Joining Ossett Town was a case of right club, right time for new assistant manager Clive Freeman. Freeman teamed up with John Reed for the third time two weeks ago when the pair were appointed at Evo Stik Division One North outfit Ossett to replace Craig Elliott. The former Bradford (Park Avenue) and Guiseley assistant read more→
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Greatest Non League Team – James Grayson
Instead of a Player Profile this week, Sports Performer is starting a new feature ‘Greatest Non-League team’. Myself (James Grayson) is the first up and if you’re a player, manager, official, volunteer or supporter and you would like to take part, please send your teams (following the format below) to jamesagrayson@yahoo.com. It would be great read more→
Keep believing in play-offs dream, urges Ossett Town chief John Reed
John Reed is urging Ossett Town to keep believing in their dream to reach the Evo Stik Division One North play-offs. Reed celebrated his first win as Ossett manager on Saturday as Chris Ovington’s second half wonder goal earned them a crucial 1-0 victory over top five rivals Bamber Bridge. Ossett host Salford City tomorrow read more→
Feature Interview with Tadcaster Albion manager Paul Marshall
Ask someone in Harrogate if they know of someone called Paul Marshall and what he is best known for and the answer you may get is Harrogate Railway’s 2002 FA Cup second round tie with Bristol City. That is the current Tadcaster Albion boss Paul Marshall’s greatest achievement during a glorious 16-year management career, but read more→
Unlikely victories after managerial changes
Ossett Town are not the first team to record an unlikely victory after managerial departures. Here are some examples of clubs winning in extraordinary circumstances. Salford City 1-4 Harrogate Railway – 31st March 2012 – NPL Division One North Nigel Danby had been sacked after a string of poor results and Railway had appointed Denis read more→
Aquaforce boss Craig Elliott signs four – including two from Ossett Town
Craig Elliott has made his mark as the new Shaw Lane Aquaforce manager by signing four new players – including two from his old club Ossett Town. Gary Stohrer and midfielder Danny Patterson have joined Elliott in dropping two divisions to move to the Toolstation NCEL Division One promotion contenders. Pacey striker James Burgess, who read more→
John Reed’s appointment is a sensible and safe decision by Ossett Town
Once as John Reed applied for the Ossett Town manager’s job he was always going to be leading contender and he has beaten off stiff competition to get the nod. Reed’s pedigree as a Non-League Football manager is well-known. Apart from his last number one role, at Goole, it has been success, success and more read more→
Ossett Town appoint John Reed as new manager
John Reed will take charge of Evo Stik Division One North side Ossett Town on Monday after being announced as Craig Elliott’s successor. Ossett have been looking for a new chief since Elliott left for Shaw Lane Aquaforce four days ago. Veteran Non-League manager Reed has been out of football since leaving his role at read more→
Craig Elliott has to be given time to succeed at Shaw Lane Aquaforce
Simon Houghton was ousted after just one blip during his seven months at the helm of Shaw Lane Aquaforce. The club want promotion into the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division this season and his successor Craig Elliott has 13 games to make that dream a reality. It is going to be a tough ask because Cleethorpes read more→
Player Profile: Harrogate Railway veteran Colin Hunter
Name: Colin Hunter Age: 37 Current Club: Harrogate Railway Previous Clubs: Harrogate Railway, Guiseley, Hednesford Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Morecambe, Harrogate Town, Ilkeston Town, North Ferriby, Buxton. Best mate in football: David Prutton Career Highlight: Scoring a sweet volley in the First Round of the FA Cup against Farnborough and then watching it after on Match read more→