Mace is New Briggers Boss
10th May, 2014
Following the recent resignation of manager Chris Hilton, Worsbrough Bridge Athletic have appointed his former assistant Dave Mace as his successor.
Mace, who worked with Hilton for the four years that he was in charge, will be assisted by ex-Hallam boss Wayne Thompson.
Thompson spent the last five years at the Sandygate side, working successfully with their u19s and reserves before moving up to assist Chris Sellars with the first team before taking over as manager after Sellars' departure for the last twelve games of the season.
A Worsbrough Bridge Athletic spokesperson said: "There has been much interest in the job at Park Road but we have opted to stay loyal to Dave and we are confident that he will continue the good work and steady improvement that we have seen over the last four years."
Mace, who worked with Hilton for the four years that he was in charge, will be assisted by ex-Hallam boss Wayne Thompson.
Thompson spent the last five years at the Sandygate side, working successfully with their u19s and reserves before moving up to assist Chris Sellars with the first team before taking over as manager after Sellars' departure for the last twelve games of the season.
A Worsbrough Bridge Athletic spokesperson said: "There has been much interest in the job at Park Road but we have opted to stay loyal to Dave and we are confident that he will continue the good work and steady improvement that we have seen over the last four years."
(Story Source: Worsbrough Bridge Athletic)
Briggers Part Company with Hilton
22nd April, 2014
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic have announced that manager Chris Hilton has left the club after four seasons at the helm.
The news came days after the side finished its Toolstation NCEL Division One season on Saturday which sees them currently sixth in the table but they could drop to tenth as other teams complete their schedule.
Hilton took over at the beginning of 2010/11 season after the Briggers finished bottom of Division One in the previous campaign.
In his first season in charge, they finished a respectable twelfth with 55 points from 38 games and his hard work continued to pay dividends because in his second season Worsbrough finished eleventh with 57 points from 38 games.
In his third season, there was again further improvement with the Briggers finishing ninth with 72 points from 42 games, scoring 89 League goals and 15 friendly and cup goals.
In Hilton's final season at Park Road, they finished with 73 points from 42 games, scoring 93 league goals and 8 friendly and cup goals.
Another accolade attributed to Hiton's reign is that he led the Briggers to go undefeated at home in the league for all of the 2012/13 season and that they have only lost four home league games in two-and-a-half years.
A statement from the club said: "The Briggers have improved each season with Chris at the helm and this can only be down to all his hard work, drive and enthusiasm.
"The Board would like to put on record that we have been privileged to have Chris Hilton as manager and we appreciate that we have probably had the most successful sustained period in our history with him at the helm.
"Chris, together with coach Dave Mace and fitness coach/physio, Shaun Handisides, has kept the club competitive in a Semi-Professional League without any funds to attract players.
"Chris's own name and reputation has been the main reason for our success in attracting the players that have given their services to us despite lucrative offers from other more affluent clubs.
"The Board would also like to wish Chris well and all the very best for the future and we can appreciate that he now has a young family which needs more of his time.
"The club shall endeavour to keep up the work ethic that Chris has instilled in our make-up and we will move forward knowing that ours will be the first result he looks for each week."
The news came days after the side finished its Toolstation NCEL Division One season on Saturday which sees them currently sixth in the table but they could drop to tenth as other teams complete their schedule.
Hilton took over at the beginning of 2010/11 season after the Briggers finished bottom of Division One in the previous campaign.
In his first season in charge, they finished a respectable twelfth with 55 points from 38 games and his hard work continued to pay dividends because in his second season Worsbrough finished eleventh with 57 points from 38 games.
In his third season, there was again further improvement with the Briggers finishing ninth with 72 points from 42 games, scoring 89 League goals and 15 friendly and cup goals.
In Hilton's final season at Park Road, they finished with 73 points from 42 games, scoring 93 league goals and 8 friendly and cup goals.
Another accolade attributed to Hiton's reign is that he led the Briggers to go undefeated at home in the league for all of the 2012/13 season and that they have only lost four home league games in two-and-a-half years.
A statement from the club said: "The Briggers have improved each season with Chris at the helm and this can only be down to all his hard work, drive and enthusiasm.
"The Board would like to put on record that we have been privileged to have Chris Hilton as manager and we appreciate that we have probably had the most successful sustained period in our history with him at the helm.
"Chris, together with coach Dave Mace and fitness coach/physio, Shaun Handisides, has kept the club competitive in a Semi-Professional League without any funds to attract players.
"Chris's own name and reputation has been the main reason for our success in attracting the players that have given their services to us despite lucrative offers from other more affluent clubs.
"The Board would also like to wish Chris well and all the very best for the future and we can appreciate that he now has a young family which needs more of his time.
"The club shall endeavour to keep up the work ethic that Chris has instilled in our make-up and we will move forward knowing that ours will be the first result he looks for each week."
(Story Source: Worsbrough Bridge Athletic)
Sport Elevation Continue Briggers Backing
11th July, 2013
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic have announced that Sport Elevation are to renew their sponsorship of the first team for the 2013/14 season.
The board and management team at the NCEL Division One club say they are "delighted and honoured" that the backing from the company is continuing.
Sport Elevation, which was founded in 2011 by Christopher White and Liam Slack, designs a range of unique products to be used in the educational sector and professional sporting domain.
Their designs include multi-purpose and high-performance bibs, balls, cones, goals, markers and pylons. Specifically, these products are based around five key learning components comprising colours, numbers, shapes, letters and mathematical symbols.
The unique nature of the multi-purpose and high-performance products are designed to enhance individual-, group- and team-based development within both education and sporting domains.
Sport Elevation work closely with primary and secondary schools, universities and colleges, as well as professional sport organisations at both the junior and senior elite levels.
In addition, they also provide a structured service whereby highly-qualified and experienced staff carry out coaching sessions which incorporate all the multi-purpose and high-performance products they design.
The board and management team at the NCEL Division One club say they are "delighted and honoured" that the backing from the company is continuing.
Sport Elevation, which was founded in 2011 by Christopher White and Liam Slack, designs a range of unique products to be used in the educational sector and professional sporting domain.
Their designs include multi-purpose and high-performance bibs, balls, cones, goals, markers and pylons. Specifically, these products are based around five key learning components comprising colours, numbers, shapes, letters and mathematical symbols.
The unique nature of the multi-purpose and high-performance products are designed to enhance individual-, group- and team-based development within both education and sporting domains.
Sport Elevation work closely with primary and secondary schools, universities and colleges, as well as professional sport organisations at both the junior and senior elite levels.
In addition, they also provide a structured service whereby highly-qualified and experienced staff carry out coaching sessions which incorporate all the multi-purpose and high-performance products they design.
(Story Source: Worsbrough Bridge Athletic)
New Sponsor for Worsbrough
4th July, 2013
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic have announced a sponsor partnership between the club and local Businessman Mike Hayselden and his company Hayselden VW in Barnsley.
Mr Hayselden is to become a ground advertising sponsor, placing not only four new advertising boards pitchside and a changing room advertisement but he has also provided a brand new fixture board that was erected this morning facing the roadside displaying the club's logo and the Hayselden logo as well as space for upcoming fixtures.
This is the first in a string of sponsorship partners to be joining the Briggers as they prepare for the 2013/14 season.
Commercial & Community Manager, Jon Cotterill-Bolsover, said: "We are delighted to welcome Mr Hayselden and his company down to Park Road.
"We see this as a major partner to help our club grow and thank Mr Hayselden for showing his passion for football in Barnsley.
"As with all our sponsorship partners, we will work alongside Hayseldens to ensure that this partnership will be a success for both parties.
"With plans for the club to extend its team base over the next few years, this is a great opportunity for local businesses to get their message out to potential clients."
Mr Hayselden is to become a ground advertising sponsor, placing not only four new advertising boards pitchside and a changing room advertisement but he has also provided a brand new fixture board that was erected this morning facing the roadside displaying the club's logo and the Hayselden logo as well as space for upcoming fixtures.
This is the first in a string of sponsorship partners to be joining the Briggers as they prepare for the 2013/14 season.
Commercial & Community Manager, Jon Cotterill-Bolsover, said: "We are delighted to welcome Mr Hayselden and his company down to Park Road.
"We see this as a major partner to help our club grow and thank Mr Hayselden for showing his passion for football in Barnsley.
"As with all our sponsorship partners, we will work alongside Hayseldens to ensure that this partnership will be a success for both parties.
"With plans for the club to extend its team base over the next few years, this is a great opportunity for local businesses to get their message out to potential clients."
(Story Source: Worsbrough Bridge Athletic)
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