Keightley returns to Penistone

Striker Nathan Keightley has returned to Penistone Church on the eve of the new Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. The former Glasshoughton Welfare player left Church in the summer to join BetVictor outfit Tadcaster Albion. Penistone fans are now jumping for joy as he’s now back to lead the front-line for Ian Richards’ men. Keightley was  read more→

Charlesworth one of Church’s new recruits

Stocksbridge Park Steels right-back Tom Charlesworth is one of the new recruits at local neighbours Penistone Church. The former Sheffield United youngster Charlesworth arrives at Toolstation NCEL Premier Division side Penistone with two years of BetVictor League experience. The other brand new signings are Worsbrough Bridge striker Billy Law and former Emley man Bradley Kemp.  read more→

Defender Steers joins Penistone rebuild

Jack Steers is the stand-out signing as Ian Richards rebuilds last season’s runners-up Penistone Church’s squad. The imposing former Hemsworth Miners Welfare centre-back is back in the Toolsation NCEL after a season with AFC Mansfield. He is joined at Church by his old Shaw Lane Aquaforce team-mate Danny Barlow, the attacking dynamo who has been  read more→

Penistone continue charge for top spot

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Penistone Church remain hot on the heels of leaders Yorkshire Amateur after a 4-0 victory over Handsworth Parramore. Jordan Coduri, Sam Scrivens (2) and Nathan Keightley as Church secured a third straight victory. Penistone do have a game-in-hand on the Ammers which would take them top on goal-difference. Eccleshill United fell  read more→

Simpson scores on Garforth return

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Prodigal son Mark Simpson predictably scored the opener as Garforth Town recorded an impressive 3-0 victory over Penistone Church at the Bannister Prentice Community Stadium. Garforth were fairly fortunate as Ian Richards’ Penistone missed a few chances in the early stages. Simpson, who joins a terrifying front-line that will surely become  read more→

Richards wants Church to push for title

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Ian Richards wants Penistone Church continue their spellbinding fairy tale by launching an assault on the title. Richards, one of a few NCEL managers tipped to go far in the game, has overseen a magical underdog story at Penistone since taking over at his hometown club in 2010. Church have won  read more→

Gentle giant rescues Worsbrough

Gentle giant Joe Dungworth’s late header rescued a 1-1 draw for Worsbrough Bridge in the local derby clash with Penistone Church. Penistone had the better chances in a game played at a steady pace, but no-one could begrudge Worsbrough a draw because they put in an excellent shift. Church went ahead on the hour after  read more→

Striker Fearon joins Handsworth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Former Penistone Church and Worsbrough Bridge striker Ollie Fearon is among seven exciting new signings made by Handsworth Parramore boss Jas Colliver. Fearon left promoted AFC Mansfield at the end of last season after two hugely successful years under Rudy Funk and Parramore have been quick to snap him up. Also arriving  read more→

Glavin makes Penistone move

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Glasshoughton Welfare midfielder Conor Glavin is Penistone Church’s first summer signing. Glavin makes the step-up after two great seasons with Glasshoughton. He was an instrumental part of the side which stunned the league to reach the play-offs. He contributed over 20 goals to the cause.  Glavin, the son of Barnsley legend  read more→

Shaw Lane break brave Church hearts

Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup Penistone Church 3-4 Shaw Lane AFC Shaw Lane AFC retained the Senior Cup, but were given a massive scare by underdogs Penistone Church in the epic final which was eventually decided in extra-time. Brett Lovell’s own goal was the difference as Chris Willcock claimed his first piece of silverware as  read more→