Sykes set to make 900th appearance

Three points and a pint of strongbow is the only present AFC Emley captain Paul Sykes wants when he celebrates playing in his 900th career game tomorrow. Sykes, 37, is set to reach the landmark in Toolstation NCEL Division One table-toppers Emley’s trip to Yorkshire Amateur. The centre-back got the idea of counting his games when  read more→

Bill Fotherby can take Ossett Town to another level – John Reed

John Reed believes Bill Fotherby’s arrival at Ingfield can inspire Evo Stik Division One North side Ossett Town to greater heights, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Former Leeds United and Harrogate Town chairman Fotherby was appointed as Ossett’s director of football yesterday after Reed recommended him to the club’s chairman James Rogers. Reed and Fotherby  read more→

Ossett Town appoint John Reed as new manager

John Reed will take charge of Evo Stik Division One North side Ossett Town on Monday after being announced as Craig Elliott’s successor. Ossett have been looking for a new chief since Elliott left for Shaw Lane Aquaforce four days ago. Veteran Non-League manager Reed has been out of football since leaving his role at  read more→

John Reed will be back, says Paul Sykes

AFC Emley captain Paul Sykes expects his former gaffer John Reed to get another job in Non-League football, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Reed quit his position as a coach at Evo Stik Division One South side Scarborough Athletic this week, claiming that he did have enough input. Sykes played under Reed at Harrogate Town  read more→