Askern Villa will be holding a minute's silence before their Baris NCEL Division One clash with Worsbrough Bridge Athletic on Saturday to remember one of their former players.

Harry Mayberry, who had played professionally with Hull City, was a regular at the Welfare Grounds up until recently but passed away at the weekend after a long illness.

The club said: "Our thoughts now are with his wife Rita and his family and everyone at the club sends our deepest condolences."

Meanwhile, former England Youth International and FA Youth Cup winner, David Poppleton has signed for Askern Villa.

David played for Everton's FA Youth Cup winning team of 1998 alongside Richard Dunne, Leon Osman, Phil Jeffers, Danny Cadamarteri, Tony Hibbert and Francis Jeffers.

While he won't be available for every game, he has agreed to play and help out wherever he can.

Manager Brian Johnston said: "I'm pleased with the signing, David has a wealth of experience and it will be good for the club to have him around the place.

"I would like to invite anyone who is unattached and has played at County level or higher to the club as we are always looking to make the squad stronger.

"Our training nights are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For further information, contact davidhallgfx@btinternet.com."