Frickley boss on hunt for new strikers

NPL Division One East  Having seen his side score only 15 times in the league this season, it is no surprise Dave Frecklington is attempting to sign some new forwards at Frickley Athletic. Frickley know how to defend but they can’t put it in the onion bag and Frecklington is desperate to address the issue  read more→

Player Profile – Ben Turner 

Ben Turner was unable to make his Pontefract Collieries at Ossett United last Friday because of suspension but he’s all geared up for the local derby with Frickley Athletic next Monday. It means Colls fans have not had chance yet to see their recent signing in action. But here’s an opportunity to learn more about  read more→

Colls ‘keeper joins Sheffield FC

NPL Division One East  The new goalkeeper at Ryan Cresswell’s Sheffield FC is Ryan Musselwhite. Musselwhite ends his second spell with Pontefract Collieries to move the world’s oldest club. The stopper has been a popular figure at the Colls and will certainly be remembered. “You look at the spells he’s had at the club, he  read more→

Striker leaves Garforth for Tad

NPL Division One East  Garforth Town striker James Burgess has made the move to local neighbours Tadcaster Albion. Burgess is one of the top goal-scorers in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division with 14 goals – although five of them were against Glasshoughton Welfare in the West Riding County Cup. Burgess, who joins ahead of the  read more→

Duo make exits at Pontefract 

NPL Division One East  Pontefract Collieries have confirmed the exits of goalkeeper Ryan Musselwhite and midfielder Derry Robson. Both players have new clubs lined up. The pair were a big part of the unforgettable and epic FA Cup fourth-qualifying round battle with FC Halifax Town. Musselwhite’s association with Ponte goes deeper as he was their  read more→

Walshaw proud to take joint caretaker charge of Ossett

NPL Division One East  Ossett United joint caretaker manager James Walshaw says he is really proud to be taking charge at the place where his incredible Non League career began. Walshaw and injured defender Ross Killock are holding the fort after Wayne Benn’s departure following the Friday night defeat to Pontefract Collieries. The pair are  read more→

Goalkeeper leaves Sheffield FC

NPL Division One East  Goalkeeper Jonathan Hedge has left Sheffield FC after three years with the club. The former Harrogate Town and FC Halifax Town stopper departs ahead of Sheffield’s trip to local rivals Stocksbridge Park Steels on December 27th. His final game for Ryan Cresswell’s side was the heart-breaking 3-2 defeat to Tadcaster Albion.  read more→

“High quality applications” received for Ossett job

NPL Division One East  Ossett United have already received “a number of high quality applications” for the vacant manager’s post. Ossett are searching for a new manager after parting company with Wayne Benn after the 3-1 defeat to Pontefract Collieries on Friday night. Senior players James Walshaw and Ross Killock have been put in caretaker  read more→

Church hits winner as Tad stage incredible comeback

Northern Premier League Round-Up Division One East  John Deacey’s Tadcaster Albion staged a spectacular comeback to win 3-2 at Sheffield FC. Marc Newsham and Nathan Modest put Ryan Cresswell’s Sheffield in full control at half-time.  But the inspired Tad side fought back and Eddie Church hit the winner three minutes from time. Church and Junayd  read more→

Long serving striker leaves Stocksbridge

NPL Division One East  Long serving Stocksbridge Park Steels striker Scott Ruthven has decided to leave Bracken Moor. His decision ends his six-year spell with Stocksbridge who he joined in 2015 and immediately struck up a great partnership with Joe Lumsden. Ruthven had enjoyed many high points during time with Stocksbridge. He scored both goals  read more→