Simpson achieves latest milestone

Mark Simpson scored his first semi-professional hat-trick to help Garforth Town ease to a 4-0 victory at struggling Brigg Town in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. The young striker was back in the side as Curtly Martin-Wyatt was ill and he got Garforth’s show on the road with two quick-fire goals either side of the  read more→

Simpson stars as Garforth win away

Garforth Town pulled off another memorable midweek away win with a 3-0 victory at Staveley Miners Welfare in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. In extremely challenging conditions, Garforth took the lead against the run of play at the end of the first half. Mark Simpson continued his prolific run of goals since his arrival at  read more→

Garforth cause huge County Cup upset

The conveyer belt at Garforth Town hasn’t stopped flowing good news in the past 14 days and last night was right up there with the best. Against the odds, Garforth sensationally booked their place at the West Riding County Cup Final after deservedly winning 2-0 at Conference North giants Harrogate Town. The stunning victory, against  read more→

Garforth romp to biggest win of season

Garforth Town romped to their best win of the season with a 6-1 annihilation of Retford United – a result which cost Paul Ward his job. Mark Simpson got two and nearly scored a hat-trick in the game which left Retford without a Toolstation NCEL Premier Division victory in seven games. Ward was relieved of  read more→

Brilliant Dobbs earns ‘Sedge a point

Sam Dobbs was the hero for Liversedge as his superb performance in the 1-1 draw with Garforth Town laid the platform for a dramatic last minute equaliser. Dobbs kept his side’s heart beating in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division encounter with a one-man show of goalkeeping brilliance. Without him, Liversedge would have been blown away  read more→

Simpson “one for the future” – Nicholas

Graham Nicholas believes Garforth Town have signed a player for the future in Mark Simpson. Leeds-based Simpson has signed for Garforth after a brief spell with Nostell Miners Welfare which saw him help them off the foot of the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division table. Nicholas has always strode to sign players from Leeds and he  read more→

Garforth reach County Cup semi-final

Garforth Town survived a late bombardment to reach the West Riding County Cup semi-finals by beating Silsden 3-2 at Wheatley Park. The pulsating game, which sprang to life in the second half, was full of wonder goals and an excellent advertisement for the often mocked competition. Both sides were desperate to win to secure a  read more→

Simpson rescues point for Nostell

Man of the moment Mark Simpson rescued a point for rejuvenated Nostell Miners Welfare by scoring the late equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Parkgate at Crofton. Simpson popped up with a close range header with five minutes remaining to ensure that Ross Shelton’s penalty did not snatch all three points for the visitors. Simpson,  read more→