Season Preview – Ossett Albion

Evo Stik Division One North Ossett stunned the league after mounting a bid for the play-offs last season, During their incredible run over the winter months, Albion occupied third place. Hopes are high again as Albion head into an year which is likely to see a major redevelopment of Dimple Wells. Manager Richard Tracey The  read more→

Stockdill joins, while Souter re-signs

Evo Stik Division One North Young midfielder Jack Stockdill has signed and popular goalkeeper Brett Souter is staying. That’s the good news from Ossett Albion. There was some doubt whether Non League Yorkshire’s Division One North goalkeeper of the season Souter would re-sign for them. Richard Tracey said: “With the capture of Jordan Bradshaw they  read more→

Albion promote highly-rated youngsters

Evo Stik Division One North Richard Tracey has promoted five of the Ossett Albion’s highly-rated youngsters to the first team. Under 19s stars George Pickles, Alfie West, Sam Hobson, Abdou Bojang and their captain Greg Hunter are going to be involved with the first team after impressing in the Northern Youth Alliance title win. Hunter and  read more→

Incredible Steve gets player/coach role

Evo Stik Division One North Steve Nicholson’s never-ending career is entering a new chapter as Ossett Albion manager Richard Tracey has added the full-back to his coaching staff. The 44-year-old is still carrying on playing though and will start a remarkable 25th season in semi-professional football – also his fifth at Ossett. Fireman Nicholson began  read more→

No need for mass signings – Tracey

Evo Stik Division One North Richard Tracey claims Ossett Albion have been quiet in the transfer market this summer because most of their business was done towards the end of last season. Albion have only signed three brand new players – Jordan Bradshaw, Talent Ndlovu and former captain Stef Holt – since the registration window  read more→

Ex captain Holt is back at Dimple Wells

Evo Stik Division One North Ossett Albion have persuaded popular former captain Stef Holt to come back to Dimple Wells. The defender has been away from the club for two years, playing for Shaw Lane Aquaforce where he won the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division and helped them get to the FA Vase quarter-finals. He also  read more→

Dawson signs long-term Albion contract

Evo Stik Division One North Highly-rated defender Declan Dawson has signed a long-term contract with Ossett Albion. The youngster has committed himself to Dimple Wells for two years, with an option of a third season. Dawson broke into the first team in the past 12 months and has put in some very impressive performances, attracting  read more→

Vote for your NLY manager of the year

The season is not quite over, but Non League Yorkshire’s manager of the year vote is open.  The managers are chosen from Non League Yorkshire’s covered leagues – the Evo Stik and the NCEL. Nearly 1000 votes were cast last year so it is likely that the 2016 vote will be a close-run contest. Voting will close on  read more→

Ossett Albion get their top ten finish

Evo Stik Division One North Ossett Albion 2-1 Trafford Ossett Albion secured their top ten finish after holding on to beat Trafford at Dimple Wells on the final day of the season. The first half started at a fast pace with Trafford looking the more likely to open the scoring. But then Albion began to  read more→

Ossett’s season has been massive success

Evo Stik Division One North Ossett Albion’s season will be a massive success even if they don’t clinch a play-offs spot, Richard Tracey insists. Surprise package Albion are currently one place below the top five, but the teams around them have games-in-hand. The situation sets up an exciting climax and Tracey believes his side can  read more→