Pickering boss admits December NPL uncertainty was a mental toll

Pickering Town manager Steve Roberts has admitted the NPL’s erratic decision-making in December took a mental toll on him.  Pickering, alongside the rest of the NPL, went through the mill before Christmas when the league botched an attempted restart. The NPL announced on December 14th that the campaign would remain on hold and be looked  read more→

Ossett boss Benn weary of the season’s uncertainty

Ossett United manager Wayne Benn has admitted he has grown weary of the constant uncertainty surrounding the season. The Northern Premier League is suspended until at least the middle of January following the Government’s decision to place most of the North West into Tier 4 restrictions. Ossett last played on October 24th and since the  read more→

Thomas returns to Brighouse

Brighouse Town have brought St Kitts & Nevis International Zeph Thomas back to the club. Thomas last played for Brighouse as a substitute in the 2019 NPL First Division East play-off final victory over Pontefract Collieries – which although Vill Powell’s men won, they weren’t promoted due to the very controversial rules related to restructuring.  read more→

Last gasp goal rescues point for Brighouse

Thanks to David Foy for this report NPL Division One North West Brighouse Town 2-2 Workington Brighouse earnt themselves a well deserved draw as Javelle Clarke poked home with the last kick of the game at the Yorkshire Payments Stadium.  The Orange Army opened the scoring in the twelfth minute thanks to an unstoppable volley  read more→

Ossett United want next three fixtures postponed

Ossett United have requested that their next three scheduled NPL Division One North West fixtures are postponed. Ossett are one of several clubs who are taking the Northern Premier League to task over the controversial and shock decision to restart the campaign on Boxing Day. Glossop North End, Ossett, Mossley and others insist that it  read more→

Higher league midfielder joins Ossett

Midfielder Jack Dyche has joined Wayne Benn’s Ossett United. Dyche, who can also play upfront, has left higher league Hyde United to sign for Ossett. He has also previously played for Ashton United, Guiseley and Bradford (Park Avenue). Wayne Benn told Ossett’s official website: “We are really pleased to confirm Jack’s signing, he is a  read more→

Tadcaster making great progress

Tadcaster Albion might well be dealing with yet another flooding of The Global Stadium, but while the weather has been dire, the recent performances on the field have been much more promising. The North Yorkshire outfit released a statement regarding the situation at their ground after the River Wharfe again burst its banks following the prolonged rainfall  read more→

Modeste the hero for Ponte as Monkhouse celebrates first league win

NPL Division One North West  Pickering Town 2-3 Pontefract Collieries  Andy Monkhouse finally celebrated his first league win as ten man Pontefract Collieries incredibly came from behind to win at Pickering Town thanks to Nathan Modeste’s double. The Colls were facing going into the lockdown without a league victory under their belts and it was  read more→

Russell scores incredible team goal in Tadcaster’s win

Northern Premier League Round-Up Can you do it at Kendal away though? The answer is yes! 😎🔥#ATAW 💛 pic.twitter.com/sqtxbx4YM7 — Tadcaster Albion (@TadcasterAlbion) October 31, 2020 Simon Russell’s incredible team goal was the highlight as Tadcaster Albion were our only Northern Premier League side to enjoy a victory on Saturday. Paul Quinn’s side sealed back-to-back  read more→