Scarborough inundated with interest in manager’s job

Scarborough Athletic have been inundated with interest in the vacant manager’s position. Since Darren Kelly’s shock exit earlier this week, chairman Trevor Bull’s phone and email have been “going berserk”. Mr Bull said: “Sadly Darren leaving was a total shock. Just the day before we had been working with him on bringing in players ahead  read more→

Kelly steps down as Scarborough boss

Darren Kelly has left Scarborough Athletic with immediate effect to take up a role at an English Football League club. The news ends his reign which began in November 2019. The former Hyde United chief only took charge of 29 competitive games due to the covid-19 pandemic, but can be credited with turning a failing  read more→

Scarborough forfeit FA Trophy tie

Scarborough Athletic have had to forfeit their FA Trophy tie with Witton Albion. The club have had to withdraw because of Covid related reasons. A statement said: “Scarborough Athletic can confirm that two of our playing staff have tested positive for Covid-19, and as a result, a number of players will have to self-isolate.  “The  read more→

Jagger at double as Brighouse edge see-saw friendly

Javelle Clarke’s 77th minute chipped finish landed the knockout blow in the 3-2 win for Brighouse Town against Scarborough Athletic. Matches between these two sides always seem to live up to expectations and this one certainly did. Brighouse threw the opening two punches in the friendly with Joe Jagger delivering both blows. The first was  read more→

Ex-Ossett man Jackson joins Scarborough

Boston United left-back Ashley Jackson has joined Scarborough Athletic. Jackson’s signing was revealed moments before Scarborough’s opening pre-season friendly at Garforth Town which the Seadogs won 3-1. Jackson played in nearly every game during Craig Elliott’s first season (2018/19) in charge at Boston, but during their charge to the National North play-off final last season  read more→

Two more follow Walshaw to Buxton

Scarborough Athletic manager Darren Kelly lost Chris Dawson and goalkeeper Tom Taylor to Buxton, in addition to James Walshaw. Star striker Walshaw’s exit to Scarborough’s NPL Premier Division rivals on Tuesday. Now Taylor and midfielder Dawson have turned up at Silverlands. Former Farsley Celtic and Brighouse Town stopper Taylor never committed to another season with  read more→

Walshaw departs Scarborough for Buxton

Star striker James Walshaw has chosen to leave Scarborough Athletic to join their NPL Premier Division rivals Buxton. Walshaw, who joined the Seadogs from Farsley Celtic in 2017, has been their top goal-scorer for the past two seasons. The former Ossett Town and Guiseley forward had agreed to play for Scarborough when Non League Football  read more→

Legends Beadle and Blott join Kelly’s coaching staff

Club legends Jimmy Beadle and Ryan Blott have joined Darren Kelly’s Scarborough Athletic coaching staff. Beadle is the new assistant manager and will play when required, while Blott, the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, will not only be part of the playing staff next season, but he will take up a first-team coaching role and will  read more→

Paddy Miller’s Non League Journey

Paddy Miller had a Non League career that most would dream of.  His retirement last year at a young age of 29 shocked many, but who can blame him for stepping away after three promotions, an FA Cup First Round TV appearance and many other memorable moments. He scored the unforgettable bullet header which secured  read more→

Title-winner Brown joins Scarborough coaching staff

2013 title-winner David Brown has joined Scarborough Athletic’s coaching staff as player/first team coach. Brown was a member of Rudy Funk’s NCEL Premier Division winning-side and he returns a club now managed by Darren Kelly. Brown, whose career has also took in spells with Bradford City, Eastwood Town, Guiseley, Tadcaster Albion and Hyde United (under  read more→