Ryan White day goes to plan

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division The long-awaited Ryan White day went completely to plan as Athersley Rec ran out 2-0 winners against strugglers Parkgate. The Rec have been waiting for over a month to celebrate White’s 1000 appearances for them as postponements have stopped them. So when Parkgate visited, Rec stalwart Pete Goodlad was able to  read more→

Day of celebration for Ryan White

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Ryan White is being honoured with a special day by Athersley Rec to mark his 1000+ appearances for the club. ‘Ryan White Day’ will take place when Athersley host Staveley Miners Welfare on Saturday 4th February. The Rec are hoping that White’s friends across local football will be able to attend  read more→

Leaders Tadcaster Albion held to 2-2 draw by Athersley Recreation

Paul Marshall believed Toolstation NCEL Premier Division leaders Tadcaster Albion did enough to beat Athersley Recreation, but was satisfied with a point after a poor opening half hour, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Just like the Garforth Town match two weeks ago, Tadcaster fell behind early on due to a wonder strike – this time  read more→

A facility for the community is next goal for Athersley Recreation

Building a multi-purpose facility for whole community is the next target for Barnsley-based Athersley Recreation, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). That’s the plan according to First Team manager and club founder Pete Goodlad. The club has come a long way since it was formed in 1979 as Athersley North Juniors. The Rec, who whose players  read more→