National North Bradford (Park Avenue) and Farsley Celtic made further major leaps towards securing their National North statuses for another season. Rejuvenated Farsley’s huge 1-0 win over luckless Guiseley leaves the Lions in deeper relegation trouble. Frank Mulhearn haunted his former club with a 30-yard volley in literally the first minute From looking doomed several read more→
National North
Avenue edge nearer to 40 point mark
National League Round-Up National North Bradford (Park Avenue) edged closer to the 40 point barrier thanks to a brilliant 3-1 win at Blyth Spartans. Mark Bower’s side raced into a three-goal first half lead through goals from Harrison Hopper, Simon Richman and Lewis Knight. Blyth pulled one back in the final minute. Avenue need four read more→
Goalkeeper Trenerry scores as Farsley haunt former manager
National League Round-Up National North Goalkeeper Kyle Trenerry scored as Farsley Celtic haunted former manager Adam Lakeland by winning 2-1 at Curzon Ashton to boost their survival hopes. The first goal is certainly described as a stroke of luck as Trenerry’s long clearance downfield was misjudged by the Curzon goalkeeper. Celts captain Dave Syers scored read more→
Farsley appoint new assistant boss
National North Farsley Celtic manager Russ Wilcox has appointed an assistant manager. The former Halifax Town and Scunthorpe United player Steve Thornber has linked up with Wilcox to help save the Celts from relegation. Thornber has previously held coaching roles at Rotherham United and Bradford City. Wilcox said: “I’m delighted to have brought Steve in read more→
Avenue well-placed to secure league status in coming weeks – Bower
National North Mark Bower says Bradford (Park Avenue) are closing in on reaching the safety line but he is not counting his chickens just yet. With the home clash with 17th placed Gloucester City looming tomorrow, Avenue are 11 points clear of basement side Farsley Celtic. Avenue, who have one of the lowest budgets in read more→
Guiseley back joint managers
National North Relegation-threatened Guiseley’s board have publicly backed their joint managers Marcus Bignot and Russ O’Neill. The statement was released 24 hours before the clash with Boston United. The statement said: “We would like to publicly give our backing to the management team. Whilst we did not wish to be in the position we currently read more→
Farsley boss recruits ex-player on loan
National North Farsley Celtic manager Russ Wilcox has signed one of his old players from Scunthorpe United. Young forward Harry Jessop, who has played for the first team, is joining on loan for the rest of the season. Jessop spent time on loan at Pickering Town last season. Russ Wilcox commented: “I worked with Harry read more→
Halifax maintain pace with top three
National League Round-Up FC Halifax Town remain on the heels of the top three after two second half goals earned Pete Wild’s side a 2-0 win at Weymouth. Tom Bradbury broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute. Recent signing Zak Dearnley marked his league debut in splendid fashion by scoring in the last minute. The read more→
Avenue pull off massive win
National North Bradford (Park Avenue) pulled further clear of basement side Farsley Celtic after clinching a massive 1-0 win at Horsfall Stadium on Wednesday night. Lewis Knight was the hero with a strike four minutes into the second half. Farsley were left to rue several missed chances. Avenue have also been boosted by the news read more→
Wilcox claims first win as Farsley boss
National League Round-Up National North Russ Wilcox claimed his first win as Farsley Celtic manager after the Celts pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over title-chasing Kidderminster Harriers. Jimmy Spencer and Will Hayhurst scored the goals to give basement side Farsley’s survival hopes a massive shot in the arm. A fifth straight win maintained York read more→