Robins Announce New Boss
10th May, 2010
Selby Town have announced their new management team for the 2010/2011 season.
An official statement from the club reads: "Selby Town FC would like to thank Bob Lyon and Gary Cygan for the tremendous work they have done for the club during their tenure.
"They have consistently produced a very good team and may have been let down by the committee in that the funding has not been as consistent.
"Andy Bodle and Bob's family also need mentioning for all their hard work behind the scenes.
"The announcement of Bob's resignation came as a surprise but he did honour his agreement to see out the season.
"It is testament to his managerial expertise that he managed to field a team after losing so many players when the money ran out.
"The lads who played during the last month were tremendous and we would like to express our thanks to them also.
"We now have to announce the appointment of a new manager whose name is Michael Gray and his assistant John Steeples.
"We hope they can carry on where Bob and Gary left off and take Selby Town forward into a new era.
"We are hoping to organise a 'Meet the Manager' evening during the next few weeks to give the supporters and players an opportunity to get to know them and make them welcome.
"The club were very sad at losing Bob and Gary but we have to move on after Bob decided he could take the club no further."
The new management team have also released a statement.
It reads: "We are pleased to be given the opportunity to manage a good club like Selby Town.
"It's a big step for us both from being the assistant manager and coach at Armthorpe Welfare but we have always thought Selby were a bit of a sleeping giant in non-league football and are therefore relishing the challenge.
"We wish Des Bennett all the success he deserves for all his hard work he does at Armthorpe Welfare and we are proud of what we have achieved together in the past five seasons.
"We would like to thank Bob & Gary for all the hard work they have done at Selby.
"Having played Selby a number of times, they play the game how it should be played and we hope to continue in the same style.
"John and myself have come from a good football background, John having been a professional footballer and myself playing at a high standard.
"I have been a coach at Grimsby Town School of Excellence for the past eleven years, achieving the UEFA B licence and in the process of obtaining my UEFA A licence.
"We know this League inside out and, given our good contacts in non-league football, we hope that this will help us achieve our goals.
"We are hoping that the players who played at Selby last year come to pre-season and see what we are about. The door is always open to anybody who would like to play at this standard.
"We are hoping to confirm pre-season games against Goole AFC, York City, Grimsby Town, Grimsby Borough and Brigg Town.
"We are also hoping to organise a trip down to London to play against Thurrock and East Thurrock who play in the Ryman Premier League.
"We want to get the fans to come to pre-season games and get behind the team for the forthcoming season.
"Having met the chairman Ralph Pierce and secretary Tom Arkley, we can see how passionate they are about the club.
"We are looking forward to working together to get the club stable and moving in the right direction both on and off the field.
"This will be achieved through hard work starting today and we are both excited and eager for success.
"Having gone to the FA Vase Final last weekend, we saw at first hand the standard needed to achieve success and Whitley Bay definitely being the benchmark team.
"Looking forward to your support, Michael Gray and John Steeples."
An official statement from the club reads: "Selby Town FC would like to thank Bob Lyon and Gary Cygan for the tremendous work they have done for the club during their tenure.
"They have consistently produced a very good team and may have been let down by the committee in that the funding has not been as consistent.
"Andy Bodle and Bob's family also need mentioning for all their hard work behind the scenes.
"The announcement of Bob's resignation came as a surprise but he did honour his agreement to see out the season.
"It is testament to his managerial expertise that he managed to field a team after losing so many players when the money ran out.
"The lads who played during the last month were tremendous and we would like to express our thanks to them also.
"We now have to announce the appointment of a new manager whose name is Michael Gray and his assistant John Steeples.
"We hope they can carry on where Bob and Gary left off and take Selby Town forward into a new era.
"We are hoping to organise a 'Meet the Manager' evening during the next few weeks to give the supporters and players an opportunity to get to know them and make them welcome.
"The club were very sad at losing Bob and Gary but we have to move on after Bob decided he could take the club no further."
The new management team have also released a statement.
It reads: "We are pleased to be given the opportunity to manage a good club like Selby Town.
"It's a big step for us both from being the assistant manager and coach at Armthorpe Welfare but we have always thought Selby were a bit of a sleeping giant in non-league football and are therefore relishing the challenge.
"We wish Des Bennett all the success he deserves for all his hard work he does at Armthorpe Welfare and we are proud of what we have achieved together in the past five seasons.
"We would like to thank Bob & Gary for all the hard work they have done at Selby.
"Having played Selby a number of times, they play the game how it should be played and we hope to continue in the same style.
"John and myself have come from a good football background, John having been a professional footballer and myself playing at a high standard.
"I have been a coach at Grimsby Town School of Excellence for the past eleven years, achieving the UEFA B licence and in the process of obtaining my UEFA A licence.
"We know this League inside out and, given our good contacts in non-league football, we hope that this will help us achieve our goals.
"We are hoping that the players who played at Selby last year come to pre-season and see what we are about. The door is always open to anybody who would like to play at this standard.
"We are hoping to confirm pre-season games against Goole AFC, York City, Grimsby Town, Grimsby Borough and Brigg Town.
"We are also hoping to organise a trip down to London to play against Thurrock and East Thurrock who play in the Ryman Premier League.
"We want to get the fans to come to pre-season games and get behind the team for the forthcoming season.
"Having met the chairman Ralph Pierce and secretary Tom Arkley, we can see how passionate they are about the club.
"We are looking forward to working together to get the club stable and moving in the right direction both on and off the field.
"This will be achieved through hard work starting today and we are both excited and eager for success.
"Having gone to the FA Vase Final last weekend, we saw at first hand the standard needed to achieve success and Whitley Bay definitely being the benchmark team.
"Looking forward to your support, Michael Gray and John Steeples."
(Story Source: Selby Town)
Robins Search for New Boss
29th January, 2010
Selby Town are on the lookout for a new manager for next season.
At a meeting last Monday night long serving manager, Bob Lyon, informed the committee that he was resigning from the position would stay on till the club finds a replacement.
A spokesman said: "Bob has been very fair about it all and told us of his decision but does not want to leave us in the lurch and agreed to stay for the rest of the season to allow us time to find a new manager.
"Although we tried to change his mind we respect his decision and would like to thank him for the exceptional work he has put into Selby Town Football Club during his tenure."
Selby Town FC are inviting anyone who is interested in the post to forward their details and CV to the secretary: T. W. Arkley, c/o Selby Town FC, Richard Street, Selby, N. Yorks, YO8 4BN.
Closing date for applications is 28th February, 2010 and the club's committee have stressed that the post offers no remuneration.
At a meeting last Monday night long serving manager, Bob Lyon, informed the committee that he was resigning from the position would stay on till the club finds a replacement.
A spokesman said: "Bob has been very fair about it all and told us of his decision but does not want to leave us in the lurch and agreed to stay for the rest of the season to allow us time to find a new manager.
"Although we tried to change his mind we respect his decision and would like to thank him for the exceptional work he has put into Selby Town Football Club during his tenure."
Selby Town FC are inviting anyone who is interested in the post to forward their details and CV to the secretary: T. W. Arkley, c/o Selby Town FC, Richard Street, Selby, N. Yorks, YO8 4BN.
Closing date for applications is 28th February, 2010 and the club's committee have stressed that the post offers no remuneration.
(Story Source: Selby Town)
Robins Minute Silence For Roughley
25th November, 2009
Selby Town held a minute's silence before their game last night in honour of a former player who has died following a car crash.
Jason Roughley, who also turned out for Armthorpe Welfare in the NCEL, spent three weeks in a coma in the intensive care unit of Leeds General Infirmary.
It was after his vehicle hit a tree between North Duffield, where he lived, and Skipwith.
He died on Tuesday morning, just two days after his 24th birthday.
Selby, a club where he played for several seasons, led the tributes to him ahead of their Presidents Cup tie with AFC Emley.
Jason Roughley, who also turned out for Armthorpe Welfare in the NCEL, spent three weeks in a coma in the intensive care unit of Leeds General Infirmary.
It was after his vehicle hit a tree between North Duffield, where he lived, and Skipwith.
He died on Tuesday morning, just two days after his 24th birthday.
Selby, a club where he played for several seasons, led the tributes to him ahead of their Presidents Cup tie with AFC Emley.
(Story Source: Selby Times)
Selby Extend Ground Sponsorship
11th November, 2009
In a move that is looking less controversial than recent events at Newcastle United, Selby Town have announced their ground name sponsorship is to be extended.
The Robins have negotiated with local paper Selby Times for them to renew their sponsorship of Flaxley Road for another season.
So, the ground will be continue to be called "The Selby Times Stadium" from now until the end of the season.
Secretary Tommy Arkley said: "Unlike some clubs, we do not anticipate much in the way of any protests!
"But, we would like to thank the Selby Times for their support of Selby Town FC."
The Robins have negotiated with local paper Selby Times for them to renew their sponsorship of Flaxley Road for another season.
So, the ground will be continue to be called "The Selby Times Stadium" from now until the end of the season.
Secretary Tommy Arkley said: "Unlike some clubs, we do not anticipate much in the way of any protests!
"But, we would like to thank the Selby Times for their support of Selby Town FC."
(Story Source: Selby Town)
Old Enemy Clash for 90th Birthday
13th September, 2009
England and Scotland will clash at Flaxley Road later this month as part of Selby Town's ongoing 90th birthday celebrations.
England's current over 40's World Champions, that includes Selby coach Pete Collier, are to take on Scotland on Friday 25th September.
The match will stir memories of 1966 where the Scots were the first team to beat England after they won the World Cup and the English will be hoping, this time, that history does not repeat itself.
The club is looking to attract a large crowd to cheer on the england world champions who will hopefully be able to bring the trophy with them to show off.
Kick-off time is yet to be confirmed but should be 7pm.
The bar will, of course, be open and there will be other fun stuff going on to make it a fun night whatever the outcome of the game.
England's current over 40's World Champions, that includes Selby coach Pete Collier, are to take on Scotland on Friday 25th September.
The match will stir memories of 1966 where the Scots were the first team to beat England after they won the World Cup and the English will be hoping, this time, that history does not repeat itself.
The club is looking to attract a large crowd to cheer on the england world champions who will hopefully be able to bring the trophy with them to show off.
Kick-off time is yet to be confirmed but should be 7pm.
The bar will, of course, be open and there will be other fun stuff going on to make it a fun night whatever the outcome of the game.
(Story Source: Selby Town)
Horror Injury for McDaid
19th August, 2009
Selby Town will be without the services of James McDaid for twelve weeks after a horror injury at the weekend.
In a somewhat innocuous challenge on Saturday against Leeds Carnegie in the FA Cup, the midfielder has broken his tibula and his fibula.
Selby Town sources say he had an operation on Sunday and has now left hospital and is feeling okay considering the circumstances, but it is a big blow for the lad and the club.
Everybody at the club and at the KoolSport NCEL wishes him all the very best, and hopes for a speedy recovery.
In a somewhat innocuous challenge on Saturday against Leeds Carnegie in the FA Cup, the midfielder has broken his tibula and his fibula.
Selby Town sources say he had an operation on Sunday and has now left hospital and is feeling okay considering the circumstances, but it is a big blow for the lad and the club.
Everybody at the club and at the KoolSport NCEL wishes him all the very best, and hopes for a speedy recovery.
(Story Source: Selby Town)
World Cup Hero to Coach Robins
6th August, 2009
Fresh from winning the World Cup when representing England in the Umbro Veterans Trophy, Peter Collier has delighted the Selby Town committee by joining the coaching staff.
A prolific striker with the Robins over the years, he has been pleased with some of the finishing displayed.
And, he hopes to add his expertise to that of Gary Cygan and long-time manager Bob Lyon.
A prolific striker with the Robins over the years, he has been pleased with some of the finishing displayed.
And, he hopes to add his expertise to that of Gary Cygan and long-time manager Bob Lyon.
(Story Source: Selby Times)
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