As we approach the start of another NCEL season, one which will start with all teams feeling optimistic about what is ahead, it will be a long and challenging season with many ups and downs along the way but we are looking forward to the battle ahead, it promises to even more competitive than the last! As we look to a new season we are pleased with our recruitment and look forward to the new and retained players excelling in the red Briggers shirt, they certainly have the talent and during pre-season have worked incredibly hard during the hot weather (and more recently in the wet weather) and all have fitted in well and done what has been asked of them.
Club News
Chairman Reflects on our 100th Year
As the dust settles on a year of celebrating 100 years of football in Worsbrough we want to take a few minutes to thank everyone that has made it happen. A massive thanks to all those people that over the last 100 years have dedicated their time as volunteers, managers & players - we are only celebrating this milestone because of their hardwork. As we look back on the last year, we can be proud of how we have recognised this achievement. I want to thank former Barnsley Mayor Sarah Tattersall for her support right from our visit to Germany last summer through to last night and also thank the Barnsley Twinning Society for making it happen. Alan & Karin Brentnall worked tirelessly
Volunteers Welcome!
As the club continues to go from strength to strength, with more teams playing under the Worsbrough Bridge banner, so we need some more people to help us out, here's a list of some of the benefits of volunteering for a local community cause ... Personal Development: Volunteering provides an opportunity for individuals to acquire new skills or develop existing ones. These skills can range from project management and budgeting to practical skills related to the specific project, like gardening, painting, or construction. It also allows you to explore new interests and hobbies. Social Connections: Volunteering creates a platform for meeting new people, making friends, and expanding professional networks. This social interaction can help to reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation and
Exciting Sponsorship News
We are delighted to confirm that we have agreed an exciting new sponsorship deal from season 2023/24 with Tony McDonald from AA Construction Support Solutions. The new 3 year deal will see the Briggers ground at Park Road be called The Totally Training Stadium. It is a fantastic deal for the club, the biggest in our long 100 year history and will help to support the future development of the club and ensure we can continue the fantastic work that has taken place over the last 4 years. Chairman Mark Booth is naturally delighted, "Tony and his company have been fantastic sponsors in our Centenary Season with first team kit sponsorship plus much more with additional sponsorship for our U16's, Ladies and
Chairman’s End of Season Review
We have reached the end of another NCEL league season, our 40th consecutive year since joining as founder members in 1982. I want to start by saying a big thank you to every single supporter that has encouraged the players during this season, the game is nothing without fans and we should never forget that, and it has been good to see our average attendance again finishing well over 100 again. Secondly, our fantastic sponsors who contribute so much. We have been fortunate to have great support from AA Construction Support Solutions, both with our 1st team and U16’s as kit sponsors, but Tony McDonald has offered so much more, and we are massively grateful. I also want to thank the Monotones Band who sponsored our
Chairman’s Christmas Message
We have reached that time of year when on behalf of Worsbrough Bridge AFC I want to wish all supporters, sponsors, players and management teams across the club a happy and healthy festive period. I know how hard every single person associated with the club works, it is not always easy, but we are brought together by the love of this fantastic club. 100 years ago we were formed and it is a huge privilege to be the current custodian of the club. To celebrate this milestone in Germany this summer and hold our Centenary event at the club before our recent game against Parkgate have been real highlights, especially to meet and see so many former players, managers and
Chairman’s Message – 100 Years of thanks!
This weekend marks a historic moment for Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Football Club, as we officially celebrate 100 years of providing football to the community. I am delighted that former Barnsley Manager and Legendary Manager Danny Wilson, along with Barnsley Mayor (and Briggers supporter), Sarah Jane Tattersall will be unveiling our Centenary plaque. It will be great to see former players and managers down at the ground celebrating with us and I hope everyone enjoys the day. We have a rich history and one we should be proud of; we have had tough times but also many good times and shared memories with some fantastic games, players, and managers. Football is about players, but I want to start by paying tribute to every single
Interview with Oli
Our summer recruitment saw Briggers boss Luke Forgione sign another exciting young prospect in Oliver McQuillan. Oli impressed during pre-season as was part of the squad that travelled to Germany, and we were pleased to get him signed up for the 2022/22 season. We caught up with Oli to ask him a few questions as he re-joined the club for it’s Centenary Season. Q1. Welcome to the club Oli, what made you decide to sign for the Briggers? OM. The ambition of the gaffer made me want to sign, he kept emphasising during pre-season that we are a good enough team to build and improve on where we finished last season. I've enjoyed every moment from Germany in pre-season to my 1st start
Interview with Chris
Our summer recruitment saw Briggers boss sign the experienced Chris Simpkins. Chris has had previous spells at Armthorpe Welfare before signing for Goole AFC. After an impressive pre-season we were pleased to get Chris signed up for the 2022/22 season. We caught up with Chris to ask him a few questions as he re-joined the club for it’s Centenary Season. Q1. You have played for a few NCEL teams, including last weeks opponents Armthorpe Welfare. What made you decide to sign for the Briggers? CS. I like the style of play Fudge (gaffer Luke Forgione) wants to play and feel it suits my strengths. I have also heard good things about the gaffer and the players that were already at the club and
Interview with Oscar
Our summer recruitment saw the return of Oscar Seth. Oscar had a brief spell with the Briggers in a previous lifeand finished last season playing at Ollerton Town. After an impressive pre-season we were pleased to get Oscar signed up for the 2022/22 season. We caught up with Oscar to ask him a few questions as he re-joined the club for it’s Centenary Season. Q1. You briefly played for the Briggers a few years ago, what made you return and what differences have you found second time round? OS. The quality of the coaching has improved so much since the last time I was here and the attitude of the players is fantastic now. I've been around a few teams in the past