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Parsley ready for some serious pruning

Adam Priestley's opening goal was not enough to give Farsley a first victory since the beginning of February

4:20pm Friday 17th May 2013

Evo-Stik Division One North final position 14th (P42 W13 D10 L19 F72 A80 GD-8 Pts49)

'Wholesale changes' in pipeline promises Farsley boss

Farsley manager Neil Parsley

6:20pm Friday 10th May 2013

Manager Neil Parsley stated last week that he was glad the season was over but he showed his appetite for the game has not diminished even slightly by adding that he was looking forward to a busy summer.

Parsley glad it’s all over after further Farsley frustration

2:41pm Sunday 5th May 2013

Farsley signed off their season in front of their own supporters but the final match of a disappointing Evo-Stik League Division One North campaign proved as frustrating as most of the others.

Albion Sports hope to celebrate good times with win

Eccleshill United in action during last week's win against neighbours Albion Sports

5:30pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

There promises to be a party atmosphere at Horsfall Stadium on Saturday as Albion Sports’ championship-winning season comes to a close with a final home game.

Farsley well beaten by New Mills

11:06pm Monday 29th April 2013

Farsley’s wretched end of season form continued tonight as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at New Mills.

O’Brien red card adds to Farsley woe

6:08pm Sunday 28th April 2013

Farsley flattered to deceive again as they competed with visitors Warrington Town only to let themselves down by conceding three goals inside the last 20 minutes and also finish with ten men.

Avenue want to end with a bang, not a whimper

Avenue's Matty James holds off Michael Lea during their 2-1 defeat at home to Colwyn Bay on Monday

4:20pm Thursday 25th April 2013

Bradford Park Avenue will be looking to sign off with a win when they host struggling Histon in the final game of their first season back in Conference North.

Farsley felled by champions Skelmersdale

4:56pm Sunday 21st April 2013

Farsley suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at Skelmersdale as the home side followed last weekend’s win at Throstle Nest with another victory over Neil Parsley’s men to capture the Evo-Stik Division One North title.

Farsley struggling to end four-game losing run

4:20pm Thursday 18th April 2013

Farsley’s testing end-of-season Evo-Stik League Division One North schedule continues on Saturday as they visit Skelmersdale United, who need just a point to seal the title and one automatic promotion spot.

Clapham and Morgan lined up to take charge at Thackley

Dave Morgan is set to take over the Thackley helm with Lee Clapham when Vince Brockie and Andy Patterson step down

10:44pm Monday 15th April 2013

Thackley have confirmed that Lee Clapham and Dave Morgan will take over the reins when Vince Brockie and Andy Patterson step down at the end of the season.

Farsley thrashed by champions elect

Gareth Grant's goal was a mere consolation

8:33pm Sunday 14th April 2013

Farsley 1, Skelmersdale United 5

Farsley legend Jackson won't rush retirement decision

4:00pm Friday 12th April 2013

Mark Jackson will take his time and listen to advice from family, friends, colleagues and his manager, Neil Parsley, before making the decision on whether to hang his boots up.

Bloods loss would be death knell to Avenue's play-off hopes

Avenue skipper Nathan Hotte takes on Oxford City's Felipe Barcelos in Monday's clash at Horsfall Stadium

6:00pm Thursday 11th April 2013

Bradford Park Avenue’s promotion prospects took a double hit in midweek as they banked just one point from a possible six.

Farsley hit by late smash and grab

8:00pm Sunday 7th April 2013

Trafford 3 Farsley 2

Parsley won't let season fizzle out

8:00pm Friday 5th April 2013

The Throstle Nest faithful have seen this season turn to dust in front of their eyes but Farsley manager Neil Parsley promises to galvanise his team and come back even stronger.

Ramsbottom victory gives Farsley hope

Matty James is on loan with Farsley from Bradford Park Avenue

4:40pm Thursday 4th April 2013

Farsley are having a very average season but they will draw strength from their last away fixture as they head across the Penines to take on Trafford on Saturday.

We got what we deserved - Farsley boss Parsley

Former Brighouse Town striker Nathan Cartman put Harrogate Railway Athletic 2-0 ahead against Farsley today

7:00am Tuesday 2nd April 2013

Farsley 2, Harrogate Railway Athletic 3

Victory lifts Farsley's spirits

Gareth Grant, right, hit Farsley's winner 16 minutes from time

7:00pm Sunday 31st March 2013

Ramsbottom United 1, Farsley 2

Farsley boss Parsley demands strong end to the season

Farsley manager Neil Parsley, left, is happy that all his team's current matches are big ones

4:30pm Thursday 28th March 2013

Farsley may have little more than pride to play for in the final few weeks of the season but they head to promotion-chasing Ramsbottom United on Saturday with a desire to prove their worth.

Guiseley game in doubt as fixtures still at mercy of weather

8:57pm Monday 25th March 2013

Guiseley’s home game against Lee Sinnott’s Altrincham in the Blue Square Bet North Division tomorrow night is under threat from the wintry conditions.

Brooksby ankle break adds to Guiseley frustration

This snow-bound scene at Thackley was a familiar one around the country on Saturday

5:35pm Sunday 24th March 2013

The postponement of Guiseley’s fixture at Stalybridge Celtic in Blue Square Bet North was the second piece of bad news that came out of the club late last week.

Farsley looking for swift revenge

5:00pm Thursday 21st March 2013

Farsley will be looking for a three-point maximum as they head to New Mills in the Evo-Stik Division One North on Saturday just a week after losing the reverse fixture.

Farsley suffer a knockout blow

Gareth Grant's strike proved to be only a consolation

6:00am Wednesday 20th March 2013

Matlock Town 3 Farsley 1

Boshell won't face Guiseley after Altrincham loan

Danny Boshell, left, won't play for Altrincham tomorrow against Guiseley

10:31pm Monday 18th March 2013

Danny Boshell will not be able to face parent club Guiseley tomorrow night when the Lions host Altrincham in Blue Square Bet North.

Farsley are not clinical as winless run continues

Adam Priestley's opening goal was not enough to give Farsley a first victory since the beginning of February

4:50pm Sunday 17th March 2013

Farsley AFC 1, New Mills 2

Farsley reflect on one that got away

Matty James is on loan with Farsley from Bradford Park Avenue

6:30pm Friday 15th March 2013

Neil Parsley has accepted that his Farsley side’s promotion play-off hopes are dead in the water but feels he can pinpoint the exact time when they expired.

Promotion has passed us by this time - Farsley boss

Matty James is on loan with Farsley from Bradford Park Avenue

4:30pm Thursday 14th March 2013

Farsley’s manager Neil Parsley was disappointed to have to settle for a draw last time out in Evo-Stik Division One North, and also confirmed that too many dropped points had cost his side another tilt at promotion.

Marshall stunner rescues Bradford Park Avenue

Richard Marshall supplied Avenue’s equaliser

12:18am Wednesday 13th March 2013

Bradford Park Avenue earned a point at the home of one of their Blue Square Bet North promotion play-off rivals thanks to a stunning equaliser from Richard Marshall.

Avenue hoping the weather holds for crucial contest

The gates were shut at Bradford Park Avenue on Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch. Avenue are hoping for better luck tomorrow night at Gainsborough Trinity

7:50pm Monday 11th March 2013

Bradford Park Avenue will be hoping to get the go-ahead for their trip to Gainsborough Trinity tomorrow night after being frustrated by a home postponement due to the weather at the weekend.

Farsley stop the rot

5:32pm Sunday 10th March 2013

Farsley put a disappointing run of three defeats behind them when they picked up a point on the road with a 2-2 draw at Radcliffe Borough.

Parsley demands Farsley improvement

4:30pm Thursday 7th March 2013

Farsley’s promotion challenge simply cannot survive another hit so they must make the most of their Evo-Stik League trip to Radcliffe Borough on Saturday.

Time running out for Farsley

4:40pm Thursday 28th February 2013

Farsley know they are in the last-chance saloon as far as the Evo-Stik League play-offs go when they host mid-table Burscough in Division One North on Saturday.

Farsley suffer another setback

3:33pm Sunday 24th February 2013

Farsley’s play-off hopes suffered another blow as they slipped to a second successive away defeat in the Evo-Stik Division One North.

Parsley delighted to snap up O'Brien

Rob O'Brien, right

11:49pm Friday 22nd February 2013

Farsley boss Neil Parsley is happy with his latest signing after landing Rob O’Brien from Conference North neighbours Bradford Park Avenue.

Farsley have top-five ambitions

Liversedge, left, will be hoping to bounce back after defeat against Thackley

4:40pm Thursday 21st February 2013

Farsley will be looking to strengthen their push for the promotion play-offs in Evo-Stik Division One North on Saturday when they visit Salford City.

Late loss is heartbreaker for Farsley

9:10pm Sunday 17th February 2013

Curzon Ashton 3 Farsley 2

Abadaki signing is boost to Farsley's play-off bid

Dave Briggs, seen outjumping Fylde's Joe Booth, is Farsley's only long-tgerm injury absentee with a hernia problem

4:10pm Friday 15th February 2013

Neil Parsley landed one of three potential targets on Thursday evening and was hopeful of securing another before tomorrow's game at Curzon Ashton.

Farsley set to make two additions to squad

Ryan Harrison's spectacular strike put Farsley ahead at Goole

7:00pm Thursday 14th February 2013

Farsley manager Neil Parsley is backing his squad to respond positively from last weekend’s disappointing home draw when they head to Evo-Stik Division One North play-off rivals Curzon Ashton on Saturday.

Wasteful Farsley pay the penalty

5:10pm Sunday 10th February 2013

Farsley 1 Goole AFC 1

Parsley: Positions mean nothing until May

Former City and Park Avenue player Wayne Benn is in charge of Goole

4:00pm Thursday 7th February 2013

Farsley boss Neil Parsley is not paying too much attention to the Evo-Stik League Division One North table ahead of Saturday's home clash with struggling Goole AFC.

Grant triple puts Farsley back in mix

6:03pm Sunday 3rd February 2013

Cammell Laird 2 Farsley 4

Wirral take maximum points from Cammel Laird trip, hopes Farsley boss

6:00am Friday 1st February 2013

Farsley head to the area their manager hails from tomorrow as they travel to the Wirral to take on Cammell Laird in a tough Evo-Stik Division One North encounter.

Guiseley reach cup final

HIGH FIVE: Guiseley scorer Wayne Brooksby, left, is congratulated by Josh Wilson at Nethermoor tonight

11:05pm Tuesday 29th January 2013

Football returned to the area tonight with four of the six scheduled games featuring local semi-professional clubs going ahead.

Non-league clubs watching the weather

8:12pm Monday 28th January 2013

Six of the local non-league clubs should be in action tomorrow night – weather permitting.

Semi-pro clubs are weather beaten

This was the scene at Guiseley on Saturday morning

5:00pm Sunday 27th January 2013

The heavy snow on Friday took its toll on the weekend’s sporting fixtures and all bar one of the local semi-professional football clubs faced a white-out.

Brighouse fear extra costs if FA Vase tie postponed again

Ben Charlesworth heads clear against Silsden in the FA Cup earlier this season but it is their league form that has captaured most of the attention

6:59pm Thursday 24th January 2013

Brighouse Town face another early start tomorrow as they make a second attempt to reach the Isle of Wight to take on Newport in the fourth round of the FA Vase.

Academy team should be big boost for Farsley

Mark Jackson, left, one of farsley's two assistant player-managers, is also their link to Leeds City College, where he is head of football

4:10pm Friday 18th January 2013

One of Farsley’s youngsters has been away on international duty this week.

Farsley hoping to bounce back into play-off zone

Farsley manager Neil Parsley, left, is happy that all his team's current matches are big ones

5:00pm Thursday 17th January 2013

Farsley could be forgiven for hoping Saturday's game is called off as they face a trip to leaders Mossley in Evo-Stik Division One North.

Grant scores on comeback trail but Farsley lose play-off berth

Farsley's Dave Stead attempts to cross, with Ossett Albion's darol Lucas attempting to block it

8:50pm Sunday 13th January 2013

Farsley 1, Prescot Cables 1

Five-star Stead takes plaudits at Farsley

Gareth Grant in action in the win over Guiseley

3:00pm Thursday 10th January 2013

Farsley boss Neil Parsley has hailed Dave Stead’s impact ahead of Saturday's home game against Prescot Cables.



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