Opinion: Bill Fotherby will make things happen at Ossett Town

By his own admission Bill Fotherby “makes things happen” and his track record proves he does just that. The man who played a key role in returning Leeds United to the old First Division in the late 1980s and then turned Harrogate Town from nobodies to one of the top Non-League clubs in West Yorkshire  read more→

Midweek Review: Ossett Town stun Warrington

Ossett Town pulled off another brilliant victory at one of the Evo Stik Division One North big boys by winning 1-0 at third-placed Warrington. Bradley Kilburn’s second half strike earned Ossett a win that keeps them on course to finish in the top ten. The success is even more remarkable given the fact that Ossett  read more→

Jimmy Eyles set to return for Ossett Town

Jimmy Eyles is expected to return to the Ossett Town side for the Evo Stik Division One North home game with Clitheroe tomorrow. It was only two weeks ago when Bradford Park Avenue swooped to sign the striker after John Deacey watched him score twice against New Mills. Eyles has only appeared a handful of  read more→

Ossett Town move was a good opportunity – Clive Freeman

Joining Ossett Town was a case of right club, right time for new assistant manager Clive Freeman. Freeman teamed up with John Reed for the third time two weeks ago when the pair were appointed at Evo Stik Division One North outfit Ossett to replace Craig Elliott. The former Bradford (Park Avenue) and Guiseley assistant  read more→

Midweek Review: Nine man Ossett Town draw 2-2 at Ramsbottom United

Nine man Ossett Town managed to draw 2-2 at Evo Stik Division One North play-offs rivals Ramsbottom United in John Reed’s first game in charge. Phil Dean gave Ramsbottom an early lead before Shaun Connor equalised for Ossett from new captain Steven Jeff’s free kick. Jimmy Eyles was then fouled in the penalty area and  read more→

Chris Ovington sent off hours after signing for Ossett Town

Hours after becoming John Reed’s first signing as Ossett Town manager, Chris Ovington was sent off on his debut. Ovington joined from Stocksbridge Park Steels and appeared as a substitute in Ossett’s 2-2 draw at Ramsbottom United. Ovington was dismissed during injury-time and was the second Ossett player to be sent off in the game  read more→

Former Ossett Town captain Ryan Qualter backs appointment of John Reed

Former Ossett Town captain Ryan Qualter has backed the appointment of John Reed at Ingfield. Reed officially took office this morning ahead of the trip to Ramsbottom United after being announced as Craig Elliott’s successor on Friday. Qualter left for Conference North side Bradford (Park Avenue) last month and is convinced that Reed’s appointment is the right  read more→