FC Farsley

Gainsborough boss Russ Wilcox has been the victim of someone impersonating him.

'Get a life' - Ex Farsley boss IMPERSONATED by faker in non-league transfer scandal

Farsley will be playing here when they take on Collegians, their John Palmer pitch up to scratch in time for the new season.

Farsley will be playing here when they take on Collegians, their John Palmer pitch up to scratch in time for the new season.

Brighouse Town FC

Farsley to play on pitch named after beloved ex-chairman amid Throstle Nest work

Farsley (light blue) had been playing National League North football at Throstle Nest until the end of the 2024-25, but they are in the amateur ranks now.

Farsley (light blue) had been playing National League North football at Throstle Nest until the end of the 2024-25, but they are in the amateur ranks now.

Farsley boss Stockdale defends entry scheme as Akinfenwa on board at club

David Stockdale saves a penalty in the 2016/17 season for Brighton, when they earned automatic promotion to the Premier League, where they have remained ever since.

David Stockdale saves a penalty in the 2016/17 season for Brighton, when they earned automatic promotion to the Premier League, where they have remained ever since.

Ex-Premier League keeper takes on huge roles at Farsley as new division decided

David Stockdale played Premier League football with Fulham, before helping Brighton and Sheffield Wednesday to promotion, those stints sandwiching his run to the League One play-off final with Wycombe in 2021-22.

David Stockdale played Premier League football with Fulham, before helping Brighton and Sheffield Wednesday to promotion, those stints sandwiching his run to the League One play-off final with Wycombe in 2021-22.

Farsley return REJECTED as owner and ex-Premier League keeper 'disappointed'

David Stockdale forged a career out of making saves, but rebuilding his local football club is his biggest salvation job yet.

David Stockdale forged a career out of making saves, but rebuilding his local football club is his biggest salvation job yet.

Farsley weaving magic back at Throstle Nest as New Year means new start

Former Brighton keeper David Stockdale and his family have now completed the purchase completed the purchase of FC 2010 Holdings Ltd and announced the formation of FC Farsley Sports Club.

Former Brighton keeper David Stockdale and his family have now completed the purchase completed the purchase of FC 2010 Holdings Ltd and announced the formation of FC Farsley Sports Club.

Farsley Celtic LIQUIDATED as Stockdale purchase sees formation of new club

Farsley's Don Holmes poses proudly with his volunteer award in 2019.

Farsley's Don Holmes poses proudly with his volunteer award in 2019.

Farsley in mourning after sudden death of vice-president and "true legend"

Prince Ekpolo made his Avenue debut on Saturday against Halifax, but his first competitive outing for the club is set to come against Mossley in the FA Cup at the start of next month.

Prince Ekpolo made his Avenue debut on Saturday against Halifax, but his first competitive outing for the club is set to come against Mossley in the FA Cup at the start of next month.

Albion Sports FC

Avenue get home FA Cup draw as Albion rewarded for remarkable run

Everything went wrong for Farsley last season, including club captain Lewis Turner suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a game in December, from which he thankfully recovered after on-field and hospital treatment.

Everything went wrong for Farsley last season, including club captain Lewis Turner suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a game in December, from which he thankfully recovered after on-field and hospital treatment.

Farsley RESIGN from league but hope is "short-term pain means long-term gain"

David Stockdale has made plenty of good saves in his career, but this could be his biggest of all.

David Stockdale has made plenty of good saves in his career, but this could be his biggest of all.

Former Brighton keeper Stockdale to own and manage Farsley in shock move

It has been an exceptionally difficult 12 months for Farsley's fans, and sadly there is now more off-field drama to process.

It has been an exceptionally difficult 12 months for Farsley's fans, and sadly there is now more off-field drama to process.

Poor Farsley face fresh problems as half of board resigns

Farsley (green and white) only picked up two points in the league after Boxing Day, one of which came in this goalless draw

Farsley (green and white) only picked up two points in the league after Boxing Day, one of which came in this goalless draw

Brighouse Town FC

Farsley Celtic relegated THREE divisions as Brighouse remarkably reprieved again

John Lufudu (left) celebrates scoring alongside Gabriel Johnson on Saturday, but Guiseley only managed a draw in the end at FC United of Manchester, a result which saw them drop from third to fourth in the Northern Premier League Premier Division table.

John Lufudu (left) celebrates scoring alongside Gabriel Johnson on Saturday, but Guiseley only managed a draw in the end at FC United of Manchester, a result which saw them drop from third to fourth in the Northern Premier League Premier Division table.

Brighouse Town FC

Guiseley face away semi in Stockton as draw sees them overtaken

Brighouse (navy) have gone down with a game to spare from the Northern Premier League East Division.

Brighouse (navy) have gone down with a game to spare from the Northern Premier League East Division.

Brighouse Town FC

Brighouse relegated with neighbours after points deduction denies last-day drama

Luke Wilson made a stunning save to keep out Rio Allan, but he was beaten by Danny South's winner as Hallam made the play-off final instead of Thackley.

Luke Wilson made a stunning save to keep out Rio Allan, but he was beaten by Danny South's winner as Hallam made the play-off final instead of Thackley.

Brighouse Town FC

Thackley and Liversedge devastated as horrible fates confirmed on Saturday

Dominic Staunton (left) scored Albion's only goal in their heartbreaking 3-1 defeat at Handsworth.

Dominic Staunton (left) scored Albion's only goal in their heartbreaking 3-1 defeat at Handsworth.

Albion Sports FC

Albion agony and Thackley ecstasy after dramatic denouement to season

Richie Smallwood's missed penalty on Tuesday night summed up a horror start to April for the Bantams, but all is not lost by any means.

Richie Smallwood's missed penalty on Tuesday night summed up a horror start to April for the Bantams, but all is not lost by any means.

Albion Sports FC

NATH'S NATTERS: Let's hope April is not the cruellest month for City and more

Farsley Celtic are going to re-lay a grass pitch for now, just to try and get back to Throstle Nest as soon as possible

Farsley Celtic are going to re-lay a grass pitch for now, just to try and get back to Throstle Nest as soon as possible

'Rebuilding has already begun' as Farsley Celtic push on after relegation

Zak Khan (left) plundered a wonderful hat-trick for Route One Rovers last night, but his efforts may be in vain.

Zak Khan (left) plundered a wonderful hat-trick for Route One Rovers last night, but his efforts may be in vain.

Albion Sports FC

Bradford side Route One left to sweat amid Farsley relegation and play-off twist

Joao Silva (left) in action during Farsley's draw against Warrington Town in January.

Joao Silva (left) in action during Farsley's draw against Warrington Town in January.

Farsley talent Silva makes international bow out in Africa

Silsden skipper Ross Daly lifts the NCEL Premier Division title alongside his ecstatic team-mates.

Silsden skipper Ross Daly lifts the NCEL Premier Division title alongside his ecstatic team-mates.

Albion Sports FC

Silsden seal title glory but Thackley and Albion left sweating after derby draw

With all the chaos surrounding the club, Farsley's squad has got increasingly younger this season, and this 0-0 draw in January helped neither them or fellow National League North strugglers Warrington Town.

With all the chaos surrounding the club, Farsley's squad has got increasingly younger this season, and this 0-0 draw in January helped neither them or fellow National League North strugglers Warrington Town.

Farsley holding "action day" as club set for crucial grading at end of month

The Farsley Celtic grounds

The Farsley Celtic grounds

Football ground to be protected as 'community asset'

Big defender Harry Coates (third right) scored Silsden's second goal as they grabbed a crucial three points against Parkgate.

Big defender Harry Coates (third right) scored Silsden's second goal as they grabbed a crucial three points against Parkgate.

Albion Sports FC

Eccleshill lose controversially to title chasers as leaders Silsden seal key win

Slater Barnes puts the ball beyond Ed Wilczynski to give Thackley the lead against Campion on Saturday.

Slater Barnes puts the ball beyond Ed Wilczynski to give Thackley the lead against Campion on Saturday.

Albion Sports FC

Thackley hold nerve in Bradford derby as play-off picture changes again

In the village of Farsley, Throstle Nest has always been an important hub for the community, and that has been lost this season with the pitch issues, so this is a way of the club giving back.

In the village of Farsley, Throstle Nest has always been an important hub for the community, and that has been lost this season with the pitch issues, so this is a way of the club giving back.

Farsley Celtic launch huge 'Football in Community' initiative after tough season

Aidan Kirby scored for Campion, but his goal came in vain as Hallam won last night's game 2-1 at Scotchman Road.

Aidan Kirby scored for Campion, but his goal came in vain as Hallam won last night's game 2-1 at Scotchman Road.

Albion Sports FC

Campion lose cracking contest in Bradford to title-hunting Hallam

Robbie Fox (left) was sent off for Silsden on Saturday, which inadvertently helped out his former club Albion Sports.

Robbie Fox (left) was sent off for Silsden on Saturday, which inadvertently helped out his former club Albion Sports.

Albion Sports FC

Silsden see wheels fall off as Bradford rivals Albion hunting them down

Eisa Faulding (left) scored a superb header in Albion's 2-1 win on Monday night.

Eisa Faulding (left) scored a superb header in Albion's 2-1 win on Monday night.

Albion Sports FC

Albion beat strife to move into play-offs as excellent Eccleshill start shining

The Farsley pitch was ripped up at the end of last season, but plans to lay an artificial surface have totally hit the buffers for now, with the club looking to put grass back there.

The Farsley pitch was ripped up at the end of last season, but plans to lay an artificial surface have totally hit the buffers for now, with the club looking to put grass back there.

Farsley appeal for urgent fan help to keep club alive after traumatic season

Michael O'Brien (second left) scored for Campion in their thrilling game at Handsworth, but the Bradford side came out on the wrong end of a seven-goal thriller.

Michael O'Brien (second left) scored for Campion in their thrilling game at Handsworth, but the Bradford side came out on the wrong end of a seven-goal thriller.

Albion Sports FC

Damage done to Thackley and Campion in dramatic play-off race

David Stockdale is the new Farsley Celtic manager.

David Stockdale is the new Farsley Celtic manager.

Farsley start to move on from crisis with ex-Brighton keeper Stockdale new boss

Farsley's pitch has been in a sorry state, with the club still waiting on an artificial pitch to be laid, despite ripping up their grass surface last summer.

Farsley's pitch has been in a sorry state, with the club still waiting on an artificial pitch to be laid, despite ripping up their grass surface last summer.

Seismic news for hurting Farsley as under-fire Barthorpe resigns after six years

Neil Redfearn was managing Leeds when they were struggling a decade ago, and even that went better than his brief spell at Farsley.

Neil Redfearn was managing Leeds when they were struggling a decade ago, and even that went better than his brief spell at Farsley.

Redfearn quits crisis club Farsley after three weeks as pathetic Celts lose 6-1

Hass Gorji (yellow) was up front for Albion when they lost 3-1 to Golcar at Horsfall last season, but he gained some personal revenge with Eccleshill on Saturday.

Hass Gorji (yellow) was up front for Albion when they lost 3-1 to Golcar at Horsfall last season, but he gained some personal revenge with Eccleshill on Saturday.

Albion Sports FC

Excellent Eccleshill banish relegation worries with great win over Golcar

Sohail Abbas (right) in discussion with the Farsley Celtic players. Pic: Submitted

Sohail Abbas (right) in discussion with the Farsley Celtic players. Pic: Submitted

Departed coach remaining upbeat about Farsley Celtic tenure despite challenging times

Nathan Cartman (yellow) scored his 26th goal of the season as Albion Sports completed a dramatic comeback at Eccleshill United on Wednesday evening . Picture: Alex Daniel.

Nathan Cartman (yellow) scored his 26th goal of the season as Albion Sports completed a dramatic comeback at Eccleshill United on Wednesday evening . Picture: Alex Daniel.

Albion Sports FC

Albion victorious in derby day thriller as they seal dramatic stoppage time win

Antony Brown (9) cracked this effort home on Saturday to put Thackley in front, but Parkgate fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw.

Antony Brown (9) cracked this effort home on Saturday to put Thackley in front, but Parkgate fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw.

Albion Sports FC

Thackley edge into second as Albion flex promotion muscles at stumbling Golcar

Aidan Day (left) hit the winner in the County Cup final two years ago, and he set up Campion's crucial third goal last night too.

Aidan Day (left) hit the winner in the County Cup final two years ago, and he set up Campion's crucial third goal last night too.

Albion Sports FC

Campion two games from memorable repeat after triumphing against Tadcaster

Farsley Celtic's pitch is currently in a dreadful state, but Paul Barthorpe insists work will begin on it, and the stadium, in around a fortnight.

Farsley Celtic's pitch is currently in a dreadful state, but Paul Barthorpe insists work will begin on it, and the stadium, in around a fortnight.

Farsley chairman makes "hand-delivered death threats" claim as fan group respond

Brighouse Town (dark kit) are fighting relegation again this season, but a good draw at the weekend will give them renewed hope.

Brighouse Town (dark kit) are fighting relegation again this season, but a good draw at the weekend will give them renewed hope.

Albion Sports FC

Brighouse and Sedge pick up key points with Avenue off as Silsden still soaring

Neil Redfearn, shortly after the end of his stint in the Bradford City academy, has taken charge of Farsley Celtic.

Neil Redfearn, shortly after the end of his stint in the Bradford City academy, has taken charge of Farsley Celtic.

Farsley appoint ex-City and Leeds man Redfearn before thumping defeat

Throstle Nest is in no fit state to host football matches at the moment, so Farsley's 'home' games are currently being held in Derbyshire.

Throstle Nest is in no fit state to host football matches at the moment, so Farsley's 'home' games are currently being held in Derbyshire.

'If you don’t have a home, are you really a football club?': Away Days expose Farsley

The T&A sent a drone over Farsley's Throstle Nest ground in November, but the pitch arguably looks even worse now, admittedly after some poor winter weather.

The T&A sent a drone over Farsley's Throstle Nest ground in November, but the pitch arguably looks even worse now, admittedly after some poor winter weather.

Anger grows over Farsley chaos as manager quits and three key players depart

Eccleshill captain Talent Ndlovu (blue) may have netted two penalties, but his team were hammered and he scored an own goal.

Eccleshill captain Talent Ndlovu (blue) may have netted two penalties, but his team were hammered and he scored an own goal.

Keighley Town FC

Captain chaos as troubled Eccleshill endure horror start to New Year

Farsley Celtic's pitch is not ready to host football again, so their deal to groundshare with Buxton nearly 70 miles away must continue.

Farsley Celtic's pitch is not ready to host football again, so their deal to groundshare with Buxton nearly 70 miles away must continue.

Farsley back in Buxton for key game but mid-month clash may pose further problem

Will Longbottom celebrates putting his side ahead on Wednesday with another clinical finish. Photo credit: The Yorkshire Photographer

Will Longbottom celebrates putting his side ahead on Wednesday with another clinical finish. Photo credit: The Yorkshire Photographer

Brighouse Town FC

Bower's Lions continue to roar as Farsley well beaten in relegation scrap

Finn Donovan (left) scored a wonderful hat-trick for Thackley on Saturday to send them joint-top.

Finn Donovan (left) scored a wonderful hat-trick for Thackley on Saturday to send them joint-top.

Albion Sports FC

Thackley thrust into title race with sensational win at leaders Golcar

Tyreik Wright celebrates doubling City's lead at Accrington, while Jordan Lilley storms in to score a play-off try against Featherstone.

Tyreik Wright celebrates doubling City's lead at Accrington, while Jordan Lilley storms in to score a play-off try against Featherstone.

Bradford City AFC

NATH'S NATTERS: Magical memories and amazing awards from 2024

Jacob Smith (partially obscured) squeezes in Steeton's second goal to seal their derby victory at Route One Rovers on Boxing Day.

Jacob Smith (partially obscured) squeezes in Steeton's second goal to seal their derby victory at Route One Rovers on Boxing Day.

Brighouse Town FC

Bradford side Route One suffer devastating derby day blow against Steeton

Farsley Celtic had initially hoped to be back at the Citadel in September, yet by mid-November, the pitch was still in a dreadful state.

Farsley Celtic had initially hoped to be back at the Citadel in September, yet by mid-November, the pitch was still in a dreadful state.

Farsley fans face further headache as New Year homecoming cancelled

Michael O'Brien (8) put Campion back in front on Saturday at Goole, and the visitors ran riot thereafter.

Michael O'Brien (8) put Campion back in front on Saturday at Goole, and the visitors ran riot thereafter.

Brighouse Town FC

Campion crack Goole open eventually before going goal crazy

The Bantams were at home last Saturday, and they have three games at Valley Parade in barely a week coming up over Christmas and New Year.

The Bantams were at home last Saturday, and they have three games at Valley Parade in barely a week coming up over Christmas and New Year.

NATH'S NATTERS: Bradford clubs put through mill as crazy winter slog goes on