Rob Tonks was still a youngster when he came on as a late substitute for Dean Calcutt in Emley’s unforgettable 1998 FA Cup Third Round tie at Premier League West Ham. John Hartson had just scored the winner for West Ham, who had been the given the biggest fright of their lives after defender Paul read more→
Emley’s unforgettable FA Cup Third Round tie at Premier League West Ham United does not need much of an introduction. Frank Lampard put West Ham ahead after four minutes, but instead of collapsing Ronnie Glavin’s heroes fought back and Paul David’s thunderous second half equalising header almost gave Harry Redknapp a heart attack. Despite Lampard, read more→
Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson is Mr Non League. To some people he is the Clown Prince of Non League Football, but you will not find many players as enthusiastic and committed to the semi-professional game and he is loved by all. He absolutely loves it, not just from a playing point of view, but from the read more→
STEVE NICHOLSON remembers the night he scored a ‘hat-trick’ in Emley’s thrilling 1997 FA Cup second round replay victory over League Two high-flyers Lincoln City which booked the famous trip to Premier League West Ham in the latest ‘My Greatest Game’. Ronnie Glavin’s Emley came back from 2-0 down with 15 minutes to go in read more→
Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson is all set for an emotional afternoon tomorrow as his “mentor” Ronnie Glavin is to present him with commemorative shirt prior to his landmark 1000th career appearance. Non League legend Wilson will make his long-awaited 1000th appearance when Worsbrough Bridge host East Yorkshire Carnegie. Glavin signed Wilson four times during his managerial read more→
Here is the 29th in our weekly series profiling players across the region. Each week a different player will reveal their best (and worst) moments. This week it is the turn of Glasshoughton Welfare midfielder Conor Glavin, the son of Celtic and Barnsley legend Ronnie. Name: Conor Glavin Age: 24 Position: Midfielder Current Club: Glasshoughton read more→
Words and pictures by James Grayson (@jamesAgrayson, @NonLeagueNorth) As we conclude the interview, my interviewee adds: “I’m not here to be the entertainment manager.” It’s an important point as Mark Wilson is out to change the perception of him and is aiming to have people view him as a serious person in his new position read more→
Please ‘like’ our Facebook Page HERE Non League Football’s worst kept secret has finally been officially revealed. Wakefield FC have folded and ended a 14 year long attempt to establish semi-professional football in the city. Ultimately this day has been dawning for a long time. But the plan to conquer Wakefield almost worked right at read more→
