Atherton Collieries can confirm that we have agreed an undisclosed fee with Ashton United for midfielder Ben Hardcastle. This represents our record amount received for a player. Last season’s Division One West Player of the Season leaves with all our best wishes. The move sees him remain under the guidance of Michael Clegg who has managed Hardcastle at Pennington, Atherton Laburnum Rovers and Atherton Collieries. Last season’s Division One West Player of the Season leaves with all our best wishes.

Match Preview: Morpeth (A)
Atherton Collieries head to Morpeth on Saturday 2nd December, aiming to break a duck which has led to the Colls so far never recording a