The North West Counties League have pushed back their restart until at least the 19th December. 40 of their clubs are in Tier 3 areas and the league have continually held the stance that NWC football is unsustainable without spectators. A statement said: “Following a meeting of the Management Committee of The North West Counties read more→
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Steeton’s first game at Marley will be worth the wait – Mason
The bunting and the scissors for the ribbon cutting for Steeton’s historic first game at Marley Stadium remain in their boxes for the time being. The ‘opening ceremony’ was meant to be tomorrow when Garstang were scheduled to visit Marley for the North West Counties League clash. That was until the new lockdown measures were read more→
Doubtful North West Counties will finish if lockdown is extended – Steeton boss Mason
The North West Counties League will struggle to complete its season if the new lockdown measures are extended or bad weather strikes. That’s the view of Steeton manager Roy Mason who hopes if the worst happens that his club will be able to still play in a competitive format. Five teams across the league’s three read more→
Steeton get green light to make Marley Stadium debut
Steeton have been given the green light to play their first competitive game at their new Marley Stadium home. Roy Mason’s side trained on the brand new 3g pitch for the first time on Tuesday night. The first game at Marley will on Saturday 14th November when Garstang visit for the North West Counties Division read more→
Super sub Fish seals two wins in two for Golcar
Super substitute Mike Fish scored late as Golcar United completed back-to-back North West Counties League Division One North wins with the incredible 3-2 midweek victory at AFC Darwen. Golcar had raced into a 2-0 lead through Alex Hallam and a Dan Stocker penalty. But their strong position altered as defender Kieran Lawrence was red carded read more→
North West Counties clubs to vote on whether to pause season
The North West Counties League clubs were given until 12.00 BST on Wednesday to respond to a vote on whether to suspend the season. The League is besieged with problems because of the Tier 3 lockdown system placed on Merseyside and they have proactively acted to find solutions. Most of the rest of clubs are read more→
FA and leagues need to start thinking about plan b – Mason
Steeton manager Roy Mason wants the FA and North West Counties League to “start looking at a plan b” in case Non League Football is stopped in the coming weeks or if a full season is unlikely to be completed. The new North West Counties season is already in huge jeopardy after less than two read more→
Price and Townsend fire Steeton to victory
North West Counties League Division One North Golcar United 0-2 Steeton Kayle Price and Jake Townsend fired Steeton to an impressive win at promotion-hopefuls Golcar United. The 14th minute opener laid the foundations for a terrific victory for Roy Mason’s side. Mo Farhan Suhani rattled the post with a curling effort and striker Price raced read more→
Golcar win, while Greaves injury time double downs Steeton
North West Counties Division One North Round-Up Golcar United are off to a flyer after winning 2-1 at Cleator Moor Celtic. The win in Cumbria was the perfect start to the season for Ash and Gavin Connor’s side. Ex-Emley forward Alex Hallam got Golcar’s campaign up and running with a seventh minute goal. A Tom read more→
Steeton boss Mason excited about glamour Bury clash
Excited Roy Mason is preparing for glitz and glamour as Steeton head to face Bury AFC in the newly-formed club’s first competitive league fixture. The North Counties West League starts this weekend and Steeton have claimed the prestigious title of being Bury’s first league opponents. The Keighley-based outfit face an almighty challenge against a side read more→