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.
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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
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
Interview with Juninho
We recently announced that Juninho Blake had agreed to sign for the Briggers from Swallownest FC. It was a signing we were delighted to get over the line. We caught up with Juninho to ask him a few questions as he joined the club for it's Centenary Season. Q1. You had an excellent season at Swallownest last year, what made you decide to join the Briggers? JB. It was a tricky decision for me to leave Swallownest, but I think Fudge (Boss Luke Forgione) was a big part in getting me down. He spoke about his aims for the season and how he likes his team to play which really suited me. Q2. You have trained and played a few games with the lads
Pre-season well under way!
Club Announcement
Forgione commits to Briggers We are delighted to confirm that Luke Forgione has committed himself to the club for our Centenary Season in 2022/23. The club held talks with Luke after the season to discuss ambitions, the club vision and plans in an open and honest discussion. Club Chairman Mark Booth commented on the talks, "It was important for both Luke and the club to sit and review the season and talk about the plans and vision for the future. Luke, his management team and players had an excellent season and we are keen to look to build on this as we move into our Centenary Year. We have some exciting plans for 2022/23 and 2023/24 and very much wanted Luke to
Worsbrough 3-0 Retford
As usual Gav spoke to Fudge after tonight's victory against Retford. Last night was up there with our best performances this season for sure, if not our best. After the draw at Nostell on Friday, which we left feeling a little disappointed not to win, although Nostell had the best two chances early on, we felt we created several chances to win that game, last night was even more important to win to achieve our own personal objectives. Retford are sitting sixth on the edge of the play offs and have a great season, so we knew we were in for a tough game. There was extra spice added to the game, from the first game, which the lads hadn’t forgot
Worsbrough 4-2 Teversal
Our reporter/masterchef Gav caught up with Fudge after the match After the midweek win away at Clipstone, it was important that we backed it up with another 3 points. On paper we should of been expected to win this game, against a team that were bottom of the league, but we all know in football league position can sometimes go out of the window. The club continues to do amazing things against the weather to ensure games go ahead, however at the moment the pitch is still very difficult and makes it a leveller. Something we haven’t adapted to all that well over the last few months, but it's all about learning. We started the game on the front foot but