Controversy reigns as Ossett lose

Ossett Town’s two-game winning run came to a shuddering halt after losing 4-1 in a mud-bath at Droylsden in the Evo Stik Division One North. But, there was plenty of controversy. For starters, the game was lucky to go ahead after a torrential downpour. Ossett got off to a bad start as Droylsden’s Michael Monaghan  read more→

Ossett closing in on safety – Reed

John Reed is confident Ossett Town are close to securing their Evo Stik Division One North status for next season. Reed marks the first anniversary of his appointment as Ossett boss tomorrow when his side head to Droylsden and he is hopeful that his team are overcoming their troubles. Town were hanging perilously above the  read more→

Back-to-back wins for Ossett

Ossett Town recorded back-to-back Evo Stik Division One North victories for the first time this season following the 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Prescot Cables. Darol Lucas’s strike on the stroke of half-time earned his side a crucial victory which pushes Ossett further away from trouble. Since they were massacred by local rivals Ossett Albion  read more→

Ossett win local derby battle

New Ossett Town star Danny Cunningham was the hero as John Reed’s men moved further away from the Evo Stik Division One North drop zone with a late 3-2 win over Brighouse Town. Ossett came from behind twice to earn three more crucial points at the 4G Voice and Data Stadium. The afternoon began badly  read more→

Aquaforce sign dangerous winger

Fernando Moke could make his debut for Shaw Lane Aquaforce tomorrow after signing for the Barnsley-based club today.  Shaw Lane manager Craig Elliott is a big admirer of the lively winger, who he had previously at Ossett Town. Elliott said on Tuesday that he knew he needed to sign extra bodies for the busy schedule  read more→

Ossett beaten by first half goals

Two first half goals consigned Ossett Town to a 2-0 home defeat to Warrington Town in the Evo Stik Division One North. Scott Metcalfe and Chris Gaghan struck for Warrington to keep Ossett looking over their shoulders at the wrong end of the table. Ossett started well with Nathan Curtis forcing a good save out  read more→

Ossett Town pull off vital win

Ossett Town’s relegation fears have eased quite considerably after a vital 2-1 at strugglers New Mills in the Evo Stik Division One North. John Reed’s men did it the hard way though having had to come from behind to nick the three points with a late second half goal. Ossett had to avoid defeat to  read more→

Game over at half-time for Town

Ossett Town remain rooted in relegation danger as they prepare ahead to visit fellow strugglers New Mills on Monday night after a 3-0 defeat at Mossley. Defeat in the crunch match at New Mills and Ossett will be only three points above the Evo Stik Division One North drop zone. They will have to improve  read more→

Tadcaster swoop to sign Patterson

Danny Patterson has joined Tadcaster Albion after his recent departure from Ossett Town. Well-regarded midfielder Patterson has excellent pedigree for Taddy as they look to win the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title. Patterson won the Division One crown with Handsworth in 2012 and then promotion from the same Division last season with Shaw Lane Aquaforce.  read more→

Ossett stunned by late Kendal revival

Sam Akeroyd’s late goal appeared to have earned Ossett Town an important victory until Kendal Town mounted an unlikely comeback to win 3-2. Ossett were chasing a second consecutive Evo Stik Division One North victory and things were going to plan when John Reed’s side took the lead. Lewis Clarkson’s shot was diverted home by  read more→