Thackley searching for new assistant manager

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Thackley chief Paddy McGuire is searching for a new assistant manager. The Bradford-based club are hoping to recruit someone who is at least a Level 2 coach or working towards that application. Those seeking to submit an application or require more information are asked to contact club secretary Richard Holmes at  read more→

Doubles for Riley and Waddington as Silsden and Thackley both win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Silsden gained revenge for their opening day disaster as Danny Forrest’s men cantered to an impressive 4-2 victory over Handsworth. Silsden brutally went 4-0 up after 47 minutes. Brad Riley scored a beauty in the 12th minute to set Silsden on their way to victory. Jack Normanton then lobbed Handsworth goalkeeper  read more→

Thackley player celebrates 400th appearance

Toolstation NCEL League Cup Round-Up Paul Whiteley made his landmark 400th appearance for Thackley in the 3-0 second round victory at Armthorpe Welfare. An own goal in the 15th minute from Charlie Shelley set Thackley up for the win. Albert Ibrahimi sealed it with two goals. Thackley will mark Whiteley’s achievement in more detail at  read more→

Thackley making progress, says McGuire

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Paddy McGuire is pleased to see the “progress” Thackley have made this season. Thackley are ninth after 15 games and the Dennyboys were as high as sixth until a couple of weeks ago. In recent years they have been languishing in the bottom half. “You only have to look at the  read more→

Grech-Brooksbank inspires Thackley comeback

Midweek Round-Up  Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Ben Grech-Brooksbank inspired Thackley’s late turnaround in the 3-1 win at Albion Sports which increases Paddy McGuire’s side’s unbeaten run to four games. Thackley have also won three on the spin and sit fifth in the Premier Division. Thackley were trailing to a first half goal from Albion’s star  read more→

Steeton dual-register striker

North West Counties League First Division North Steeton have dual-registered Thackley striker Jahro Parchment ahead of their game this weekend. Parchment goes straight into the squad for the visit to Ashton Town tomorrow. He is the type of experienced body that Roy Mason is always looking for. The forward played for Field in the West  read more→

Player Profile – Ben Grech-Brooksbank

Thackley sharp-shooter Ben Grech-Brooksbanks, the joint top goal-scorer in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division is this week’s Player Profile. Name  Ben Grech-Brooksbank Current Club  Thackley Previous Clubs  Liversedge, Ossett Albion, Worsbrough Bridge, Eccleshill United Position Attacking midfielder Age  27 Day Job Events & Promotions Manager in Leeds Best Mate in Football  All the Dennyboys, great  read more→

Top half on McGuire’s radar

Season Preview  Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Thackley  Most of the loyal Thackley squad have stayed for another campaign and they’re looking to push on after indifferent form in the past couple of seasons. Manager Paddy McGuire  The former Bradford City midfielder is hoping to complete his second full season in the job. Since being elevated  read more→

Thackley boss plans to add two or three more players to squad

Thackley manager Paddy McGuire plans to make at least a couple of signings before the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division season begins on July 31st. McGuire has been quiet on the recruitment front this summer having only signed former Campion striker Jahro Parchment – who played for Field in the West Yorkshire League last season –  read more→

Sorhaindo denies Thackley a winning start to pre-season

Brighouse Town 2-2 Thackley Laurence Sorhaindo denied Thackley a winning start to their pre-season campaign after he scored a late equaliser for Brighouse Town. Had Paddy McGuire’s men held out, it would have been a tremendous result against a Northern Premier League outfit who have some real quality. Brighouse started extremely brightly in the friendly played  read more→