Toolstation NCEL Division One Ian Shirt has hailed the commitment shown by Worsbrough Bridge squad after a very positive start to the season. Worsbrough nearly folded last season and regularly struggled to get a side out, but the whole outlook has changed under the new regime running the club. Bridge have already eight points after six read more→
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New NCEL season preview – Worsbrough
Toolstation NCEL Division One Worsbrough are lucky to be still alive and kicking. Bridge were on the brink of death in February until a group of people stepped in at the eleventh hour to give the 93-year-old club the kiss of life. Despite finishing in a relegation spot, crisis club Hull United’s demotion gave Worsbrough read more→
Overdue win has lifted Bridge, says Shirt
Toolstation NCEL Division One Getting their first win since November has given everyone at Worsbrough Bridge a massive lift, according to Ian Shirt. Saturday’s 2-1 victory at Central Midlands League outfit Askern ended a dreadful run which stretched back to a win over Glasshoughton Welfare at the end of last year. “It was very important read more→
Worsbrough sign young right-back
Toolstation NCEL Division One Worsbrough Bridge have signed another highly-rated young defender, along with two other players. Right-back Matty Pinder, who is just 17, has played for England Colleges at under 18 level and has trained with Stocksbridge Park Steels this summer. Former Athersley Rec strtiker Liam Halford and Mitchell Wilshere have also committed themselves read more→
More players commit to Worsbrough
Toolstation NCEL Division One Worsbrough Bridge have announced a whole host of new signings and retained players. Connor Rollinson who left for Glasshoughton Welfare last December is one of the new players. He joins brother Calan, Ricky Popplewell (Glasshoughton), Ryan Hallsworth (ex Nostell) and goalkeeper Josh Herrring (ex Athersley Rec). Staying at Park Road are read more→
Wright is Worsbrough’s player/coach
Toolstation NCEL Division One Worsbrough Bridge have confirmed midfielder Josh Wright as a player/coach for next season. Wright will assist first team manager Ian Shirt and his number two Kev Wright – Josh’s father. Wright is a huge signing for revitalised Bridge because of his extensive experience from spells with Ossett Albion, Staveley Miners Welfare, read more→
Shirt gets permanent Worsbrough job
Toolstation NCEL Division One Ian Shirt has been appointed as the permanent first team manager of Worsbrough Bridge. Shirt stood in on an interim basis after the March departure of Mark Joyce and successfully ensured that Bridge finished the season. Shirt goes back a long way with Worsbrough and has previously assisted former bosses Chris Hilton and read more→
Worsbrough hoping for a reprieve
Toolstation NCEL Division One Worsbrough Bridge are yet to hear if they are to receive a reprieve from relegation because of Hull United’s demotion, interim boss Ian Shirt has said. Hull’s impending departure for failing to find a suitable ground by the March 31st deadline was confirmed by the league on Thursday morning. Worsbrough, who read more→
Ten man Worsbrough come so close
Toolstation NCEL Division One Knaresborough Town 2-1 Worsbrough Bridge Ten man Worsbrough were unbelievably two minutes away from ending their 23 match winless run until Brad Walker pounced twice to steal the points for Knaresborough Town. Bridge only took ten over to North Yorkshire after a late withdrawal, but that inspired them to an excellent read more→
Worsbrough have stable future – Shirt
Toolstation NCEL Division One Interim manager Ian Shirt believes Worsbrough Bridge can look forward to a stable future, regardless of what league the Barnsley-based club are in next season. Worsbrough, a founder member of the NCEL, are fighting to climb out of the relegation zone, but with only five games remaining the situation does not look read more→