Keeper and left-back sign for Ossett

Evo Stik Division One North Ossett Town have a new goalkeeper and left-back as Grant Black continues to rebuild the relegation-threatened side. Released Goole goalkeeper Thomas Beaurepaire is set to take over from goalkeeping coach Chris Backhouse for the visit of Lancaster City on Saturday. The French National was touted to a few clubs in the  read more→

Managing Non League – Eric Gilchrist

In the first of a series of interviews with current and former managers, Non League Yorkshire speaks to Eric Gilchrist about his career and what he thinks is most important about the way to manage in Non League Football. Clubs managed: Liversedge (1997-2000), Ossett Albion (2000-11), Ossett Town (caretaker 2012) Liversedge (2012-13) Dedication, loyalty, passion and  read more→

Ossett Town move clear of drop zone

Evo Stik Division One North Burscough 1-2 Ossett Town Grant Black’s reign as manager of Ossett Town began in perfect fashion as his side put a five-point buffer between themselves and fellow strugglers Harrogate Railway. It wasn’t straightforward though as Ossett had to come from behind to end a dreadful run of nine straight league  read more→

Wakefield signing concludes busy day

Evo Stik Division One North The signing of Jack Wakefield concluded a very busy day at Ossett Town, whose statement of intent echoed across the league. Wakefield was one of three signings confirmed by the Ingfielders, who are throwing everything behind new manager Grant Black’s bid to lead them away from the relegation zone. Wakefield  read more→

Frost’s move to Ossett Town confirmed

Evo Stik Division One North Danny Frost has arrived Ossett Town to score the goals to fire them to safety after his protracted move from Ossett Albion was confirmed today. New Town boss Grant Black had hoped to make Frost his first signing earlier this week, but the formalities, which have been resolved, hit a stumbling  read more→

Black: Ossett have to hit ground running

Evo Stik Division One North New manager Grant Black admits that Ossett Town will have to hit the ground running in their battle to avoid relegation. Black is getting ready to unveil the rest of his first batch of signings today as he prepares to take Ossett to Burscough tomorrow for his first match in  read more→

Marine trip is Ossett Town’s reward

Integro Doodson League Cup The prize for Ossett Town after their comfortable win over Darlington 1883 is a trip over Merseyside to face Marine. The quarter-finals tie is a repeat of the FA Cup first qualifying round tie between them last season. Marine won 4-2 that day. Scarborough, who beat Farsley Celtic on penalties, will  read more→

Ossett boss Black appoints assistants

Evo Stik Division One North New Ossett Town manager Grant Black has revealed that Mick Norbury and Steve Ridley have agreed to become his assistants. The news is just the beginning of a wave of movement this week at Ossett, who are gathering a squad capable of avoiding relegation. Black said: “Mick is someone I  read more→

Black watches new Ossett charges win

Integro Doodson League Cup Ossett Town 3-1 Darlington 1883 Grant Black must have been pleased with what he saw from his new Ossett Town charges after watching on from the stands as they reached the fourth round. The Integro Doodson Cup continued to provide some relief for relegation-threatened Ossett, who are currently on a nine-game  read more→

Grant Black rides to Ossett’s rescue

Ossett Town have put their faith in former Buxton defender Grant Black to save them from relegation. Black succeeds Graham Nicholas, who was sacked on Thursday morning, and he beat off competition from three other interviewed candidates to land the role, his first as a number one. Ossett chairman James Rogers said: “Grant was up against some  read more→