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Club Statement – Richard Norman

3 days ago

After last Saturdays game we announced the resignation of the management team. Along with this, Chairman Richard Norman, who was initially stepping down at the end of the season, decided it was the right time for him to step down as the clubs chairman giving the board a clean slate to work with going forward We would like to thank Richard for his hard work during his 2 1/2 year tenure at the club and wish him all the best for the future. Phil Cooper will be stepping up as interim chairman and we encourage any interested parties to contact Phil on…

U23s vs Farsley Celtic U23s – a brief match report

11 October 2024

Under the lights on a cold autumnal evening is what proper footy is all about - & both sides gave us a proper footy match to watch The first competitive home match of the season for our Young Azzurri - & they didn't disappoint (they rarely do!) - & it turned out to be a really tight affair & ultimately it took one piece of magic to decide the game. We started brightly & Matty 'The Motor' Hughes got in behind the visitors defence a couple of times but couldn't find the decisive pass or shot to trouble the opponents keeper. For…

Some sad news to report

11 October 2024

It is with great sadness that we have to tell you about the recent deaths of a couple of long time Blues legends of the terraces. Jack Broome passed away recently. A regular behind the sticks with John Longbottom for as long as I can remember. They were amongst the first people to talk to me when I made my first tentative steps towards becoming an Ultra in the 70s & a great double act. Jacks funeral is Monday 21st October 12:20pm at Pontefract Crematorium Paddy Tierney passed away earlier this week. Another legend who has been involved with the club for…

Match Preview – Saturday 12th October 2024

11 October 2024

Here we go again!! The first game of yet another new era sees the Blues had to Goole AFC in the NCEL, kick off is at 3:00pm Blues News It’s been a hectic week for the Blues off the field as last weekend’s 4-2 defeat to Golcar saw the end of the James Baxendale era after only 13 league games in charge. The Blues made a shocking start to the game, going 3-0 down inside the opening 15 minutes. However, hope was restored after half time when two quick goals from Jack Varley and Jamie Tomlinson dragged the Blues back into the game. Despite…

Club Statement – Richard Norman

3 days ago

U23s vs Farsley Celtic U23s – a brief match report

11 October 2024

Under the lights on a cold autumnal evening is what proper footy is all about - & both sides gave us a proper footy match to watch The first competitive home match of the season for…

Some sad news to report

11 October 2024

It is with great sadness that we have to tell you about the recent deaths of a couple of long time Blues legends of the terraces. Jack Broome passed away recently. A regular behind the sticks…

Match Preview – Saturday 12th October 2024

11 October 2024

Here we go again!! The first game of yet another new era sees the Blues had to Goole AFC in the NCEL, kick off is at 3:00pm Blues News It’s been a hectic week for the Blues…

Club Statement – Richard Norman

3 days ago

wherethewolvesare@yahoo.co.uk

After last Saturdays game we announced the resignation of the management team. Along with this, Chairman Richard Norman, who was initially stepping down at the end of the season, decided…

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U23s vs Farsley Celtic U23s – a brief match report

11 October 2024

Gil Scott Herring

Under the lights on a cold autumnal evening is what proper footy is all about - & both sides gave us a proper footy match to watch The first competitive home…

Full Article

Some sad news to report

11 October 2024

Gil Scott Herring

It is with great sadness that we have to tell you about the recent deaths of a couple of long time Blues legends of the terraces. Jack Broome passed away recently.…

Full Article

Match Preview – Saturday 12th October 2024

11 October 2024

wherethewolvesare@yahoo.co.uk

Here we go again!! The first game of yet another new era sees the Blues had to Goole AFC in the NCEL, kick off is at 3:00pm Blues News It’s been a…

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Match Results

Goole AFC v Frickley Athletic

12 October 2024

Gil Scott Herring

Goole 0 Frickley 3 The Azzurri restored some pride with a fighting performance and a 3-0 triumph at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds, recording our first win in 8 games in the process. There were 2 changes from last week with Guilfoyle and Clegg…

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Frickley Athletic v Golcar United FC

5 October 2024

Gil Scott Herring

Frickley 2 Golcar United 4 After going 3-0 down in a catastrophic opening quarter of an hour, it was always going to be an uphill battle. But battle we did, and it took a goal in the last 5 minutes to seal it for…

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Handsworth FC v Frickley Athletic

2 October 2024

Gil Scott Herring

Handsworth 2 Frickley 1 The rollercoaster ride that is being a Blues fan continued at Handsworth. Up - the joy of a dominant second half showing and a last minute goal, followed by down - the even later concession of a Handsworth winner. The…

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Eccleshill United FC v Frickley Athletic

28 September 2024

Gil Scott Herring

Eccleshill United 2 Frickley 1 Despite taking a 4th minute lead, The Blues were pegged back and overtaken by half time in an error strewn game. Eccleshill killed the game after the break to inflict our first away league defeat of the season. …

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Frickley Community

Some sad news to report

11 October 2024

Fan fundraising walk to Goole on Saturday

8 October 2024

As some of you will be aware, it's only a few more days until 3 of our mega-fans try to raise funds for our floodlight appeal - by walking from Westfield Lane to Goole for our away fixture on Saturday Chris Medwell, Michael 'Boomer' Holmes & Alex Hewitt will be doing the hard yards for 23 miles, with the trek expected…

Frickley Floodlight Fund – Fundraising Walk

29 August 2024

3 of our mega-fans are trying to raise funds for our floodlight appeal - by walking from Westfield Lane to the Victoria Pleasure Ground Goole for our away fixture on 12th October 2024 Chris Medwell, Michael 'Boomer' Holmes & Alex Hewitt will be putting one foot in front of the other for 23 miles, with the trek expected to take around…

Let there be light(s)!!!!

25 July 2024

There is no finer sight than the Wezziecana (aka The SALUS Stadium), especially under the floodies on a cold winter evening but the floodlights are inching closer to their end of life. Installed in the 1980s they are expensive to run in terms of electricity usage & replacement bulbs are now over £200 per bulb (and we lose at least…