Rippon the hero as Parkgate claim sensational win at Hallam

Toolstation NCEL Division One Round-Up (1) Super-sub Alex Rippon hit the sensational winner as Parkgate won 5-4 in remarkable circumstances to end leaders Hallam’s 11-game unbeaten run. Parkgate had led 3-1 at one stage but ended up being 4-3 down going into the last few minutes until they staged an unforgettable comeback to snatch all  read more→

Flanagan gets hat-trick as Selby score five

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Selby Town 5-0 Worsbrough Bridge Deadly duo Liam Flanagan and Harry Clapham were too hot for Worsbrough Bridge to handle as Christian Fox’s Selby Town cruised to a five-star victory to maintain their play-offs push. Worsbrough, who in fairness did okay in spells, could not cope with Clapham and Flanagan and  read more→

Dodsworth expects Handsworth to improve defensively

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Jason Dodsworth expects Handsworth to significantly improve on the defensive front. Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage have brought in Rob Ludlam and long-serving Stocksbridge Park Steels captain Liam McFadyen recently. Dodsworth believes they will make a big difference as Handsworth – who host Emley this afternoon – look to get back to  read more→

Destiny remains in Albion Sports’ hands 

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Riz Mohammed says destiny remains in Albion Sports’ own hands as the relegation battle continues to throw up twists. Albion – who visit Sherwood Colliery tomorrow – are in the bottom two as Hemsworth Miners Welfare claimed six points during January to move one point above them. “With the signings Hemsworth  read more→

New defender joins Worsbrough

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Worsbrough Bridge manager Luke Forgione has swooped to sign a new defender. Former Penistone Church player Tom Cadzow has left Emley AFC to link up with Worsbrough. Cadzow only had a brief spell with Emley having joined a few months ago from Hemsworth Miners Welfare. The signing has been made ahead  read more→

Denton and Hallam hoping for record attendance 

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Craig Denton is hoping league leaders Hallam can break their record attendance once again this season on Saturday. Hallam host Parkgate at Sandygate and Denton says the club are hopeful of breaking past the crowd figure of 1128 for the Brigg Town game in December. “We want to try and break  read more→

Stancliffe wants Maltby job on permanent basis

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  John Stancliffe wants the Maltby Main manager’s post on a permanent basis.  The goalkeeper-turned-tactician is in charge at Muglet Lane as interim chief until the end of the season following Louis Axcell’s shock sacking. Stancliffe, who was Axcell’s assistant, was thrown into the top job after Maltby announced the news several  read more→

Ferriby sign defender from NPL

Toolstation NCEL Division One North Ferriby have significantly strengthened their defence with the signing of a defender from the Northern Premier League. Centre-back Oli McDonald has joined Ferriby from Division One East side Cleethorpes Town. He has played 21 times for play-offs chasing Cleethorpes this season, although not since December. Ferriby have been on a  read more→

Rogerson holds to nerve to score last penalty for Selby 

Toolstation NCEL Division One Round-Up  Kain Rogerson’s last minute penalty rescued a point for Selby Town and denied struggling Swallownest a precious win. Taylor Nicholson had scored twice in the final 20 minutes to set Alex Nightingale’s men on course to beat play-offs chasing Selby Town. Dan Davison had given Selby a first half lead  read more→

‘Goalkeeper’ Irving plays key role as Eccleshill claim big win 

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up  Midfielder Jonny Irving had to go in goal during promotion-chasing Eccleshill United’s big win. Lee Elam’s side won 2-0 at Thackley despite goalkeeper Ed Wilczinski’s red card early on in the second half. After a goal-less first half, Eccleshill went ahead one minute into the second half as former Farsley  read more→