Brett Marshall’s Non League Journey

Armed with just a dog licence and a TV licence, Staveley Miners Welfare manager Brett Marshall has conquered the Northern Counties East League as a manager and chairman. Marshall led Retford United to the NCEL Premier Division title in 2012, losing just three times in the league despite the club going through one of the  read more→

‘England’s number one’ Jody Barford’s Non League Journey

Jody Barford is liked by everyone he meets. The goalkeeper lives and breathes Non League Football and he has enjoyed a career spanning 20 years. He’s not a tracksuit collector as some make out. He’s had structured career with long spells with Tadcaster Albion, Brodsworth, Ossett Albion, Retford United and Brigg Town (as joint manager  read more→

Collins gifts dream start to Nostell chiefs

Toolstation NCEL Division One Nostell Miners Welfare 2-1 Retford United In the beginning defender Dan Collins headed a late winner to give Nostell a priceless first home win of the season and hand their new joint managers a dream start. If Jason Dodsworth and Simon Houghton get their way, that is how the first paragraph  read more→

Quick-fire goals earn Welfare win

Toolstation NCEL Division One Glasshoughton Welfare 3-0 Retford United Three goals in five second minutes earned Glasshoughton Welfare a throughly deserved victory over a poor Retford United side who sadly seemed more interested in castigating the match officials rather than playing the game. A headed Conor Glavin goal got Welfare on the score sheet and  read more→

Dale rescues late point for Pickering

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Pickering Town 2-2 Retford United A late Joe Dale equaliser preserved an undeserved point for Pickering Town in their draw with struggling Retford United. Pickering were woeful, in a word. None of the assurance that has seen them climb to second in NCEL Premier Division was in evidence at Mill Lane  read more→

Wilson enjoys positive start at Retford

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Retford United 0-0 Armthorpe Welfare Mark Wilson enjoyed a positive start to life as struggling Retford United’s new manager. The legendary Non League player took charge last week and it was a good point considering he had to draft in several players. Armthorpe manager Mike Carmody was without the services of  read more→

Legend Willy takes charge of Retford

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Non League legend Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson has taken charge of struggling Retford United. Wilson, whose long career has taken in clubs such as Emley, Bradford (Park Avenue), Worksop Town, Buxton, Ossett Albion, among many others, replaces Darren Darren Giovannetti. Darren Giovannetti resigned following the 13-0 defeat to AFC Mansfield on Saturday.  read more→

Wilson reaches 950 career appearances

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson reached 950 career appearances after coming on as a second half substitute in Retford United’s 3-1 defeat at Handsworth Parramore. The well-known midfielder, 44, is still turning out after a career spanning over 25 years and the latest milestone is a stepping stone for his next target of  read more→