New Era At Staveley
4th June, 2007
The new chairman of Staveley Miners Welfare says that the club's future has been assured.
Speaking on the Division One side's website, Terry Damms said: "I am pleased to announce that a new football committee has been formed in order to secure the short term, and hopefully long term future, for SMWFC.
"I would like to thank the Staveley Miners Welfare Committee for their co-operation and assistance in the recent negotiations and also the previous football committee members and management for their previous efforts.
"The new committee are currently preparing the plans for the future including a business and financial matrix to include extensive financial sponsorship that will ensure the club has the best possible chance of being successful.
"A new management team has been formed and they are seeking to talk with the under-19 and senior players from last season with a view to integrating a number of those players into the pool of players that the new management team also have in mind.
"In this respect I would request that any enquiries regarding the forthcoming season and availability for players to join the new SMWFC initiative and vision for the future should firstly email me at teldamms@aol.com with their details and CV and we will be back in touch shortly thereafter."
The changes come after all the members of the Inkersall Road side's committee retired at the end of the season.
Speaking on the Division One side's website, Terry Damms said: "I am pleased to announce that a new football committee has been formed in order to secure the short term, and hopefully long term future, for SMWFC.
"I would like to thank the Staveley Miners Welfare Committee for their co-operation and assistance in the recent negotiations and also the previous football committee members and management for their previous efforts.
"The new committee are currently preparing the plans for the future including a business and financial matrix to include extensive financial sponsorship that will ensure the club has the best possible chance of being successful.
"A new management team has been formed and they are seeking to talk with the under-19 and senior players from last season with a view to integrating a number of those players into the pool of players that the new management team also have in mind.
"In this respect I would request that any enquiries regarding the forthcoming season and availability for players to join the new SMWFC initiative and vision for the future should firstly email me at teldamms@aol.com with their details and CV and we will be back in touch shortly thereafter."
The changes come after all the members of the Inkersall Road side's committee retired at the end of the season.
(Story Source: Staveley Miners Welfare)
Staveley Striker Goes Down Under
2nd May, 2007
Staveley Miners Welfare striker Ben Kistell has flown to New Zealand where he has been given a six-month contract to play football.
The Division One side's top goalscorer was chosen by Stop Out FC coach Grant Turner from a number of entrants to a competition that was run on BBC Radio Sheffield's Football Heaven programme.
It is a reward for a return to form after injuries and work commitments had knocked him back just when he was showing his potential with Sheffield FC and Parkgate.
His goals have helped Staveley reach sixth, their highest position for many years, and it is hoped he can do the same in the second tier of New Zealand football.
Stop Out play in the Central League that has ten teams and, along with the North and South Leagues, feeds into the New Zealand Football League that comprises of eight sides.
All at the NCEL wish Ben the best of luck with his new team.
The Division One side's top goalscorer was chosen by Stop Out FC coach Grant Turner from a number of entrants to a competition that was run on BBC Radio Sheffield's Football Heaven programme.
It is a reward for a return to form after injuries and work commitments had knocked him back just when he was showing his potential with Sheffield FC and Parkgate.
His goals have helped Staveley reach sixth, their highest position for many years, and it is hoped he can do the same in the second tier of New Zealand football.
Stop Out play in the Central League that has ten teams and, along with the North and South Leagues, feeds into the New Zealand Football League that comprises of eight sides.
All at the NCEL wish Ben the best of luck with his new team.
(Story Source: Staveley Miners Welfare)
Staveley Is Stable Insists Secretary
22nd April, 2007
Staveley Miners Welfare's Secretary has insisted that the future of the Inkersall Road club is not under threat.
It follows a report on the Official NCEL Website that claimed the stepping down of the club's committee was a "mass resignation" and that Welfare's game at Hall Road Rangers yesterday could have been "the team's last ever fixture".
But, Jane Burnand says that this is not the case and wants to put the record straight.
She told us: "The committee have NOT resigned en mass.
"We, like Mr Barry Wood and Mr Ronald Skidmore of the NCEL, have merely retired mainly through health issues and age.
"The decision for all of us to retire has not been taken lightly and the issue has been raised and discussed over several weeks now.
"The main Welfare committee are NOT meeting within the next couple of weeks to discuss the situation.
"The Chairman of the football club and myself will meet with Mr Watson, Chairman of the Staveley Miners Welfare, on or around the 18th of May but definitely not before this, to discuss the club's future.
"There are no financial issues, we have NOT resigned from the NCEL and the fees to enter the FA Vase and Cup have been submitted to the FA as per rule.
"As many clubs know, committees who formed together are all getting old together and unfortunately the youth of today just do not want to get involved in the background work and jobs.
"All they want to do is come along get a shirt and play but unfortunately, without the workers, football cannot exist.
"I like many others would like to think that there will be a Staveley MWFC in the years to come."
It follows a report on the Official NCEL Website that claimed the stepping down of the club's committee was a "mass resignation" and that Welfare's game at Hall Road Rangers yesterday could have been "the team's last ever fixture".
But, Jane Burnand says that this is not the case and wants to put the record straight.
She told us: "The committee have NOT resigned en mass.
"We, like Mr Barry Wood and Mr Ronald Skidmore of the NCEL, have merely retired mainly through health issues and age.
"The decision for all of us to retire has not been taken lightly and the issue has been raised and discussed over several weeks now.
"The main Welfare committee are NOT meeting within the next couple of weeks to discuss the situation.
"The Chairman of the football club and myself will meet with Mr Watson, Chairman of the Staveley Miners Welfare, on or around the 18th of May but definitely not before this, to discuss the club's future.
"There are no financial issues, we have NOT resigned from the NCEL and the fees to enter the FA Vase and Cup have been submitted to the FA as per rule.
"As many clubs know, committees who formed together are all getting old together and unfortunately the youth of today just do not want to get involved in the background work and jobs.
"All they want to do is come along get a shirt and play but unfortunately, without the workers, football cannot exist.
"I like many others would like to think that there will be a Staveley MWFC in the years to come."
(Story Source: Staveley Miners Welfare)
D-Day For Troubled Staveley
19th April, 2007
The future looks uncertain for Staveley Miners Welfare following news that their entire committee is to step down.
They will do so after Saturday's final game of the season at Hall Road Rangers.
That could well be the team's last ever fixture unless the Miners Welfare, the club's owners, come up with a rescue package.
Press Officer Stephen Durcan stressed that the club was not in financial dificulties but that the mass resignation was brought about by members who could "no longer commit themselves to the club through one reason or another."
Mr Durcan, a non-committee member who is also the Programme Editor, was confident that it was not the end of the road for the club which was formed in 1989.
He added: "The main Welfare committee will meet within the next couple of weeks to discuss the situation and, providing there is enough interest generated, there is no reason why we cannot continue.
"It's been a tremendous season on the pitch but this news has totally overshadowed that.
"There's a lot of talking to be done over the coming weeks to determine whether Staveley MWFC are to be a part of the NCEL next season."
They will do so after Saturday's final game of the season at Hall Road Rangers.
That could well be the team's last ever fixture unless the Miners Welfare, the club's owners, come up with a rescue package.
Press Officer Stephen Durcan stressed that the club was not in financial dificulties but that the mass resignation was brought about by members who could "no longer commit themselves to the club through one reason or another."
Mr Durcan, a non-committee member who is also the Programme Editor, was confident that it was not the end of the road for the club which was formed in 1989.
He added: "The main Welfare committee will meet within the next couple of weeks to discuss the situation and, providing there is enough interest generated, there is no reason why we cannot continue.
"It's been a tremendous season on the pitch but this news has totally overshadowed that.
"There's a lot of talking to be done over the coming weeks to determine whether Staveley MWFC are to be a part of the NCEL next season."
(Story Source: Staveley Miners Welfare)
New Assistant Boss At Staveley
18th November, 2006
Stuart Lowe has become the new Assistant Manager at Staveley Miners Welfare.
It follows David Frain's decision to step down because of increased work commitments.
43-year-old Stuart has a wealth of experience at non-league level, especially from his time at Buxton where he amassed 86 goals in 232 appearances as a striker.
The current Staveley Manager Kenny Geelan was also at the Silverlands at that time.
Stuart also played for Gainsborough Trinity, Sheffield, Droylesden and Leek Town.
It follows David Frain's decision to step down because of increased work commitments.
43-year-old Stuart has a wealth of experience at non-league level, especially from his time at Buxton where he amassed 86 goals in 232 appearances as a striker.
The current Staveley Manager Kenny Geelan was also at the Silverlands at that time.
Stuart also played for Gainsborough Trinity, Sheffield, Droylesden and Leek Town.
(Story Source: Staveley Miners Welfare)
Staveley Announce Memorial Match
6th November, 2006
A number of former Football League professionals are set to grace the Inkersall Road turf in a memorial match.
It is for young Staveley Miners Welfare striker Jaime Naylor who died tragically during the Summer.
A Staveley Miners Welfare Select XI take on the Mel Sterland All-Stars on Sunday 19th November (3pm).
The Welfare side, selected by former manager Dave Tromans, is set to include Chris Waddle, Mick Godber, ex-Chesterfield FC goalkeeper Phil Tingay and a number of players who steered Staveley to two Sheffield County Senior League titles in the 1990s.
The All-Star team will be made up of a number of big names and is likely to include John Sheridan, Chris Woods, Lawrie Madden, John Newsome, Ernie Moss, Andy Kowalski and a guest appearance by referee Uriah Rennie.
23-year-old Jaime was an instant hit at Inkersall Road following his arrival from Handsworth in January of this year.
His seven goals in six games helped bring about an upturn in form as Staveley finished last season in a respectable mid-table position.
The entrance fee is ?3 adults, ?1.50 concessions and a matchday programme and refreshments will be available.
It is for young Staveley Miners Welfare striker Jaime Naylor who died tragically during the Summer.
A Staveley Miners Welfare Select XI take on the Mel Sterland All-Stars on Sunday 19th November (3pm).
The Welfare side, selected by former manager Dave Tromans, is set to include Chris Waddle, Mick Godber, ex-Chesterfield FC goalkeeper Phil Tingay and a number of players who steered Staveley to two Sheffield County Senior League titles in the 1990s.
The All-Star team will be made up of a number of big names and is likely to include John Sheridan, Chris Woods, Lawrie Madden, John Newsome, Ernie Moss, Andy Kowalski and a guest appearance by referee Uriah Rennie.
23-year-old Jaime was an instant hit at Inkersall Road following his arrival from Handsworth in January of this year.
His seven goals in six games helped bring about an upturn in form as Staveley finished last season in a respectable mid-table position.
The entrance fee is ?3 adults, ?1.50 concessions and a matchday programme and refreshments will be available.
(Story Source: Staveley Miners Welfare)
Miners Mourn Jamie
9th July, 2006
Players and officials from NCEL side Staveley Miners Welfare were among five hundred mourners at the funeral of 23-year-old striker Jamie Naylor on Monday.
The talented youngster, who lived in Sheffield and joined the club from Handsworth at the beginning of this year, was found dead at his home in tragic circumstances.
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Jane Burnand, secretary of the Division One club, told The Non-League Paper: "The turnout showed what a popular young man Jamie was.
"He had not been at the club for long, but had settled in well and was well liked."
Manager Kenny Geelan and his assistant David Frain and a number of the players were at a packed Shiregreen cemetery in Sheffield to pay their tributes along with Jane and her husband Dennis, the chairman.
The talented youngster, who lived in Sheffield and joined the club from Handsworth at the beginning of this year, was found dead at his home in tragic circumstances.
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Jane Burnand, secretary of the Division One club, told The Non-League Paper: "The turnout showed what a popular young man Jamie was.
"He had not been at the club for long, but had settled in well and was well liked."
Manager Kenny Geelan and his assistant David Frain and a number of the players were at a packed Shiregreen cemetery in Sheffield to pay their tributes along with Jane and her husband Dennis, the chairman.
(Story Source: The Non-League Paper)
Staveley Mourn Death Of Player
29th June, 2006
NCEL Division One side Staveley Miners Welfare have paid tribute to 23-year-old Jamie Naylor who tragically died at the weekend.
Chairman Dennis Burnand said: "Jamie was a talented player with an eye for goal and will be sadly missed by all who knew him."
All at the Northern Counties East Football League send our deep condolences to Staveley Miners Welfare and his family.
Chairman Dennis Burnand said: "Jamie was a talented player with an eye for goal and will be sadly missed by all who knew him."
All at the Northern Counties East Football League send our deep condolences to Staveley Miners Welfare and his family.
(Story Source: Staveley Miners Welfare)
Tables
| NCEL Premier Division | P | Pts | +/- | ||
| P | 1 | Retford United | 38 | 82 | 55 |
| P | 2 | Sheffield | 38 | 77 | 32 |
| P | 3 | Carlton Town | 38 | 73 | 42 |
| P | 4 | Garforth Town | 38 | 70 | 39 |
| 5 | Selby Town | 38 | 69 | 26 | |
| 6 | Glapwell | 38 | 66 | 23 | |
| 7 | Mickleover Spts | 38 | 63 | 8 | |
| 8 | Sutton Town (-3) | 38 | 56 | 18 | |
| 9 | Pickering Town | 38 | 56 | 7 | |
| 10 | Maltby Main | 38 | 52 | -2 | |
| 11 | Long Eaton United | 38 | 51 | -3 | |
| 12 | Liversedge | 38 | 49 | -2 | |
| 13 | Armthorpe Welfare | 38 | 48 | -1 | |
| 14 | Hallam | 38 | 48 | -6 | |
| 15 | Arnold Town | 38 | 45 | -11 | |
| 16 | Glasshoughton Welf | 38 | 43 | -8 | |
| 17 | Eccleshill United | 38 | 39 | -42 | |
| 18 | Thackley (-1) | 38 | 31 | -37 | |
| 19 | Shirebrook Town | 38 | 30 | -35 | |
| 20 | Brodsworth Welf (-1) | 38 | 10 | -103 | |
| NCEL Division One | P | Pts | +/- | ||
| P | 1 | Parkgate | 32 | 82 | 82 |
| P | 2 | Winterton Rangers | 32 | 71 | 52 |
| P | 3 | Sth Normanton | 32 | 65 | 42 |
| P | 4 | Nostell MW (-3) | 32 | 57 | 25 |
| P | 5 | Lincoln Moorlands | 32 | 56 | 21 |
| 6 | Staveley MW | 32 | 51 | 7 | |
| 7 | Tadcaster Albion | 32 | 49 | 6 | |
| 8 | Worsbrough Bridge | 32 | 48 | 11 | |
| 9 | Dinnington Town | 32 | 43 | 6 | |
| 10 | Hall Road Rangers | 32 | 43 | -3 | |
| 11 | Borrowash Victoria | 32 | 37 | -14 | |
| 12 | Pontefract Collieries | 32 | 37 | -26 | |
| 13 | AFC Emley | 32 | 34 | -22 | |
| 14 | Gedling Town | 32 | 31 | -18 | |
| 15 | Teversal | 32 | 31 | -34 | |
| 16 | Yorkshire Amateur | 32 | 22 | -73 | |
| 17 | Rossington Main | 32 | 16 | -62 | |