Toolstation NCEL Division One Alex Nightingale is hopeful Swallownest can avoid finishing in the bottom three relegation spots. Swallownest looked doomed back in January but a steady of run of form in recent weeks has pushed them up to fourth-bottom and close to safety. Rookie boss Nightingale, understood to be the youngest boss in the read more→
Toolstation NCEL Division One Worsbrough Bridge 0-2 Swallownest Rejuvenated Swallownest seized an important three points thanks to a disciplined display at Worsbrough Bridge. Jack Haslam’s first half penalty and second half bullet header earned Alex Nightingale’s men the win. After the highs of the dazzling victory over play-offs chasing Retford FC, if Worsbrough Luke Forgione read more→
Toolstation NCEL Division One Round-Up Alex Nightingale’s Swallownest claimed a huge 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Clipstone. Jack Watts, Sam Foulds and Thomas Hartshorn scored as third-bottom Swallownest pulled to within two points of Rudy Funk’s Clipstone. Liam Royles got a double as leaders Hallam won 3-2 at Dronfield Town. Kieran Watson put Hallam ahead read more→
Toolstation NCEL Round-Up Division One Sam Nelson’s double in a first half blitz in 3-0 win at struggling Swallownest ended Glasshoughton Welfare’s three-match losing streak. Nelson and Fidel Mhlolo wrapped the points up inside a 15 minute period towards the end of the first half. Outfield player Tom Carr, the Rugby Union player who was read more→
Toolstation NCEL Division One Rainworth Miners Welfare 0-2 Swallownest Debutant and man of the match Nana Nyarko helped struggling Swallownest finally record their first win in the league since mid-August. The victory at Rainworth Miners Welfare – only their second league win of the campaign – acts as a massive confidence ahead of two very read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Handsworth have signed Swallownest captain and centre-back Alfie Smith, ending a long pursuit. Handsworth have rated Smith for some time and the ex-Sheffield Wednesday youngster is Jason Dodsworth and Aiden Spowage’s first signing as joint managers. Swallownest say Smith will bow out for them following the FA Vase clash with Birtley read more→
FA Vase Swallownest have been restored to the FA Vase after Lower Breck were thrown out of the competition. Swallownest lost 5-0 at the strong North West Counties League Premier Division side but their opponents threw on an ineligible player – a short term loan player – as a substitute in the last ten minutes. read more→
FA Vase first qualifying round Round-Up Alex Nightingale’s Swallownest celebrated a higher league scalp as they beat Bottesford Town 3-1 at home to book a tie at Lower Breck. Swallownest raced into an early 2-0 lead through Jack Henry and Jason Short. Bottesford pulled one back but Jack Appleyard sealed the win late-on. Jamal Stewart read more→
Toolstation NCEL Division One Alex Nightingale is thrilled to see his Swallownest youngsters thriving in the first team. Swallownest – who host Ollerton Town tomorrow – have blooded a number of teenagers so far this season – including striker Jack Appleyard who has scored in the last two matches. Nightingale, also the youngest manager in read more→
Toolstation NCEL Division One Round-Up (2) Nine-man Swallownest bravely managed to hold onto a point in the 1-1 draw at Glasshoughton Welfare. Callum Greaves’ first half red card gave Alex Nightingale’s men a huge uphill battle but it was one they clearly relished. The second half began in a dream-like fashion for ‘Nest. Alex Lill read more→
