Despite being down to ten men, Ossett Albion battled hard to gain their first point of the season and held newly-promoted Glossop North End to a 0-0 draw at Dimple Wells. The first half was open and entertaining with the FA Vase runners-up relying on the quick break with their fast wide men causing a read more→
Ossett Albion battled well against a strong Witton Albion side in their opening Evo Stik Division One North game of the season, but lost out 1-0. Witton shaded the first half and while Albion defended well, they did however have a long range effort from Rob Bordman tipped over the bar. Ossett Albion were much read more→
Eric Gilchrist is well-qualified to give his verdict on the state of Ossett Albion and he has given the current leadership the thumbs-up. The current Albion assistant boss was the manager of them for over a decade until 2011. He also spent the final two years of his long-reign as chairman and manager. After a read more→
Ossett Albion won their final pre-season friendly when they beat Stocksbridge Park Steels 2-1 at home thanks to goals from Gibril Bojang and Eddy Birch. It was another good performance from Albion saw them gain their third successive victory in preparation for the start of the season next week. In the first half the Albion read more→
Gibril Bojang secured Ossett Albion an impressive 1-0 victory over Guiseley, who make their historic Vanarama National League Premier debut on Saturday. Albion never really looked troubled by their visitors and they created several good moves before Connor Brunt’s shot was saved by Hall in the Guiseley goal. The resulting corner was taken by Eddy read more→
Ossett Albion beat Mark Hume’s Matlock Town 1-0 in their first home pre-season friendly match. A workman-like performance from an Albion team that looked well-balanced saw them beat Matlock Town from the Evo Stik Premier division, a league above Albion. Once Albion got going they began to pose problems for the Matlock defence and a read more→
Eric Gilchrist believes Ossett Albion are close to finalising their squad for the new Evo Stik Division One North season. Former Liversedge forward Gib Bojang is the latest figure to pledge their future to Albion after a flurry of transfer activity at Dimple Wells. Ossett have already recruited Matt Dempsey, Danny South, Eddy Birch and read more→
Hemsworth Miners Welfare were just minutes away from an Evo Stik Division One North scalp in the 2-2 draw with Ossett Albion last night. Nash Connolly clawed Hemsworth back from the jaws of a defeat and seemingly on the path to victory with two goals until Connor Brunt’s equaliser. The exciting finish to the match read more→
Ossett Albion comfortably won 4-0 at Toolstation NCEL Division One side Glasshoughton Welfare last night. New Glasshoughton boss Mick Norbury’s first home game in charge at Leeds Road began well, but Ossett soon took control of proceedings. Experienced forward duo Adam Muller and Rob Bordman gave Albion a comfortable first half lead before Gib Bojang read more→
Matt Dempsey has signed for Ossett Albion along with Eddy Birch and Danny South. Dempsey recently left Ossett’s Evo Stik Division One North rivals Farsley Celtic and has lots of experience from other spells at Garforth Town, Thackley and Bradford (Park Avenue). Tall striker South returns to Albion following last season’s bizarre 20 minute appearance. read more→
