Swans chairman to leave role at end of season
29th January, 2025
Mark Gregory has confirmed that he is stepping down as club chairman of Barton Town at the end of the current season after spending almost a decade at the helm.
A statement released by the NCEL Premier Division side said: "Mark joined as chairman in 2016 and has been hugely influential in getting the club on a sound financial footing as well as overseeing further ground development, the introduction of a women's team and a thriving football academy.
"He will stand down with the club's sincere thanks, appreciation and best wishes for the future as he pursues other interests."
A statement released by the NCEL Premier Division side said: "Mark joined as chairman in 2016 and has been hugely influential in getting the club on a sound financial footing as well as overseeing further ground development, the introduction of a women's team and a thriving football academy.
"He will stand down with the club's sincere thanks, appreciation and best wishes for the future as he pursues other interests."
Swans game goes ahead in memory of James Hitchcock
23rd December, 2024
Barton Town have confirmed that Saturday's home game with Eccleshill United will go ahead, the first to take place following the tragic news of the passing of goalkeeper James Hitchcock last week.
Both the Hitchcock family and everybody at the NCEL Premier Division club want the match to take place in memory of James.
And, admission to the game will be free so as many people can go along and pay their respects.
In accordance with the family's wishes, the club will be taking donations for their chosen charity.
One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire raises awareness on the risks of one-punch attacks and highlights the impact that split-second needless actions can have with devastating affects on families, changing lives forever.
It was set up by the loved ones of Scott Akester who lost his life in November 2022 and more can be found out about the charity by clicking here.
The match kicks off at The Easy Buy Stadium at 3pm.
Both the Hitchcock family and everybody at the NCEL Premier Division club want the match to take place in memory of James.
And, admission to the game will be free so as many people can go along and pay their respects.
In accordance with the family's wishes, the club will be taking donations for their chosen charity.
One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire raises awareness on the risks of one-punch attacks and highlights the impact that split-second needless actions can have with devastating affects on families, changing lives forever.
It was set up by the loved ones of Scott Akester who lost his life in November 2022 and more can be found out about the charity by clicking here.
The match kicks off at The Easy Buy Stadium at 3pm.
Tables
| NCEL Premier Division | P | Pts | +/- | ||
| P | 1 | Silsden AFC | 38 | 86 | 38 |
| P | 2 | Hallam | 38 | 77 | 52 |
| 3 | Golcar United | 38 | 72 | 39 | |
| 4 | Beverley Town | 38 | 68 | 19 | |
| 5 | Thackley | 38 | 67 | 27 | |
| 6 | Albion Sports (-3) | 38 | 65 | 26 | |
| 7 | Handsworth | 38 | 61 | 15 | |
| 8 | Penistone Church | 38 | 56 | 13 | |
| 9 | Campion | 38 | 53 | 0 | |
| 10 | Pickering Town | 38 | 53 | -2 | |
| 11 | Parkgate | 38 | 52 | -11 | |
| 12 | Knaresborough | 38 | 49 | 2 | |
| 13 | Rossington Main | 38 | 49 | -2 | |
| 14 | Barton Town | 38 | 49 | -7 | |
| 15 | Eccleshill United | 38 | 44 | -14 | |
| 16 | Bottesford Town | 38 | 44 | -24 | |
| 17 | Tadcaster Albion | 38 | 37 | -18 | |
| 18 | Frickley Athletic | 38 | 33 | -33 | |
| R | 19 | Winterton Rangers | 38 | 27 | -52 |
| R | 20 | Goole AFC | 38 | 27 | -68 |
| NCEL Division One | P | Pts | +/- | ||
| P | 1 | Horbury Town | 42 | 95 | 67 |
| P | 2 | Wombwell Town | 42 | 94 | 66 |
| 3 | Wakefield AFC | 42 | 91 | 63 | |
| 4 | Dearne & District | 42 | 84 | 47 | |
| 5 | Ilkley Town | 42 | 76 | 21 | |
| 6 | Worsbrough Bridge | 42 | 70 | 7 | |
| 7 | Brigg Town | 42 | 69 | 37 | |
| 8 | Selby Town | 42 | 69 | 9 | |
| 9 | South Leeds | 42 | 65 | 13 | |
| 10 | Maltby Main | 42 | 64 | 5 | |
| 11 | Club Thorne Colliery | 42 | 62 | 12 | |
| 12 | Harrogate Railway | 42 | 60 | 8 | |
| 13 | Armthorpe Welfare | 42 | 51 | -11 | |
| 14 | Glasshoughton Welf | 42 | 49 | -16 | |
| 15 | Louth Town | 42 | 49 | -20 | |
| 16 | Swallownest | 42 | 47 | -35 | |
| 17 | Shelley | 42 | 46 | -22 | |
| 18 | Athersley Rec | 42 | 44 | -27 | |
| 19 | Nostell MW | 42 | 37 | -32 | |
| 20 | Dronfield Town (-3) | 42 | 32 | -36 | |
| 21 | Appleby Frodingham (-3) | 42 | 30 | -61 | |
| R | 22 | Yorkshire Amateur | 42 | 16 | -95 |