Ammers appoint new joint-managers
18th January, 2023
Yorkshire Amateur have announced a new management team as they look to stave off relegation from the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division.
Jake Boyd and Casey O’Reilly have become the Ammers' new joint-managers with a restructure of several other roles in the dugout line-up also confirmed.
They replace former boss Mark Maspero and his assistant Liam Willingham who were appointed in the summer but have now departed after the club found themselves fourteen points away from safety in the battle to avoid the drop into Step 6.
In a statement, Amateur have thanked both Maspero and Willingham for their efforts during their tenure.
Also involved in the restructure is new assistant manager Emeel Mati, who has been promoted from first-team coach, and Matt Appleyard who will be head of first-team football operations.
Jacob Nyaudoh and Tom Shepherd will continue their roles as first-team coach and goalkeeper coach, respectively.
Former Ammers defender Boyd currently also manages Farsley Celtic Academy, leading the coaching of the U23s, U19s and U16s whilst O’Reilly currently heads the management of the Celts’ U21s.
And, the pair's first game in charge at the Southerns Stadium will be a league trip to Penistone Church on Saturday (21st), kick-off at 3pm.
Jake Boyd and Casey O’Reilly have become the Ammers' new joint-managers with a restructure of several other roles in the dugout line-up also confirmed.
They replace former boss Mark Maspero and his assistant Liam Willingham who were appointed in the summer but have now departed after the club found themselves fourteen points away from safety in the battle to avoid the drop into Step 6.
In a statement, Amateur have thanked both Maspero and Willingham for their efforts during their tenure.
Also involved in the restructure is new assistant manager Emeel Mati, who has been promoted from first-team coach, and Matt Appleyard who will be head of first-team football operations.
Jacob Nyaudoh and Tom Shepherd will continue their roles as first-team coach and goalkeeper coach, respectively.
Former Ammers defender Boyd currently also manages Farsley Celtic Academy, leading the coaching of the U23s, U19s and U16s whilst O’Reilly currently heads the management of the Celts’ U21s.
And, the pair's first game in charge at the Southerns Stadium will be a league trip to Penistone Church on Saturday (21st), kick-off at 3pm.
Maspero relishes Ammers challenge
17th August, 2022
Yorkshire Amateur's newly-appointed manager has been explaining that "the chance to work with these players" again is why he accepted the role at the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division side.
There is an already established understanding between the players and the manager, according to Mark Maspero who coached several current Ammers first-team players while at Farsley Celtic Academy.
Maspero will also similarly reconnect with first-team coach Emeel Mati and director Lutel James.
The new boss' first match is tonight against Bottesford Town having first watched his Ammers side just last Saturday at Garforth Town.
"The fact I knew and enjoyed working with the players and the coaches was definitely a big factor," began Maspero.
"We've not had a lot of preparation at all [ahead of Bottesford's visit] so what I'll be looking for is players that listen and can follow instruction.
"I'm looking for players who are good individuals but can play within a team set-up and play for the team, follow team instructions.
"We may need a few more experienced, older heads to compete better at this level but that's further down the line.
"Let's see how these players handle the next few weeks and we'll go from there.”
Maspero has previous experience coaching at Scunthorpe United, where he coached several of the current Bottesford players whom he will face this evening.
He has also previously worked alongside current Ammers coach Emeel Mati and director Lutel James, when together at Farsley Celtic Academy and Goole, respectively, before beginning his role at his current position as a full-time coach at i2i Soccer Academy in York.
"[Mati] is going to be that link to the players that I don't know," explained Maspero.
"He's going to have more contact time with the players. I can trust him he's going to do what I ask. Training-wise, I'm more than happy to listen to his ideas and things he thinks he can improve the team with.
"[James] is very knowledgeable and intellectual. We know what each other are like and enjoy working together. I'm very glad he's given me this opportunity."
It has been a successful 2022 for Maspero so far having been hired as a full-time coach at i2i soccer Academy in York before being appointed manager of the Ammers.
It is hoped Maspero's link between the two clubs, offering opportunities to the hundreds of players enrolled at i2i Academy, will provide benefits for both sides.
"My values are the same I'm going to instill on the players," stated Maspero.
"It's about listening, working hard, I enjoy it, I know how to build relationships, treat people. I enjoy being part of the players' journeys and seeing them progress."
There is an already established understanding between the players and the manager, according to Mark Maspero who coached several current Ammers first-team players while at Farsley Celtic Academy.
Maspero will also similarly reconnect with first-team coach Emeel Mati and director Lutel James.
The new boss' first match is tonight against Bottesford Town having first watched his Ammers side just last Saturday at Garforth Town.
"The fact I knew and enjoyed working with the players and the coaches was definitely a big factor," began Maspero.
"We've not had a lot of preparation at all [ahead of Bottesford's visit] so what I'll be looking for is players that listen and can follow instruction.
"I'm looking for players who are good individuals but can play within a team set-up and play for the team, follow team instructions.
"We may need a few more experienced, older heads to compete better at this level but that's further down the line.
"Let's see how these players handle the next few weeks and we'll go from there.”
Maspero has previous experience coaching at Scunthorpe United, where he coached several of the current Bottesford players whom he will face this evening.
He has also previously worked alongside current Ammers coach Emeel Mati and director Lutel James, when together at Farsley Celtic Academy and Goole, respectively, before beginning his role at his current position as a full-time coach at i2i Soccer Academy in York.
"[Mati] is going to be that link to the players that I don't know," explained Maspero.
"He's going to have more contact time with the players. I can trust him he's going to do what I ask. Training-wise, I'm more than happy to listen to his ideas and things he thinks he can improve the team with.
"[James] is very knowledgeable and intellectual. We know what each other are like and enjoy working together. I'm very glad he's given me this opportunity."
It has been a successful 2022 for Maspero so far having been hired as a full-time coach at i2i soccer Academy in York before being appointed manager of the Ammers.
It is hoped Maspero's link between the two clubs, offering opportunities to the hundreds of players enrolled at i2i Academy, will provide benefits for both sides.
"My values are the same I'm going to instill on the players," stated Maspero.
"It's about listening, working hard, I enjoy it, I know how to build relationships, treat people. I enjoy being part of the players' journeys and seeing them progress."
Ammers announce changes ahead of new season
22nd July, 2022
Yorkshire Amateur have announced that the football club has been "taken over directly by the community" as the club prepares for its Toolstation NCEL Premier Division season.
The news comes after it was reported earlier this week that boss Nathan Cartman and the playing squad had left the Ammers.
In a statement released on social media on Thursday evening, the club explained more about recent changes within its setup, promising that there "will be more posts over the coming days/weeks around the club's new structure, management team and players."
They added: "Over the last few days, we have assembled a squad of young local players and staff we are confident in.
"In order to support the financial difficulties the club has been left in, players and staff will be doing all their duties on and off the field for free.
"We aim to give the club and community a young team they can be proud of which will develop in a positive way.
"The club has some really good people doing some great jobs who will now have a major voice and influence in the future direction of their club.
"We are also looking for volunteers to help in all aspects of the club to please get in touch.
"We would like to make it clear that the women's and junior section will continue with their excellent work with them being an integral part of the club.
"The club would also like to thank Nathan Cartman who, over the last few months, did his best for the club with the ongoing turmoil in the background.
"We wish him all the best in the future."
The news comes after it was reported earlier this week that boss Nathan Cartman and the playing squad had left the Ammers.
In a statement released on social media on Thursday evening, the club explained more about recent changes within its setup, promising that there "will be more posts over the coming days/weeks around the club's new structure, management team and players."
They added: "Over the last few days, we have assembled a squad of young local players and staff we are confident in.
"In order to support the financial difficulties the club has been left in, players and staff will be doing all their duties on and off the field for free.
"We aim to give the club and community a young team they can be proud of which will develop in a positive way.
"The club has some really good people doing some great jobs who will now have a major voice and influence in the future direction of their club.
"We are also looking for volunteers to help in all aspects of the club to please get in touch.
"We would like to make it clear that the women's and junior section will continue with their excellent work with them being an integral part of the club.
"The club would also like to thank Nathan Cartman who, over the last few months, did his best for the club with the ongoing turmoil in the background.
"We wish him all the best in the future."
(Story Source: Yorkshire Amateur)
Tables
| NCEL Premier Division | P | Pts | +/- | ||
| P | 1 | North Ferriby | 38 | 95 | 55 |
| P | 2 | Winterton Rangers | 38 | 81 | 40 |
| 3 | Emley AFC | 38 | 77 | 43 | |
| 4 | Garforth Town | 38 | 70 | 36 | |
| 5 | Penistone Church | 38 | 68 | 19 | |
| 6 | Hallam | 38 | 67 | 21 | |
| 7 | Barton Town | 38 | 64 | 21 | |
| R | 8 | Hemsworth MW | 38 | 55 | 8 |
| 9 | Golcar United | 38 | 54 | 13 | |
| 10 | Knaresborough | 38 | 53 | -2 | |
| 11 | Silsden AFC | 38 | 51 | -4 | |
| 12 | Albion Sports | 38 | 51 | -4 | |
| 13 | Maltby Main | 38 | 48 | -15 | |
| 14 | Thackley | 38 | 46 | -4 | |
| 15 | Eccleshill United | 38 | 43 | -11 | |
| 16 | Handsworth | 38 | 42 | -13 | |
| 17 | Frickley Athletic | 38 | 36 | -20 | |
| 18 | Bottesford Town | 38 | 29 | -37 | |
| 19 | Goole AFC | 38 | 25 | -66 | |
| R | 20 | Yorkshire Amateur | 38 | 15 | -80 |
| NCEL Division One | P | Pts | +/- | ||
| P | 1 | Campion | 38 | 98 | 102 |
| 2 | Harrogate Railway | 38 | 86 | 51 | |
| P | 3 | Rossington Main | 38 | 84 | 57 |
| 4 | Wakefield AFC | 38 | 70 | 34 | |
| 5 | Staveley MW | 38 | 63 | 22 | |
| 6 | Horbury Town | 38 | 60 | 28 | |
| 7 | Retford FC | 38 | 59 | 3 | |
| 8 | Armthorpe Welfare | 38 | 58 | -5 | |
| 9 | Brigg Town | 38 | 55 | 8 | |
| 10 | Selby Town | 38 | 52 | -9 | |
| 11 | Beverley Town | 38 | 51 | -1 | |
| 12 | Nostell MW | 38 | 44 | -14 | |
| 13 | Ollerton Town | 38 | 41 | -72 | |
| 14 | Parkgate | 38 | 40 | -15 | |
| 15 | Worsbrough Bridge | 38 | 40 | -19 | |
| 16 | Dronfield Town | 38 | 40 | -25 | |
| 17 | Glasshoughton Welf | 38 | 40 | -31 | |
| 18 | Shirebrook Town | 38 | 36 | -32 | |
| 19 | Swallownest | 38 | 36 | -35 | |
| 20 | Athersley Rec | 38 | 30 | -47 | |