The search is on for the next permanent Retford United manager after the club’s temporary committee held an emergency meeting last night. Retford were in crisis on Tuesday following Russ Eagle’s change of heart over the vacant manager’s position which triggered the resignation of the entire first team committee. Retford initially told the Toolstation Northern Counties read more→
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Potential of Retford lured Eagle
Russ Eagle did not even give a second thought to accepting the Retford United job because he sees the “potential” in the club. Paul Ward was sacked following the 6-1 defeat to Garforth Town – their sixth straight league defeat – and Eagle was the only candidate approached on Sunday to take the role on. read more→
Garforth romp to biggest win of season
Garforth Town romped to their best win of the season with a 6-1 annihilation of Retford United – a result which cost Paul Ward his job. Mark Simpson got two and nearly scored a hat-trick in the game which left Retford without a Toolstation NCEL Premier Division victory in seven games. Ward was relieved of read more→
Eagle’s back…at Retford
Russ Eagle is back in football after Retford United moved quickly to appoint him as Paul Ward’s replacement. Ward parted company with Retford following the 6-1 defeat to Garforth Town in Toolstation NCEL Premier Division yesterday. Retford have struggled in the league this season and remain in relegation danger so Eagle’s task is to guide them read more→
Retford sign three ahead of crunch match
Retford United have upped the stakes ahead of tomorrow’s crucial battle with rejuvenated Nostell Miners Welfare. Nostell’s 2-0 win over Albion Sports sent Retford to the bottom of the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division table – something unheard of in recent memory. Paul Ward has responded by making three signings. Armthorpe Welfare captain Craig Morley has read more→
Reproduce Tadcaster second half display – Retford chief Paul Ward
Paul Ward is demanding a repeat of the second half performance at Tadcaster Albion from his Retford United players for the local derby with Worksop Town in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division today. Retford were beaten 5-1 at Tadcaster in midweek – a scoreline which could have been a lot worse as Ward’s men were read more→
Retford chief Paul Ward unhappy with Frickley over Jake Stannard
Retford United manager Paul Ward has criticised Frickley Athletic over the signing of Jake Stannard. Stannard made his debut for Karl Rose last night as Frickley lifted themselves off the bottom of the Evo Stik Premier Division table with a brilliant 4-1 win over FC United of Manchester at Westfield Lane. Stannard, who has been read more→