Karl Rose is immensely proud of how he and his volunteers have established Wombwell Town as a force for good in the community. The very successful former Frickley Athletic and Goole AFC manager stepped away from the Non League game in 2018 to form Wombwell and three years on they are flourishing on-and-off-the-field. Promotion from read more→
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Wilson impressed by Wombwell’s environment and potential
Progressive Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League side Wombwell Town have brought back memories for Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson of how it used be in Non League Football. The former Emley and Bradford (Park Avenue) legend, who has played over 1000 Non League games, signed for the Division One side recently. Wilson is a firm advocate read more→
Another precious victory for Goole
Evo Stik North Goole AFC moved to within four points of safety after a superb 3-1 win at Kendal Town. Brighouse Town still have two games-in-hand of Goole, but Karl Rose’s men are certainly causing a bit of squeaky-bum time for Vill Powell’s Brighouse. And Rose and his side will certainly believe in climbing to read more→
Goole set to begin second Rose era
Evo Stik North Goole AFC Goole AFC will be hoping to take their second chance at surviving in the Evo- Stik Northern Division One North, after being granted reprieve from relegation. A new look side has been built under Karl Rose and the club will aiming for much less turbulent upcoming season. Who’s In Charge read more→
Rose adds experience at Goole
Evo Stik Division One North Karl Rose has plumped for experience with his latest two signings at Goole AFC. Rose has persuaded former Goole defender Terry Barwick to return to the club after five years away. The experienced player has played for a whole host of clubs including York City, Stalybridge Celtic, Droylsden, Frickley Athletic read more→
Goole boss signs old and new faces
Evo Stik Division One North There is a mixture of old and new faces arriving back at Goole AFC as Karl Rose continues to build his side. From last season, Sam Colbear, Steven Jeff, Dan Nicholson and Jake Stannard return. Arriving are striker Bruno Holden, Jack Bonser (Armthorpe Welfare) and Lewis Dennison (Brigg Town/Scarborough Athletic). read more→
Rose makes opening transfer gambits
Evo Stik Division One North New Goole AFC manager Karl Rose has signed one of his old Frickley Athletic favourites, plus several others. Macaulay Parkinson, who was due to sign for Pontefract Collieries, Sam Leigh and Richard Adams are the notable captures. Goalkeeper Leigh arrives from Hemsworth Miners Welfare, while defender Adams, someone who played read more→
Rose makes return to Goole AFC
Evo Stik Division One North Karl Rose has returned to another of his former clubs after being announced as the new manager of Goole AFC. Rose, along with James Dudgeon and Lee Straftford, is back at Goole, five years after leaving to take over at Frickley. The trio replace Derry Robson, David Taylor and Steven read more→
Thomas re-signs for Frickley
Evo Stik Premier Division Struggling Frickley Athletic have re-signed well-travelled striker Zeph Thomas ahead of the crunch fixture at Ilkeston FC. Thomas joined Frickley in August 2015 and scored eight goals before moving to Mickleover at the start of December 2015. His most recent Yorkshire-based club is Shaw Lane AFC, who he featured briefly for earlier this read more→
Rose delighted to back at Frickley
Evo Stik Premier Division Karl Rose says it was an easy decision to return to Frickley Athletic after Lee Morris was sacked on Monday morning. After four seasons in charge, which ended in taking the side to seventh last season, Rose left after five league games. Explaining how the return came about, Rose said: “I got read more→