Simms returns as Houghton boss alongside Mackie

Nathan Simms has returned to Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League outfit Houghton Main for a second stint as joint manager with the well-respected Keith Mackie. The pair replace Jimmy Whitehead who left last week after a short spell in charge. Simms led Houghton to promotion in his first season at the helm in 2018/19  read more→

Houghton search for new manager

Houghton Main are searching for a new manager after the departure of Jimmy Whitehead. Whoever takes on the role will be the club’s third manager since last summer. Luke Forgione was in charge for pre-season and their opening two games of the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division season before the “dream” opportunity  read more→

Exciting time for young footballers in Barnsley – Whitehead

New Houghton Main manager Jimmy Whitehead admits that is a great time for young footballers in Barnsley who want to make it in the Non League game. Whitehead, also a Barnsley FC shadow scholars squad coach, oversaw the progression of at least seven players into Non League football during his time as Worsbrough Bridge under  read more→

Dodworth hit ten man Houghton for four

Given the current volume of players in the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division who were playing NCEL Football last season, we’re trialling a round-up of results articles from the Premier Division. Dodworth Miners Welfare romped to a 4-0 victory at ten-man Houghton Main, who were rocked by the departure of manager Luke  read more→

Worsbrough need to have mentality of Hilton Invincibles team – Forgione

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Replicating the mentality of the unforgettable Chris Hilton Invincibles team could be key in guiding Worsbrough Bridge to safety. That’s the message from their new manager Luke Forgione following his appointment as the successor to Lee Morris who resigned for personal reasons several days ago. Forgione, one of the Worsbrough Invincibles  read more→

Goose hat-trick helps Forgione get first Houghton Main win

Given the current volume of players in the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division who were playing NCEL Football last season, we’re trialling round-up of results articles from the Premier Division. Billy Goose scored a hat-trick to help Luke Forgione celebrate his first league win as manager of Houghton Main. Ex-Worsbrough Bridge duo  read more→

Worsbrough striker Hancock drops to Step 7

Worsbrough Bridge striker Kai Hancock has dropped to Step 7 and signed for Luke Forgione’s Houghton Main. The former Athersley Rec, Ossett Town and Nostell Miners Welfare hit-man joined Worsbrough last season and also played in pre-season until recently. He is Forgione’s first major stand-out signing at Houghton and he further strengthens the Sheffield &  read more→

Forgione plans to succeed at Houghton, not leave at first chance

Although it is no secret that ambitious Luke Forgione wants to manage higher, he’s in “no rush” to grab the next Toolstation Northern Counties East League managerial vacancy which comes available. The new Houghton Main chief is seen as hot property by some because of his potential as a manager, but Forgione is determined to  read more→

Late equaliser denies Glasshoughton

Glasshoughton Welfare were made to rue several missed goal opportunities last night when they visited Sheffield County Senior League side Houghton Main last night. After Houghton took an early lead, Josh Barratt (2) looked to have eased Welfare to a win but a late Jack Kirk own goal saw the hosts snatch a 2-2 draw.  read more→