Ossett News

ON-SONG Ossett Albion may have lost just once in their last nine matches but they’re not safe from relegation just yet, according to joint manager Paul Watson. View the full article

THE KING’S WAY CHURCH: Services on Sunday, January 22 will be conducted at 10.30am by John Longbottom of Ossett. The 6pm service will be united at Christ Church, South Ossett. The additional Christmas collections donated to Books to Zimbabwe raised £301.90. The church will be open on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm for private prayer and meditation. View the full article

THE chilly weather failed to deter Ossett Albion on Saturday as the Dimple Wells club picked up arguably their best win of the season at high-flying Skelmersdale United. View the full article

WAKEFIELD FC are looking forward to playing on Woodley Sports’ 3G pitch when the sides meet tomorrow, Saturday, according to boss Paul Lines. View the full article

GARDENING EVENING: On Wednesday, January 18, Joe Maiden, Radio Leeds gardening expert, will be the guest speaker at Chantry Wine Circle’s monthly meeting in Ossett. There will also be a question and answer session where any particular problems or points can be raised. There will be a charge of £4.50 for the evening which includes a buffet supper. The venue is the Scout Headquarters at Manor Road, at 8pm. Contact Maureen on 07587 008571 to book or for more details. View the full article

OSSETT Town failed to find their cutting edge in front of goal as Harrogate Railway Athletic held Phil Sharpe’s men to a 0-0 stalemate at Stade France on Tuesday night. View the full article

THERE was joy and despair for the district’s Evo-Stik Premier League sides at the weekend as Ossett Albion climbed out of the Division 1 North relegation spots at the expense of Wakefield FC. View the full article

OSSETT Town will look to maintain their good start to 2012 when they travel across the Pennines to face Bamber Bridge on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). View the full article

HAPPY NEW YEAR: I hope everyone had a lovely new year and would like to thank everyone for their contributions throughout 2011 and look forward to continuing them thoughout 2012. Could I please remind everyone that my cut off for inclusion in Friday’s issue is 5pm Sunday. Thanks. View the full article

OSSETT Town secured the local bragging rights as they started the new year with a thumping 4-0 win over ten-man Wakefield FC at Stade France on Monday. View the full article

OSSETT Town face a second derby day in a week on Monday when they kick-off the new year against ground-sharing rivals Wakefield FC at Stade France (kick-off 3pm). View the full article

CHRISTMAS cheer will be put on-hold for 90 minutes in Ossett on Boxing Day when Albion and Town go head-to-head at the Warehouse Systems Stadium (kick-off 3pm). View the full article

PAUL Lines is hoping his experience of working wonders on a shoestring budget at Yorkshire Amateurs will have a similar positive impact on his new club Wakefield FC. View the full article

OSSETT COMMUNITY CENTRE: Presents a Concert for Christmas with St Raphael’s Singers and harpist Jacob Nicholls tomorrow at 7pm. Tickets £6 – including mulled wine and light refreshments – available from the centre 01942 274838 or Cynthia 01924 261046. View the full article

OSSETT Albion held their nerve to progress to the quarter-finals of the West Riding County Cup thanks to a penalty shoot-out success against Albion Sports. View the full article

OSSETT Albion left it late to secure a vital three points with a 2-1 victory over Salford City at the Warehouse Systems Stadium on Saturday. View the full article

OSSETT Albion will look to continue their improved form today when promotion-chasing Lancaster City visit the Warehouse Systems Stadium (kick-off 3pm). View the full article

CASH-STRAPPED Wakefield FC could return to play at Wakefield Wildcats’ Belle Vue ground after holding initial talks about a groundshare with the city’s Super League club. View the full article

OSSETT Town’s FA Carlsberg Trophy run came to a dramatic end last night as Blue Square Bet North side Solihull Moors left it late to snatch a 1-0 victory in the third qualifying round replay at Stade France. View the full article

OSSETT Town manager Phil Sharpe insists “there’s no bigger incentive” for his side to beat Solihull Moors in tonight’s FA Trophy third qualifying round replay than the chance to play York City in the first round proper. View the full article

OSSETT Town have been given a huge incentive to win tomorrow night’s FA Trophy third qualifying round replay against Solihull Moors after being handed a potential tie at York City in the next round. View the full article

WAKEFIELD FC have made wholesale changes to their management team and playing staff in light of the financial troubles suffered at the Evo-Stik Premier League club. View the full article

WAKEFIELD FC will be targeting an away win later today, Saturday, in a bid to put some distance between themselves and the Evo-Stik First Division North relegation zone. View the full article

OSSETT Town will be looking to cause a shock in the FA Trophy when they travel to Blue Square North side Solihull Moors in the third qualifying round today, Saturday. View the full article

CHRISTMAS FAIR: will be held at Holy Trinity Primary School today between 5pm and 7pm. Books, crafts, toy and tombola stalls. Cafe serving hotdogs and festive fayre. Also, come and visit Santa in his grotto. Lots of fun and games for everyone. View the full article