Striker lured to Handsworth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Recently-departed Emley striker Jimmy Eyles has signed for Handsworth. Eyles left Emley a couple of weeks ago, ironically after their defeat of Handsworth. He had spent almost four years at the Welfare Ground, playing a key role in their promotion to the Premier Division. Handsworth have recruited a forward who has  read more→

Emley boss has top ten goal for rejuvenated side 

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Emley AFC manager Richard Tracey has set his sights on a top ten finish. Four straight wins and clean sheets have turned Emley from relegation candidates into top ten hopefuls. Nine games remain and Emley are only six points behind tenth placed Bottesford Town. That can be reduced to three as  read more→

Midweek Round-Up 15/2/22

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Play-offs chasing rivals Rossington Main and Selby Town had to settle for a point at Oxford Street.   The result was probably a fair result as both sides threw everything at each other. An own goal gifted Selby the lead in the first half. Tyla Bell equalised for Rossington with 20  read more→

Emley chief sad to see Eyles leave

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Richard Tracey says he was sad to see striker Jimmy Eyles recently leave Emley AFC. Former Ossett Town, Shaw Lane and Nostell Miners Welfare forward Eyles ended his almost four-year association with Emley after the win over Handsworth at the beginning of February. Tracey said Eyles, whose goals helped Emley reach  read more→

Transfer Round-Up 15/2/22

Let’s catch-up on some transfers from the past few days involving our Yorkshire sides. Young Mansfield Town goalkeeper Owen Mason’s loan with National North side Guiseley has been extended by a further month. His deal will now expire on 10th March 2022. Mason has played 11 times and kept four clean sheets.  Farsley Celtic have  read more→

Simon Clifford thanked by Knaresborough boss 

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Former Garforth Town owner and manager Simon Clifford has been thanked by Knaresborough Town manager Rob Hunter. Clifford, who lives local and runs Integer Football, has recommended several players to Hunter including teenager Ewan Gregson who is thriving in the Knaresborough first team. Pioneer Clifford, regarded by many as one of  read more→

Highly-rated youngster joins Worsbrough 

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Luke Forgione has added a highly-rated youngster to his Worsbrough Bridge squad. Stocksbridge Park Steels attacker Jack Bennett has dual-registered with Worsbrough. Bennett has plenty of NCEL experience from his time with Emley and Athersley Rec. Forgione told Worsbrough’s website: “We are really pleased to get this signing over the line.  read more→

Swallownest claim huge win

Toolstation NCEL Division One Round-Up Alex Nightingale’s Swallownest claimed a huge 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Clipstone. Jack Watts, Sam Foulds and Thomas Hartshorn scored as third-bottom Swallownest pulled to within two points of Rudy Funk’s Clipstone. Liam Royles got a double as leaders Hallam won 3-2 at Dronfield Town. Kieran Watson put Hallam ahead  read more→

Cable doubles edge Goole to memorable win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up Sam Cable’s double helped Goole AFC dent Eccleshill United’s title hopes whilst edging Mike Carmody’s men closer to the magic 40 point mark. Eccleshill drew first blood as Aidan Day scored at the end of a scramble from a corner. Goole’s equaliser from the penalty spot on fhd half-hour mark  read more→

Young Hall Road stopper returns to Hull

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Goalkeeper Tom Macauley’s work experience deal with Hall Road Rangers has ended and he has returned to Hull City. The youngster has been outstanding for Hall Rangers and has been a big part of their great form since October. “All good things come to an end as the saying goes and,  read more→