North West Counties League First Division North Steeton are searching for a goalkeeper as number one Stuart Cross has broken a finger. Cross went off at half-time of the 2-0 defeat to Nelson at Marley which forced forward Jahro Parchment to go in goal for the rest of the game. It means Roy Mason has read more→
North West Counties
Flynn sends Golcar to top of the table
North West Counties First Division North (Yorkshire) Round-Up Ash Flynn’s late winner sent Golcar United back to the top of the table. Flynn had the last laugh in Golcar’s 3-2 win at AFC Darwen – a game which saw Ash and Gav Connor’s men surrender a two-goal lead. The Huddersfield-based side had raced into it read more→
Yorkshire clubs involved in North West GroundHop
All four of the Yorkshire sides in the North West Counties First Division North will be involved in the GroundHop weekend in March. Golcar United, Ilkley Town and Steeton have been chosen to host games and can look forward to a money-spinning occasion. Campion, who were involved in the NCEL GroundHop in 2017, will visit read more→
Armstrong leaves massive legacy – new Ilkley boss Dexter
North West Counties First Division North Simon Armstrong has left a massive legacy from his time as Ilkley Town first team manager, according to his successor Sam Dexter. Armstrong remains heavily involved with the club off-the-field but has ended his ten-year stint in the dugout which accumulated in their rise into Non League Football for read more→
Ilkley boss steps down and assistant takes charge
North West Counties League First Division North Simon Armstrong has stepped down as Ilkley Town manager after ten years to focus on the club’s player development centre and sixth form scholarship programme. His assistant and former player Sam Dexter has stepped up to become the club’s new manager, with Dave Houlston as his assistant. Armstrong’s read more→
Golcar go top while Ferguson hits hat-trick for Campion
North West Counties League First Division North (Yorkshire Round-Up) Golcar United went back to the top of the table after edging past local rivals Ilkley Town in a 3-2 win. Simon Armstrong’s Ilkley gave Golcar a fright as George Gomersall gave them a 20th minute lead. Alex Hallam equalised before the break and an Ash read more→
Ilkley face massive challenge at Golcar – Armstrong
North West Counties League First Division North Simon Armstrong admits if Ilkley Town win at promotion-chasing Golcar United tomorrow then it would rank as an upset. The clash is Ilkley’s second toughest battle so far in Non League Football behind the opening day clash with leaders Bury AFC and Armstrong is well-aware the odds are read more→
Flynn scores four as Golcar mount incredible comeback
Golcar United 4-3 AFC Darwen Ash Flynn staged an almost one man show as his four goals led Golcar United to a staggering victory in a game they were losing 3-1 in after 32 minutes in front of almost 400 people. Golcar seemed dead and buried after a nightmare first half which saw Nathan Bond read more→
Steeton win despite surrendering 3-0 lead
North West Counties League First Division North (Yorkshire) Round-Up Roy Mason’s Steeton surrendered a 3-0 lead but managed to win 5-3 at Daisy Hill. In an unbelievable 30 minute spell, Steeton took full advantage, opening the scoring after two minutes through popular midfielder Luke Baldwin at the back-post. Baldwin was involved again for the second read more→
Slight change to Step 5 to 4 promotion plan
Ten second-placed clubs with the best points-per-game ratios in the 16 Step Five Leagues will be promoted to Step Four under the FA’s new promotion plan. Previously it was said that the runners-up would face a play-off final against a team from Step 4. The news slightly changes the ‘ball game’ for promotion-chasing Step 5 read more→