New game-plan worked, says Nostell boss

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Ian Walker cited a new game-plan as the catalyst behind Nostell Miners Welfare’s 3-2 victory at Worsbrough Bridge on Friday night. Nostell are well-known for their entertaining passing style of play but Walker and his coaching staff moved away from those principles. “I think both myself and Luke would walk away  read more→

Ormsby helps Nostell win at Worsbrough

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Worsbrough Bridge 2-3 Nostell Miners Welfare  Liam Ormsby was on the score-sheet as Nostell Miners Welfare ended a league winless run by holding onto their slender lead in the Friday night battle at Worsbrough Bridge. Nostell manager Ian Walker made the sacrifice of their tactical plan by adopting a pure and  read more→

Nostell boss hopes side can push on after fantastic start

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Ian Walker hopes Nostell Miners Welfare can push on and have a successful season after a fantastic start. After seven wins out of nine matches, Nostell are fourth and mixing it up with the two favourites Hallam and North Ferriby – plus the likes of predicted dark horses Brigg Town and  read more→

Edwards hits two as Nostell smash five past Hall Road

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Nostell Miners Welfare 5-0 Hall Road Rangers  High-flying Nostell Miners Welfare recharged their season with the hammering of Hall Road Rangers at Crofton Community Centre. The 7-0 loss at title-chasing Brigg Town two weeks ago ended their unbeaten run and knocked them firmly back down to earth. But Ian Walker’s men  read more→

Top stopper joins Nostell

Toolstation NCEL Division One Top stopper Lloyd Allinson is the latest impressive signing at Ian Walker’s Nostell Miners Welfare. Allinson made his debut in Nostell’s 8-2 hammering of Shirebrook Town in the NCEL League Cup first round. Rothwell-born Allinson came through the youth ranks at Huddersfield Town and made one first team appearance for the  read more→

Nostell give Hallam a big fright

Toolstation NCEL Division One Round (3) Ian Walker’s Nostell Miners Welfare gave promotion contenders Hallam a major fright in the pulsating 3-3 opening day draw at Crofton Community Centre.  Two quick-fire goals after the hour mark rescued Hallam who were losing 3-1 at the break in a clash which was a perfect advertisement for NCEL  read more→

Walker thrilled with Nostell’s squad depth

Season Preview  Toolstation NCEL Division One  Nostell Miners Welfare  Nostell Miners Welfare have real credentials to be one of this year’s surprise packages. Ian Walker has assembled a fine squad and they will cause a few shocks. Manager  Ian Walker  Walker is in his second year as Nostell manager after being promoted from the under  read more→

Nostell boss praises management team

Nostell Miners Welfare boss Ian Walker has praised his management team.  Walker’s assistants Wayne Penny-Larter, Mark Pitts and ex-Athersley Rec wonder-kid Ryan Smith have led Nostell to consecutive pre-season friendlies – against Campion and Garforth Town – as the Welfare chief is at home isolating. Hugely-successful ex-Carlton Athletic manager Pitts is the newest addition to  read more→

Ovington makes move to Nostell

Former Ossett Town and FC United attacker Chris Ovington has joined Ian Walker’s Nostell Miners Welfare. Ovington will add experience and feistiness to Nostell’s forward line which also includes the likes of Nathan Perks and Danny Edwards. Ovington started his career with Leeds United before dropping into Non League. He has played for Farsley Celtic,  read more→

Nostell sign duo before lockdown

Nostell Miners Welfare made two big new signings before the national lockdown was announced. Nostell have lured defender Joe O’Neill and the highly sought-after sharp-shooter Anees Younis from Goole AFC. The moves are largely down to new Nostell coach Mark Pitts who was Goole’s joint manager until his dramatic departure on Bank Holiday Monday. It  read more→