Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton’s star man Richard Collier moved to Hemsworth Miners Welfare before the weekend. The talented left-winger has been a revelation for Glasshoughton and his performances in the epic two-part FA Vase tie between the two clubs must have done enough to persuade Wayne Benn to sign him. Crofton-based Collier, who would read more→
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Hemsworth get defender Steers back
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Jack Steers is back with Hemsworth Miners Welfare after a brief flirtation with Ossett Town. The centre-back is a hugely popular figure at the MDC Community Centre and he was a major part of their successes in the past couple of seasons. He was given a huge send-off when he moved read more→
Injuries mounting up for Hemsworth
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Wayne Benn has outlined just how busy the physio at Hemsworth Miners Welfare has been recently. Benn has an horrendous injury list, which contains Nash Connolly, Billy Law, Adam Wilson and Sam Jones. Star man Connolly is going to be longest absentee as the injury sustained against Bottesford Town two weeks read more→
Benn hails defender Harry Viggars
FA Vase Wayne Benn has hailed young defender Harry Viggars for playing in Hemsworth’s Vase replay win over Glasshoughton, despite the death of his grandfather David. David, a well known figure on the terraces at the MDC Community Stadium, passed away at the weekend. David was also honoured with a minute’s applause shortly before kick read more→
Hemsworth come out on top in shootout
FA Vase Hemsworth Miners Welfare 1-1 (3-2p) Glasshoughton Welfare Captain Luke Danville held his nerve to score the decisive penalty to send Hemsworth through after an epic battle with unlucky local rivals Glasshoughton. Danville’s successful kick in the shootout put the Wells 3-2 up and it was vital as Mike Brearley then missed his attempt read more→
Wells and Glassy involved in epic tie
FA Vase Glasshoughton Welfare 2-2 (AET) Hemsworth Miners Welfare Glasshoughton and Hemsworth will fight it out again on Tuesday night in Fitzwilliam after an epic FA Vase tie at Leeds Road. Nathan Keightley’s late extra time goal gave Glasshoughton another chance following a game that saw them battle back twice from two penalties. In what was read more→
Hemsworth sign midfielder Atkinson
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Hemsworth Miners Welfare manager Wayne Benn has added Jack Atkinson to his squad. Atkinson is a talented young midfielder who has been a part of Guiseley AFC Academy for the last two seasons. He most recently has spent time with Ossett Town, playing for them during pre season. He comes highly recommended to read more→
Fluke Swift goal guides Wells to win
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Lee Swift’s fluke winner guided Hemsworth Miners Welfare to a terrific 3-2 victory over heavyweights Worksop Town. The Wells had by two goals through Brice Tiani Blair until Worksop fought back with two late goals. Then midfielder Swift intervened with a mis-hit shot. Manager-less Harrogate Railway were well-beaten at Liversedge, who read more→
Hemsworth beat local rivals Pontefract
FA Vase Pontefract Collieries 2-4 Hemsworth Miners Welfare Hemsworth had to work hard to get past local rivals Pontefract and book a place in the second qualifying round. The Wells enjoyed a period of early pressure which saw Adam Wilson score a rare goal, Billy Law hit the post and Nick Guest have a shot read more→
Ponte and Hemsworth set for face-off
Fierce rivals Pontefract Collieries and Hemsworth Miners Welfare are set to meet in a humdinger of a FA Vase first qualifying round tie. The local neighbours will face each other at Beechnut Lane, the first meeting since Pontefract effectively won promotion out of Division One at Hemsworth in April 2015. The Rest of the FA read more→