Golcar hold off Campion fight-back

North West Counties League First Division North Golcar United 3-2 Campion Promotion-chasing Golcar United held off a late fight-back from Campion as the GroundHop weekend kicked off in style with a huge crowd of nearly 500 watching on. Golcar had raced into a 3-0 lead and seemed to have wrapped the win up by the  read more→

All the pressure is on Golcar – Ashforth

North West Counties League First Division North Campion joint manager Lee Ashforth says the weight of expectation is heavier on Golcar United ahead of tonight’s GroundHop special. Golcar’s home derby clash with Campion kicks off the North West Counties GroundHop weekend. “I personally haven’t got any ties with Golcar because I wasn’t involved with Campion  read more→

Gonzalez hits three as Ilkley put SIX past promotion-chasing Golcar

North West Counties League First Division North Round-Up  Kevin Gonzalez hit a hat-trick as relegation threatened Ilkley Town sensationally beat promotion-chasing Golcar United 6-2 to boost their survival hopes.  The result effectively ends Golcar’s slim survival hopes. A dream start saw Sam Dexter’s men race into a two-goal lead through Gonzalez and Josh Bowers. Ash  read more→

Connor heaps praise on Golcar’s unsung heroes

North West Counties League First Division North  Ash Connor has heaped praise on Golcar United’s unsung heroes. Ash Flynn and Daniel Naidole regularly grab the headlines as the perennial match-winners but Connor says others deserve the plaudits for pushing leaders Bury AFC all the way. “We’ve had a great season,” Connor told Non League Yorkshire.  read more→

Ashforth says stakes are high for Campion

North West Counties League First Division North  Lee Ashforth says Campion have entered a stage where every game is a massive – starting with the home clash with fourth-bottom Atherton LR tomorrow. With seven games to go, 13th placed Campion are only four points above the relegation zone in a very congested bottom half of  read more→

Sharp-shooter arrives at Campion

North West Counties League First Division North  Sharp-shooter Nathan Perks has added firepower to Campion’s attack for the final throes of the season. Perks arrives at the Bradford-based side after a short stint with NPL Division One East side Frickley Athletic. The ex-Glasshoughton Welfare striker began the campaign with Nostell Miners Welfare. His goals are  read more→

Ex-Emley midfielder joins Steeton

North West Counties League First Division North Former Emley midfielder Jordan Townend has signed for Steeton. Townend has been without a club since leaving Golcar United recently. The midfielder is best known for his time at Emley during the Darren Hepworth era. Roy Mason’s side are due to visit St Helens Town this afternoon.

New Steeton ‘keeper leaves field unscathed

North West Counties League First Division North  New Steeton goalkeeper Cameron Perron came out of the 2-1 win over Ilkley Town unscathed. American Perron is the latest incumbent of the cursed position which has haunted Roy Mason all season. Perron is a student with RIASA – who previously had players playing for Eccleshill United and  read more→

Price screamer snatches dramatic win for Steeton

North West Counties League First Division North Round-Up  Star striker Kayle Price’s injury-time long range screamer snatched three precious points for Steeton in the local derby with Ilkley Town. Out of nothing Price went for broke from 25 yards to hand Steeton a 2-1 win which lifts them closer to safety and leaves Ilkley in  read more→