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Jackson becomes player-coach at Armthorpe

27th August, 2018

Following Steve Lyon relinquishing his position as first team coach during the close season, Armthorpe Welfare have announced that Alan Jackson has stepped up to replace him as player-coach.

Jackson joined Welfare in mid-October last season, playing his first game in a 4-2 win at Campion, and making 20 appearances during the campaign which yielded five goals.

And now, he will work alongside manager Mick Carmody and assistant boss Ben Chapman in a bid to move the club up the Toolstation NCEL Division One table.

He said: "I am delighted to become part of the management team at Armthorpe Welfare Football Club.

"I have known Mick Carmody for nearly 20 years and it is fair to say I was surprised when he contacted me last year to see if I was 'fit' - I thought he knew me better than that! Due to family and work commitments, I had stopped playing Saturday football at any level.

"Mick gave me an opportunity to start playing again and the timing was right. Since that first nervous game away to Campion, I have not looked back and really enjoyed myself at the club."

Jackson continued: "This year, I was asked to be involved with Mick and Chappy. I accepted immediately and without hesitation. The atmosphere around the club is brilliant and there is a great unity with everyone involved.

"Mick, Chappy and I have a realistic but very much achievable plan. The lads are working hard and developing at the same time. I am looking forward to the season ahead and hope I can help take the club forward both on and off the pitch."

Carmody added: "We had a chat over the summer and I'm happy to say Alan agreed to come on board with the management team. We also know he still has lots to offer as a player, too.

"Alan and I have played together most of our playing days so I know how he works and trust his input completely. We have similar ideas and want to develop the club in the same way.

"He's a big influence in our dressing room and all the boys listen and respect what he offers.

"We have a tight group these days and Alan has played a big part in bring the lads together so long may that continue.

"Ben and I felt after losing Steve he'd be the obvious choice so we're both delighted he's agreed and we look forward to working together as a team."

(Story Source: Armthorpe Welfare)

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NCEL Premier Division P Pts +/-
P 1 Worksop Town 38 90 55
2 Penistone Church 38 82 63
3 Bridlington Town 38 77 47
4 Hemsworth MW 38 75 38
5 Yorkshire Amateur 38 73 21
6 Maltby Main 38 68 29
7 Staveley MW 38 67 32
8 Handsworth Parr 38 63 3
9 Knaresborough 38 60 13
10 Eccleshill United 38 53 -6
11 Barton Town 38 52 3
12 Bottesford Town 38 52 -4
13 Liversedge 38 48 -24
14 Garforth Town 38 42 -8
15 Thackley 38 40 -10
16 Albion Sports 38 40 -22
17 Athersley Rec 38 31 -45
18 Goole AFC 38 23 -61
R 19 Harrogate Railway 38 22 -59
R 20 Hall Road Rangers 38 20 -65
NCEL Division One P Pts +/-
P 1 Grimsby Borough 38 84 64
2 Campion 38 82 49
3 Hallam 38 76 45
4 Winterton Rangers 38 75 38
5 Nostell MW 38 74 39
6 Dronfield Town 38 67 17
7 Worsbrough Bridge 38 62 -1
8 Parkgate 38 61 8
9 Selby Town 38 57 6
10 Swallownest 38 52 -5
11 Glasshoughton Welf 38 50 -15
12 AFC Emley 38 48 3
13 East Yorks Carnegie 38 44 -6
14 Rossington Main 38 42 -28
15 Skegness Town 38 40 -29
16 Ollerton Town 38 37 -25
17 Armthorpe Welfare 38 37 -31
18 Shirebrook Town 38 34 -28
19 FC Bolsover 38 31 -61
R 20 Harworth Colliery 38 29 -40

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