Rob Hunter said that Glasshoughton Welfare’s disappointing 3-0 to Long Eaton United at Leeds Road showed how threadbare his team is, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Hunter has endured a difficult ten days and ensuring that he had a side out for the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division encounter was the main concern going into the game. The read more→
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James Beaston returns for Glasshoughton Welfare for Nostell clash
James Beaston will return to the Glasshoughton Welfare side tomorrow when Nostell Miners Welfare visit Leeds Road for the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division clash, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Midfielder Beaston has served his three-match ban for his controversial red card in the 1-0 win over Armthorpe Welfare in early November and is available for read more→
Rob Hunter celebrates one year and 50 games in charge of Glasshoughton
Rob Hunter celebrates his 50th game and a year in charge of Glasshoughton Welfare tomorrow, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Glasshoughton host Athersley Recreation in the NCEL Premier Division in a game that marks the first anniversary of Hunter replacing Graham Hodder in the Leeds Road dugout. Hunter and his assistant Mark Smitheringale steered the read more→
Long Eaton – a journey too far for Glasshoughton
Garforth Town and Glasshoughton Welfare should have never been made to travel to Bridlington Town and Long Eaton United last night, writes James Grayson. It is as simple as that. In an age when resources are small for the NCEL clubs, the fixtures could have been held over for a couple of months – there read more→
Glasshoughton salvage late draw in drama-filled Garforth Town clash
Never-say-die Glasshoughton Welfare salvaged a point with a 94th minute equaliser in a dramatic drama-filled 3-3 draw with local rivals Garforth Town, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Glasshoughton captain Darrell Young was also sent off with five minutes to go in the see-saw Toolstation NCEL Premier Division encounter which saw Welfare lead 1-0 at the read more→
Glasshoughton boss Rob Hunter slams referee after Armthorpe victory
Glasshoughton Welfare chief Rob Hunter slammed the performance of referee Ben Ballantyne after the controversial 1-0 victory over Armthorpe Welfare last night, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). James Beaston is facing a three-match ban for his red card in incident-filled which also saw Hunter sent from his dugout during the second half. Liam Tuck, Russell read more→
Glasshoughton beat Armthorpe, despite James Beaston’s dismissal
Rob Hunter spoke of his admiration for his Glasshoughton Welfare players after the against the odds 1-0 victory over Armthorpe Welfare in a controversial match at Leeds Road, writes James Grayson. Welfare had to play with ten men for 50 minutes following James Beaston’s bizarre red card for allegedly elbowing Chris Davies during a mad read more→
Glasshoughton Welfare midfielder Liam Tuck to miss two matches
Glasshoughton Welfare chief Rob Hunter had “no complaints” over Liam Tuck’s red card in the 3-0 victory over Lincoln Moorlands Railway yesterday, writes James Grayson. Tuck was given a second yellow card following a confrontation with Lincoln forward Patrick Siba midway through the second half. The midfielder will now miss the home game with Albion read more→
Calum Ward thanks Glasshoughton Welfare manager Rob Hunter
Ossett Town striker Calum Ward has thanked Glasshoughton Welfare manager Rob Hunter and assistant Mark Smitheringale for his time at Leeds Road, writes James Grayson. Ward was deemed surplus to requirements at Tadcaster Albion in May and after offers from a few clubs, he chose Glasshoughton as his next move. Ward went onto score 15 read more→
Craig Elliott: Calum Ward can repeat the success of Jimmy Eyles
Ossett Town boss Craig Elliott hopes Calum Ward can replicate the success of Jimmy Eyles, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Eyles was plucked from Toolstation NCEL Premier Division strugglers Nostell Miners Welfare last season and proved to be a revelation at Ingfield. Ward arrived from Glasshoughton Welfare ten days ago and Elliott said: “I think read more→