Penistone have sights on top five – Lenthall

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Steve Lenthall says Penistone Church have their eyes set on a top five finish. Lenthall has turned Penistone’s season around after a difficult start and Church are travelling at juggernaut stepped towards the top five. Church – who host local rivals Emley AFC on Sunday – initially struggled during the adaptation  read more→

Johnson heads Penistone to round two win at Hemsworth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Hemsworth Miners Welfare 1-2 Penistone Church  Ryan Johnson’s second half header was the difference for in-form Penistone Church in the round two battle at Hemsworth Miners Welfare. Johnson headed home from a corner two minutes after Jay Davis had levelled for Hemsworth. Nathan Keightley had given Penistone the lead in the  read more→

Penistone moving forwards – Lenthall

Toolstation NCEL Premier Divison  Steve Lenthall believes Penistone Church have overcome the difficulties during the adaptation period and are now reaping the rewards. Since succeeding Ian Richards, Lenthall and assistant manager John Whitehead have completely changed Penistone’s playing philosophy and initially there were a few sticky results. The 4-1 defeat to 14-games-unbeaten Garforth Town last  read more→

Whitehead promoted to assistant at Church

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division John Whitehead’s promotion to assistant manager of Penistone Church has been confirmed. The Church reserve team joint boss has been seen recently Stephen Lenthall at first team matches in the NCEL and Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup. There has certainly been a few changes at Penistone in the past few months.  read more→

Penistone chief shocked by events at Hemsworth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Penistone Church manager Steve Lenthall said he had “never seen anything like it” after his side’s clash at Hemsworth Miners Welfare was abandoned following a brief fracas on the terraces. Sent off Penistone substitute Kieran Ryan was set upon by a lone ranger spectator by the tunnel entrance in the 71st  read more→

Hemsworth-Penistone abandoned after crowd fracas

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Hemsworth Miners Welfare A-A Penistone Church Struggling Hemsworth Miners Welfare were denied a precious second consecutive league victory after the clash with Penistone Church was abandoned after a small fracas on the terraces in the 71st minute. The Wells were leading 3-1 when tempers boiled over after Hemsworth’s Kane Swinburn and  read more→

Penistone held to draw by Barton

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up  Penistone Church had to settle for a 2-2 draw after leading twice against Barton Town at home. Church had been hoping to bounce back from Saturday’s humbling at Bottesford Town move further from the relegation zone. Their chances looked good when Luke Stewart put Steve Lenthall’s men ahead after just  read more→

Lenthall felt duty-bound to provide stability to Penistone

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Club stalwart Steve Lenthall felt duty-bound to provide stability to Penistone Church by stepping in as their third manager of the season. Lenthall is initially in charge for the rest of the campaign after Brett Lovell had to turn down the chance to be legendary manager Ian Richards’ successor due to  read more→