Steeton vs Liversedge (15/11/22)

ROYMASON MANAGER’SNOTES

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WITH LIVERSEDGE

being the County Cup holders, we really couldn’t have been handed a tougher tie

However, we come into the game on the back of some good form of late and we have been playing some great football at Marley. Hopefully a combination of these two factors could lead to an increased crowd tonight.

It’s also a great opportunity for us to see where we are and how we fare against a side that ply their trade in the Northern Premier League. They are also the highest ranked team that we have ever faced in a competitive fixture.

Liversedge have had a tough start to the season playing at a higher level and I am sure that they will be looking at this game as an opportunity to get a bit of momentum going and something to kick start their season.

I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate our skipper, Andy Briggs, on winning the NWCFL Div 1 North player of the month for October.

‘Briggsy’ has been a great servant to the club since joining us as a shy 16-year-old and it’s been great to see the way that he has grown with the us to become the club captain, as well as hitting his 100th goal this season too.

I always think it is good to have a local lad as captain and he is the only player at the club that lives in Steeton so that makes it even more special for him. I’m sure he will be the first one to point out that he could not have done it without the help of his teammates, and the award is also a reflection of how well we as a team have played over the past few weeks.

Tonight, we are without Foley Nkem, who played for Guiseley in the previous round. His miss will be a blow as he has done well since joining last month. I’m sure that he is enjoying getting more regular game time, and you can see how well he is progressing with each game he plays.

Cover star Jordan Townend’s broken hand will keep him side-lined for a little longer yet, but apart from that we should be at full strength.

I’ve spoken on numerous occasions about the squad and how important it is to have a couple of players for each position, but it’s not easy keeping everyone happy.

This Saturday we face a tough trip to Bacup in the League Cup. It will be a different type of test for us on a heavy pitch, which will mean that we might have to adapt our style of play as we know we can’t play the free-flowing football that we can every week at Marley.

It would be good to see a few supporters make the journey over if they can as all the support we get both home and away really is appreciated by us all.

We have just put our Christmas Raffle tickets on sale, which will be available to purchase tonight around the ground. It would be great if you could purchase one, as events like this really do help us to raise much needed funds for the whole club.

There are some great prizes up for grabs and a huge thank you to those that have donated so far. Please get in touch if you can help us out.

Up the Chevrons!

We come into the game on the back of some good form of late...

Good afternoon and welcome to Marley for this afternoon’s local derby against Ilkley. Today isn’t just another game for us, it’s also our first-ever

Good evening and a warm welcome to everyone for tonight’s County Cup tie with Liversedge. We extend a warm welcome to the management team, players, as well as the clubs officials and supporters.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

As Roy mentioned, tonight is our first ever meeting against Liversedge!

However, there’s a few familiar faces in ‘Sedge’s Under 23 squad, with Omar Anjum, Callum Buttle, and Zack Sangster having featured this season.

CLUB HISTORY

Liversedge Football Club was founded in 1910 following the demise of Liversedge Rugby Club.

The club started in the Bradford League for three years and won it in the 1920-21 season.

They were a founder member of the West Riding County Amateur League in 1922-23 and went on to be the most successful club in the league’s infancy, taking the league title three times in the first five seasons (1923-24, 1925-26, 1926-27) and again in 1964-65 and 1965-66.

The long association with the County Amateur League was maintained until the early 1970s, by which time the club had won it once more in 1968-69. The decision was taken to apply for membership of the Yorkshire League and the club’s acceptance for season 1972-73 was followed by immediate promotion from Division Three.

Whilst not winning trophies this time, success did come the club’s way as promotion to Yorkshire League Division One was achieved prior to the

amalgamation of the Midland and Yorkshire League to form the Northern Counties East League in 1982.

The early years in the new set-up saw Liversedge struggle both on and off the pitch but good strides were made in the late 1980s.

After finishing as runners up in NCEL Division 2 in 1988-89, they were promoted to NCEL Division One but a lack of floodlights the following season saw them miss out on promotion to the Premier Division, after again finishing runners-up in Division One.

A great club effort the following season by players, officials and supporters alike saw them promoted to the Premier Division after finishing third. The disappointment of missing out the previous season had been tempered by the winning of the West Riding County Cup for the first time in the club’s history.

Life in the top flight brought fluctuating fortunes but the club are still proud of their record of never ever being relegated despite flirting with it a couple of times.

‘Sedge then started to find stability and achieved sixth-placed finishes in 1999-2000 and 2004-05.

The high point of the 2004-05 season was undoubtedly reaching the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round against higher opposition before losing out to Coalville in the replay.

The 2005-06 season saw a new look to ‘Sedge’s

ground, as the famous Clayborn slope was removed. The club’s epic FA Cup run had enabled the club to finance, with the help of The FA, the levelling of the playing area, a fitting reminder of their FA Cup exploits.

Success also came on the field that season by way of winning the NCEL League Cup for the first time. Sedge’s highest-ever league position was also achieved when they finished runners-up in the Premier Division behind Buxton.

Unfortunately Sedge were not granted promotion as the changing rooms were not to satisfactory size for the next step.

After two highly-successful seasons, 2006-07 was one of instability with an indifferent start leading to manager changes as the club continued to push towards the Unibond NPL League.

In June 2007, Steve Newton was appointed to spearhead the push to improve the facilities at the club. With a high team spirit, 2007-08 saw Liversedge win the NCEL Presidents Cup.

Liversedge returned to stability, and sometimes struggling, in the NCEL over the following few years with managers coming and going after some flirting with relegation.

At the end of the 2014-15 season, Jonathan Rimmington stepped up to the hot seat from the U19s and successfully kept the club in the NCEL Premier Division.

At the end of the 2017/18 season, Liversedge reached the League Cup Final against AFC Mansfield but due to unforeseen circumstances the game was not played.

2018-19 saw a new chairman in former Ossett

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Town, Wakefield, Nostell, and Ossett Albion’s Simon Turfrey. At the end of the season, Liversedge again reached the League Cup Final, losing out 3-1 to Worksop Town.

2019-20 saw lots of off-field progression, with new changing rooms and extensions to clubhouse and tea bar. On the field Liversedge were well on course for possible promotion to the Northern Premier League with two games in hand and in 2nd position. Covid-19 struck, and the rest of the season’s games were cancelled with the season decided void by the FA.

The 2020/21 season was again curtailed early with Sedge well on course again for promotion and achieving their best ever FA Vase run to the Fourth Round. The club were promoted to the NPL on a points-per-game basis.

Sedge hit the ground running in their first ever Northern Premier League season, winning the league following a tight title battle with Marske United. Jonathan Rimmington’s side made it a league and cup ‘double’ winning 3-1 in the West Riding County Cup Final against local rivals Brighouse Town.

OPPOSITIONVIEW LIVERSEDGE

THE MANAGER JONATHAN

RIMMINGTON

JACK HARDACRE

Right back ‘Jacko’ joined Sedge following his time in Leeds United’s academy but left to play college football in the USA. Returned to England with Hyde United before re-signing for the club.

The young ‘keeper has lots of experience and was part of the FC Halifax Town squad who won the FA Trophy in 2016. He has also had spells with Brighouse, Scarborough and Spennymoor.

Came through Scunthorpe United’s Academy where he captained their U18’s. The left back has played most of his career at Worksop besides spells with Boston United, Rainworth, Handsworth, Pontefract, and Gainsborough.

Signed from neighbours Brighouse Town, where he was captain. The consistent and confident centre-half was also a part of the Farsley Celtic team that won promotion to National League North in 2019.

Former Barnsley Academy youngster. An all round versatile player who can hold his position in defence and elsewhere on the pitch.

Quality, highly-experienced defender on and off the pitch with a positive all round influence. Signed from Brighouse Town, after stints at Glossop North End and Ossett Albion.

JORDAN PORTER

KURT HARRIS

JAMES HURTLEY

GEORGE PROCTOR

CONNOR SMYTHE

GOALKEEPER

RIGHT BACK CENTRE BACK

DEFENDER

DEFENDER LEFT BACK

Highly rated centre back, playing the majority of his football career at Hemsworth, Ossett United and AFC Mansfield. He also had brief spells in the EVO STIK 1st Division and a loan spell at Pontefract Collieries. An experienced defender who can also score goals.

A versatile and hard-working central midfielder, ‘Stocky’ played academy football for Bradford City before turning out for Guiseley, Harrogate Railway, Hyde United, Ossett Albion, and Ossett United.

PAUL WALKER

A versatile winger who started out at Bradford Academy and played in Sweden with Ytterogdals IK, before a successful spell with Eccleshill, where he played a big part in their success in the NCEL. Highly-rated winger who started at i2i Academy, gaining matchday experience with Tadcaster Albion where he was picked up and played for Sheffield United’s Academy. He played a big part in Ammer’s promotion. Fast paced winger and agility to beat defenders, started his career in the youth teams at Bradford City and Halifax Town. He has also played for Ossett United and Brighouse Town.

Paul, better known as Wakka, started out at Liversedge U19s before he progressed onto the first team. A huge part of a great Liversedge side who should have won promotion but for ground grading issues, he progressed to Buxton, Garforth Town, Bradford Park Avenue and Farsley Celtic with a short spell at the Sedge in between. In the twilight of his career, he made a return to where it all started and after helping Sedge gain promotion, he could still have a lot to offer at the Clayborn.

Who is the dressing room DJ?

Alfie Raw is always on the music, he probably has the best music taste in the squad and plays some good songs. The worst must be Jack Hardacre, he should be on the waltzers at the fairground!

Who has the best and worst banter?

The best banter would probably be Joe Walton, the worst would have to be Jacko because he just gets angry.

Who is the most intelligent player?

Began his career at Man United, but made his professional debut for Oldham Athletic. Dearnley has had spells with Halifax Town and Buxton FC. A highly-rated striker who has been unfortunate with injuries but a great addition to the squad.

I’d have to go with Kurt, he’s the best of a very thick bunch.

Which player would you pick to be stuck on a desert island with?

Paul Walker, he can talk me through his 30-year career.

Who has the best and worst fashion sense?

Legendary striker signed from Ossett United, having prolific spells with Farsley Celtic, Scarborough Athletic, Guiseley and Altrincham.

I’d say I’m the best dressed by far. Jordan Porter has some horrific gear and I’m still trying to squeeze into skinny jeans!

JACK STOCKDILL

SUMALI CISSI

CASEY STEWART

SHIRAZ KHAN

JAMES WALSHAW

ZAK DEARNLEY

CENTRAL MIDFIELDER

STRIKER

WINGER WINGER WINGER STRIKER

STRIKER

BEN ATKINSON

CENTRAL MIDFIELDER

MATCH ACTI

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RESULTS & FIXTURES

Date

Opposition Score (P) H/A Att Fixture 1 2 3 4

Cleator Moor Celtic 6-1 H 75 NWCFL Cross Walne Lynn Morgan 06-Aug-22 Chadderton 3-1 A 169 NWCFL Cross Walne Lynn Morgan 09-Aug-22 Ashton Town 2-1 H 107 NWCFL Moorhouse Walne Lynn Morgan 13-Aug-22 Darwen FC 2-1 A 160 NWCFL Moorhouse Walne Lynn Morgan 20-Aug-22 Garstang 2-1 A 71 NWCFL Moorhouse Walne Buttle Morgan 29-Aug-22 AFC Blackpool 1-3 H 133 NWCFL Catlow Walne Lynn Morgan 03-Sept-22 South Liverpool 1-3 A 78 NWCFL Catlow Walne Buttle Warren 17-Sept-22 Daisy Hill 2-4 H 88 NWCFL Catlow Walne Buttle Warren 24-Sept-22 Horden CW 3-3 (3-2) A 150 FA VASE Q2 Catlow Walne Buttle Warren 01-Oct-22 FC St Helens 2-0 A 50 NWCFL Catlow Lynn Buttle Warren 08-Oct-22 Nelson 3-1 A TBC DIV 1 CUP 2 Catlow Walne Buttle Driffield 11-Oct-22 Silsden 3-1 H 220 WRCC 1 Catlow Walne Buttle Morgan 15-Oct-22 Darwen FC 1-5 A 101 MACRON CUP 1 Catlow Walne Buttle Morgan 22-Oct-22 Runcorn Town 4-0 H 69 NWCFL Catlow Walne Lynn Morgan 29-Oct-22 Pilkington 1-1 H 80 NWCFL Catlow Walne Lynn Tayo 05-Nov-22 Bacup Borough 3-1 H 120 NWCFL Catlow Walne Lynn Morgan 12-Nov-22 Ashton Town v A NWCFL 15-Nov-22 Liversedge v H WRCC 2 19-Nov-22 Bacup Borough v A MACRON CUP 2 26-Nov-22 Holker Old Boys v A NWCFL 03-Dec-22 Nelson v A NWCFL 06-Dec-22 Atherton LR v H NWCFL 10-Dec-22 South Liverpool v H NWCFL 17-Dec-22 AFC Blackpool v A NWCFL 27-Dec-22 Ilkley Town v A NWCFL 07-Jan-23 FC St Helens v H NWCFL 14-Jan-23 Cleator Moor Celtic v A NWCFL 21-Jan-23 Chadderton v H NWCFL 28-Jan-23 Euxton Villa v H NWCFL 04-Feb-23 Pilkington v A NWCFL 11-Feb-23 Daisy Hill v A NWCFL 18-Feb-23 Darwen FC v H NWCFL 25-Feb-23 Nelson v H NWCFL 04-Mar-23 Bacup Borough v A NWCFL 11-Mar-23 Garstang v H NWCFL 18-Mar-23 Runcorn Town v A NWCFL 25-Mar-23 Euxton Villa v A NWCFL 01-Apr-23 Holker Old Boys v H NWCFL 10-Apr-23 Ilkley Town v H NWCFL 15-Apr-23 Atherton LR v A NWCFL

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FIXTURES 2022-23

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Morgan Anjum Jeffrey Subhani McKiernon Baldwin Briggs Townsend Amos Driffield Buttle Snowden Tailford

Morgan Anjum Jeffrey Subhani McKiernon Baldwin Briggs Townsend Buttle Moorhouse Amos Snowden Wignall

Morgan Anjum Jeffrey Subhani McKiernon Baldwin Briggs Townsend Buttle Snowden Warren Amos Wignall

Morgan Anjum Jeffrey Subhani McKiernon Baldwin Briggs Townsend Amos H-Parker Warren Buttle Hildersley

Morgan Anjum Warren Subhani McKiernon Baldwin Briggs Townsend Jeffrey Crowther Lynn Hildersley Amos

Morgan Anjum Warren Subhani Jeffrey Baldwin Briggs Townsend Humphries Wignall Snowden Amos Hildersley

Warren Anjum Jeffrey Subhani Wignall Baldwin Briggs Townsend Humphries Morgan James Lynn Hildersley

Warren Anjum Jeffrey Subhani Wignall Baldwin Briggs Townsend Lynn Morgan Sangster Humphries McKiernon

Warren Morgan Jeffrey Subhani Wignall Baldwin Briggs Townsend Anjum McKiernon Lynn Humphries Sangster

Warren Morgan Anjum Subhani McKiernon Sangster Briggs Townsend Walne Baldwin Makula Humphries

Driffield Anjum Sangster Subhani McKiernon Humphries Briggs Townsend Baldwin Makula Jeffrey Morgan Lynn

Morgan Anjum Warren Subhani McKiernon Jeffrey Briggs Lynn Wignall Humphries Makula Sangster Driffield

Morgan Anjum Warren Subhani McKiernon Jeffrey Briggs Lynn Hodgkinson Nkem Townsend Wignall Sangster

Morgan Anjum Warren Subhani McKiernon Townend Briggs Nkem Sangster Humphries Hobden James

Tayo Anjum Warren Subhani McKiernon Townend Briggs Nkem Sangster Humphries Morgan Wignall Hodgkinson

Morgan Anjum Warren Subhani McKiernon Townsend Briggs Nkem Wignall Jeffrey Buttle Mohamed

HISTORY

EARLY DAYS

The 1908-09 season saw Steeton’s first properly organised football team. Steeton Church Lads Brigade, appear in the Keighley & District League. Before that time there were dozens of ‘scratch’ or one-off teams in the district experimenting with the game and no doubt several in the Steeton area. One, named Steeton FC, played a team from Haworth in November 1905 and won 5-0 but this side was short-lived.

was reached for the first time. Steeton lost 1-5 to a very strong Keighley Celtic.

The club plied its trade in the Keighley and District League until the early 1960’s when the club made the move to the Craven League. The late 1960s saw the club move from The Oaks to Summerhill Lane as the Oaks was part of a re build in the area that included Airedale Hospital and a new housing estate. Jack Fortune was a driving force behind the club’s move to Summerhill Lane.

THE MODERN ERA

For the 1909-10 season Steeton Church Lads Brigade continued in the Keighley League (finishing 3rd in the First Division). There was also a new Steeton FC in the same division. It is probable that this new side was formed from the village rugby team Steeton Wesleyans FC, also played in the 2nd division of the Keighley League that season, where they finished bottom.

For the 1910-11 season only Steeton FC existed. The other two sides in the village were said to have become defunct but it is likely there was some kind of merger between all three clubs, creating a strong village side that was independent from the rugby club. The fact that there was a Reserve team that season suggests further that a merger had taken place. The final of the prestigious Keighley Charity Cup

When Jez Fay took over an ailing side towards the end of the 1999-2000 season, Steeton were struggling in the third tier of the West Riding League. Fay’s appointment proved a sound one, as within 12 months they were Division Two Champions, on goal difference from Rawdon Old Boys. The side reached the semi-final of the recentlyintroduced West Riding County Trophy, going out only to eventual winners Carlton.

STEETON AFC

The 2001-02 season saw both heartbreak and glory. By the end of the season, Steeton were just a point away from becoming Division One champions, yet they were still deprived a second successive promotion as Bay Athletic edged runners-up spot on goal difference. Steeton were among the favourites to win the County Trophy, and progress was this time made to the final where they met County Amateur Division Two runners-up Hunsworth. In a dramatic game, Steeton trailed by two goals early on before fighting back to win the trophy thanks to a late winner from Steven Barker. Promotion to the Premier Division of the league was not far off, as Steeton earned the right at the end of the 2002-03 season.

With Paul Ettenfield taking the reins from Fay in 2003, Steeton sought to establish itself in the top league but were sadly relegated back to the First Division in 2005. Three mid-table positions were achieved back in the second tier and another league cup was won the same season, with Roy Mason taking over the Manager’s role before the start of the season.

Mason’s side finished a fine third in the league at the close of the 2008-09 campaign.

Steeton did win the District Cup for only the third time in their history in 2011, defeating holders Cowling 5-0 in the final. The club continued to rise and in the 2012/13 season Steeton attained their highest league position

finishing in second place behind Bay Athletic. The side also won the Keighley Cup final that season.

COUNTY CUP FINAL

The following season saw Steeton have one of their most memorable seasons when they reached the final of the County Cup for the first time, with the final game played at Elland Road. The earlier rounds had seen the likes of Oxenhope, Beeston and Brighouse Town’s Reserves beat, and a semi-final place at Woodlesford was earned. It took an early Michael Rhodes penalty to settle a tense and close encounter and set up a final with Bradford side Field FC. However it wasn’t to be Steeton’s day and in an awful first half they found themselves 4-0 down before Lee Reilly pulled two goals back. Field eventually ran out 5-2 winners.

ENTRY INTO THE NWCFL

The 2017-18 season saw Steeton apply for promotion to the North West Counties League. The introduction of a lot of younger players the team started to gel and apart from a County Cup defeat by Carlton Athletic, they remained unbeaten all season.

The Keighley Cup was won thanks to two late goals from Graham Holmes. One to send the game into extra time after Silsden Whitestar had taken a first half lead.

The League Cup was also won for the first time in the club’s history. Ben Richardson, Andy Holden and Andy Briggs had put Steeton 3-0 at half time against Campion, and a further Briggs goal in the second period saw Steeton win in a convincing manner.

The season however was tinged with sadness as club stalwarts, David Baxter (right) and Archie Airdrie both passed away within a few weeks.

The 2018-19 season saw the club move into the NWCFL and proved to be one of the most historic moments of the club’s history, as we won our first ever game in the FA Vase by beating Northallerton 2-1 and also beating Thackley in the Senior West Riding County FA Cup.

The 2019-20 season saw club stalwart Albert Bates move up to Club President and Pete Jeffrey taking over as Club Chairman. On the field the team embarked its second season at this level playing at Cougar Park. A tough season for the team on the field which was eventually interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 20/21 season marked a new era with the move to our new home at Marley Stadium in Keighley and plans to grow both the senior football side and our junior set-up. Last season, the club finished 12th, the highest in their history, while U10 and U11 teams set the junior leagues alight, finishing top of their respective divisions.

A POINT AGAINST PILKINGTON

PILKINGTON (H)

STEETON kept up their recent run of good form with a dramatic 1-1 draw at home to North West Counties Football League First Division North leaders

Pilkington, writes Josh Chapman.

Despite the Chevrons having the better of the chances throughout the contest, it appeared the visitors from Merseyside would keep their 100 per cent winning record intact when they netted the opening goal of the contest in the 91st minute.

However, six minutes into added time, a screamer from 25 yards out courtesy of Jordan Townend made sure Roy Mason’s side earned a well-deserved point.

After the fairly even opening exchanges, the home side were then left wondering how they had failed to open the scoring.

First, Pilkington goalkeeper Matt Slevin, who was in fine form all day, made a solid stop from a Josh McKiernon volley.

Mo Farhan Subhani then thought he had scored for a third consecutive game as his effort came

down off the underside of the crossbar, but it did not quite cross the line.

Slevin made comfortable stops to deny both McKiernon and Townend as Steeton pushed for the first goal of the afternoon.

A late challenge on Steeton new boy Danny Warren forced him from the pitch after 28 minutes, before Pilkington produced their first real chance of the afternoon through Callum Preston, the midfielder volleying wide from a corner.

The visitors then got in behind the Steeton defence but a superb block by the debuting Nathan Tayo stopped the attack from the men in pink from progressing any further.

Another superb Slevin save denied Andy Briggs on the brink of half-time after a great break down the right wing from Josh Walne.

Pilkington started the second half brightly, Callum Laird firing over before Bebeto Gomes appealed for a penalty despite it looking as though he had slipped over in the box.

Foley Nkem then put an ambitious effort from the edge of the area just over the bar as Steeton got

themselves back into the arm wrestle.

The visitors won a free kick in a promising position on the hour mark, but Bruno De Almeida Severino’s effort comfortably cleared the crossbar.

The league leaders continued to turn the screw but were met by a stubborn visiting defence, as Omar Anjum, Jack Lynn and Jonny Hodgkinson all cleared immediate threats in quick succession.

Briggs, who had scored seven goals in his previous three outings leading into this game, was denied once more by a great low save by Slevin, before heading inches wide of the near post from a corner.

And the Steeton skipper must have wondered what more he had to do score when his effort from the edge of the area hit the post.

The game appeared to be heading for a goalless draw as injury time approached as Hodgkinson volleyed a corner over the bar, and some superb defending from Pilkington denied Briggs, Townend, Subhani and Anjum in a crazy goalmouth scramble.

However, Pilkington appeared to have snatched all three points when Chris Lomax beat the offside trap from a long ball forward and struck the ball inside the far post on the turn.

But in dramatic fashion, in added time to added

time, Steeton launched one final attack from a Josh Walne throw.

Nelson Digbeu thought he had averted the danger by hooking the ball away from his own goal.

But the clearance landed at the feet of Townend, who took a touch before smashing the ball into the top corner from 25 yards.

It was his first goal since returning to the club earlier this month, and it sparked wild scenes of joy at Marley.

STEETON: Catlow, Walne, Lynn, Tayo, Anjum, Warren, Farhan Subhani, McKiernon, Townend, Briggs, Nkem.

PILKINGTON: Slevin, Cottington, Digbeu, Giglio, Kenny, De Almeida Severino, Amarzou, Preston, Laird, Lomax, Gomes.

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PLAYERS

PLAYER PROFILE

Position Box-to-Box Midfielder Age 27 Height 5’9 Previous Clubs Emley, Golcar United Sponsor Tucos Silsden

JORDAN TOWNEND might be standing on the sidelines tonight after breaking his hand in a work-related accident, but his impact has been most certainly felt on the pitch so far this season.

Returning to Marley from play-off winners Golcar United in October, the box-to-box midfielder has wasted no time in picking up from where he left off in his spell at the club last season.

A sublime 35-yard volley against Ashton Town in front of a 500-strong crowd in March was followed up by a similarly stunning last-gasp equaliser to break the 100% record held by League leaders Pilkington at the end of last month, with many feeling that he has laid his claim to be awarded the Goal of the Season for the second year running.

“Two goals in four games isn’t a bad ratio is it,” he laughs.

“It was a tough but really good game against Pilkington here a few weeks ago, and to say that they were the top of the table, we took them right to the edge.

“Despite conceding in the 91st minute, the lads all kept their heads up. When the ball came to me my first thought was just to shoot, and luckily it went in.

“It’s been good to see the video of my goal doing the rounds on social media, and it was good to stop

their winning run too.

“Like everyone says, anyone can beat anyone in this division. We win another three games or so, we’re just a point off the play-off’s.”

A part of Golcar’s play-off winning side last time out, JT was happy to have broken the duck that had seen him previously miss out on promotion on penalties during his time at NCEL side Emley.

Describing Golcar’s 2-1 victory at Barrow-based Holker Old Boys in April as the best moment of his 10year career at this level, he admitted that the decision to move back to the Huddersfield side was perhaps the right decision in the short-term, but not necessarily for his career.

“I went back because I’m local to Golcar, I knew all the players and fans, and felt that I was quite respected there,” he says.

“But things weren’t quite working out at the beginning of this season. I didn’t feel as though I was getting enough game time and didn’t see eye to eye with the management team.

“To be honest, I felt like I had fallen out of love with the game.

“I wasn’t initially planning on coming back into football without having had a break from it, but

When the ball came to me my first thought was just to shoot, and luckily it went in.

when Roy rang and explained that the door was always open for me at Steeton, I couldn’t turn it down.

“I spoke to a few other clubs before coming back to Marley, but his ambition sold it for me.

“The Steeton squad has come on a lot since last season with the signings of Jonny Hodgkinson and my friend Nathan Tayo, and I could see what Roy is building here.

“I’m not a player that’s happy to just settle for being comfortable in mid-table, and always want to have something to play for.

“With this squad, a play-off place is very achievable, and I’d love to get promoted back-toback here at Steeton.”

Alongside hoping to achieve a play-off place, Jordan is enjoying having swapped the grass at Golcar for Marley’s 3G pitch, a surface he much prefers playing on.

He’s also relishing being given the license to push forward and contribute more to the club in an attacking sense, and is eager to be back on the pitch once his hand is out of its cast.

But despite Liversedge’s poor league form that has seen them net just 14 times this season, he warns that tonight’s game will not be easy.

“I was a part of the Golcar side that was beaten by Steeton on penalties after that late equaliser in the Cup last season.

“You can’t ever afford to be complacent. In pre-season I faced Liversedge twice; the first time we held them to a 1-1 draw, and two weeks later they thrashed us 6-0.

“It’ll be good for us to put a good run together like last season before we were controversially knocked out at Brighouse. I know I’m not alone in thinking that it definitely wasn’t a penalty, and don’t know how the referee could justify giving it.

“The doctors have said that I can’t play in any capacity until my pot is off in two weeks, and I’m following their advice.

“I’ll be with my dad watching on from the sidelines and cheering the lads on, and I can’t wait to be back out there with them in a few weeks time.”

Throughout this season, Chappers will be documenting our away days and rating each on five different categories to determine just what is the best Steeton away day. This week, we look back to our League Cup trip to Nelson.

FACILITIES (3/10)

The less said the better about this one.

A couple of portakabin’s, one working toilet for both sexes. Despite how it looks in the picture below, Little Wembley a ground in desperate need of some TLC.

JOURNEY (6/10)

With no minibus needed for the short trip over the Pennines, Uncle Briggsy’s Taxi’s were out in force. An easy journey through Colne to Little Wembley, located just off the motorway. A couple of little decent pub stops on the way home too. Certainly made up for the poor performance and the result.

PEOPLE (5/10)

As always, the woman behind the pie counter was spot on - even if she does always get offended by Matt being a veggie!

Other than that, the locals were typically old school Lancastrian. Hating anything Yorkshire.

HOSPITALITY (5/10)

I’ll be honest, on this occasion, I gave the hospitality at half time a miss.

But from what I’m told by Matt, it was one plate of sandwiches and finger snacks but served by a lovely lady.

Least he got to do the draw for the next round of the Cup I suppose!

FOOD & DRINK (5/10)

A nice pie, even if it was bought from Morrisons. A decent pint, out of a can. My brother Bobby rated the cup of tea though so at least someone was onto a winner.

OVERALL (26/50)

Nelson will undoubtedly be one of our lowest scorers this season with just over half, and we are still to go again for our league fixture. Little Wembley is a name in jest I hope.

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Matchball Sponsor

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Man of the Match Sponsor

Today’s MOTM Sponsor is Wayne Fenton Ground Works. We would like to thank Wayne for his support and hope that he enjoys this evening’s Cup tie.

(Left) Striker Arale Mohamed was presented with the MOTM award by Sam and Jacob from Haworth Craft Fair after scoring twice off the bench in our 3-1 win against Bacup.

QUICK-FIRE QUIZ

TOPIC: CUP TIES

EASY: 4 POINTS AVAILABLE

1. Who scored the winning goal that sent Watford to the FA Cup Final in 2019?

2. Which team won the 2001 FA Cup Final, held at the Millenium Stadium?

3. Which Championship side beat West Ham on penalties in the Carabao Cup last week?

4. How many times has Pep Guardiola won the League Cup?

MEDIUM: 6 POINTS AVAILABLE

5. Which substitute scored twice to help Championship leaders Burnley beat Crawley Town last week?

6. Which team are the lowest ranked side in this season’s FA Cup, and what division do they play in? HARD: 8 POINTS AVAILABLE

9. Gillingham beat Premier League side Brentford in a Carabao Cup giant-killing last week. Who was their goalkeeper, and what was the final score in the shootout?

7. Defender Sean Raggett helped then nonleague Lincoln City pull off a giant killing in the 2016-17 FA Cup against which side?

8. Which two sides contested the 2003 FA Cup Final?

11. In 2016, which then National League side reached the fourth round of the FA Cup, beating higher opposition in each round?

12. Bradford City famously beat Chelsea 4-2 in the FA Cup in January 2015, but which two players were on the scoresheet for the Blues?

10. The League Cup Final in which year was the first to go to penalties? Which two sides contested it? SCORE:

7. Burnley, 8. Arsenal vs Southampton, 9. Jake Turner (9-10), 10. 2001, Liverpool vs Birmingham City, 11. Sutton United 12. Gary Cahill & Ramires.

ANSWERS: 1. Gerard Deulofeu, 2. Liverpool, 3. Blackburn Rovers, 4. Four, 5. Anass Zaroury, 6. Alvechurch & Southern Premier Central League,

NWCFL

Despite defeat away at Squires Gate, there was history and records to be made and broken once more by Carl Grimshaw at Charnock Richard in the Premier Division

Two goals in the loss on the seaside saw Grimshaw register his 500th goal in 497 appearances for the club best known for its service station on the M6.

There was also change off the field at FC Isle of Man as manager Chris Brass was sacked following a recent poor run of form that has seen the islanders drop to just below the relegation zone.

A 3-1 away victory at third-placed AFC Liverpool saw Wythenshawe Town become the division’s new leaders.

They take top spot on goal difference after Vauxhall Motors dropped points away from home with a 1-1 draw against Barnoldswick Town

At the foot of the division, a goalless draw against Lower Breck saw Burscough move off the bottom of the table.

There was a big result at the foot of the First Division North as things continue to move in the tightest of the three leagues.

Ashton Town registered their first league victory at the 12th time of asking as they staged a dramatic comeback to pick up a 5-3 home victory against second-bottom Darwen FC

Defeat to play-off chasing Ilkley Town saw Cleator Moor Celtic fall into the relegation zone

South Liverpool stunned AFC Blackpool with a 5-1 spanking on Merseyside.

And the surprise results didn’t stop there as Euxton Villa and Daisy Hill fell to defeats on the road at the hands of Garstang and FC St Helens respectively.

The First Division South also has new leaders in the shape of Wythenshawe Amateurs.

They followed their cross-town rivals with a move to the top courtesy of a 2-1 home victory against Sandbach United Stockport Town however are still within touching distance of regaining the divisional lead as they saw off Alsager Town

There was also a first win of the season for Rocester as they, like Ashton in the North, defeated the side second-bottom with a 2-1 triumph away at Foley Meir

Cheadle Heath Nomads completed the trio of sides without wins finally getting one as they stunned play-off hopefuls Ellesmere Rangers in their own backyard.

The good times didn’t last though for the side at the foot of the table, as they followed it up with a disappointing 3-0 home loss to the ever-improving Stockport

Georgians

Brocton moved back into the play-off places with a 1-0 win at home to Abbey Hey

LEAGUE ROUND-UP WITH JOSH CHAPMAN

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LAST WEEKEND saw the majority of the NWCFL take time out to focus on the FA Vase, but the divisions have seen some movement leading in.

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IT’S WORTH TALKING ABOUT

The not-for-profit peer support service is aimed at anyone who feels that they need to talk about their life struggles and mental health. Started as a men’s only group in March 2020, they now have multiple groups operating across the Aire Valley.

Groups are FREE to attend and are available for over 18s via a referral or drop-in service. More information can be found across social media or on their website www.itsworthtalkingabout.org.

HOMELESS NOT HOPELESS

Committed to helping the homeless ‘get back on their feet’, the charity’s outreach programme in Bradford City Centre provides a hot meal every Wednesday evening and on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Donations can be made on Mondays (10am-12pm), Wednesdays (9am5pm) and Fridays (10am-12pm)

SELF HARM / INJURY SUPPORT LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE

Providing support for adults aged 16+ with self harm and injury issues, services including regular group meetings, 1-2-1 sessions, counselling referrals and a helpline, are available for individuals and their friends, family and loved ones.

A new support group will be established in West Yorkshire later this year!

Steeton AFC are proud to support these fantastic local organisations...

STEETON AFC

Manager: ROY MASON

(GK) James Catlow

(GK) Danny Thorpe

Omar Anjum

Andy Briggs (C)

Callum Buttle

Ben Driffield

Mo Farhan Subhani

Jonny Hodgkinson

Gabe Humphries

Toby Jeffrey Jack Lynn

Denis Makula

Josh McKiernon

Arale Mohamed

Alistair Morgan

Foley Nkem

Zack Sangster

Nathan Tayo

Jordan Townend

Jake Townsend

Josh Walne

Danny Warren Ben Wignall

LIVERSEDGE FC

Manager: JONATHAN RIMMINGTON

Jordan Porter (GK)

Des Amponsah

Ben Atkinson

Josh Barrett

Jack Carr

Nathan Cartman

Sumali Cissa

Zak Dearnley

Jack Hardacre

Kurt Harris James Hurtley

Shiraz Khan

George Proctor

Alfie Raw

Connor Smythe

Jack Steers

Casey Stewart

Jack Stockdill (C)

Paul Walker

James Walshaw

Joe Walton