Richards leaves Penistone to return to Stocksbridge

NPL Division One East Ian Richards has ended his long and incredible stint in charge of Penistone Church to return to old club Stocksbridge Park Steels to become their new manager. The announcement ends the search for Chris Hilton’s successor.His first game in the Stocksbridge dugout is Saturday’s home clash with Bridlington Town. Richards spent  read more→

Monkhouse is new assistant at Tadcaster

NPL Division One East Former Rotherham United midfielder and Pontefract Collieries chief Andy Monkhouse is the new assistant manager at Tadcaster Albion. Interim boss Steve Waide is in charge for the foreseeable future following Paul Quinn’s exit and the club are allowing him to sign new players if need be and organise his own coaching  read more→

Benn loved celebrations for Ossett’s late winner

NPL Division One East  Wayne Benn loved the scenes of jubilation that greeted James Walshaw’s 93rd minute winner for Ossett United in the slaying of North East giants Stockton Town. Walshaw pounced to propel Ossett into second place, minutes after Stockton had kick-started a pulsating finale after scoring a late equaliser. “The best wins are  read more→

Morton is 101st minute hero for Pickering in controversial draw

NPL Division One East Round-Up  New signing Devonte Morton was Pickering Town’s hero in the 101st minute as his goal snatched a controversial 2-2 draw against nine man Brighouse Town. Pickering looked dead and buried after 55 minutes as Laurence Sorhaindo and Javelle Clarke had given Brighouse control of proceedings. Alhassane Keita pulled one back  read more→

Walshaw scores 93rd minute winner for Ossett

NPL Division One East  Ossett United 2-1 Stockton Town  James Walshaw sparked pandemonium with the 93rd minute winner as in-form Ossett United scored in the first and last minute to slay North East giants Stockton Town at a packed Ingfield. The perennial hero put the finishing touch to a sublime counter-attack to propel Ossett up  read more→

Garforth lose key man to Pickering

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Garforth Town have lost key man Sam Barker to Steve Roberts’ Pickering Town. Garforth confirmed the midfielder’s move to the NPL Division One East side hours before Pickering were due to host Brighouse Town. His climb to an NPL side is no real surprise as Barker is a quality player who  read more→

Frickley boss on hunt for new striker after Wells leaves

NPL Division One East Frickley Athletic manager Dave Frecklington is on hunt for a new striker. That’s because well-travelled summer signing Kieran Wells has gone to NPL Premier Division outfit Stalybridge Celtic after a short stint with Frickley. It is a blow but whilst looking for a replacement, Frecklington is prepared to be patient. “Because  read more→

Quinn leaves Tadcaster Albion

NPL Division One East Paul Quinn has resigned as Tadcaster Albion manager after taking up a role at Sheffield United. Quinn stands down after just under two years in charge of the club. His final match was the dramatic injury-time win over Pickering Town on Bank Holiday Monday. His assistant Steve Waide will assume full  read more→

NPLE Round-Up: Mangham double earns Stocksbridge stunning win

NPL Division One East Round-Up Luke Mangham’s double earned Stocksbridge Park Steels a second consecutive victory as Lee Thompson’s men stunningly beat Yorkshire Amateur 2-0 at Bracken Moor. Masterminding the latest win surely puts interim boss Thompson in the driving seat to be Chris Hilton’s permanent successor. Mangham volleyed home Nat Crofts’ cross for the  read more→

Ruthven’s 50th league goal earns Steels first win

NPL Division One East Round-Up (2) Scott Ruthven’s 50th league goal for Stocksbridge Park Steels gave Lee Thompson his first win as interim boss and the club’s first three points of the campaign. The strike on stroke of half-time secured the 3-2 victory over Pickering Town at Bracken Moor. The Steels had to show huge  read more→