Pinder cherishes 'best ten minutes of life'
26th April, 2017
Back in November, 17-year-old Worsbrough Bridge Athletic defender Matt Pinder did not know if he would walk again but on Saturday he made an emotional appearance for the first team.
On Saturday he made his comeback to a football field after five months of intensive rehabilitation as a late substitute in the 2-0 defeat to Pontefract Collieries.
Ardsley-based Matt had contracted the rare Guillain Barre Syndrome - a treatable condition, but one that occasionally becomes life-threatening or leaves people with long-term problems. Ex-Liverpool defender Markus Babbel is a former sufferer.
Matt refused to let the condition affect his future so his ten minute cameo in the Toolstation NCEL Division One game shuts the door firmly on a "traumatic" past six months and opens a new one on a bright future.
"(Worsbrough Bridge manager) Josh (Wright) asked me two weeks ago whether I wanted to play in the last game of the season and I just said 'yeah, maybe one or two minutes'," Matt told Non League Yorkshire.
"But I managed to get ten minutes. I was very emotional when waiting to come on because I could see my dad and I know it has been hard for him. Him and the rest of my family have been there for me every single day.
"Those ten minutes were the best ten minutes of my life."
For the full story and interview with Non League Yorkshire, click here.
On Saturday he made his comeback to a football field after five months of intensive rehabilitation as a late substitute in the 2-0 defeat to Pontefract Collieries.
Ardsley-based Matt had contracted the rare Guillain Barre Syndrome - a treatable condition, but one that occasionally becomes life-threatening or leaves people with long-term problems. Ex-Liverpool defender Markus Babbel is a former sufferer.
Matt refused to let the condition affect his future so his ten minute cameo in the Toolstation NCEL Division One game shuts the door firmly on a "traumatic" past six months and opens a new one on a bright future.
"(Worsbrough Bridge manager) Josh (Wright) asked me two weeks ago whether I wanted to play in the last game of the season and I just said 'yeah, maybe one or two minutes'," Matt told Non League Yorkshire.
"But I managed to get ten minutes. I was very emotional when waiting to come on because I could see my dad and I know it has been hard for him. Him and the rest of my family have been there for me every single day.
"Those ten minutes were the best ten minutes of my life."
For the full story and interview with Non League Yorkshire, click here.
(Story Source: Non League Yorkshire)
Family fun day at Briggers game
4th April, 2017
Children will be able to see Worsbrough Bridge Athletic's Toolstation NCEL Division One game at home to Teversal free of charge on Saturday as part of a Family Fun Day at Park Road.
The match will be ?4 entry for adults and there will be reduced prices on the club's selection of food and drinks as well as a bouncy castle as part of the entertainment for youngsters.
The visitors are also getting involved with Teversal's Under 10s side making the trip to Barnsley to have a game with Worsbrough's junior team.
They will then walk out alongside their first team players ahead of the main match before being ballboys for the encounter.
The match will be ?4 entry for adults and there will be reduced prices on the club's selection of food and drinks as well as a bouncy castle as part of the entertainment for youngsters.
The visitors are also getting involved with Teversal's Under 10s side making the trip to Barnsley to have a game with Worsbrough's junior team.
They will then walk out alongside their first team players ahead of the main match before being ballboys for the encounter.
(Story Source: Worsbrough Bridge Athletic)
Crossley guest at Briggers
13th January, 2017
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic have announced that they will be spending an evening with former Premier League keeper Mark Crossley next month.
On Saturday 25th February, the ex-Welsh international will be at the Dale Tavern, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, for a night of entertainment which will also feature and be comp?red by Stefan Michaels.
Crossley made over 450 appearances for the likes of Nottingham Forest under the legendary management of Brian Clough as well as spells at Middlesbrough, Fulham and Oldham Athletic whilst he also won eight caps for Wales.
Since retiring from playing, Mark has coached at Chesterfield, Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley and is currently assistant manager at Notts County so the evening promises to be one filled with lots of laughs and great stories.
Michaels is a highly popular and very successful comedian, actor, writer and comedy vocalist. He has performed his stand-up comedy shows for such venues as The RAF, corporate functions including Nestle, top holiday firms such as Thomson and holiday parks across the UK such as Fantasy Island.
He is hugely diverse and extremely talented and has worked with big names such as ITV producer Dougie Squires.
Tickets for the night are ?20 per person. There is a smart-casual dress code and doors will open at 7pm.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets please contact the club on their facebook page facebook.com/WorsbroughBridgeAthletic or email them at markwbfc@gmail.com.
On Saturday 25th February, the ex-Welsh international will be at the Dale Tavern, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, for a night of entertainment which will also feature and be comp?red by Stefan Michaels.
Crossley made over 450 appearances for the likes of Nottingham Forest under the legendary management of Brian Clough as well as spells at Middlesbrough, Fulham and Oldham Athletic whilst he also won eight caps for Wales.
Since retiring from playing, Mark has coached at Chesterfield, Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley and is currently assistant manager at Notts County so the evening promises to be one filled with lots of laughs and great stories.
Michaels is a highly popular and very successful comedian, actor, writer and comedy vocalist. He has performed his stand-up comedy shows for such venues as The RAF, corporate functions including Nestle, top holiday firms such as Thomson and holiday parks across the UK such as Fantasy Island.
He is hugely diverse and extremely talented and has worked with big names such as ITV producer Dougie Squires.
Tickets for the night are ?20 per person. There is a smart-casual dress code and doors will open at 7pm.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets please contact the club on their facebook page facebook.com/WorsbroughBridgeAthletic or email them at markwbfc@gmail.com.
(Story Source: Worsbrough Bridge Athletic)
Wright Lands Permanent Bridge Role
19th December, 2016
Josh Wright has been appointed the Worsbrough Bridge Athletic manager on a permanent basis.
The 27-year-old has been in interim charge since the end of October after Ian Shirt resigned and has taken control of ten matches.
In a statement, the Toolstation NCEL Division One side said: "The club believes that Wright provides the best chance of retaining our NCEL status and will end any uncertainty and allows Wright to properly plan for the long-term."
Wright added: "I know what is required to turn the team around. I'm confident we'll get there and I'm thankful that the board have put faith in me."
His first game in permanent charge will be the Boxing Day clash with Campion at Park Road.
The 27-year-old has been in interim charge since the end of October after Ian Shirt resigned and has taken control of ten matches.
In a statement, the Toolstation NCEL Division One side said: "The club believes that Wright provides the best chance of retaining our NCEL status and will end any uncertainty and allows Wright to properly plan for the long-term."
Wright added: "I know what is required to turn the team around. I'm confident we'll get there and I'm thankful that the board have put faith in me."
His first game in permanent charge will be the Boxing Day clash with Campion at Park Road.
(Story Source: Worsbrough Bridge Athletic)
Shirt steps down as Briggers boss
21st October, 2016
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic manager Ian Shirt has resigned from his role at the Toolstation NCEL Division One club with immediate effect.
Following his departure on Thursday night, club chairman Peter Schofield released the following statement on behalf of the club.
He said: "I would like to thank Ian for all his hard work at Worsbrough Bridge.
"He was one of the people who were instrumental in securing the future of the club back in February when the club was on its knees.
"I asked him if he would step into the breach and manage the club under exceptionally difficult circumstances, which enabled the club to maintain its NCEL status.
"Ian is an exceptional guy, who I am proud to have been associated with and he is Worsbrough Bridge through and through.
"I know recent defeats have hurt him and it was with great sadness that we accepted his resignation.
"Ian will always be welcome at Park Road and I want to thank him for his effort and commitment and wish him well for the future.
"Following Ian's departure, we have asked Josh Wright to take first team responsibility as caretaker manager until further notice.
"We wish Josh well and look forward to building on the foundations started by Ian."
Following his departure on Thursday night, club chairman Peter Schofield released the following statement on behalf of the club.
He said: "I would like to thank Ian for all his hard work at Worsbrough Bridge.
"He was one of the people who were instrumental in securing the future of the club back in February when the club was on its knees.
"I asked him if he would step into the breach and manage the club under exceptionally difficult circumstances, which enabled the club to maintain its NCEL status.
"Ian is an exceptional guy, who I am proud to have been associated with and he is Worsbrough Bridge through and through.
"I know recent defeats have hurt him and it was with great sadness that we accepted his resignation.
"Ian will always be welcome at Park Road and I want to thank him for his effort and commitment and wish him well for the future.
"Following Ian's departure, we have asked Josh Wright to take first team responsibility as caretaker manager until further notice.
"We wish Josh well and look forward to building on the foundations started by Ian."
(Story Source: Worsbrough Bridge Athletic)
Briggers unveil charity partner
6th September, 2016
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic have teamed up with the Mark Gorry Foundation and their Love Your Balls awareness and education campaign that was launched in 2011.
The announcement from the Toolstation NCEL Division One side said: "We are incredibly proud to be associated with the Mark Gorry Foundation and would like to thank them for their shirt and pitchside board sponsorship.
"Having a charity partner was one of our key objectives as a football club and having this association further increases our commitment to promoting welfare through sport and increased awareness through our football club."
The Love Your Balls goal is to talk to as many people as possible about the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer, improving understanding of the disease.
The charity deliver awareness sessions, education workshops and 1-2-1 demonstrations (using their faithful prosthetic testes), to promote the importance of regular self-checks and to encourage men to know what is healthy and what is not.
Love Your Balls is all about delivering an awareness message that is clear, to the point and encourages men to take ownership of their own health.
The charity goes out to schools, colleges, workplaces, youth clubs, football teams, sports tournaments and pretty much anywhere else where there will be a captive audience.
If you would like to arrange a 'Love Your Balls' awareness session, please contact Mike.Bignall@themgf.co.uk to book in, and you can also click here for more information.
The announcement from the Toolstation NCEL Division One side said: "We are incredibly proud to be associated with the Mark Gorry Foundation and would like to thank them for their shirt and pitchside board sponsorship.
"Having a charity partner was one of our key objectives as a football club and having this association further increases our commitment to promoting welfare through sport and increased awareness through our football club."
The Love Your Balls goal is to talk to as many people as possible about the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer, improving understanding of the disease.
The charity deliver awareness sessions, education workshops and 1-2-1 demonstrations (using their faithful prosthetic testes), to promote the importance of regular self-checks and to encourage men to know what is healthy and what is not.
Love Your Balls is all about delivering an awareness message that is clear, to the point and encourages men to take ownership of their own health.
The charity goes out to schools, colleges, workplaces, youth clubs, football teams, sports tournaments and pretty much anywhere else where there will be a captive audience.
If you would like to arrange a 'Love Your Balls' awareness session, please contact Mike.Bignall@themgf.co.uk to book in, and you can also click here for more information.
(Story Source: Worsbrough Bridge Athletic)
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