Wonder goal sets Ossett on way to first away league win

Tom Greaves’ incredible first half volley was the top highlight Ossett United stormed to their first away BetVictor North West victory of the season with a very impressive 4-0 smashing of Brighouse Town. The much-needed win gives Wayne Benn a great platform to build on in 2020.  Once as Bradford (Park Avenue) legend Greaves sent  read more→

Litchfield joins Benn’s Ossett

Former Stocksbridge Park Steels striker Brodie Litchfield has joined Wayne Benn’s Ossett United. Litchfield, who was once tipped to be the next Jamie Vardy, has been playing with Gainsborough Trinity. Having burst on the scene in 2015 under Chris Hilton at Stocksbridge, Litchfield has gone onto sign for several clubs including Sheffield United, Mickleover Sports  read more→

Greaves at double as Ossett boss Benn enjoys dream start

Red hot Tom Greaves got a double as Wayne Benn enjoyed a dream start to his Ossett United reign with a 3-2 win over Prescot Cables at Ingfield. The victory, Ossett’s second BetVictor North West success of the campaign, moves them further away from bottom-side Pickering Town who were trounced 8-1 at Trafford. Benn certainly  read more→

Benn leaves Hemsworth for Ossett

Wayne Benn has stood down at Hemsworth Miners Welfare after seven historic seasons to become the new manager of Ossett United. Benn has overseen unprecedented success at Hemsworth after leading them from the bottom of the Toolstation NCEL Division One to being contenders for a place in the BetVictor North West. Luke Danville and Steven  read more→

Greaves and Knowles take caretaker charge of Ossett

Tom Greaves and James Knowles are to take caretaker control of Ossett United for at least three weeks while the club identity a long-term replacement for Andy Welsh. The club’s senior players were installed on Tuesday morning following the departure of Welsh on Sunday. Greaves was formerly the player/manager of FC United of Manchester so  read more→

Ossett United boss Welsh resigns

Andy Welsh has resigned at Ossett United after 18 months in charge at Ingfield. Ossett have had a difficult start to the BetVictor North West campaign having recorded just one league win and he leaves after the late home defeat to Kendal Town. Ossett’s statement said: “Ossett United have tonight accepted the resignation of first  read more→

Ossett lose after ridiculous penalty given against them

Ossett United are out of the FA Trophy after a ridiculously-given late penalty handed Dunston UTS a 3-2 victory. Ossett had fought back twice through Jack Vann and Nick Guest to seemingly force a replay until Mark Fitzpatrick’s spot kick snatched victory for the hosts. The match was decided 12 minutes from time when Chris  read more→

Ossett face Dunston if they win FA Cup replay

Ossett United will face a trip to Dunston if they beat Colne in the FA Cup second qualifying round replay on Tuesday night. Andy Welsh’s side held Colne to a goal-less draw on Saturday and will host them at Ingfield on Tuesday night. A big crowd is expected. The full draw for our Yorkshire sides:  read more→

Greaves gets double, but Ossett face replay

Tom Greaves’ double was not enough for Ossett United as a last minute goal earned Thornaby a FA Cup replay at Ingfield on Tuesday night. Bradford (Park Avenue) legend Greaves scored in both halves. His opener was thanks to Alex McQuade whose pass allowed him to turn and finish. Adam Preston equalised straight after the  read more→

Hampson heads Ossett to first league win

Last gasp hero Ben Hampson headed Ossett United to their first BetVictor North West victory of the season in the solitary goal victory over Pickering Town. Andy Welsh’s men had to be extremely patient in the competitive clash with Pickering, who are pointless and bottom of the table after five games. But in fairness to  read more→