Thackley making progress, says McGuire

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Paddy McGuire is pleased to see the “progress” Thackley have made this season. Thackley are ninth after 15 games and the Dennyboys were as high as sixth until a couple of weeks ago. In recent years they have been languishing in the bottom half. “You only have to look at the  read more→

Thackley storm to victory at Silsden to claim first win

Tuesday Night Round-Up Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Paddy McGuire’s Thackley are off the mark with their first win after a tremendous 3-0 victory at local rivals Silsden. Chris Lever placed Thackley in the ascendancy after smashing home after Silsden goalkeeper Sam Lee spilled a Lawrance Hunter cross. Adam Jones provided the second goal on the  read more→

Top half on McGuire’s radar

Season Preview  Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Thackley  Most of the loyal Thackley squad have stayed for another campaign and they’re looking to push on after indifferent form in the past couple of seasons. Manager Paddy McGuire  The former Bradford City midfielder is hoping to complete his second full season in the job. Since being elevated  read more→

Thackley boss plans to add two or three more players to squad

Thackley manager Paddy McGuire plans to make at least a couple of signings before the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division season begins on July 31st. McGuire has been quiet on the recruitment front this summer having only signed former Campion striker Jahro Parchment – who played for Field in the West Yorkshire League last season –  read more→

Two new signings at Thackley

Paddy McGuire has made two new signings at Thackley ahead of the FA Vase clash with Harrogate Railway. Promotion-winning Eccleshill United forward Chris Lever and Bridlington Town’s Matthew Broadley has signed on the dotted line. Lever has enjoyed a good period with Eccleshill with whom he led the line for during the hugely successful Sean  read more→

Progression is main aim for Thackley boss McGuire

Building on the last two years is at the forefront of Thackley manager Paddy McGuire’s mind as the start of the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division season looms. Thackley have made steady progress under their young manager who has a very loyal band of players who have stuck by the club through thick-and-thin. McGuire hopes the  read more→

McGuire hails Underdown after “fitting” comeback from serious injury

Thackley manager Paddy McGuire has hailed Jamie Underdown after the winger’s fairytale comeback from a potentially career-ending injury. Underdown came on as late substitute and set up Thackley’s equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Barnoldswick Town on Tuesday night – almost three years since he seriously damaged three of the four ligaments in his knee  read more→

Thackley squad sign on as expected

Paddy McGuire has officially retained his Thackley squad, barring Sean Hunter and Albert Ibrahimi who have moved on. McGuire previously said in an interview with Non League Yorkshire last month that apart from Hunter and Ibrahimi he expected his full squad to sign on again. So the likes of star striker Jack Normanton, who has  read more→

Paddy McGuire hails Thackley’s progression over last five years

Paddy McGuire expects Thackley to enjoy an exciting future when Non League Football returns because of the work going on behind the scenes. The former Bradford City midfielder has been Thackley’s manager for two years, but having initially joined as a player in 2015, he has seen the club go from the brink of closure  read more→

Normanton on form as Thackley go top

Paddy McGuire’s Thackley sit proudly at the top of the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. Thackley overtook Grimsby Borough after beating them 2-1 at Dennyfield. Jack Normanton was at the centre of everything for Thackley. He had already hit the post when it was his attempt which was turned in by Grimsby defender Liam Higton in  read more→