Ben Swain, Author at Yorkshire Amateur AFC

Uncategorized August 16, 2023

Duval Donaldson in at Amateur

Yorkshire Amateur have signed Duval Donaldson ahead of their trip to Staveley Miners Welfare this evening. Donaldson, 22, a versatile forward capable of playing across the front three or at wing-back, currently also plays for Leeds Beckett University. His…

Uncategorized August 12, 2023

Academy graduate Nyom in with Ahmed at Amateur

Yorkshire Amateur Academy graduate Eloi Nyom has earned a first-team call-up for today's NCEL Division One fixture against Retford United, accompanying new signing Amin Ahmed. Nyom began his Ammers career with the u16s, graduating from his scholarship in the…

Ammers fail to shine in defeat to Nostell Miners

Yorkshire Amateur’s two late consolations shone some positives on a 5-2 defeat to Nostell Miners Welfare in the NCEL Division One on Saturday. Josh Boast and then Ousainey Juwara found the net with The Ammers already 5-0 down on…

News Senior Men August 5, 2023

Babayale begins life at Ammers

Yorkshire Amateur have signed former trialist Sam Babayale ahead of their trip to Nostell Miners Welfare this afternoon. Babayale, 21, a left-sided or central defender, has registered in time to be involved in the away squad at The Welfare…

Uncategorized August 2, 2023

Quartey levels score on wet Wednesday at Southerns Stadium

Yorkshire Amateur were buoyed by Benjamin Quartey’s prolific equaliser in their draw against Louth at a slippery Southerns Stadium on Wednesday night in the NCEL Division One. The full-back cast his shot from 20-yards out, curling the ball outwards…

News Senior Men July 29, 2023

Ammers return empty-handed against Wombwell

Yorkshire Amateur left The Recreation Ground empty-handed after a 6-0 defeat to Wombwell Town on the opening day of the NCEL Division One season on Saturday. Jed Rashid & Gadhafi Kiwamuka saw The Wellers with a positive return at…

News Senior Men July 29, 2023

Hannigan, Carter, Cade & Mamaniat sign at Amateur

Yorkshire Amateur take two from the York Minster Engineering Football League, Callum Hannigan & Cole Carter, whilst Oliver Cade and Naeem Mamaniat transfer from closer. Hannigan, 30, is a central midfielder who joins after playing last season with The…

News Senior Men Uncategorized July 28, 2023

Matchday 1 preview : Analysing O’Reilly’s first pre-season

Yorkshire Amateur manager Casey O’Reilly believes his first full pre-season has his side “in a strong position” ahead of their season’s opening fixture at Wombwell Town on Saturday. O’Reilly is confident his new signings understand the proposed style of…

News Senior Men July 28, 2023

Payne, Hairyes, Bedford & Boast sign for Ammers

Yorkshire Amateur's new midfield trio, Sanchez Payne, Rio Hairyes & Josh Boast all impressed during their trials through pre-season whilst Jamie Bedford returns for a second year. Payne, 30, appeared on Leeds United's bench in 2012. Payne was later…

News Senior Men July 24, 2023

Arren Warner handed place at Ammers

Yorkshire Amateur have signed 18-year-old goalkeeper Arren Warner, previously at Fareham Town. First-team experience has come as recent as last season for the teenager, with Fareham in the Wessex league premier division, step 5 of the NLS. Prior to…