Watson Excited By New Challenge
8th June, 2007
The new Eccleshill United manager is counting down the days until he can get started on the top job at his former club.
Mick Watson was a United player last time he was at Plumpton Park but he takes up the role of first-team boss on his return.
He will be assisted by former Bradford City youngster Andy Patterson, who was running the under-19s side last season.
"We can't wait, to be honest, and it is very exciting," said Watson, who met with the players on Tuesday for the first time since being appointed.
"I hope we can restore the values that were here when I was a player. We want committed players and everyone connected to the club to be proud of the team. We are delighted to be given this chance at a club both Patti' and myself know well.
"I enjoyed my time here as a player. I then moved on to Thackley and the manager's job with the reserves but the reserves division in the Northern Counties East League was scrapped.
"That left us looking for a league to play in and when we couldn't get into the one we wanted we ended up running our team under the banner of Westwood. For lots of different reasons it didn't really work out - for Thackley, Westwood as a club or any of the players."
Watson revealed that Tyersal then rang him and asked if he would go to manage them in the West Riding County Amateur League.
He said: "I was very pleased to go there and do the job. I was only there a year but this was such an opportunity.
"I put in for it and Patti', who had played for me when I was at Thackley and was still a registered player and Academy manager here at Eccleshill, decided to join my bid and will be the best assistant I could have.
"He has played at a higher level than me after his years in the pro game and brings a lot of knowledge with him, despite being only mid-20s. We get on like a house on fire, always have, and have similar ideas about how the game should be played and what is expected of the players.
"We are excited by the challenge, a bit giddy really, and are very keen to succeed. If we don't it will not be for the lack of trying."
Mick Watson was a United player last time he was at Plumpton Park but he takes up the role of first-team boss on his return.
He will be assisted by former Bradford City youngster Andy Patterson, who was running the under-19s side last season.
"We can't wait, to be honest, and it is very exciting," said Watson, who met with the players on Tuesday for the first time since being appointed.
"I hope we can restore the values that were here when I was a player. We want committed players and everyone connected to the club to be proud of the team. We are delighted to be given this chance at a club both Patti' and myself know well.
"I enjoyed my time here as a player. I then moved on to Thackley and the manager's job with the reserves but the reserves division in the Northern Counties East League was scrapped.
"That left us looking for a league to play in and when we couldn't get into the one we wanted we ended up running our team under the banner of Westwood. For lots of different reasons it didn't really work out - for Thackley, Westwood as a club or any of the players."
Watson revealed that Tyersal then rang him and asked if he would go to manage them in the West Riding County Amateur League.
He said: "I was very pleased to go there and do the job. I was only there a year but this was such an opportunity.
"I put in for it and Patti', who had played for me when I was at Thackley and was still a registered player and Academy manager here at Eccleshill, decided to join my bid and will be the best assistant I could have.
"He has played at a higher level than me after his years in the pro game and brings a lot of knowledge with him, despite being only mid-20s. We get on like a house on fire, always have, and have similar ideas about how the game should be played and what is expected of the players.
"We are excited by the challenge, a bit giddy really, and are very keen to succeed. If we don't it will not be for the lack of trying."
(Story Source: Telegraph And Argus)
Eccleshill Unveil Management Duo
31st May, 2007
Eccleshill United have announced Mick Watson and Andy Patterson as their new management team.
Mick, who has over a decade of management experience with local sides including Tyersal and Thackley, said: "I'm extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to manage at this level and we hope that we can take the club forward to where myself, Andy and the club feel they belong."
Andy managed both the reserves and academy sides at Plumpton Park last season which culminated in the reserves winning the Harrogate and district challenge cup.
Andy, whose playing previous playing career, includes spells at Bradford City, Darlington, East Fife and Thackley becomes part of our newly formed and enthusiastic management team.
Andy paid tribute to the previous manager saying: "I'm thankful to Steve Watson for giving me the chance to manage last season which has given me the confidence to step up and apply for this job along with Mick."
Secretary Paul Jarvis is excited at the prospect of working with the new management team.
"Both Mick and Andy are optimistic about the prospects for the new season, which are echoed by the committee.
"Their enthusiasm is contagious and they are really looking forward to meeting the players and planning for a successful 2007/08 season.
"I would also like to thank all the applicants for their time."
Mick, who has over a decade of management experience with local sides including Tyersal and Thackley, said: "I'm extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to manage at this level and we hope that we can take the club forward to where myself, Andy and the club feel they belong."
Andy managed both the reserves and academy sides at Plumpton Park last season which culminated in the reserves winning the Harrogate and district challenge cup.
Andy, whose playing previous playing career, includes spells at Bradford City, Darlington, East Fife and Thackley becomes part of our newly formed and enthusiastic management team.
Andy paid tribute to the previous manager saying: "I'm thankful to Steve Watson for giving me the chance to manage last season which has given me the confidence to step up and apply for this job along with Mick."
Secretary Paul Jarvis is excited at the prospect of working with the new management team.
"Both Mick and Andy are optimistic about the prospects for the new season, which are echoed by the committee.
"Their enthusiasm is contagious and they are really looking forward to meeting the players and planning for a successful 2007/08 season.
"I would also like to thank all the applicants for their time."
(Story Source: Eccleshill United)
Nine In Line For Eccleshill Job
18th May, 2007
The closing date for applications for the post of first-team manager passed last Friday and Eccleshill United have granted interviews to nine candidates.
"When Paul Jewell quit as Wigan Athletic boss I thought we might have a late CV dropping through our letter box, after all he lives at Menston," said Eagles secretary Paul Jarvis.
"I also noticed that Neil Warnock walked away from Sheffield United on Wednesday saying he wanted a new challenge. If he came here it would be a challenge for him, most definitely.
"To be honest we can't complain with the quality of the people that have expressed an interest in taking our job. We called a committee meeting last Monday evening to decide the way forward.
"I have written to all of the nine genuine contenders and we will be holding interviews on Monday and Tuesday.
"It is a really good list of people but it will be our finances that will ultimately decide who is in charge next year."
"When Paul Jewell quit as Wigan Athletic boss I thought we might have a late CV dropping through our letter box, after all he lives at Menston," said Eagles secretary Paul Jarvis.
"I also noticed that Neil Warnock walked away from Sheffield United on Wednesday saying he wanted a new challenge. If he came here it would be a challenge for him, most definitely.
"To be honest we can't complain with the quality of the people that have expressed an interest in taking our job. We called a committee meeting last Monday evening to decide the way forward.
"I have written to all of the nine genuine contenders and we will be holding interviews on Monday and Tuesday.
"It is a really good list of people but it will be our finances that will ultimately decide who is in charge next year."
(Story Source: Telegraph & Argus)
Eccleshill Part Company With Watson
18th April, 2007
Eccleshill United have announced the resignation of Steve Watson as first team manager.
He had been with the club for the past two seasons managing the academy team before taking up the first team post at the start of 2006/07 season.
He said: "I've enjoyed every minute of my time at Plumpton Park but felt this was the right time to step aside.
"The club's financial situation had hampered me all season and led to me losing a number of quality players that I was unable to replace.
"I love Eccleshill United and wish them all the very best success in the future.
"There are some people at the club who deserve the utmost respect for the jobs they have done and continue doing but by the same token some players need to look at themselves and ask if they really do have the club's best interests at heart."
Club secretary Paul Jarvis added: "Everyone at Eccleshill United wishes Steve all the best in his future endeavours.
"Steve was probably a victim of his own success, guiding the team to 4th in the division by Christmas which then drew attention to some of our players which we were unable to hold onto.
"Results after Christmas had become worrying though."
Assistant Manager Ray Price will take control of first team affairs for the final two league games at home to Armthorpe Welfare on Saturday and Retford United the following Saturday.
The club will be advertising for the first team manager's post and any interested parties should forward a CV to Paul Jarvis, club secretary, Eccleshill United FC, 67 Wrose Road, Swain House, Bradford. BD2 1LN.
Closing date for applications are Friday 11th May 2007.
He had been with the club for the past two seasons managing the academy team before taking up the first team post at the start of 2006/07 season.
He said: "I've enjoyed every minute of my time at Plumpton Park but felt this was the right time to step aside.
"The club's financial situation had hampered me all season and led to me losing a number of quality players that I was unable to replace.
"I love Eccleshill United and wish them all the very best success in the future.
"There are some people at the club who deserve the utmost respect for the jobs they have done and continue doing but by the same token some players need to look at themselves and ask if they really do have the club's best interests at heart."
Club secretary Paul Jarvis added: "Everyone at Eccleshill United wishes Steve all the best in his future endeavours.
"Steve was probably a victim of his own success, guiding the team to 4th in the division by Christmas which then drew attention to some of our players which we were unable to hold onto.
"Results after Christmas had become worrying though."
Assistant Manager Ray Price will take control of first team affairs for the final two league games at home to Armthorpe Welfare on Saturday and Retford United the following Saturday.
The club will be advertising for the first team manager's post and any interested parties should forward a CV to Paul Jarvis, club secretary, Eccleshill United FC, 67 Wrose Road, Swain House, Bradford. BD2 1LN.
Closing date for applications are Friday 11th May 2007.
(Story Source: Eccleshill United)
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 | |