his 2019 Worksop Town title winners for the run-in. Matty Sykes’ move to Hallam has been confirmed after a short stint with Handsworth. Denton recently said if he was going to sign anyone else this season, they had to have the ‘wow read more→
Striker lured to Handsworth
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Recently-departed Emley striker Jimmy Eyles has signed for Handsworth. Eyles left Emley a couple of weeks ago, ironically after their defeat of Handsworth. He had spent almost four years at the Welfare Ground, playing a key role in their promotion to the Premier Division. Handsworth have recruited a forward who has read more→