Axcell makes swift return to dugout

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Louis Axcell is back prowling the touchline after returning to his local club Handsworth. Axcell has joined Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage’s management team, 24 hours after the Ambers won 4-2 against Maltby Main, the club who surprised many by sacking him nearly two weeks ago. Axcell previously managed Handsworth’s reserves  read more→

Dodsworth expects Handsworth to improve defensively

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Jason Dodsworth expects Handsworth to significantly improve on the defensive front. Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage have brought in Rob Ludlam and long-serving Stocksbridge Park Steels captain Liam McFadyen recently. Dodsworth believes they will make a big difference as Handsworth – who host Emley this afternoon – look to get back to  read more→

Axcell’s Maltby era ends with Handsworth draw

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Maltby Main 0-0 Handsworth  Louis Axcell was certainly not a man expecting to be relieved of his duties when speaking 15 minutes after Maltby Main’s goal-less draw with his former club Handsworth at Muglet Lane. Axcell spoke of how he hoped his Maltby Main side would push for a top five  read more→

McFadyen looks forward to Handsworth spell

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Long-serving Stocksbridge Park Steels captain Liam McFadyen has joined Handsworth. The centre-back steps away from Bracken Moor after nearly eight years at Stocksbridge. McFadyen said: “I’d like the thank Stocksbridge for everything they have done for me over the years. “Was a pleasure to play and be their captain. “Now looking  read more→

New striker joins Armthorpe

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Armthorpe Welfare have a new striker on their books. Handsworth forward Jamie Austin has linked up with Lee Morris’ side after a short spell back at Olivers’ Mount. Austin brings a wealth of NCEL Premier Division experience to Armthorpe who certainly have a great chance of finishing in the top ten  read more→

Hero Howarth hits last gasp winner for Handsworth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Penistone Church 1-2 Handsworth  Leon Howarth scored the dramatic last minute winner as Handsworth ripped up the form book by ending Penistone Church’s winning run. Penistone had won six on the spin going into the fixture while Handsworth had won two out of their last ten league games. Jason Dodsworth and  read more→

Dodsworth hopeful Handsworth will finish in the top five

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Jason Dodsworth remains focussed on guiding Handsworth to a top five finish. Handsworth – who visit resurgent Penistone Church this weekend – are having a bad time having lost six of their last eight league fixtures. Dodsworth says he and Aiden Spowage are confident a turnaround in form will be forthcoming.  read more→

Influx of new faces at Handsworth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Three new faces have joined Handsworth along with one of their young guns who has returned from Swallownest. Stocksbridge Park Steels defender Rob Ludlam is the most familiar name to Non League Yorkshire readers of the new arrivals. Midfielder Darren Ashton signs on but he is currently suspended so is unavailable  read more→

Handsworth sign new midfielder

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Handsworth have signed Bridlington Town midfielder Declan Parker. Parker joins ahead of Handsworth’s match against Staveley Miners Welfare at Olivers Mount on Tuesday. The young man comes highly-recommended and enjoys a good reputation in the NCEL for his time with Hemsworth Miners Welfare. Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage will hope he  read more→

Garforth beaten in County Cup 

Midweek Review  West Riding County Cup second round  Paul Marshall’s Garforth Town were knocked out of the West Riding County Cup in a 3-1 defeat at National North side Farsley Celtic. Early goals from Louis Faldini did the damage. Tom Allan added the third before half-time. A screamer from Jed Zanos pulled one back for  read more→