The Players

Season 2004 - 2005

THE MANAGEMENT

FRED CLIFF ( Manager ) Took over from Eddie Lloyden in January 2002. Brought in a mix of youth and experience to combine with the best of the Five Towns talent already at the club . Previously with Harrogate Railway and Yorkshire Ammers.

PETER RUSHFIRTH (Assistant Manager ) Tush has considerable experience in Leeds area Football and gives solid backup to Fred , well respected by all at Glasshoughton .

ASHLEY FIELDHOUSE ( Coach) Ash runs an excellent training regime and is highly respected by all the playing staff . Lists Harrogate Town amongst his former clubs.

MICK JACOBSEN (Physio ) Been a part of the club for many years and always reliable .Usually first on site and last to leave. Many think he lives in the dressing rooms!! Worth asking for a tip as there isnt much worth knowing about racing that he doesnt know.

THE PLAYING STAFF

JAMES SHUTT (keeper) - Signed from Guiesley with bags of Unibond experience with Nethermoor and Ossett Town. Made a superb start with the Blues and was an early player of the month winner.

PAUL MATTISON (defence/imdfield) - A former pro at Darlington. Strong, pacy and great reading of play and ability to play on either side or even in the middle of defence makes him a manager's dream and a constant threat to opponents.

SHAUN CONSTABLE (midfield) - A very experienced player and well known on the local scene.

WAYNE NOTEMAN (defence/midfield) - One of the best known players in the county. Signed for the Blues last Autumn and was immediately made captain.

ALEX HANSON (defence) - A product of the academy and a promising full back. Has had trials with Barnsley.

MARTIN WOLFORD (midfield/forward) - Very promising young player and a another product of the academy. Has represented the West Riding FA and is a pacy finisher.

CARL FOX (midfield) - Skillful flank player who can tackle well and score goals. Joined from Garforth Town at the end of the 2001/2002 season. Currently playing the best football of his career.

PAUL ARKLE (midfield/forward) - Pacy player who had an excellent 2003/2004 season. Previously with Tadcaster Albion and Ossett Town.

ANDEW SEED (midfield/forward) - Pace, poise, energy and a great cross. Represented the County U18 last year and could yet go far in the game.

JASON BRADLEY (forward) - Target man who leads the line well. One half of an excellent strike pair. Previosly with Gaforth Town and Beeston.

DAREEN LEACH (midfield) - Strong competitor who was signed from Ossett Town this season.

LEE PARKER (forward) - 2002/2003 top scorer and a popular player at the club. He returned in February after his marriage and continues his wonderful near goal a game average.

RICKY BENNETT (forward) - Youngster who has returned from Tadcaster. A nice lad, he is pacy and enthusiastic and scored on his debut.

KARL CODD (keeper) - A big young keeper with West Yorkshire league experience who is trying to establish himself at NCEL level.

RICHARD DOBSON (defence) - Young strong, quick defender who has been dogged by injury in his two years with the Blues after joining from Garforth Town. Very good potential for a big career at ths level.

JERMAINE MANNERS (forward) - Well travelleved at this and Unibond level. Second season at the club. A speedy forward.

JULIAN WILKES (midfield) - Another experienced palyer at this and Unibond level. A skilful and determined player, he is in his second season with the Blues.

"The Blues"