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Warnock gets stuck into Leeds United job
NEW manager Neil Warnock has already seen plenty to get stuck into as he aims to revive Leeds United’s fortunes following his appointment last weekend.
Featherstone fans to be segregated at Halifax
FEATHERSTONE Rovers supporters attending Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup game at Halifax are to be segregated from home fans.
Glass Houghton bag derby spoils as Hemsworth slip to third straight loss
GLASS Houghton left Fitzwilliam Sports Complex with the Northern Counties East League points and the local bragging rights on Saturday.
Blues launch project to boost sporting activity for young people
FRICKLEY Athletic has launched a new project to help boost the sporting activity of children around the area.
Hemsworth coach Wilson delighted with Corinthians victory
HEMSWORTH head coach Mark Wilson was delighted to see his team’s new systems come to fruition in their whopping 54-5 victory over Leeds Corinthians at the weekend.
Hill: Pressure off Barnsley going into Birmingham City clash
BARNSLEY boss Keith Hill says there will be no pressure on his men in tomorrow night’s rearranged Championship clash with in-form Birmingham City at Oakwell (kick-off 7.45pm).
Brave Blues denied by last-gasp FC United of Manchester
NICKY Platt denied Frickley Athletic a famous win at FC United of Manchester on Saturday with a last-minute equaliser for the hosts.
Barnsley boss Hill looks for improvements against Portsmouth
BARNSLEY boss Keith Hill believes his side are capable of competing alongside teams such as Leeds United and Leicester City in the Championship this season, but his men will have to do better than their performance in Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat at Burnley.
Raiders and Hammers set for derby day
AMATEUR rugby league around the area fell victim to the cold weather at the weekend but an improvement in temperatures should mean pitches are ready for a long-awaited return to action this weekend.
Hemsworth out to get back on-track in promotion race
HEAD coach Mark Wilson is preparing for a return to action and maximum points when his Hemsworth RUFC side host Leeds Corinthians in Yorkshire Division Four on Saturday.
Castleford Tigers announce squad for French trip
CASTLEFORD Tigers have made one change to their squad for the trip to France to play Catalan Dragons with Steve Snitch coming in for Ryan Hudson.
Rinkcavage: Blues should hold no fear over trip to FC United of Manchester
FRICKLEY Athletic boss Peter Rinkcavage believes his side should hold no fear over a trip to face FC United of Manchester on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Roller Cats ready for new season
WAKEY Wheeled Cats are back on fighting form for their first home bout of the 2012 season, next Saturday.
Ryhill club on-course to help budding sailors
WEST Riding Sailing Club will be helping budding sailors take to the waters this spring and summer when they hold RYA-authorised training courses for beginners.
Earlier kick-off for Tigers game against Catalan
THE kick-off time has changed for this weekend’s Castleford Tigers game away to Catalan Dragons.
Cas fans thanked for snow-clearing help
CASTLEFORD Tigers have thanked volunteers who ensured Sunday’s Super League match against Bradford Bulls at Probix Coliseum went ahead.
Rovers trio make debuts at Oldham
CLOSE-season signings Tangi Ropati (pictured), James Lockwood and Nathan Freer will make their Featherstone Rovers debuts in tonight’s (Wednesday) Northern Rail Cup group match at Oldham (8pm kick-off).
Blues progress in cup with victory over FC United of Manchester
FRICKLEY Athletic progressed to the semi-finals of the Doodson Sport Cup thanks to a 3-1 victory over FC United of Manchester at the Tech5 Stadium on Tuesday night.
Hill calls on Barnsley side to close the gap on Clarets
BARNSLEY boss Keith Hill believes tonight’s game at Burnley gives his side the perfect chance to prove they can compete with sides in the top half of the npower Championship.
Blues’ cup clash with FC United of Manchester gets green light
FRICKLEY Athletic has confirmed tonight’s Doodson Cup quarter-final clash against FC United of Manchester at the Tech5 Stadium will definitely go ahead.
Rovers chairman targets Super League place
CLUB chairman Mark Campbell (pictured) believes Championship-winners Featherstone Rovers have a “fantastic opportunity” of obtaining a Super League licence in 2014.
Welfare home in on Ossett Town loan signing
HEMSWORTH MW manager Wayne Benn is hoping to have a new striker in his squad for Saturday’s derby game against Glass Houghton Welfare.
Wakefield Wildcats prop Kyle Amor opts to watch surgery on his broken hand
FACING Super League’s most fierce forwards should be child’s play for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats prop Kyle Amor – after he opted to watch surgeons operate on his hand.
Barnsley set to sign former Swansea City and Wigan Athletic winger David Cotterill
BARNSLEY manager Keith Hill has confirmed that former Swansea City, Sheffield United and Wigan Athletic winger David Cotterill is having a medical at Oakwell with a view to joining the Reds until the end of the season.
New-and-improved Fox targets victory over former club Hull KR in his second Wakefield Wildcats home debut
WING wizard Peter Fox says Wakefield Trinity Wildcats fans can expect to see a "more well-rounded" player when he runs out at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium against former club Hull KR on Sunday.
Blues look to return with Olympic win
THE SNOW fell at just the right time for Frickley Athletic manager Peter Rinkcavage at the weekend.
South Elmsall speedster Hemingway gears-up for Red Dragon MR2 series
SOUTH Elmsall speedster Dave Hemingway is gearing up for what he hopes will be an improved season in the Red Dragon MR2 Racing series in 2012.
Nostell seek new cricketers to boost newly-launched second team
NOSTELL CC are recruiting cricketers of all abilities and experience to bolster their player numbers ahead of the forthcoming 2012 season.
Junior football teams seek new players
THE snowfall and cold conditions forced the postponement of all the local junior football over the weekend.
Huddersfield Town defender McCombe in League One Team of the Week
TOWERING South Elmsall centre-back Jamie McCombe has been included in this week’s npower League One Team of the Week.
Blues’ cup clash with FC United of Manchester postponed
FRICKLEY Athletic’s Doodson Sport Cup clash with FC United of Manchester, scheduled to take place tomorrow night, has been postponed.
Barnsley boss Hill left to rue ‘boring’ performance
BARNSLEY manager Keith Hill was left to rue a “boring” performance as his Reds side slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Watford on Saturday.
Blues boss hoping for squad boost ahead of Mickleover Sports test
FRICKLEY Athletic boss Peter Rinkcavage is keeping everything crossed that some of his walking wounded are passed fit to face Mickleover Sports in the crucial Evo-Stik Premier Division clash on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Countdown to Super League XVII - Amor fully committed to Wakefield Wildcats
PROP Kyle Amor insists he’s fully committed to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats despite signing a contract that allows Leeds Rhinos the option to re-sign him midway through the campaign.
Derby County’s Miles Addison still on Barnsley radar
THE transfer window may have slammed shut on Tuesday night but Barnsley boss Keith Hill hasn’t ruled out further bolstering his squad when the loan market reopens next week.
Barnsley prove there’s life without Vaz Te
BARNSLEY went some way to proving there’s life without top-scorer Ricardo Vaz Te by ending Derby County’s seven-game unbeaten run at Oakwell last night.
Wilson still confident of Hemsworth promotion despite Leeds Medics setback
HEMSWORTH RUFC fell to defeat in their top-of-the-table clash with Leeds Medics and Dentists on Saturday but head coach Mark Wilson is still confident his men can secure promotion this term.
Barnsley reject ‘derisory’ bid for Vaz Te from West Ham United
BARNSLEY boss Keith Hill has confirmed the Reds have rejected a “derisory” bid for top-scorer Ricardo Vaz Te from West Ham United.
Depleted Blues prove a point at Kendal
FRICKLEY Athletic continued their good form by picking up a creditable point from a tough trip to Kendal Town.
Hemsworth looking for bumper crowd for top-of-the-table clash with Leeds
HEMSWORTH RUFC head coach Mark Wilson is calling on the people of Hemsworth to come along and support his men in their crunch top-of-the-table clash with Leeds Medics and Dentists this weekend.
Patched-up Blues look to complete Kendal Town double
FRICKLEY Athletic boss Peter Rinkcavage will take his patched-up squad to in-form Kendal Town looking to upset the formbook once again on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Wildcats and Tigers kick-off Magic Weekend at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium
WAKEFIELD Trinity Wildcats and Castleford Tigers will kick-off this year’s Magic Weekend at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.
Blues boss targeting new striker signing
FRICKLEY Athletic boss Peter Rinkcavage is looking to sign a new player before Saturday’s tough trip to Kendal Town.
Barnsley complete loan capture of Stoke City’s Michael Tonge
BARNSLEY have signed Stoke City midfielder Michael Tonge on loan for the rest of the season.
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Weather for Wakefield
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 11 C to 12 C
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