Wayne Benn believes Hemsworth Miners Welfare are “capable” of causing an Emirates FA Cup upset, but he doesn’t want to apply pressure on his young players. The Toolstation NCEL Division One side are hosting Premier Division outfit Armthorpe Welfare in the Extra Preliminary Round tie tomorrow. Benn, the former Bradford (Park Avenue) captain, who played read more→
Danny Cawley showed nerves of steel to smash a 94th minute penalty home to secure a 1-1 draw for Glasshoughton Welfare at promotion hopefuls Hemsworth Miners Welfare. The striker, signed from Worsbrough Bridge, cancelled out Hemsworth’s captain Jason Yates’ goal which had appeared good enough for a home win on the opening day of the read more→
Wayne Benn hopes Hemsworth Miners Welfare can be part of the promotion race for a second consecutive season, but admits his young charges are no longer an unknown quantity. Hemsworth are aiming to go one better this time around after their surprise third place finish in Division One of the Toolstation NCEL last season. However, read more→
Hemsworth Miners Welfare manager Wayne Benn collected Non League Yorkshire’s Christian’s Carpets manager of the year award on Tuesday night. The trophy is kindly sponsored by Leeds firm Christian’s Carpets. Christian’s Carpets have been in business for almost 30 years and has grown into one of Leeds’ largest independent carpet & flooring retailers. Non League Yorkshire’s read more→
Hemsworth Miners Welfare have been dealt a big blow as marquee signing Shane Kelsey will miss the start of the new Toolstation NCEL Division One season. Kelsey has broken his foot after a “freak accident” during Hemsworth’s opening pre-season friendly against Willington Quay Saints over a week ago. Having lost talisman Nick Guest to Farsley read more→
Ossett Town successfully retained the Steve Kelly Memorial Trophy with a 3-1 win at Hemsworth Miners Welfare last night. Nathan Curtis’ first half double gave John Reed’s men a commanding position in their first pre-season friendly of the summer. A stunning free kick from Nash Connolly brought Hemsworth back into the game. Not for the read more→
Hemsworth Miners Welfare were just minutes away from an Evo Stik Division One North scalp in the 2-2 draw with Ossett Albion last night. Nash Connolly clawed Hemsworth back from the jaws of a defeat and seemingly on the path to victory with two goals until Connor Brunt’s equaliser. The exciting finish to the match read more→
Nick Guest’s destination has been confirmed as Evo Stik Division One North side Farsley Celtic. The striker struck 38 times for Hemsworth Miners Welfare last season in their record-breaking campaign and was wanted by several clubs. Hemsworth boss Wayne Benn confirmed last week that Guest would be joining a club higher up the football pyramid. read more→
Hemsworth Miners Welfare have lost star striker Nick Guest, but have managed to lure Shane Kelsey to replace him. Guest is leaving the MDC Stadium to move further up the pyramid after a magnificent campaign in which he played a key role in Hemsworth’s record third place finish in the Toolstation NCEL Division One table. read more→
Wayne Benn thought his young Hemsworth Miners Welfare team could do alright. But, by his own admission, he did not expect his side to be in the promotion race right to the death, whilst also securing a record finish. It all began with a superb start saw them storm to the top of the Toolstation NCEL Division read more→
