Garside strikes as Rec stun Wells to claim first win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Lee Garside’s early goal handed Athersley Rec their first victory of the season as Shane Kelsey’s men stunned Hemsworth Miners Welfare in the solitary goal derby win. Athersley proved handy on the break against leaders Yorkshire Amateur and that theme continued against Luke Danville and Luke Potter’s Hemsworth. The Rec countered  read more→

Hemsworth have silenced doubters – Danville

Hemsworth Miners Welfare have silenced the summer’s doubters by embarking on a positive start to their Toolstation NCEL Premier Division campaign. That’s the view of joint manager Luke Danville who alongside Luke Potter has masterminded four wins out of six games.  Concern about Hemsworth’s fate was raised six months ago following widespread departures of key  read more→

Hemsworth add Penistone midfielder

Hemsworth Miners Welfare have reunited Elliott Firth with his ex-Penistone Church team-mate Tom Cadzow. The energetic box-to-box midfielder recently left Penistone after a few years of service. Firth signed for the Wells today. Whether he will actually make his debut anytime soon is another question as the country is waiting to hear from prime minister  read more→

Viggars returns to Hemsworth

The return of Harry Viggars to Hemsworth Miners Welfare has been confirmed. Viggars broke his stalwart status at the Wells to join his mentor Wayne Benn’s NPL Division One North West side Ossett United in the summer. However, after “not enjoying” his football he recently decided to depart from Ingfield and book a return ticket  read more→

Wright sets Hemsworth on way to derby day Vase win

FA Vase Round-Up (1) Josh Wright set in-form Hemsworth Miners Welfare on their way to a 3-0 ‘home’ derby day victory over Nostell Miners Welfare in the FA Vase second qualifying round. Wright stabbed home Layton Swaine’s to give the Wells a first half lead in the tie, played at Crofton Community Centre because of  read more→

Potter says Hemsworth are keeping feet on ground after great start

Luke Potter insists new-look Hemsworth Miners Welfare are keeping their feet on the ground after a fantastic start to the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division season. Joint managers Potter and Luke Danville are the brain-boxes behind Hemsworth’s two league victories over Staveley Miners Welfare and Knaresborough Town and the FA Vase triumph over Armthorpe Welfare. The  read more→

Hero Swaine scores last goal on grass at Hemsworth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Layton Swaine was the hero and the final goal-scorer on grass at Hemsworth Miners Welfare as they continued their perfect league start. Swaine scored the winner with six minutes of the 2-1 victory over Knaresborough Town.  The goal is the final goal on the grass pitch at Hemsworth as a 3G  read more→

Hemsworth to install 3G pitch

Hemsworth Miners Welfare are playing a home fixture on grass for the last time as the installation of a 3G pitch is set to start next week. The full details will follow in due course, but Hemsworth have revealed that they have “secured a deal” which will fund the state of art pitch. The club  read more→

Swaine fires Hemsworth to impressive victory

Layton Swaine was Hemsworth Miners Welfare’s hero as Luke Danville and Luke Potter’s troops made a fantastic start to the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division season. Hemsworth won 1-0 against Staveley Miners Welfare who were ones of the sides expected to win promotion last season until the lockdown. Considering the summer turbulence with the departure of  read more→

Jeff the FA Vase hero for Wells

Steven Jeff’s late low drive was the difference as Hemsworth Miners Welfare edged a 3-2 victory over Armthorpe Welfare in the end-to-end FA Vase first qualifying round tie. The Wells enjoyed the perfect start as Leyton Swaine fired them ahead in the second minute. Armthorpe did not take long to respond. Adam Baskerville skipped away  read more→