North West Counties League First Division North Round-Up Kevin Gonzalez Mele gave Sam Dexter an early Christmas present as he hit the winner as Ilkley Town came back from the dead to record a priceless victory. Struggling Ilkley were 3-1 down to Ashton Town at half-time but a second fight-back saw them win 4-3 – read more→
All four of the Yorkshire sides in the North West Counties First Division North will be involved in the GroundHop weekend in March. Golcar United, Ilkley Town and Steeton have been chosen to host games and can look forward to a money-spinning occasion. Campion, who were involved in the NCEL GroundHop in 2017, will visit read more→
North West Counties First Division North Simon Armstrong has left a massive legacy from his time as Ilkley Town first team manager, according to his successor Sam Dexter. Armstrong remains heavily involved with the club off-the-field but has ended his ten-year stint in the dugout which accumulated in their rise into Non League Football for read more→
North West Counties League First Division North Simon Armstrong has stepped down as Ilkley Town manager after ten years to focus on the club’s player development centre and sixth form scholarship programme. His assistant and former player Sam Dexter has stepped up to become the club’s new manager, with Dave Houlston as his assistant. Armstrong’s read more→
North West Counties League First Division North (Yorkshire Round-Up) Golcar United went back to the top of the table after edging past local rivals Ilkley Town in a 3-2 win. Simon Armstrong’s Ilkley gave Golcar a fright as George Gomersall gave them a 20th minute lead. Alex Hallam equalised before the break and an Ash read more→
North West Counties League First Division North Simon Armstrong admits if Ilkley Town win at promotion-chasing Golcar United tomorrow then it would rank as an upset. The clash is Ilkley’s second toughest battle so far in Non League Football behind the opening day clash with leaders Bury AFC and Armstrong is well-aware the odds are read more→
North West Counties League First Division North Round-Up Ilkley Town grabbed the local bragging rights in the derby clash with Steeton as Simon Armstrong’s men triumphed with a 3-1 victory. George Gomersal netted twice for Ilkley Town, with Tom Smith chipping in with one goal. Gomersal flicked on Kevin Gonzalez’s fine cross to place Ilkley in read more→
North West Counties West League First Division North Roy Mason says the clash between Ilkley Town and Steeton highlights the meteoric rise both clubs have enjoyed in recent years. Mason takes his Steeton side across West Yorkshire to play Simon Armstrong’s Ilkley tonight at the Ben Rhydding Sports Club for the first competitive fixture between the clubs. read more→
North West Counties League First Division North Simon Armstrong admits experience is the missing ingredient from his Ilkley Town squad. Although Ilkley have had a steady start to life in their first season in Non League Football, Armstrong believes his side could benefit a lot from a couple of players with experience. “We have got read more→
North West Counties League First Division North Round-Up Campion, Ilkley Town and Steeton all celebrated large victories in their respective fixtures this weekend. Campion, who won 7-1 seven days earlier, romped to a 6-1 defeat of South Liverpool. Red hot Leon Hurles-Brook netted two along with midfielder Jake Maltby. Dan Keane and own goal sowed up read more→
