Handsworth pair confirmed as permanent bosses

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Handsworth have confirmed the appointment of Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage as the club’s permanent joint managers. The pair took charge three weeks ago after Russ Eagle’s departure and have since guided the Ambers to five wins out of six in all competitions. Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Barton Town was their  read more→

Defender joins Handsworth while two go out to get more experience

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Handsworth have signed Swallownest captain and centre-back Alfie Smith, ending a long pursuit. Handsworth have rated Smith for some time and the ex-Sheffield Wednesday youngster is Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage’s first signing as joint managers. Swallownest say Smith will bow out for them following the FA Vase clash with Birtley  read more→

Dunne double earns Handsworth another win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up  Mitch Dunne’s double in the 2-1 defeat of Penistone Church propelled Handsworth up to fifth. Dunne’s penalty – almost a Panenka gone wrong spot kick  – and second half strike were the difference for Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage’s side. Handsworth were awarded a penalty on the stroke of half-time  read more→

Dodsworth confident players will deliver for Handsworth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  New joint manager Jason Dodsworth is confident the current Handsworth squad is capable of delivering on the club’s aims for the season. Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage were named as the new sheiffs last week following the sacking of Russ Eagle. Like with any managerial changeover, that can bring a wide-scale player  read more→

Dodsworth and Spowage win first league game

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division New joint managers Jason Dodworth and Aiden Spowage won their first league game in charge of Handsworth. Sam Smith’s goal on the stroke of half-time was enough to give Handsworth a 1-0 win at Thackley. The result ends a run of two consecutive league losses. The pair have taken the helm  read more→

Eagle praises Dodsworth and Spowage

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Russ Eagle has hailed assistant managers Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage who led Handsworth to five wins in six games during his absence. Eagle, whose side are set for some Friday night football with the FA Vase tie with Golcar United at Olivers Mount, stepped aside after winning the opening day  read more→

Dodsworth excited for Athersley return…in the opposition dugout

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Jason Dodsworth is like an excited kid at Christmas this morning as he prepares to return to Athersley Rec this evening as a member of an opposition management team. The Handsworth assistant manager, who is in temporary charge with Aiden Spowage whilst Russ Eagle recovers from an operation, has never entered  read more→

Handsworth are delivering for Eagle

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Joint stand-in boss Jason Dodsworth is pleased Handsworth are delivering for manager Russ Eagle. Assistants Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage have been overseeing the running of the first team since the second game of the season as Eagle is recovering from an operation. Eagle has watched the last two fixtures – the  read more→

Dunne double sets Handsworth on course for FA Cup upset

FA Cup Preliminary Round  Handsworth 5-2 Stocksbridge Park Steels  Mitch Dunne’s first half double kick-started the upset as Handsworth inflicted deja-vu on Stocksbridge Park Steels in the Steel City FA Cup derby battle at Olivers Mount. Northern Premier League side Stocksbridge suffered a 4-1 defeat to Handsworth in the same round five years and one  read more→

Roebuck keeps Handsworth’s good form going

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up  Tom Roebuck’s hour mark goal was the difference as Handsworth overcame in-form Garforth Town in the narrow 3-2 victory at Olivers Mount. That’s now three wins in four league matches and under-lines how much of a good job assistant bosses Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage are doing whilst they stand  read more→