Ex-Ossett boss joins Glasshoughton

Toolstation NCEL Division One Former Ossett Albion manager Richard Tracey has joined the coaching staff at Glasshoughton Welfare. Tracey will be lending a hand to Darren Holmes and Lee Vigars at training and on match-days. Since leaving Ossett in October after four solid years in charge, Tracey had been helping Thackley in a similar capacity  read more→

Priestley wins Ossett derby for Albion

Evo Stik North Ossett Town 0-1 Ossett Albion Gibraltar International Adam Priestley won the Ossett derby for ambitious Albion, who now look on their way to safety. Priestley’s free kick on the stroke of half-time secured a second consecutive victory for Andy Welch’s men. The strike was his first for Ossett since his high profile  read more→

Wood lights the spark to fire Albion up

Evo Stik North Ossett Albion 3-1 Atherton Collieries The only way is up for Ossett Albion now, surely. First half substitute Tommy Wood came off the bench and scored twice to fire Albion to a victory which will surely kick-start the ambitious era at Dimple Wells. Albion have needed a spark for a few weeks  read more→

Albion add highly-rated Porritt to ranks

Evo Stik North Highly-rated youngster Adam Porritt has dropped down a Division and joined ambitious Ossett Albion. Midfielder Porritt arrives from Farsley Celtic, just weeks after the arrival of Gibraltar International Adam Priestley. Porritt, who has also played for Liversedge and Goole AFC, spent his entire youth years at Huddersfield Town. New Albion manager Andy  read more→

Allott rescues precious point for Goole

Evo Stik North Three points still separate the bottom two sides Ossett Albion and Goole AFC after they drew 1-1 at Dimple Wells. A late equaliser from Grant Allott rescued a precious point for Goole. His goal cancelled out Lebrun Mbeke’s first half opener for Albion. Scarborough Athletic romped to a 3-0 win over Tadcaster  read more→

Welsh named as new Ossett manager

Evo Stik North Ossett Albion have promoted Andy Welsh and appointed him as the club’s new first team manager, three days after the departure of Dave Haley. The former Sunderland and Yeovil midfielder was Haley’s assistant. Haley left on Friday, hours after the signing of Gibraltar International Adam Priestley. Welsh’s first task is to steer  read more→

Haley parts company with Ossett

Evo Stik North Dave Haley has parted company with Ossett Albion after just two months in charge – and hours after the headline signing of Gibraltar International Adam Priestley. Haley, the former Huddersfield Town academy coach, replaced Richard Tracey following the arrival of new chairman John Chidlaw and his business partners. A statement read: “Ossett  read more→

Mbeke the hero for Ossett Albion

Evo Stik North Lebrun Mbeke was the hero for Ossett Albion as his deft header guided them to an important 1-0 win over Mossley at Dimple Wells. After a poor run of results, Albion needed a victory and Mbeke’s header from a corner in the 17th minute was all they needed. Goole AFC also gained  read more→

Grant is latest new arrival at Ossett

Evo Stik North Ossett Albion have continued their sweeping changes with the addition of the experienced Josh Grant. The left-back arrives from Tadcaster Albion where he has been playing for the past year. Previously he was on the books at Farsley Celtic, Wakefield FC and Yorkshire Amateur. Albion have also announced the appointment of Phil  read more→

Albion sign ex-title winner Metcalfe

Evo Stik North Rebuilding Ossett Albion have captured former Division One North title-winner Scott Metcalfe from Droylsden. The capture of the winger is another exciting move by the ambitious club who recently appointed new directors. Metcalfe was a very key member of the Warrington Town side that cantered to the Division One North title in  read more→