Briggs and Whitehead take Church reserves helm

Former first team players Scott Briggs and John Whitehead have taken charge of Penistone Church reserves. They replace club stalwart Stephen Lenthall, the keeper of several roles, who has stood down from the reserves due to a heavy and increasing workload. Both Briggs and former Emley defender Whitehead have had long associations with Penistone and  read more→

‘Sedge to face Penistone in Yorkshire Trophy Final

Liversedge are to play Penistone Church in the final of the Yorkshire Trophy on Saturday. Both sides cantered to 3-0 victories in their respective semi-finals to set up the tie. ‘Sedge won at Brighouse Town thanks to goals from Mitch Dunne, Alfie Raw (penalty) and Ollie Fearon. Nick Guest, Brad Kemp and Luke McGinnell were  read more→

Yorkshire Trophy semi-finalists confirmed

Brighouse Town, Golcar United, Liversedge and Penistone Church will compete on Wednesday for the two places in the Yorkshire Trophy Final. Brighouse will host Liversedge while Golcar will welcome Penistone. ‘Sedge booked their slot after coming from behind to beat Nostell Miners Welfare 2-1 at Clayborn. Mitch Dunne and Ollie Fearon scored for ‘Sedge. Golcar  read more→

Penistone chief sees plenty of benefits in Yorkshire Trophy

Penistone Church manager Ian Richards sees plenty of benefits in taking part in the Yorkshire Trophy. The long-awaited Yorkshire Trophy kicks off tonight with Church visiting organisers Brighouse Town for the Group A battle – one of three group stage matches. Spectators will be allowed to attend and Richards feels it the Yorkshire Trophy is  read more→

Vardy’s career gives hope to all – Penistone chief Richards

Jamie Vardy’s “fairytale” football journey reaches its latest landmark tomorrow when Leicester City take on Chelsea in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. Win or lose, the greatest Non League export of the 21st century will continue to act as a beacon of hope for thousands of young Non League footballers who want to progress  read more→

Penistone reserves chief plans to blood next generation

Steve Lenthall plans to blood some of the next generation of Penistone Church youngsters during the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Cup campaign.  The Church reserves chief will watch his side return to action in the behind closed doors Group D clash with South Kirkby Colliery at the Memorial Ground. Battles with Terry Simon’s  read more→

McGinnell joins Handsworth

Youngster Luke McGinnell has left Penistone Church and joined Russ Eagle’s Handsworth. The defender signed for Penistone after a successful trial period in the summer but made only two unused substitute appearances for the first team. McGinnell is a Barnsley scholarship product and he has been on the books at Walsall. He played for Worsbrough’s  read more→

FA Vase disappointment for Church and Hallam

Penistone Church and Hallam both suffered disappointment in the FA Vase after defeats in the FA Vase second round on Saturday. Hallam lost 2-0 at home to Northern League giants Shildon while Penistone Church took Longridge Town all the way to penalties. The ‘away’ game was switched to Penistone and Ian Richards’ men fell behind  read more→

FA Vase joy for Church, Ferriby, Maltby and ‘Sedge

Liversedge, Maltby Main, North Ferriby and Penistone Church are all through to the FA Vase second round. ‘Sedge were victorious against Northern League giants Newcastle Benfield in a 5-2 win. A blistering final 15 minutes saw Jonathan Rimmington’s men complete a comeback having trailed 2-1 until the hour mark.  Nicky Boshell’s double and goals from  read more→