Dudgeon joins Dodworth as one of Young’s assistants

Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division Former Frickley Athletic assistant James Dudgeon has joined Dodworth Miners Welfare as one of Darren Young’s assistant managers. The ex-Barnsley, Scarborough and York City defender ended his very long stint as Karl Rose’s number two last week. Dudgeon and Rose had worked together for over a decade  read more→

Moore hat-trick hands new Church joint bosses a dream start

Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Round-Up Premier Division  Jack Moore scored a hat-trick to hand new Penistone Church Reserves joint manager Scott Briggs and John Whitehead a fairytale victory in their first competitive fixture in charge. Church ran out 4-1 winners against local rivals Houghton Main at home in the opening day derby clash.  read more→

Prolific striker joins Wombwell Town

EV2 Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Swinton Athletic striker Matty Thornton has joined Karl Rose’s Wombwell Town on the eve of the Division One season. Thornton recently helped Swinton win the League Cup and he boasts further success from the unprecedented Dave Simms glory years at North Gawber. The prolific goal-scorer, the brother of  read more→

Dodworth may need time to get into the groove – Young

EV2 Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division  Darren Young expects Dodworth Miners Welfare to need a few weeks to get into their groove. Dodworth are one of several County Senior League sides who have had disrupted pre-seasons because of availability issues due to holidays and work. Dodworth – whose first match is next  read more→

Shillito looking to strengthen reigning champions North Gawber squad

EV2 Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division  New North Gawber manager Ian Shillito remains on the hunt to strengthen his squad before their Premier Division campaign kicks off. Reigning champions Gawber start their season next Tuesday with the home clash against their old friends Jubilee Sports and Shillito admits the search for new  read more→

Stocksbridge clash is fitting start for Ecclesfield and Wragg

Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division  Jon Wragg admits Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915’s opening day home battle with Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves is the perfect way to start the season. Wragg and his two lieutenants Ryan McDonald and brother Matt played for Stocksbridge’s reserves for years and enjoyed great success during their time  read more→

Lockwood “proud” of Wakefield’s community work

Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division  Adam Lockwood is “immensely proud” of the work ambitious Wakefield AFC are delivering in the community. The Wakefield-born former Doncaster Rovers and Yeovil defender ended his three-year sabbatical from football to take charge of his hometown club last year. Lockwood managed Guiseley for a year, miraculously keeping  read more→

Simon pushing ahead with Wombwell’s youth revolution masterplan

Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division  Wombwell Main manager Terry Simon is pushing ahead with his youth revolution masterplan this season. The older battalions of Danny Frost, Kieran Hirst, Ash Emmett, Jake Simon and several others remain but Simon has promoted six players from the reserves. The decision is part of the long-term  read more→

Penistone Reserves hoping for top five push – Whitehead

Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division Joint manager John Whitehead wants Penistone Church Reserves to be pushing at the top end of the table this season. Whitehead and Scott Briggs will take charge of their first competitive game at the helm tomorrow when Church host Houghton Main. The pair hope it will be  read more→

Ex-Harrogate Town man joins Ecclesfield

Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Former Harrogate Town and Alfreton Town midfielder Laurie Wilson has joined Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915. The signing is confirmed just days before Ecclesfield kick off the Premier Division campaign against Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves. Wilson, the son of Barnsley legendary player and manager Danny, won the National North title  read more→