Frickley chairman to stand down

NPL Division One East Frickley Athletic have announced that chairman Stuart Highfield is stepping at the end of the season. The news sees Mr Highfield preparing to stand down after several years in the role and leaves Frickley on the search for his replacement. Mr Highfield said: “I spoke with the Board in the early  read more→

Fearon scores pivotal goal as Liversedge effectively clinch title

NPL Division One East  Liversedge 1-1 Brighouse Town  Super-sub Ollie Fearon fired home the season-defining equaliser as Liversedge all but clinched the title. Marske United’s failure to beat their rivals Stockton Town means only unlikely results on final day will prevent Liversedge from becoming champions. ‘Sedge are three points clear of Marske with a far  read more→

Liversedge move to within one win of the title

NPL Division One East Round-Up Liversedge are one win away from all but clinching the Division One East title after winning 2-0 at challengers Marske United in front of nearly 1500 people. Victory over Brighouse Town on Monday afternoon will effectively seal the title and promotion due to their superior goals difference. Before sides were  read more→

Ogilvie exits Yorkshire Amateur

NPL Division One East  Craig Ogilvie has stepped down as joint manager of Yorkshire Amateur. Ogilvie, who has a long history with the Ammers having played for their junior sides many years ago, leaves after two years in the post. He can depart with his head held high having alongside Neil Sibson, guided the Ammers  read more→

Holdsworth keeps Pickering’s survival hopes alive

Northern Premier League Round-Up Division One East  Brandon Holdsworth scored the late winner as Pickering Town kept their slim survival alive thanks to the dramatic 2-1 win over Hebburn Town. Pickering took the lead through Jack Johnson and although Hebburn equalised, they refused to give in and Holdsworth was the hero. A late goal denied  read more→

Ossett chief wants play-offs push next season 

NPL Division One East  Jas Colliver wants Ossett United to target a play-offs place next season. Colliver and Mark Ward replaced Wayne Benn at Christmas and they look set to guide Ossett to a top ten finish. But when August arrives, the goal will be more lofty. “I think each season you need to be  read more→

Departing Agnew says Brid have destiny in own hands 

NPL Division One East  Brett Agnew wants to leave Bridlington Town on a high note by steering them to safety. Brid, tipped by many for relegation back in August, head into final four matches in control of their own destiny. Agnew announced last week that he was standing down as Brid boss at the end  read more→

In-form Brighouse climb to sixth place

NPL Division One East Round-Up  In-form Brighouse Town climbed to the lofty heights of sixth place after winning 4-1 at ten man Bridlington Town. Bridlington’s night began badly as Benn Lewis saw red in the 12th minute after a handball. Jack Boyle converted the resulting penalty and Redmond Lee doubled the lead within two minutes.  read more→