Defender Serrant announces retirement

NPL Division One East Yorkshire Amateur defender Ryan Serrant brought the curtain down on his career after the 2-1 defeat to title-chasing Marske United. Serrant announced his retirement, bringing an end to memorable Non League career. Serrant, who is a former Leeds United academy player, joined Farsley Celtic during the latter stages of the 2006/07  read more→

Left-back Serrant becomes a Duck

Evo Stik Division One South Long-serving Farsley Celtic left-back Ryan Serrant has signed for champions Shaw Lane AFC. Serrant, the cousin of former Newcastle United left-back Carl, was almost ever-present for Celtic for ten years after arriving at Throstle Nest in 2007 after being released from Leeds United. He stayed loyal to Farsley during their  read more→

Farsley’s play-offs hopes look over

Farsley AFC’s Evo Stik Division One North play-offs hopes look over after a 1-0 defeat to Lancaster City at Throstle Nest. Few chances were created by either side in difficult conditions at the Nest. Farsley had the first chance of the game when Andy Welsh put Lewis Nightingale’s free-kick wide from close range. Lancaster then  read more→

Greatest Non League Team – James Grayson

Instead of a Player Profile this week, Sports Performer is starting a new feature ‘Greatest Non-League team’. Myself (James Grayson) is the first up and if you’re a player, manager, official, volunteer or supporter and you would like to take part, please send your teams (following the format below) to jamesagrayson@yahoo.com. It would be great  read more→

Neil Parsley expecting tough Northwich test for Farsley AFC

Farsley AFC boss Neil Parsley is under no illusions of how tough the home game with Northwich Victoria will be. Farsley welcome Northwich to Throstle Nest on the back of extending their unbeaten run to 14 games after the 3-0 win at Wakefield last week. The result maintained their Evo Stik Division One North play-offs  read more→

Farsley boss Neil Parsley wants answers from Northwich referee complaint

Neil Parsley says he is still waiting for the FA’s response to a complaint made about a referee in mid-October, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). The Farsley AFC chief reported the referee of the Evo Stik Division One North game at Northwich Victoria which finished 3-3. Parsley’s complaint revolved around an incident that happened next  read more→

Farsley AFC 1-2 Burscough

Evo Stik Division One North Burscough overcome their travelling problems to secure a vital victory at Throstle Nest and Farsley AFC boss Neil Parsley admitted his side were “not at the races”, writes James Grayson. Burscough arrived at Farsley at 7.30pm following a problem with their coach which meant the game kicked off at 8pm.  read more→