Ossett sign Pakistan International

Ossett United have revealed the signing of Pakistan International Tabish Hussain. The 19-year-old arrives from Bradford (Park Avenue) and also has Non League experience from Guiseley and Eccleshill United. He has made two appearances for Pakistan – his debut came in the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Cambodia. Wayne Benn: “I’m really pleased to welcome  read more→

Walshaw’s heading back to Ossett

James Walshaw is heading back to Ingfield – the place where his incredible career began as he has signed for Ossett United. The legendary Non League striker, one of the best West Yorkshire has ever produced, first made his name in the game during Steve Kittrick’s reign in charge of Ossett Town in the mid-2000s  read more→

Ossett sign experienced defender

Ossett United manager Wayne Benn has moved to sign experienced defender Ross Killock. The centre-back played for Yorkshire Amateur during the ill-fated 2020/21 campaign – although he did finish it with AFC Mansfield after signing for them in December. The former Leeds United youngster has played for the likes of Stalybridge Celtic, FC Halifax Town,  read more→

Ossett add Smith to coaching staff

Former Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday defender Mark Smith has joined Wayne Benn’s coaching staff at Ossett United. During a 17-year career between 1977 and 1994, Smith also played for Plymouth Argyle and Chesterfield on a permanent basis. After retiring he entered the coaching world and served the likes of Chesterfield, Wednesday, Lincoln City and Notts  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→

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→

Rogers to take chair at Ossett as Smith stands down

James Rogers is to be the new chairman at Ossett United and the current incumbent Phil Smith will take up the role of vice-chairman. The changes will take effect at the end of the month. Mr Smith has won a lot of plaudits for the way he has helped steer Ossett through some troubled water  read more→

Ossett grab in-form Waud

Ossett United have grabbed in-form Goole AFC striker Reggie Waud. Waud has set off like a express train with eight goals for Goole, who now managed by Mark Pitts and Simon Portrey. The former Hall Road Rangers striker has been at the forefront of their positive start to the campaign. He follows Thackley striker Jack  read more→

Benn wishes Viggars all the best after Ossett exit

Wayne Benn has wished Harry Viggars all the best after his prodigy’s shock exit from Ossett United. Viggars recently decided to leave Ossett, just a few months after ending his long tenure of service at Hemsworth Miners Welfare to reunite with his mentor Benn. “He rang me three or four weeks ago to say he  read more→