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→
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Former Leeds United chairman Bill Fotherby appointed as Ossett Town director of football
Former Leeds United and Harrogate Town chairman Bill Fotherby is back in football as the new director of football at Ossett Town and he insists his new club can “go places”. The appointment reunites him with Ossett manager John Reed as the pair worked together at Harrogate between 2000 and 2005. Ossett hope Fotherby’s arrival 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→
Keep believing in play-offs dream, urges Ossett Town chief John Reed
John Reed is urging Ossett Town to keep believing in their dream to reach the Evo Stik Division One North play-offs. Reed celebrated his first win as Ossett manager on Saturday as Chris Ovington’s second half wonder goal earned them a crucial 1-0 victory over top five rivals Bamber Bridge. Ossett host Salford City tomorrow read more→
Chris Ovington’s wonder goal keeps play-offs dream alive for Ossett Town
New signing Chris Ovington’s second half wonder goal ensured Ossett Town’s Evo Stik Division One North play-offs dreams are still alive after John Reed’s first home game in charge at Ingfield, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Ossett beat play-offs rivals Bamber Bridge 1-0 in a match devoid of many chances. But the win was all 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→