Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Russ Eagle has set his sights on guiding Handsworth to a top three finish. Eagle said at the start of the campaign that top five was his goal. However, the incredible FA Cup run and their fine league start of five wins and two losses has made him target loftier heights. read more→
FA Cup Russ Eagle conceded Handsworth were out-classed by relentless Pontefract Collieries in the 6-0 defeat in the FA Cup third qualifying round tie. Handsworth had hoped to cause a fifth upset but the dream was over after 34 minutes as the Colls raced into a three-goal lead. “It was a bridge too far for read more→
FA Cup Craig Rouse says Pontefract Collieries’ 6-0 demolition of Handsworth in the FA Cup third qualifying round was a fairytale result. The Colls are on the brink of reaching the first round proper after pulverising Russ Eagle’s Toolstation NCEL Premier Division giant-killers at Beechnut Lane in front of over 400 people. “If you had read more→
FA Cup third qualifying round Pontefract Collieries 6-0 Handsworth Hollywood actors and even their ex-reserve team manager could lie in wait for relentless Pontefract Collieries whose sights are firmly fixed on the prestigious first round proper after brutally smashing Handsworth for six. Vaughan Redford’s double plus finishes from Spencer Clarke, Eli Hey, Scott Smith and read more→
Craig Rouse expects the legacy from Pontefract Collieries’ incredible FA Cup run to be a lasting one. Billed as one of the biggest games in the club’s history, Pontefract are on collision course with prolific giant-killers and fellow community club Handsworth. Hundreds are expected to attend the special third qualifying round tie at Beechnut Lane read more→
Handsworth’s FA Cup run has been an unforgettable ride for Russ Eagle but it won’t stop this weekend if he has his way. Fearless Handsworth have defied the odds to cause four upsets – with the win at giants Halesowen in the last round the most notable scalp. Now Eagle is set to march his read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up FA Cup heroes Handsworth eventually came out on top during the see-saw 5-3 battle with Hemsworth Miners Welfare at Olivers Mount. New Hemsworth manager Shane Kelsey must have seen some fight from side as they led for quite a bit of the game. The Wells raced into a 2-0 lead read more→
Our FA Cup heroes Pontefract Collieries and Handsworth have incredibly been drawn against each other in the FA Cup third qualifying round. With both sides aiming to reach the fourth qualifying round for the first time in their history, it will be arguably be one of the biggest games ever for both of them. The read more→
FA Cup second qualifying round Club favourite Sam Smith scored twice as Handsworth pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the round after an incredibly winning 3-1 at NPL giants Halesowen in front of nearly 900 people. Russ Eagle promised to attack and fortunate did duly favour the brave with the previously unbeaten Halesowen read more→
FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Russ Eagle has issued a call to arms as Handsworth aim to cause a gigantic FA Cup second qualifying round shock at unbeaten Halesowen Town tomorrow. Eagle will order his troops to take a fortunate favours the brave approach in a bid to seize the moment in front of an expected read more→
