National League North York City 1-2 Kettering Town Another lacklustre performance from York City ended in a 7th defeat at the hands of Kettering Town, who came away 2-1 winners. Following a change at the helm, John Askey was the one who led his first York City team out for a National League North fixture read more→
National North
York manager leaves after draw
National League North York City have parted company with manager Steve Watson after the goal-less draw with Curzon Ashton. The former Newcastle United defender leaves after nearly three years in charge. Watson’s temporary assistant John Askey, the ex-Macclesfield Town title-winning boss, is to take the helm as interim manager for the rest of the season. read more→
York draw at Curzon Ashton
National League North Curzon Ashton 0-0 York City York City earned only a point on the road to Curzon Ashton in a goalless draw, despite smashing the crossbar twice. After losing two consecutive matches, York were faced with a difficult match away to Curzon Ashton. In the eight matchups between the two clubs, City have read more→
Farsley appoint new manager
National League North Farsley Celtic have given interim chief Neil Ross the manager’s job on a permanent basis. The former Halifax Town and Macclesfield Town striker, the club’s under 23s and 19s boss, has been in charge since Adam Lakeland’s departure to Curzon Ashton two weeks ago. He lost his first game at Chorley before read more→
York crash to another defeat
National League North Leamington 2-0 York City York City succumbed to yet another defeat, falling to 10th in the table, as Leamington put Steve Watson’s two goals to the good and rose above them. A substandard performance on Saturday against Buxton left York City eliminated from the FA Cup. Putting cup performances aside, The Minstermen read more→
Manager-less Farsley lose after late goal
National North Round-Up Chorley 2-1 Farsley Celtic Managerless Farsley Celtic, led by under 23s boss Neil Ross, cruelly fell to defeat at Chorley. Farsley started the better side, having an early goal disallowed. However they did actually take the lead in the 20th minute when Jordan Richard’s cross was headed down by Tyler Walton, allowing read more→
York hit four past Blyth
National North York City 4-0 Blyth Spartans Four goals sealed the deal in an incredible team performance as York City thrashed Blyth Spartans 4-0. City set spirits high last Saturday after a crucial win versus Chester, however a midweek game at Boston led to The Minstermen falling to their 5th defeat of the season. Blyth read more→
Ross in charge as Farsley search for new manager
Farsley Celtic are looking for a new manager after Adam Lakeland quit to take over at his old club Curzon Ashton. Former Halifax Town striker Neil Ross, the club’s under 23s and academy boss, will take charge of the Farsley for this weekend’s trip to Chorley. Lakeland’s departure ends his four incredibly successful years at read more→
My Greatest Game: Craig Elliott knew his Shaw Lane journey was near end after Mansfield FA Cup tie
MANAGING Shaw Lane in the televised 2017 FA Cup first round tie against Steve Evans’ League Two outfit Mansfield Town was the pinnacle of Craig Elliot’s managerial career at that stage. The current Boston United manager has of course matched and bettered that achievement by taking the Pilgrims to the Second Round earlier this season. read more→
My Greatest Game: Tom Greaves and his ‘Roy of the Rovers’ promotion-winning goal for Bradford (Park Avenue) against FC United
Tom Greaves is regarded as one of the greatest and most popular strikers of Bradford (Park Avenue)’s reformed history. Greaves scored the fairytale last minute of extra-time winner against FC United of Manchester in the 2012 NPL Premier Division play-off final to send his home-town club back into the National North after seven years away. read more→