CLUB NEWS
Thursday 12th March 2010.
United won their Wakefield Challenge Cup semi-Final tonight beating Horbury Cherry Tree 4-1 at Altofts. Striker Clifton Firth was the star with a hat trick and Danny Milnes netted the other. In the final, to be played Tuesday 13th April, United will meet the winners of Horbury Town / Wakefield City at Wakefield FC's ground 7.15pm.
Thursday 18th February 2010
The Reserve team will now be away at Wakefield City Res on Sat 20th Feb, instead of Bronte Wanderers.
Sunday 17th January 2010
Most of the snow on the ground has now gone but the thaw has left the pitch under water. However the Club are confident that this weekends game will go ahead as scheduled.
A Club meeting will be helkd in the Clubhouse after training on Thursday.
Friday 8th January 2010
The big freeze has again destroyed the fixture programme with both matches postponed for this weekend. Because of the adverse weather the fixture list is constantly changing, please check the fixture section of the website to keep updated.
Wednesday 19th August 2009
The Club have appointed John Moore as temporary First Team Manager for the season's opening games as the Club seeks to introduce some stability for these early games.
Monday 17th August 2009
First Team Manger Roly Lanes today rocked the Club by informing the players that he was leaving to take up the position of Assistant Manager at Hemsworth MW. With only two days to the start of the season his timing was appaling and leaves a lot to be desired. The Hemsworth Secretary has confirmed that Roly had been chasing the position for a while now which begs the question why he didn't inform the club earlier to allow for a replacement to step in. The whole squad feel very deflated after they gave him full commitment throughout close season training, at a time when he knew he was seeking to leave.
Wednesday 5th August 2009
Fixtures received for start of season with the first game v Ardsley Celtic FC at home on Wednesday 19th August - 6.15pm kick off.
The Club are still playing friendlies at present with the Reserve side at home to Wrenthorpe this evening and on Thursday the first team will play hosts to AFC Emley.
Friday 17th July 2009
Information I have received confirms that Dave Kelly will be having surgery following his recent heart attack and also suggests that Dave has been advised to stop working and playing golf.
Monday 13th July 2009
Sadly I have been informed that former player/manager Dave Kelly has suffered another heart attack. He is currently in Pontefract Hospital (since last Wednesday) wher ongoing tests are taking place. I will update when more information available.
Sunday 12th July 2009
Another 'old boy' made contact Gavin "macca" McDermott emailed to say he would not be able to get to the 40th celebrations but was coming from Hong Kong around 20th July when he will pop into the "shed" to meet up with his mates.
Saturday 27th June 09
Great surprise to see former player Dave Smith at the Club. Dave moved down South and was up visiting family when he called in to see the lads. Looked fit and well and he also confirmed that he is still a bandit at golf. Coming to the reunion in September.
Friday 19th June 2009.
Roly and Pash have announced that training will commence on Tuesday 23rd June, 7.00pm at the Sports Club.
The 40 Year celebration will now be held on the weekend of Saturday 26th September. A meeting of former players Phil Dack, Paul Atkinson, Glen Callaghan along with other members Richard Lees, Kevin Barker and Stuart Marsden took place last night with various ideas for the event put forward- Watch this space.
Tuesday 10th March 2009
United will face old rivals Altofts FC in the semi-final of the Wakefield & District Challenge Cup tonight at Nostell MW with a 7.15pm kick off. Manager Rolly will finalise his team prior to the game with fitness worries over central defender Peter Knighting who came off injury at Bay Athletic last Saturday. Striker and leading goal scorer Clifton Firth still remians suspended for the tie.
Saturday 24th January 09
For the third time the Sheffield County Association Cup 4th round tie had to be postponed. Heavy rain once again put paid to the tie despite attempts to 'fork away' the water on Friday. Although 95% of the pitch is playable the corner, near the houses, is struggling to deal with the water as it runs off the cricket field. Arrangements have been made to place sand on the damp areas this week and hopefully this along with improved weather, will make the pitch playable. Drains at this point have been exposed and appear to be clear (our ground contractors will run water through them this week to test for any blockage) which would indicate it is just shear volume of water.
Winners of this tie will play hosts to Sheffield Reserves in the semi- final which will be played Saturday 14th March 2009. In the other semi-final Kirkburton are at home to Aston AFC.
Tues 30th Dec 08
First Team Manager Rolly has organised a friendly this evening away at Glasshoughton AFC, kick off 7.45pm. Players to meet at Glasshoughton for 6.30pm
Sat 20th Dec 08
United are pleased to announce that local business Howarth Services have kindly agreed to sponsor the first team shirts. Managing Director Ian Howarth has part of his business based in Hall Green and Wakefield. The Club is very gratful to attract sponsorship during the difficult financial climate. A photo session was held prior to Sat's home County Cup tie.
The postponed Reserve Team League Cup tie against Littletown Reserves will now be played on Saturday 22nd November 2008, kick off 1.45pm at Painthorpe Lane. If the adverse weather continues a pitch inspection will take place the morning of the match. If any doubt exists players are asked to telephone the Club for information after 12.00noon.
NEW FIRST TEAM MANAGER
United are pleased to announce the appointment of Rowland Lanes as First Team Manager. Rowland was asked to take up the position mid June and after considering other offers he accepted the position with immediate effect. Having Managed Pontefract Colliery for the last 4 years Rowland comes with a wealth of experience having previously Managed Featherstone Colliery, Altofts, Tadcaster Albion, Glasshoughton and Pontefract.He has all the relevant qualifications and training will commence on Thursday 3rd July, 7.00pm at Hall Green.
PRESENTATION EVENING
United's Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening was held last Friday at the Royal Spice in Darton. The function was attended by 60 members which included guests, Chris and Amanada Laughton who are Club sponsors. Presentations were made to First Team Players Player of the Year Mathew Marsden, Reserve Team Players Player of the Year Richard Trueman, First and Reserve Team Managers Player of the Year Lee Speight and Tony Finean respectively. Further awards were presented to Michael Sunderland who has made 300 appearances for the First Team. Both Danny Empsall and Mathew Marsden were also presented with awards for reaching 200 first team appearances.