Ring strikes as Church do impossible

Emirates FA Cup Penistone Church 3-2 Whitby Town Andy Ring, it had to be him. The evergreen striker grabbed the headlines again by scoring the sensational injury-time winner as ten man Penistone Church pulled off the impossible by beating Evo Stik giants Whitby Town. In all of Church’s ‘biggest game in their history’ during 2017,  read more→

Richards wants to cause major upset

Emirates FA Cup Ian Richards is plotting to create another piece of history at Penistone Church as his side prepare to take on the might of Evo Stik giants Whitby Town. Penistone’s DSM Memorial Ground will be packed to the rafters for the latest ‘biggest match in the club’s history’ tomorrow. Church have already done  read more→

Ring earns Church point at Parkgate

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Parkgate 1-1 Penistone Church Class act Andy Ring came off the bench at half-time and scored within a minute from coming on to earn Penistone Church a point at Parkgate, who remain without a win after four league games. Ring cancelled out Kieran Hirst’s controversial first half penalty for penalty. A  read more→

Church need defenders back ASAP

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Ian Richards admits that he urgently needs some of his injured Penistone Church defenders back playing. Four of his key men – Brett Lovell, James Young, Tom Brennan and goalkeeper Adam Rhodes – were behind the hoardings watching on as Church lost 4-3 to Staveley Miners Welfare on Wednesday night. All  read more→

Penistone finally win in the FA Cup

Emirates FA Cup Scott Whittington was the history-maker as Penistone Church manager Ian Richards finally saw his dream of an Emirates FA Cup victory come true at last. Whittington hit the winner in the epic 4-3 victory at Charnock Richard. Church were 2-0 down after 34 minutes and were needing a miracle until three goals  read more→

Richards is aiming high again

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Penistone Church Penistone are in the Premier Division for the first time ever and it is safe to say that they are enjoying the ride that the Richards brothers are taking them on. They have made some great signings so they should be an excellent addition to the Division. Who’s the  read more→

Steels storm to Purdie Cup triumph

Stocksbridge Park Steels 6-2 Penistone Church Stocksbridge Park Steels overcame a tricky start to easily defeat local rivals Penistone Church and win back the Purdie Cup. Toolstation NCEL Premier Division new-boys Church certainly gave Chris Hilton’s men a run for their money in the opening half-hour. Church raced ahead after just four minutes when two  read more→

Richards happy with Church squad

Toolstation NCEL Division One Ian Richards says there will be only two more additions at most to his Penistone Church squad after a productive summer delve into the transfer market. Richards, rated as the best young manager in the NCEL, has won even more plaudits by recruiting AFC Emley trio Tom Brennan, Jordan Coduri and  read more→

Penistone defeat local rivals Bridge

Penistone Church 2-0 Worsbrough Bridge Goals from Andy Ring and Ryan Johnson steered newly-promoted Penistone Church to victory in the Mark Gorry Foundation charity match against neighbours Worsbrough Bridge. There was little in the contest. Both teams were well-matched and both enjoyed a wide range of chances. The key positive for Worsbrough was that it  read more→

Church sign Emley trio, plus two more

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Newly-promoted Penistone Church have announced five impressive signings as Ian Richards begins preparations for their historic Premier Division campaign. Key AFC Emley trio Kieran Ryan, Jordan Coduri and Tom Brennan have signed, along with Oliver Beaumont and young Glasshoughton Welfare striker Nathan Keightley. Richards surprised many by leading Church to promotion  read more→