Search is on for next Retford boss

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→

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→

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→