Price is right for Thackley
19th May, 2025
Thackley have announced the appointment of Jamie Price as the NCEL Premier Division side's new first team manager.
His arrival comes after it was announced at the start of this month that Danny Forrest, who had guided the Dennyboys to the promotion play-offs, was leaving to join Liversedge who have moved down to the Premier Division from Step 4.
A statement released by the club said: "Following a thorough interview process, Jamie was identified as the outstanding candidate to lead the club forward.
"His vision, professionalism, and leadership qualities stood out, and we are confident he is the right person to continue the development of the team and build upon the strong foundations already in place and left by the departing management team.
"As a player, Jamie enjoyed a distinguished career at both professional and non-league levels; Jamie started his career in the Leeds United academy, before moving on and making 75 professional Football League appearances for both Doncaster Rovers and York City.
"Jamie went on to make over 800 non-league appearances spanning every level of the pyramid, including appearing for Harrogate Town, Farsley Celtic, Bradford (Park Avenue), Garforth, Ossett, Scarborough and Emley.
"It was at Emley that Jamie took his first steps into coaching, where he combined his playing role with a place on the staff with Richard Tracey and assisted in their rise through the NCEL divisions.
"Jamie would then move to Selby Town in June 2023, and transitioned again into a coaching role at Selby in February 2024 where he joins the Dennyboys from.
"It is testament to Jamie that at each team he has been at he has worn the captain’s armband, underlining his natural leadership and commitment on and off the pitch - qualities that we believe will be instrumental in his new role at Thackley AFC.
"In addition, Jamie brings valuable experience from his time in coaching roles with Selby Town and Emley AFC, where he has demonstrated a clear ability to identify and develop players spanning a range of divisions."
Chairman Ben Oliver said: "We are delighted that Jamie is joining us.
"Unfortunately, since the Play-Off Semi Final match against Hallam, we have had to go through an unexpected and enforced period of change and uncertainty.
"We wanted to ensure that we took time to make the right appointment to try and continue the good work and foundations left by the previous management team, but we are conscious that the new season will also quickly be upon us.
"We believe in Jamie that we have made the appointment of a good, ambitious and well-connected young manager who is keen to forge his own path now leading a team.
"Whilst we have taken a few weeks to ensure that the appointment was made properly, we have been working hard behind the scenes as a club and committee.
"We have a pre-season schedule lined up [announcements made in due course] for Jamie to come in and hopefully add a final fixture or two to tailor it to his needs, as well as further preparation work to make sure he can come in and hit the ground running.
"We know that there is going to be an element of a rebuild this summer, and we wanted to make sure that the person appointed could come in and start work straight away focussing solely on football and managing the team.
"We look forward to working with and supporting Jamie moving forwards."
Price added: "I am absolutely delighted to have been given the opportunity to manage at a fantastic club such as Thackley AFC.
"After meeting everyone and feeling the passion they have for the club and the plans for the future I knew it was the right place to start my managerial journey.
"I would like to thank the committee and everyone at Thackley AFC for putting their faith in me and I look forward with working with them all to drive the whole club forward together as a team."
Further announcements about Jamie’s backroom team will be made shortly.
His arrival comes after it was announced at the start of this month that Danny Forrest, who had guided the Dennyboys to the promotion play-offs, was leaving to join Liversedge who have moved down to the Premier Division from Step 4.
A statement released by the club said: "Following a thorough interview process, Jamie was identified as the outstanding candidate to lead the club forward.
"His vision, professionalism, and leadership qualities stood out, and we are confident he is the right person to continue the development of the team and build upon the strong foundations already in place and left by the departing management team.
"As a player, Jamie enjoyed a distinguished career at both professional and non-league levels; Jamie started his career in the Leeds United academy, before moving on and making 75 professional Football League appearances for both Doncaster Rovers and York City.
"Jamie went on to make over 800 non-league appearances spanning every level of the pyramid, including appearing for Harrogate Town, Farsley Celtic, Bradford (Park Avenue), Garforth, Ossett, Scarborough and Emley.
"It was at Emley that Jamie took his first steps into coaching, where he combined his playing role with a place on the staff with Richard Tracey and assisted in their rise through the NCEL divisions.
"Jamie would then move to Selby Town in June 2023, and transitioned again into a coaching role at Selby in February 2024 where he joins the Dennyboys from.
"It is testament to Jamie that at each team he has been at he has worn the captain’s armband, underlining his natural leadership and commitment on and off the pitch - qualities that we believe will be instrumental in his new role at Thackley AFC.
"In addition, Jamie brings valuable experience from his time in coaching roles with Selby Town and Emley AFC, where he has demonstrated a clear ability to identify and develop players spanning a range of divisions."
Chairman Ben Oliver said: "We are delighted that Jamie is joining us.
"Unfortunately, since the Play-Off Semi Final match against Hallam, we have had to go through an unexpected and enforced period of change and uncertainty.
"We wanted to ensure that we took time to make the right appointment to try and continue the good work and foundations left by the previous management team, but we are conscious that the new season will also quickly be upon us.
"We believe in Jamie that we have made the appointment of a good, ambitious and well-connected young manager who is keen to forge his own path now leading a team.
"Whilst we have taken a few weeks to ensure that the appointment was made properly, we have been working hard behind the scenes as a club and committee.
"We have a pre-season schedule lined up [announcements made in due course] for Jamie to come in and hopefully add a final fixture or two to tailor it to his needs, as well as further preparation work to make sure he can come in and hit the ground running.
"We know that there is going to be an element of a rebuild this summer, and we wanted to make sure that the person appointed could come in and start work straight away focussing solely on football and managing the team.
"We look forward to working with and supporting Jamie moving forwards."
Price added: "I am absolutely delighted to have been given the opportunity to manage at a fantastic club such as Thackley AFC.
"After meeting everyone and feeling the passion they have for the club and the plans for the future I knew it was the right place to start my managerial journey.
"I would like to thank the committee and everyone at Thackley AFC for putting their faith in me and I look forward with working with them all to drive the whole club forward together as a team."
Further announcements about Jamie’s backroom team will be made shortly.
(Story Source: Thackley AFC)
Forrest leaves Dennyboys
2nd May, 2025
NCEL Premier Division side Thackley have begun the search for a new manager following their announcement of the departure of Danny Forrest.
Forrest, who joined the Dennyboys in 2023, guided the side to the promotion play-offs last month where they narrowly missed out on the move up to the Pitching In Northern Premier League.
But, he has now decided to take over the role at Liversedge who are rebuilding following their relegation from Step 4 of the National League System.
A statement released by Thackley said: "We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Danny for his dedication, hard work, and the progress made under his leadership.
"His achievements with us we knew would mean that he would inevitably attract interest from other clubs, and we always knew that, given his success, opportunities elsewhere would arise.
"Liversedge FC, who have operated at Step 4 and Step 3 over recent seasons, have presented Danny with a new challenge and an opportunity he felt he could not refuse at this stage of his managerial career.
"We can also sadly announce that Danny will depart alongside his backroom staff — Matthew Dempsey, Tom Higman and Ben Higginson — and we would like to express our gratitude to them all for their efforts and commitment during their time at Thackley AFC.
"We wish Danny, Matthew, Tom and Ben the very best in their new roles and thank them for everything they have contributed to the club."
Meanwhile, anyone who is interested in applying to become Thackley's new manager is asked to email any expression of interest and a football CV to the club's joint secretary, Richard Holmes, at richard.holmes@thackley-afc.co.uk.
Forrest, who joined the Dennyboys in 2023, guided the side to the promotion play-offs last month where they narrowly missed out on the move up to the Pitching In Northern Premier League.
But, he has now decided to take over the role at Liversedge who are rebuilding following their relegation from Step 4 of the National League System.
A statement released by Thackley said: "We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Danny for his dedication, hard work, and the progress made under his leadership.
"His achievements with us we knew would mean that he would inevitably attract interest from other clubs, and we always knew that, given his success, opportunities elsewhere would arise.
"Liversedge FC, who have operated at Step 4 and Step 3 over recent seasons, have presented Danny with a new challenge and an opportunity he felt he could not refuse at this stage of his managerial career.
"We can also sadly announce that Danny will depart alongside his backroom staff — Matthew Dempsey, Tom Higman and Ben Higginson — and we would like to express our gratitude to them all for their efforts and commitment during their time at Thackley AFC.
"We wish Danny, Matthew, Tom and Ben the very best in their new roles and thank them for everything they have contributed to the club."
Meanwhile, anyone who is interested in applying to become Thackley's new manager is asked to email any expression of interest and a football CV to the club's joint secretary, Richard Holmes, at richard.holmes@thackley-afc.co.uk.
Tables
| NCEL Premier Division | P | Pts | +/- | ||
| P | 1 | Silsden AFC | 38 | 86 | 38 |
| P | 2 | Hallam | 38 | 77 | 52 |
| 3 | Golcar United | 38 | 72 | 39 | |
| 4 | Beverley Town | 38 | 68 | 19 | |
| 5 | Thackley | 38 | 67 | 27 | |
| 6 | Albion Sports (-3) | 38 | 65 | 26 | |
| 7 | Handsworth | 38 | 61 | 15 | |
| 8 | Penistone Church | 38 | 56 | 13 | |
| 9 | Campion | 38 | 53 | 0 | |
| 10 | Pickering Town | 38 | 53 | -2 | |
| 11 | Parkgate | 38 | 52 | -11 | |
| 12 | Knaresborough | 38 | 49 | 2 | |
| 13 | Rossington Main | 38 | 49 | -2 | |
| 14 | Barton Town | 38 | 49 | -7 | |
| 15 | Eccleshill United | 38 | 44 | -14 | |
| 16 | Bottesford Town | 38 | 44 | -24 | |
| 17 | Tadcaster Albion | 38 | 37 | -18 | |
| 18 | Frickley Athletic | 38 | 33 | -33 | |
| R | 19 | Winterton Rangers | 38 | 27 | -52 |
| R | 20 | Goole AFC | 38 | 27 | -68 |
| NCEL Division One | P | Pts | +/- | ||
| P | 1 | Horbury Town | 42 | 95 | 67 |
| P | 2 | Wombwell Town | 42 | 94 | 66 |
| 3 | Wakefield AFC | 42 | 91 | 63 | |
| 4 | Dearne & District | 42 | 84 | 47 | |
| 5 | Ilkley Town | 42 | 76 | 21 | |
| 6 | Worsbrough Bridge | 42 | 70 | 7 | |
| 7 | Brigg Town | 42 | 69 | 37 | |
| 8 | Selby Town | 42 | 69 | 9 | |
| 9 | South Leeds | 42 | 65 | 13 | |
| 10 | Maltby Main | 42 | 64 | 5 | |
| 11 | Club Thorne Colliery | 42 | 62 | 12 | |
| 12 | Harrogate Railway | 42 | 60 | 8 | |
| 13 | Armthorpe Welfare | 42 | 51 | -11 | |
| 14 | Glasshoughton Welf | 42 | 49 | -16 | |
| 15 | Louth Town | 42 | 49 | -20 | |
| 16 | Swallownest | 42 | 47 | -35 | |
| 17 | Shelley | 42 | 46 | -22 | |
| 18 | Athersley Rec | 42 | 44 | -27 | |
| 19 | Nostell MW | 42 | 37 | -32 | |
| 20 | Dronfield Town (-3) | 42 | 32 | -36 | |
| 21 | Appleby Frodingham (-3) | 42 | 30 | -61 | |
| R | 22 | Yorkshire Amateur | 42 | 16 | -95 |