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LEAGUE NEWS
Craig Spink has become the new boss of
Harworth Colliery as the club strives to move
away from the Toolstation NCEL Division One
relegation zone.
He replaces Lee Needham who, along with
his management team, parted company with
the Colliery after Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at AFC
Emley, a result that left Harworth four points
away from safety in their first season back in the
NCEL.
A club statement said: “Craig will be joined by
Adam Valente as his assistant and both are
ready to come straight in and take training this
week ahead of our vital home game versus
FC Bolsover (on Saturday), whilst Ben Dixon
will remain in his current role as strength and
conditioning coach.
“The committee met with Craig this evening
after being very impressed with both his CV and
his approach to the game, and are delighted
that he was able to come straight in to the club.
“Craig ticked every box in what the club are
looking for and we look forward to him working
with the players this Wednesday.
“Craig, who has worked previously with Worksop
Town and more recently this season with
Frickley Athletic, is chomping at the bit to get
back involved and knows how important the
next eleven games are for everyone associated
with the football club.
“We wish Craig and Adam all the very best and
urge all our supporters to get behind them and
the lads this Saturday in what is a must win
game at the Jones and Co Recreational Ground.”
Harworth Colliery have announced that,
following Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at AFC Emley,
their management team have left the club with
immediate effect.
The news comes as they currently lie in the Division
One relegation zone, battling to preserve
their Toolstation NCEL status having returned in
the summer to the league for the first time since
1986.
A statement released on the club’s website said:
“The club would like to thank Lee Needham
(pictured), Tom Hague and Dave Rushbury for all
their hard work and commitment on what has
been a difficult season up to date.
“But, with just eleven games left of the season,
the club feels a change in management would
give us our best chance of maintaining NCEL
status.
“Time is running out for the club and after
Saturday’s defeat we remain second bottom,
four points away from safety.
“The Colliery will be looking to appoint the next
management not just for the short term but to
build the long term development of the club.
“It is vital that, through times of change like this,
the club remains together which includes all of
the playing staff as we feel what we have is good
enough to keep us up.
“And if the new management can add to this,
along with a good crop of younger players, we
have an excellent chance to stay up and eleven
games hopefully gives someone a chance to
come in and turn things around.
“Lee and Tom will always be remembered for
steering us to promotion last season after taking
charge in January.
“This became an historic campaign with the
club reaching Step 6 status again for the first
time in 32 years - now is the time to move things
forward, maintain our status and push on.”