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Clarkson is new Athersley boss

16th September, 2023

Toolstation NCEL Division One side Athersley Recreation have appointed Paul Clarkson as their new boss.

He took his place in the dugout for the first time in Friday night's 4-1 defeat at Nostell Miners Welfare, just hours after his appointment, to run the rule over his new side.

Clarkson replaces Jimmy Whitehead who, along with his management team, parted company with the Penguins last weekend.

The Rec quickly searched for a replacement so that the position could be filled ahead of the trip to Nostell in a busy month for Division One clubs.

There is now a brief break from league action for Athersley with a League Cup trip to Staveley Miners Welfare on Tuesday followed by a visit to Burscough in the Isuzu FA Vase next weekend before Division One duties resume on the 27th with another journey to Staveley.

(Story Source: Athersley Recreation)

Penguins begin manager search

11th September, 2023

Athersley Recreation are inviting applications for the Toolstation NCEL Division One side's vacant managerial post.

The Penguins parted company with first team manager Jimmy Whitehead at the weekend.

The remaining backroom staff, comprising of assistant boss Dean Shirt and coaches Kevan Locke and Luke Smith, were invited to stay.

But, according to the statement released by the club on Sunday morning, the trio have also decided to leave as "they worked together as a team, therefore felt it only right to leave as a team."

The statement continued: "The club respects the decision of Jimmy's backroom staff and fully appreciate their reasoning.

"The club would like to place on record their thanks and appreciation to all four for having the guts and determination to take on such a difficult task of managing a team at NCEL level without a workable budget, doing their upmost in such challenging circumstances.

"Not everyone would have put in all the time and effort that Jimmy and his backroom staff have for over two years with no remuneration whatsoever, which shows the type of character that all four men possess.

"The club wish Jimmy, Dean, Kevan and Luke all their very best wishes moving forward."

The search has begun straight away for a new boss with the Rec's general manager Peter Goodlad saying: "Please be aware the club cannot afford any budget so it will be a tough job.

"But, we have a great bunch of players plus a good development squad and junior section to support.

"As we intend to announce a manager in by Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning by the latest, we ask interested parties to email, text, or ring me to put your name forward and also send a CV.

"We will then interview straight away."

Peter can be contacted either by phone on 07910 121070 or by email at petegoodlad@yahoo.co.uk.

(Story Source: Athersley Recreation)

Tables

NCEL Premier Division P Pts +/-
P 1 Emley AFC 38 85 70
2 Campion 38 76 38
P 3 Garforth Town 38 75 55
4 Rossington Main 38 72 23
5 Albion Sports (-3) 38 67 18
6 Penistone Church 38 62 15
7 Thackley 38 61 4
8 Knaresborough 38 60 16
9 Hallam 38 59 12
10 Silsden AFC 38 58 10
11 Tadcaster Albion 38 53 -3
12 Golcar United 38 52 10
13 Handsworth 38 44 -18
14 Barton Town 38 43 -16
15 Frickley Athletic 38 42 -17
16 Eccleshill United 38 41 -24
17 Bottesford Town 38 35 -38
18 Goole AFC 38 34 -56
19 Pickering Town 38 30 -46
R 20 Maltby Main 38 26 -53
NCEL Division One P Pts +/-
P 1 Parkgate 44 107 84
P 2 Beverley Town 44 103 83
P 3 Shirebrook Town 44 100 69
4 Wakefield AFC 44 97 89
5 Retford United 44 93 74
6 Wombwell Town 44 89 59
7 Horbury Town 44 83 53
8 Brigg Town 44 72 5
9 Staveley MW 44 66 22
10 Dronfield Town 44 64 12
11 Harrogate Railway 44 64 7
12 Retford FC 44 62 -2
13 Louth Town 44 61 4
14 Selby Town 44 59 7
15 Worsbrough Bridge 44 53 -10
16 Clay Cross Town 44 48 -28
17 Nostell MW 44 47 -13
18 Athersley Rec 44 44 -48
19 Armthorpe Welfare 44 41 -52
20 Glasshoughton Welf 44 35 -47
21 Yorkshire Amateur (-3) 44 35 -72
22 Swallownest 44 16 -118
R 23 Ollerton Town 44 4 -178

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