Lee Garside

Garside strikes as Rec stun Wells to claim first win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Lee Garside’s early goal handed Athersley Rec their first victory of the season as Shane Kelsey’s men stunned Hemsworth Miners Welfare in the solitary goal derby win. Athersley proved handy on the break against leaders Yorkshire Amateur and that theme continued against Luke Danville and Luke Potter’s Hemsworth. The Rec countered  read more→

Garside scores equaliser as Rec produce late comeback

Lee Garside’s last gasp volley secured a draw for Athersley Rec who staged a late revival to draw 2-2 with Parkgate at Sheerian Park. Andy Dawson’s Parkgate had raced into an early two-goal lead. A trialist hit the opener and their captain Simon Harrison, the very experienced midfielder, curled home a free kick for the  read more→

Rec win after sheer brilliance from Garside

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Sheer brilliance from star striker Lee Garside ensured Athersley Rec confirmed their presence in the Premier Division for next season. Garside, one of the NCEL’s shining lights of the past decade, struck late-on with a magnificent free kick to secure a 1-0 win over Bottesford Town for the Rec. Hemsworth Miners  read more→

Garside strikes twice in superb Rec win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Hall Road Rangers 1-5 Athersley Rec Defender Dan Vinten was in goal as Athersley Rec secured a superb victory at Hall Road Rangers in which Lee Garside and Aiden Salmons scored twice. The visitors started the brighter of the two sides as the game kicked off and began to create some  read more→

Garside scores twice as Rec win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Lee Garside scored two quick-fire goals as Athersley Rec put the upheaval of the last few days behind them with an impressive 2-0 win over Albion Sports. Club founder Pete Goodlad was back in charge of the Rec following the exit of Wayne Thompson. He is set to remain at the  read more→

Garside and Cawley commit to Rec

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Strikers Lee Garside and Danny Cawley have committed themselves to Athersley Rec. Cawley have been with Athersley for nearly two years, while Garside has become a popular figure at the Rec since joining from Worsbrough Bridge last November. Both are experienced NCEL forwards. Garside has been a member of strong Pontefract  read more→

Player Profile – Lee Garside

Here is the 18th in our weekly series profiling players across the region. Each week a different player will reveal their best (and worst) moments. This week it is the turn of new Athersley Rec striker Lee Garside. Name: Lee Garside Age: 30 Current Club: Athersley Rec Position: Striker Previous Clubs: Worsbrough Bridge, Pontefract Collieries,  read more→

Garside has last word in epic battle

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Athersley Rec 5-4 Handsworth Parramore Lee Garside had the final word for Athersley in the Rec’s epic victory over ten man Handsworth Parramore at Sheerien Park. In the see-saw battle which was a superb advert for entertaining Non League football, Athersley trailed twice early on before leading three times themselves. A  read more→

Striker Garside makes move across town

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Experienced striker Lee Garside has left Worsbrough Bridge and joined local rivals Athersley Rec. Garside arrives ahead of the trip to Hemsworth Miners Welfare tomorrow. It is a blow to Worsbrough as the powerful striker was their leading goal-scorer with eight goals. His vast experience stems from spells with Ossett Town,  read more→