Category: Club News

  • Catch up with Moz

    Catch up with Moz

    So for my 2nd piece for Worsbrough. I spoke with Lee Morris about his thoughts about last season. This will be in two parts with the final part being up next Thursday. So can you give me your reflection on the last season? Lee Morris: last season was a massive learning curve for myself it […]

  • Briggers U13’s are League Champions

    Briggers U13’s are League Champions

    It has been confirmed today that our Worsbrough Bridge AFC U13’s have been named League Champions after the the SDJSL calculated the leagues under the Points Per Game System following the cancellation of the season due to Covid-19. The Junior Briggers won 10 of their 11 games played and drew the other game and didn’t […]

  • Pinto Property agree 5 Year Sponsorship Deal

    We are pleased to confirm that our stadium will be called The Pinto Property Stadium for the next 5 years. Its a huge statement of confidence from Pinto Property in one of the longest sponsorship deals in recent years for the club. https://www.pintoproperty.co.uk/ Ben Barton from Pinto Property explained the reason behind his companies commitment […]

  • Funding Relief for the Briggers

    Funding Relief for the Briggers

    Sport England to help Worsbrough Bridge AFC during current COVID-19 pandemic  Worsbrough Bridge AFC have been awarded valuable financial support of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Community Emergency Fund towards running costs for the club during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of the virus and the consequent shutdown of businesses as of March 23 has left the sport […]

  • The NHS Cup

    The NHS Cup

    We are pleased to announce that starting from this pre-season we will play our Barnsley neighbours Athersley Recreation FC in an annual game for the NHS Cup. The game has been agreed by both managers, Lee Morris and Shane Kelsey and endorsed by both clubs committees. Both clubs want to recognise the fantastic work the […]

  • Interview with Pettinger

    Interview with Pettinger

    Yesterday Lee Morris confirmed the former professional goalkeeper Paul Pettinger would be joining his management team for next season. We caught up with Petts to talk about his appointment. Welcome to Worsbrough Bridge AFC. Firstly what was it that made you decide to come to the club and work with Lee? PP – I have […]

  • Pettinger joins Briggers

    Pettinger joins Briggers

    We are delighted to announce that Paul Pettinger will join Lee Morris management team for the 2020/21 season. Having played for Leeds United, Rotherham United, Lincoln City, Torquay United, Kettering Town, Harrogate Town and Stalybridge Celtic, Paul will bring a wealth of experience to the club and help on the defensive side of the game. […]

  • Lee Morris Update

    Lee Morris Update

    With planning for next season underway both on and off the pitch we caught up with the Briggers boss Lee Morris following yesterday’s announcement that player-coach Joe Thornton was returning to Handsworth FC for an update. Following yesterday’s news that Joe Thornton is to return to Handsworth to join Russ Eagle what are your plans? […]

  • FA Council Ratify Decision to Expunge 2019/20

    FA Council Ratify Decision to Expunge 2019/20

    The FA Council yesterday ratified the decision to expunge the 2019/20 season at steps 3 to 7. After the initial announcement no-one can be surprised that the decision was ratified. Like most clubs the financial impacts will be felt by our club. We also feel for the managers, coaches, players, supporters, sponsors and volunteers who […]

  • Quick Club Update

    Quick Club Update

    On behalf of everyone at Worsbrough Bridge I want to start the update by asking all our followers and supporters to continue to stay safe and well. I just wanted to give everyone a quick update on the clubs current position and let everyone know what is happening. We are preparing behind the scenes for […]