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Farsley Celtic clockwatch: 11.06am



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Keep up to date with Farsley Celtic's first season in the Blue Square Premier League with an up-to-the-minute look at the story so far 11.06am...
Friday, May 9

11.06am - Farsley Celtic's reserves once again fought their corner to emerge victorious for the second season running by taking the Lancashire League East Division title.
Click here for full story.

Sunday, May 4

9.05am - Boss John Deacey insisted Farsley Celtic bow out of the Blue Square Premier with their heads held high after holding their own with the biggest clubs in non-league football.
Click here for full interview.

Monday, April 27

10.40am - John Deacey says he could hardly believe Saturday's 3-1 reversal at the hands of Grays Athletic.
"I've seen some misses in football but I'm sorry those were ridiculous. The missed chances were virtually open goals and in the end it cost us," he said.
Click on the link for match report and post-match analysis.

8.14am - See you again soon! That's the defiant message from Farsley chairman Andy Firbank as his side face up to life back in Conference North.
Click here for full interview.

Saturday, April 25

4.50pm - Farsley's relegation is confirmed after they are beaten 3-1 at home against Grays Athletic. Steven Downes scores from the spot for the Celts.

Friday, April 24

7.58am - Farsley Celtic chairman Andy Firbank says he is hoping the goalposts may yet move in the Blue Square Premier relegation battle.
"I've told the manager and the players to prepare for tomorrow's game as though it is the biggest game of the season and take it from there," he said.
Click here for full interview.

Wednesday, April 23

8.23am - John Deacey says he is determined to stay in charge at Throstle Nest and try to lead the club back into the Blue Square Premier next season after their relegation was confirmed with a derby defeat at York City.
* Click here for full interview and match report.

* Click here for picture slideshow of match action from the game.

Tuesday, April 22

9.44am - John Deacey says his team will be treating tonight's clash against York City like a play off-final.
Click here for full interview and big match preview.

Monday, April 21

10.46am - Boss John Deacey says tension gripping Farsley Celtic on the season's last lap is their biggest enemy as they attempt to save themselves from the drop.
Click here for full interview.

* Click here to enjoy picture slideshow of match action from Farsley Celtic against Forest Green Rovers.

Sunday, April 20

8.50am - "This is the biggest week in our history." That's the verdict of boss John Deacey as his Farsley Celtic side battle to save their Conference lives.
Click here for full interview.

Saturday, April 19

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic are beaten 2-0 against Forest Green Rovers at Throstle Nest.
Click here to read match report.


Friday, April 18

10.26am - Chairman Andy Firbank is calling on the city of Leeds to get behind Farsley Celtic as they kick off a week which will decide their Blue Square Premier fate.
Click here for full interview.

Thursday, April 17

11.08am - Farsley Celtic's final game of the season against Grays at Throstle Nest on Saturday, April 26 will kick off at 5.15pm.
All Blue Square Premier matches have been put back to the later kick-off as there will be a TV camera at every match, broadcasting "live" from around the league as the stories of the final day unfold.

Wednesday, April 16

8.34am - John Deacey says missed clean cut chances cost his teama gainst Ebbslfeet as the defeat leaves them just a point off the drop-zone.
Click on the link for match report and post-match analysis.

Tuesday, April 15

9.50pm - Farlsey Celtic are beaten 3-1 at Ebbsfleet United.

9.34am - Battle-weary boss John Deacey has sounded a last-ditch rallying cry ahead of tonight's clash at Ebbsfleet after a seven-day "nightmare" which has left Farsley Celtic's season in turmoil.
Click here for big match preview.

Monday, April 14

2.44pm - On-loan striker David McNiven has been recalled by Stafford Rangers.

9.02am - Farsley Celtic manager John Deacey branded some of referee Ian Cooper's decisions "a disgrace" as they crashed 5-1 at Oxford United.
Click here to read his explosive comments in full and match report from the game.

Sunday, April 13

7.59am - Craig Bentham may be back at Bradford City but has opnely admitted Farsley Celtic's results will be the first he looks for between now and the end of the current campaign. He is also backing the boys to stay up.
Click here for full interview.


Saturday, April 12

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic suffer a bout of the away day blues as they are beaten 5-1 at Oxford United. Simeon Bambrook scores foe the Celts.

Friday, April 11

10.41am - Beleaguered Farsley Celtic are facing an injury crisis at the worst possible time – but boss John Deacey is backing his troops to come out fighting against Oxford United tomorrow.
Click here for big match preview.

Thursday, April 10

7.49am - Farsley Celtic's Andy Watson talks about his career, his biggest footballing regret, the club's worst dresser, and his 'other' job.
Click here for full interview

Wednesday, April 9

8.25am - Manager John Deacey says his team didn't perform against Droylsden.
"It's not good enough if we want to get out of this relegation battle.
"We have five matches left to sort it out and we will have to do that. We didn't pass well and failed to take our chances.

* Click here to read match report and post-match analysis.

* Click here for a picture slideshow of match action from the game.

Tuesday, April 8

9.50pm - Mark Jackson was taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle as Droylsden beat Farsley Celtic 2-1 at Throstle Nest.

8.51am - John Deacey is urging his players to ram home their advantage against Droylsden at Throstle Nest tonight in the race to avoid relegation from the Blue Square Premier.
Click here for big match preview.

Monday, April 7

10.05am - Farsley Celtic boss hails his side's spirit after beating Torquay United 1-0 at Plainmoor.
Click here for match report and post-match analysis.

7.23am - A village football team in Africa will soon have a smart new look thanks to the generosity of Farsley Celtic's kit supplier.
Click here for full story.

Sunday, April 6

7.46am - John Deacey says he will make Craig Bentham one of his top summer transfer targets should Farsley Celtic retain their Blue Square Premier status this season.
Click here for full interview.

Saturday, April 5

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic beat high-flying Torquay United 1-0 courtesy of an own goal.

Friday, April 4

9.05am - Results are all that matter now. That's the verdict of Farsley Celtic boss John Deacey as his side embark on a seven-game run-in which will decide their Blue Square Premier fate.
Click here for full interview and big match preview.

Wednesday, April 2

7.54am - Boss John Deacey says he is confident Farsley Celtic will win their battle for survival in the Blue Square Premier.
Click here for full interview.

Tuesday, April 1

8.14am - Farsley Celtic are hoping the path to the Football League will open up for them tomorrow when Throstle Nest is re-graded by the football authorities.
Click here for full story.

Monday, March 31

3.09pm - It has emerged Farsley Celtic turned down a substantial offer for Lee Tuck from Guiseley before last Thursday's transfer deadline.

2.12pm - Farsley Celtic have been delighted with their response to their kids for a quid offer and are considering letting accompanied children into all next season's matches for just £1.

8.27am - John Deacey describes his side's 4-2 win against EWeymoth as a "horrendous performance"
"We didn't really deserve the result but we've outplayed many teams this year without getting the right results so it was nice to have luck on our side for a change." he says.
Click here for match report and post-match analysis.

Click here to enjoy a picture slideshow of match action from the game.

Sunday, March 30

8.24am - Farsley Celtic chairman Andy Firbank has vowed to fight on after seeing his club's application to sell off a section of land for housing which would in turn have provided capital to upgrade facilities at Throstle Nest rejected.
Click here for full interview.


Saturday, March 29

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic beat Weymouth 4-2 at Throstle Nest thanks to goals from Roy Stamer (37 minutes), David McNiven (67), Mark Jackson (76) and Damien Reeves (88).

Friday, March 28

9.04am - John Deacey tells fans "We need you more than ever" ahead of Farsley's definitive six-pointer against Weymouth at Throstle Nest tomorrow.
Click here for big match preview.

8.21am - Farsley Celtic's hopes of boosting their ranks suffered an 11th-hour hitch when a loan move for Huddersfield Town midfielder Matty Young fell through.
Click here for full story.

Thursday, March 27

1.35pm - Farsley Celtic are on the verge of signing 22-year-old midfielder Matthew Young on loan from Huddersfield Town until the end of the season.

Wednesday, March 26

8.36am - Planners say they are prepared to have further talks with Farsley Celtic to help the club to try to find an acceptable ground development scheme.
Click here for full story.


Tuesday, March 25

8.46am - Boss John Deacey has issued a defiant "we will survive" message after Farsley Celtic dropped into the bottom four on the back of a 1-0 home defeat against Burton Albion.

Click here for match report and post match analysis.

Click here to enjoy a picture slideshow of match action from the game.

Monday, March 24

4.50pm - Farlsey Celtic are beaten 1-0 at Throstle Nest against Burton Albion. The Celts are denied twice by the woodwork in the second half.

8.11am - Winger Andy Watson reflects on the first red card of his career halted his season at Farsley Celtic – just as it had gathered momentum.
Click here for full interview.


Sunday, March 23

11.14am - "Our worst performance of the season," was the verdict of manager John Deacey after watching hi side lose 4-0 at Northwich Victoria.
Click here for match report and post-match analysis.

Saturday, March 22

4.50pm - farsley celtic are beaten 4-0 at fellow strugglers Northwich Victoria.

Friday, March 21

8.26am - Boss John Deacey says he is expecting a "mega competitive" weekend for his Farsley Celtic side with crucial games against Northwich and Burton Albion.
Click here for big match preview and latest team news.


Thursday, March 20

11.43am - Farsley Celtic have reduced admission prices for accompanied under-12s to just £1 for their last five home league fixtures, starting with the visit of Burton Albion on Monday.

Wednesday, March 19

9.27am - Farsley Celtic's Mark Jackson says he is is enjoying an extended run in the side after a frustrating opening to the season.
"I have had a decent run and hopefully I can stay in, stay fit and help keep Farsley in the Conference."
Click here for full interview.

Tuesday, March 18

10.02am - Wannabe footballers are being invited to a trials day at Farsley Celtic at the start of next month.
Click here for full details.

Monday, March 17

11.22am - What's in a players name? Georges Santos answers the questions. Click here to read interview.

9.20am - John Deacey says the Celts deserved three points after his side had secured their second draw down south in five days.
"We created plenty of chances against a side that's done very well this year."
Click here for match report and post-match analysis.

Saturday, March 15

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic earn a point against promotion chasing Sailsbury City. Damien Reeves puts the Celts in front just after the break but an own goal from Amjad Iqbal means the game finishes 1-1.

Friday, March 14

11.06am - Farsley Today catches up with Lee Sinnott as the Port Vale boss prepares for the visit of Leeds United.
Click here for full interview.

8.50am - John Deacey says the relegation battle is a three horse race for survival.
"I really do think it is a three-horse race now. And it is going to be a tough one," he says.
Click here for full interview and Sailsbury City big match preview.

8.04am - Farsley will be without winger Andy Watson for the trip as he was sent off for what Deacey described as "handbags" at Weymouth on Tuesday, but fellow wide man Rory Prendergast returns from a ban.
Amjad Iqbal is available after work commitments ruled him out in midweek, but Simeon Bambrook may be unable to travel this time due to the same problem.
Deacey will have to decide whether to pair up Iqbal and Georges Santos again at the centre of defence and move Mark Jackson, who has impressed in the last two games after switching from right-back.

Thursday, March 13

10.44am - Farsley Today turns back the clock to May 2006 and Celtic's memorable 2-1 extra time win against North Ferriby United in the Unibond League play off final. Click here to enjoy a picture slideshow of match action from the game.

Wednesday, March 12

8.11am - Farsley Celtic boss John Deacey hailed his side's battling qualities after watching his side hold Weymouth to a goalless draw despite being reduced to ten men.
"We have shown a lot of fighting spirit recently but we have got to keep working because it looks like it could all go down to the wire," he says.

Tuesday, March 11

9.50pm - Farsley Celtic hold on for a 0-0 draw at Weymouth after having mnidfielder Andy Watson sent off.

10.16am - Upbeat boss John Deacey is confident Farsley Celtic can continue to play their way to Blue Square Premier survival. And they plan to stick with that philosophy at Weymouth tonight.
Click here for big match preview.

8.22am - Celtic set off on the trip south this morning without winger Rory Prendergast, who serves the second match of his two-game ban, while Amjad Iqbal is unavailable due to work commitments.
Mark Jackson, who switched from right-back to partner Iqbal on Saturday, is expected to line up alongside Georges Santos who returns from suspension tonight.
Steve Downes is likely to continue in the right-back berth.

Monday, March 10

3.03pm - Farsley Celtic chairman Andy Firbank talks about the planning battle off the pitch.
"The bottom line is we can't continue to operate at this level without changing the infrastructure of the club," he says.
Click here for full interview.

9.56am - John Deacey hails his side's performnance after watching Celtic beat Cambridge 2-1 at Throstle Nest.
"It was a good performance," he says. "We gave away a sloppy goal which left us an uphill task but we came back well.
Click here for match report and post-match analysis.

Click here to enjoy a picture slideshow of match action from the game.


Saturday, March 8

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic come back from a goal behind to beat Cambridge United 2-1 at Throstle Nest. Damien Reeves and Dominic Krief score for the Celts.

Friday, March 7

11.48am - John Deacey says his team will be looking for a confidence-boosting display against second-placed Cambridge at Throstle Nest tomorrow.
"They are the form team of the division. They have won nine out of their last 10 matches – that's their track record – and they don't get any tougher than that," says the Farsley Celtic boss.
Click here for full interview and big match preview.


Thursday, March 6

2.31pm - Farsley Celtic are in negotiations to bring in former Manchester City, Barnsley and Bradford player Lee Crooks from Rochdale.
The 30-year-old can play in defence or midfield.

8.55am - David McNiven says linking up with twin brother Scott on the football field again at Farsley Celtic after a 10-year gap proved an irresistible lure.
Click here for full interview.

Wednesday, March 5

4.05pm - Farsley Celtic have kicked off a campaign to save redevelopment proposals for their Throstle Nest ground from the scrapheap.
Click here for full story - and how you can make your voice heard.

9.47am - John Deacey says winger Rory Prendergast knows he let the team down after being sent off during last night's game against Rushden and Diamonds at Throstle Nest.
"We were controlling the game completely but it was hard work from then on," says Deacey.
* Click here for match reports and post match analysis.

Tuesday, March 4

9.50pm - Farsley Celtic lose 1-0 at home against Rushden and Diamonds after finishing the game with nine men. Both Rory Prendergast and George Santos are sent off for the Celts.

8.49am - John Deacey has warned the battle for league survival is not won yet ahead of tonight's game against Rushden and Diamonds at Throstle Nest.
"We are nowhere near out of it. It is important we don't get carried away – though there is not much chance of that with Rushden and then Cambridge United coming here in the next two games, " said the Farsley boss.
Click here for full interview and big match preview.

Monday, March 3

9.29am - Farsley Celtic boss John Deacey says has no doubts that his side will be playing Blue Square Premier football again next season after watching his side beat Stafford Rangers.
Click here for match report and post-match analysis.

Saturday, March 1

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic moves out of the relegation places after a 2-0 away win at Stafford Rangers. A Steve Torpey strike and a Dominic Krief penalty secure three valuable points for the Celts.

Friday, February 29

8.31am - David McNiven has been a popular man this week. But the Farsley newcomer has steadfastly kept mum when pestered by old club Stafford Rangers for some trade secrets ahead of tomorrow's vital Blue Square Conference relegation showdown.
Click here for full interview and big match preview.

Thursday, February 28

2.14pm - Farsley Celtic have reported a clean bill of health for Saturday's acid test, apart from Stephen Downes, who is rated at 50-50, with the midfielder still struggling to shrug off a knee injury picked up in the recent game with Aldershot.
Strikers Colin Heath and Tris Whitman have both been added to the squad following impressive goalscoring performances in the reserves, while veteran Georges Santos is expected to recover from the eye injury he picked up in last week's reverse to high-flying Exeter at St James' Park.

Wednesday, February 27

7.48am - New recruit George Santos says he has found a new lease of life playing for Farsley Celtic - at 37.
"I am really enjoying it here, we are picking up some results at the moment and things are going really good," he says.
Click here for full interview.

Tuesday, February 26

8.07am - Farsley Celtic chairman Andy Firbank, says the club are "very disappointed" after a housing and ground development scheme plan was rejected by councillors.
"A large part of the area we wanted to develop is just unused land," added Mr Firbank.
Click here for full interview and story.

Monday, February 25

8.14am - Farsley Celtic striker David McNiven says he was pleased to get off the mark against Exeter City.
"Hopefully I can score enough to keep us up now," he adds.
Click here for full interview and match report.

Saturday, February 23

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic are beaten 2-1 at Exeter City. New signing David McNiven scores for the Celts.

Friday, February 22

9.29am - John Deacey says tomorrow's fixture at Exeter was one of four he pencilled in at the start of the season as being hardest.
"In my opinion this is one of the toughest games of the season but we have got to go down there and try and get a result," he said.
Click here for full interview and big match preview.

Thursday, February 21

12.02pm - What's in a players name? Ryan Crossley answers the questions. Click here for full interview.

Wednesday, February 20

10.26am - Farsley Celtic striker Damien Reeves says he is in the dark over talk linking him with a possible move to Port Vale – but admits he is flattered by talk of a Potteries switch.
Click here to read full interview.

Tuesday, February 19

11.12am - Farsley Celtic have completed the signing of striker David McNiven who is set to feature for the reserves tonight in their home Lancashire League clash with Harrogate Town.

Monday 18 February

12.51pm - Woking manager Frank Gray believes Farsley Celtic can beat the drop after watching his side hammered 3-0. To read the full story, click here.
* Click here to watch a picture slideshow of match action from the game.

Saturday, February 16

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic beat Woking 3-0 at Throstle Nest.
Craig Bentham, Damien Reeves and Steve Torpey score for the Celts.

Friday, February 15

8.02am - John Deacey throwns down the gauntlet to his misfiring frontline ahead of tomorrow's clash with Woking at Throstle Nest.
Click here for full interview and latest team news.

Thursday, February 14

4.08pm - Farsley Celtic are in the hunt for Huddersfield Town utility star Tom Clarke but face stiff opposition for his signature from Bury.

8.31am - Two Farsley Celtic away games have been rearranged. The Weymouth game will be played on Tuesday, March 11, while the fixture at Ebbsfleet United will take place on Tuesday, April 15.

8.06am - James Knowles is happy to be the middle man for Farsley Celtic.
He admits he who feared for his place just a few weeks ago as boss John Deacey bolstered his squad in the transfer window.
"I was playing out on the right and I thought my form had dropped and if it didn't pick up again I might end up on the bench," he says.
Click here for full interview.

Wednesday, February 13

11.30am - Farsley Celtic are believed to be interested in signing goalkeeper Steve Dickinson from Guiseley.

8.24am - John Deacey remains confident his side can avoid the drop after watching them pick up a vital point at fellow strugglers Altrincham.
"I've got to be pleased with a point," says the Farsley Celtic manager. "We've always been confident we can get out of this."
Click here for match report and post-match analysis.

Tuesday, February 12

11.26am - Farsley Celtic boss John Deacey is hoping for a speedy recovery for goalkeeper Tom Morgan, who fractured his collarbone in their Setanta Shield exit at Droylsden.
"He's a nice kid as well. He has been loyal to Farsley Celtic. Whenever we have asked him to step in he has done a good job," says the Fars;ley Celtic boss. "Hopefully, he will be back as quickly as possible."
Click here for full interview.

8.23am - "Our biggest game of the season" – that's how Farsley Celtic boss John Deacey describes tonight's acid test at Blue Square Premier relegation rivals Altrincham.
Click here for full interview & big match preview.

Monday, February 11

7.49am - Boss John Deacey is critical of his side's defending after watching his team lose 3-1 at Throstle Nest to league leaders Aldershot Town.
"We tried to be positive with our substitutions but we made three basic errors at the back," says the Farsley Celtic boss.
Click here for match report and post-match analysis.
Click here for picture slideshow of match action from the game.

Saturday, February 9

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic are beaten 3-1 by league leaders Aldershot Town at Throstle Nest. Damien Reeves scores for the Celts who hit the crossbar twice in the closing stages.

Friday, February 8

9.08am - Boss John Deacey declares Farsley Celtic have now got 19 cup finals between now and the end of the season - starting with the visit of Aldershot at Throstle Neest tomorrow.
Click here full interview and big match preview.

Thursday, February 7

3.57pm - Goalkeeper Tom Morgan will be out for six weeks after suffering a fractured collarbone against Droylsden.

8.48am - Farsley Today turns back the clock to November 1974 with a picture slideshow of images from Farsley Celtic's FA Cup tie against Tranmere Rovers at Elland Road.
Click here to enjoy the picture slideshow and match report from the game.

Wednesday, February 6

9.13am - Farsley Celtic boss John Deacey was left to rue a string of missed chances and a injury to goalkeeper Tom Morgan as his side went down to a 2-1 extra time defeat at Droylsden in the fourth round of the Setanta Shield.
Click here for match report and post match analysis.

Tuesday, February 5

10.30pm - Farsley Celtic bow out of the Setanta Shield losing 2-1 at Droylsden after extra time. Captain Mark Jackson scored for the Celts.

9.16am - Boss John Deacey says Farsley Celtic will give the Setanta Shield the respect the competition deserves ahead of tonight's fourth round tie at Droylesden.
"But the league is everything to Farsley Celtic," adds Deacey. "It means absolutely everything for us to stay up this season, so we will have to bear in mind what is ahead of us."
Click here for full interview.

Monday, February 4

9.44am - Farsley Celtic number two Neil Parsley says the FA Trophy tie against York game was a tight affair with nothing much to seperate the two sides.
"The second goal was a sickener really in terms of the score-line," he adds.
Click here for match report and post match analysis.

8.13am - Farsley Celtic captain Ryan Crossley is hoping for the beginning of the end for his frustrating spell on the sidelines.
Click here for full interview.

Saturday, February 2

1.21pm - John Deacey reckons Farsley Celtic have everything to gain and nothing to lose when they take on York City at Throstle Nest – with the spectre of Wembley coming into focus in the distance.
Click here for full interview.

Friday, February 1

9.13am - Forget money and glory. Farsley Celtic midfielder James Knowles reveals it was the prospect of an arduous 600-mile round trip to Devon that spurred Farsley Celtic on to an FA Trophy third round clash against York City at Throstle Nest on Sunday.
Click here for full interview.

Wednesday, January 30

1.35pm - Farsley Celtic's game against York City on Sunday will kick off at 3pm.

9.33am - Goalkeeper Tom Morgan puts in a man-of-the-match display against Alfreton to set up a plum FA Trophy home tie against York City on Sunday.
Click here for Alfreton match report and post-match analysis.

Tuesday, January 29

9.50pm - Farsley Celtic beat Alfreton Town 2-0 thanks to goals from Amjad Iqbal and Damien Reeves.

9.56am - Farsley Celtic old boys will have a chance to claim a first team place at Alfreton tonight amid a scramble caused by a whole host of January arrivals.
Click here for team news and transfer latest.

Monday, January 28

1.06pm - Farsley Celtic are in talks to sign striker David McNiven, twin brother of Scott, from Stafford Rangers.

8.06am - Former Farsley Celtic captain Carl Serrant insists the club win its survival fight.
Click here for full interview.

Friday, January 25

1.33pm - What's in a player's name? featuring Steve Torpey. Click here to read interview.

8.57am - Peter Taylor, the former England caretaker-manager, believes Farsley Celtic are well equipped to survive in the Blue Square Premier after his side were held to a goalless draw at Throstle Nest.
Click here for match report and post match analysis.

Thursday, January 24

8.54am - Farsley Celtic were today closing in on deals to sign striker David Brown and centre-back Mark Roberts from Accrington Stanley.
Click here for full story.

8.26am - Local residents have cried foul over Farsley Celtic's failure to remove some fencing. Click here for full story.

Wednesday, January 23

1.36pm - Farsley Celtic chairman Andy Firbank has revealed Scott Gardner may not be the only new arrival before the visit of second-placed Stevenage tomorrow night.
Click here for full story.

Tuesday, January 22

4.03pm - Young Leeds United defender Scott Gardner has joined Farsley Celtic on loan until February 24.
Click here for more details.

2.14pm - Port Vale are believed to have made tentative enquiries for Farsley Celtic striker Damien Reeves.

10.04am - Farsley Celtic's FA Trophy second round replay against Alfreton Town has been has now been rearranged for Tuesday, January 29 (7.45pm).

Monday, January 21

3.25pm - Farsley Celtic's game tonight against Alfreton Town has been called off.

9.43am - John Deacey felt there were more positives than negatives to comeout of Farsley's cruel last-gasp defeat at play-off chasing Kidderminster Harriers.
"It was a much improved performance and if we battle like that this season we won't have any problems," he says.
Click here for match report and post-match analysis.

8.09am - Craig Bentham says he would like to extend his loan spell at Farsley Celtic until the end of the season.
Click here for full interview.

Saturday, January 19

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic lose to a last minute goal at Kidderminster Harriers. Damien Reeves scores the Celts in the 2-1 defeat.

Friday, January 18

1.46pm - Farsley Celtic sign Hill City goalkeeper Curtis Aspden on a permanent deal.

9.24am - John Deacey is confident he will have the competition for places which will spark a Farsley Celtic revival – if the club manages to close six deals which have been lined up.
Click here for full interview.

Tuesday, January 15

11.44am - Farsley Celtic's FA Trophy second round replay at Alfreton Town tonight has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The fixture has been rearranged for Monday, January 21 (7.45pm).

11.33am - John Deacey is praying the weather holds up and Farsley Celtic's FA Trophy second round replay at Alfreton gets the go ahead.
Click here for match preview and team news.

Monday, January 14

11.38am - Farsley Celtic will be at home to either York City or Grays Athletic in the last 16 of the FA Trophy if they progress against Alfreton Town in tomorrow's second round replay.

10.21am - Fixture congestion is rearing its ugly head for Farsley – but they were happy to capture an FA Trophy second round replay at Alfreton Town tomorrow night. Click here for match report and post match analysis.

8.01am - Chairman Andy Firbank has declared he will do "whatever it takes" to keep Farsley Celtic in the Blue Square Premier this season.
Click here for full interview.

Saturday, Janaury 12

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic draw 1-1 with Alfreton Town at Throstle Nest in the second round of the FA Trophy.

Friday, January 11

2.34pm - John Deacey says he was unmoved after seeing his Farsley Celtic side slip into the Blue Square Premier relegation zone in midweek.
Click here for full interview.

10.43am - John Deacey says his side will not underestimate Alfreston Tpown when the sides meet in the FA Trophy at Thorstle Nest tomorrow.
"I had them watched on Saturday against Stalybridge and they are a good team," says Deacey.
Click here for full interview and latest team news.

Thursday, January 10

2.02pm - Farsley Today turns back the clock with a look back at Farsley Celtic's FA Cup first round tie against Milton Keynes Dons at Throstle Nest. Click here to enjoy picture slideshow.

9.51am - Farsley Today launches a new section specifically for Farsley Celtic juniors teams. Click here for latest news.

Tuesday, January 8

2.25pm - Farsley Celtic's Setanta Shield tie against Droylsden has been called off owing to waterlogged pitch.

11.43am - Veteran striker Steve Torpey has signed for Farsley Celtic on a permanent basis after having his deal with Lincoln City cancelled by mutual consent. The 37-year-old, who arrived at Throstle Nest on loan in November, has agreed a deal which will see him combining playing duties with the role of first-team coach.

9.38am - Boss John Deacey is hoping to conclude his transfer activity this week to leave Farsley Celtic free to focus on the fight for Blue Square Premier survival. Deacey, who snapped up young defender Matt Lawlor on loan from Coca-Cola Championship outfit Blackpool yesterday, is expected to bring in one or two more new faces during the January transfer window, with several players heading in the other direction.
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Monday, January 7

3.49pm - Farsley Celtic sign young defender Matt Lawlor from Blackpool on loan. He is expected to make his debut in tomorrow's Setanta Shield clash at Droylsden.

9.56am - Striker Damien Reeves has received comforting words from both managers after missing a host of chances in Farsley's latest defeat.
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7.59am - Veteran striker Steve Torpey says rather than go all out for a win the team should be more defensive. "Maybe we are too attack minded," he says.
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Saturday, January 5

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic are beaten 3-1 by Histon at Throstle Nest. Stephen Downes scores from the penalty spot for the Celts who also have Amjad Iqbal sent off.

Friday, January 4

10.31am - John Deacey calls for a major reaction on the pitch tomorrow when Histon arrive in town with any player not producing one could find he has pulled on the Celts shirt for a final time.
"The transfer window is now open and I am looking to strengthen the squad," says Deacey. "I have been working overtime this week to look at the situation, assess things and see where we go from here."
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Thursday, January 3

2.10pm - What's in a players name? featuring Gareth Grant and Lee Tuck.
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1.21pm - Farsley set to sign midfielder Craig Bentham on loan from Bradford City.

9.29am - Enjoy a picture slideshow of match action from Farsley Celtic's game against Halifax Town. Click here to watch slideshow.

8.14am - Farsley Celtic launch appeal over TV gantries planning dispute.
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Wednesday, January 2

11.02am - Farsley assistant boss Neil Parsley admits his players failed to take advantage of the extra man, adding: "We didn't make it as hard for Halifax as we should have done.
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Tuesday, January 1

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic lose 2-0 at Halifax Town despite the hpome side being reduced to 10 men.

Monday, January 31
9.31am - Halifax boss supremo is demanding a win against Farsley Celtic on New Year's Day. To read the full story in the Halifax Courier, click here.

6.40am - John Deacey is expecting a Halifax Town backlash on New Year's Day after Celtic drew first blood in the derby double-header.
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Sunday, December 30

10.04am - John Deacey brands his team's defending as "disgraceful" after watching his side lose 5-1 at home against Crawley Town.
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8.13pm - 2007 will be remembered by many Farsley Celtic fans as the most successful year in the club's history.
Our picture slideshow turns back the clock to the night of Monday, May 14 when footballing legends were made and names written into Farsley Celtic folklore. Click here to watch.

Saturday, December 29

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic are beaten 5-1 at home against Crawley Town. Gareth Grant scores for the Celts.


Friday, December 28

7.06am - "This is the really big one." That's John Deacey's message to his Farsley Celtic players ahead of tomorrow's home Blue Square Premier showdown against Crawley.
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Thursday, December 27

7.44am - John Deacey says he delighted with his team's competitive attitude after Farsley Celtic collected their first win in eight league games.
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Wednesday, December 26

5.20pm - Farsley Celtic's home game against Stevenage Borough has been moved to Thursday, January 24 (7.45pm) and will be broadcast live coverage by Setanta Sports.


4.50pm - Goals from Roy Stamer, James Knowles and Steve Torpey helps Farsley Celtic to a 3-0 win against Halifax Town at Throstle Nest watched by a crowd of 1,501.

Monday, December 24

8.51am - Farsley will play Burton Albion at home in the fifth round of the Setanta Shield if they beat Droylesden.

7.09am - Tom Morgan believes that John Deacey is the man to help Farsley Celtic avoid the drop from the Blue Square Premier this season.
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Saturday, December 22

1.30pm - Farsley's Setanta Shield fourth round cup tie at Droylesden is called off due to a frozen pitch.

Friday, December 21

11.28am - Boss John Deacey says Farsley Celtic fans can expect to see an "improved" Dominic Krief after signing the midfielder following their FA Trophy victory over Gateshead.
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Thursday, December 20

9.24am - John Deacey hails the contributions of Lee Tuck & Chris Billy as Farsley Celtic beat Gateshead 4-1 at Throstle Nest.
"We just need some more wins under our belt and the confidence will come back," he adds.
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Wednesday, December 19

9.50pm - Farsley Celtic beat Gateshead 4-1 in their FA Trophy first round replay at Throstle Nest.

2.58pm - Former Leeds United midfielder Dominic Krief is set to sign for Farsley Celtic today. Despite the transfer window being closed Celtic are able to sign Krief as he is a free agent after being released by Unibond Premier Division side Guiseley.

11.06am - Striker Damien Reeves could be back in contention for tonight's FA Trophy replay agsinst Gateshead after being rested on Saturday. Roy Stamer is available again.
Andy Watson has also shaken off a minor knock, but Mark Jackson is still suspended.
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9.31am - Midfielder Damien Dunne has left Farsley Celtic and signed for Guiseley.

Tuesday, December 18

12.09pm - Farsley Celtic's home FA Trophy replay againnst Gateshead has been put back to tomorrow with a 7.45pm kick off. The winners will play either Alfreton Town or Southport at home in the second round. Ties to be played Saturday, January 12.

Monday, December 17

9.41am - John Deacey says Saturday's 1-1 draw against Gateshead was a fair result, adding "We'll now attempt to complete the job as we want to go as far as we can in the FA Trophy."
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8.26am - New Farsley Celtic manager John Deacey has immediately set his sights on Blue Square Premier survival.
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Saturday, December 15

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic draw 1-1 with Gateshead in the first round of the FA Trophy. Simeon Bambrook scores for the Celts.

Friday, December 14

10am - Farsley Celtic appoint John Deacey as their new manager.
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Thursday, December 12

10.49am - Caretaker boss John Deacey says Farsley Celtic were unlucky not to take a point from last night's 2-1 home defeat against Torquary United. Click here for match report and post match analysis.

8.28am - Farsley Celtic have landed in hot water with Leeds City Council in a row over pitchside camera gantries at their Throstle Nest ground. Click here for full story.

Wednesday, December 12

9.50pm - Farsley Celtic lose 2-1 at home to Torquay United. Roy Stamer scores for the Celts.

11.17am - Farsley Celtic will come up against "the best team in the league" at Throstle Nest according to John Deacey.
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Monday, December 10

8.02am - Gareth Grant will come up against Torquay United, the side who provided one of the highlights – and lowlights – of his career on Tuesday night.
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Saturday,December 8

1pm - A waterlogged pitch forces Farsley Celtic's Blue Square Premier game away at Weymouth to be called off.

Friday, December 7

2.44pm - Farsley Celtic U-10s squad are awarded £250 as part of the YEP's Community Cash giveaway.
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10.39am - Caretaker boss John Deacey says team spirit in the Farsley Celtic camp is "absolutely spot on" ahead of tommorow's away day at Weymouth.
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9.13am - Farsley Celtic will travel to Blue Square Premier rivals Droylsden in the fourth round of the Setanta Shield. The matches are to be played on the weekend of December 22/23.

Wednesday, December 5

9.56am - Farsley Celtic chairman Andy Firbank says uncertaintly over the mangerial hotseat at Throstle Nest isn't helping the club's cause.
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Tuesday, December 4

3.58pm - Farsley Celtic comfirm they hope to have a manager in place by the end of next week at the latest.

Monday, December 3

1.16pm - Lee Tuck is hoping to put a nightmare experience behind him and force his way back into the reckoning at Farsley Celtic this Christmas. Click here for full interview.


10.02am - Caretaker boss John Deacey says performances from Amjad Iqbal, Roy Stamer and Steve Downes were the only positives he could take from Saturday's West Riding County Cup defeat against Halifax Town.
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Saturday, December 1

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic lose 1-0 at home against Halifax Town in the second round of the West Riding County Cup.

Friday, November 30

10.29am - Caretaker boss John Deacey will use tomorrow's West Riding County Cup showdown against Halifax Town to try out new things ahead of a hectic four weeks which could shape Farsley Celtic's destiny.
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9.09am - Who do you appointed as Farsley Celtic's next manager? The results have been counted and verified and the winner is.. Click here for result.

Thursday, November 29

3.41pm - Farsley Celtic's home league game against Torquay United - originally scheduled for this Saturday - will now take place on Wednesday, December 12, due to the Devon side's involvement in the FA Cup second round.


3.23pm - Farsley Celtic are set to start the interview process in the search for a permanent successor to Lee Sinnott. Click here for more details.


Tuesday, November 27

11.06am - Who do you want to see appointed as Farsley Celtic's next manager? You decide. Click here to vote.

10.45am - Farsley Celtic have had the deadline to appeal over Mark Jackson's straight red card at Crawley extended to 1pm today - but they are unlikely to be in a position to submit a request to the Football Association. Click here to find out why.

Monday, November 26

3.08pm - Farsley Celtic have reduced admission prices for their West Riding County Cup second round tie against Blue Square Premier rivals Halifax Town which will now take place on Saturday. Entry for adults will be £8 and £4 for concessions.

11.56am - Farsley have been drawn away at UniBond League Premier Division side Gateshead in the first round of the FA Carlsberg Trophy.
The match will be played on Saturday, December 15.

11.41am - Andy Preece is confirmed as a late applicant for the Farsley Celtic manager's job.

10.52am - Farsley Celtic caretaker boss John Deacey is to appeal against Mark Jackson's sending-off which cost his side the three points at Crawley Town. He is to use video evidence to support his argument that Farsley have been hard done by.
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9.02am - Farsley Celtic midfielder Ashley Allanson is hoping to impress enough in tomorrow's England Futsal clash against Georgia to retain his place when England play three FIFA FutsalWorld Cup qualifiers next February. Click here for full interview.

Saturday, November 24

4.50pm - Farsley Celtic lose 4-1 away at Crawley Town after James Knowles had given Celts the lead. mark Jackson is sent off.

Friday, November 23

10.41am - Caretaker manager John Deacey is confident his Farsley Celtic players will be "hungry for the shirt" after snapping up former Scarborough and York City skipper Mark Hotte yesterday.
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Thursday, November 22

4.13pm - Farsley Celtic midfielder Ashley Allanson has been called up by the FA to play for the England Futsal team in an international friendly against Georgia on November 27.

12.35pm - Farsley Today takes a look back at Carl Serrant's Farsley Celtic career with a picture slideshow tribute.
Click here to watch picture slideshow.

9.52am - Farsley Celtic caretaker boss John Deacey admits says Carl Serrant's departure will be a "big loss" to the club.
"As well as playing, Carl has been good on the coaching side as well and has helped me tremendously in that role," he says.
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9.23am - Celtic's West Riding Cup Tie against Halifax, scheduled originally for November 27, has been changed to Saturday, December 1. Since both teams are devoid of league action on that day, both clubs have readily agreed to the fixture change in the hope of a strong turnout from supporters.

Wednesday, November 21

11.57am - Farsley Celtic's Carl Serrant joins Crystal Palace as the club's new full time fitness coach. Pick up a copy of tomorrow night's YEP for more details or keep checking www.farsleytoday.co.uk

9.03am - Farsley Celtic's caretaker-manager John Deacey says the sending off of striker Damien Reeves' was the turning point in last night's game.
"He was causing them problems. I couldn't really see what happened but I have spoken to Damien, who is an honest lad, and he said the defender just headed the back of his head and went down. It was a harsh decision which changed the whole tactics of the game."
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Tuesday, November 20

9.50pm - Farsley Celtic draw 1-1 with Altrincham at Throstle Nest. Damien Reeves scores the Celtic after 13 minutes but is sent off after 36 minutes. Altrincham equalise through Colin Little on 67 minutes.


3.57pm - Farsley Celtic team news: Stephen Torpey is expected to make his debut against Altrincham tonight while the squad is boosted with the return from injury of Tris Whitman and Simeon Bambrook.

12.27pm - Caretaker-boss John Deacey admits the pressure is on his Farsley Celtic side to start wracking up the points – starting with tonight's showdown against Altrincham at Throstle Nest.
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9.23am - "It's a marathon not a sprint." That's the message from Farsley Celtic shot-stopper Tom Morgan ahead of tonight's rearranged Blue Square Premier showdown against Altrincham.
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Monday, November 19

10.52am - Farsley Celtic caretaker manager John Deacey called on his side to develop a ruthless streak after their narrow loss to Grays Athletic. Click here for match report and post match analysis.

Saturday, November 17

5.50pm - Farsley Celtic are beatan 1-0 away at Grays Athletic.

Friday, November 16

3.25pm - Farsley Celtic's league game against Torquay, originally scheduled for Saturday, December 1, has been postponed. A new date has to be confirmed.

1.04pm - Farsley Celtic will be without the services of Ryan Crossley (suspended), Carl Serrant (knee), Simeon Bambrook (ankle) and Colin Heath (thigh) for tomorrow's long trip south to Grays Athletic.

8.14am - Farsley Celtic reveal new loan striker Steve Torpey is set to make his debut at Grays tomorrow.
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Thursday, November 15

4.28pm - Farsley Celtic sign striker Stephen Torpey from Lincoln City on a two month loan deal with a view to a more permanent deal.

Wednesday, November 14

8.37am - At least three names are on the list for the Throstle Nest hotseat including caretaker-manager John Deacey.
Others in the running for the post include former Ipswich, Arsenal and QPR striker Chris Kiwomya, ex-Manchester City, Tranmere and Stockport goalkeeper Eric Nixon, former Sheffield Wednesday player Paul Warhurst and Greg Fee.
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Tuesday, November 13

3.21pm - Farsley Celtic have placed a deadline of this Friday, November 16, for applications from anyone interested in replacing Lee Sinnott as manager at Throstle Nest.

12.26pm - Former Guiseley and North Ferriby boss Neil Parsley returned to football coaching with Farsley Celtic over the weekend and declared: "It's great to be back."
"I am now looking forward to working with the professionalism that has been brought to Farsley by the previous regime," he said.
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Monday, November 12

8.13am - Lee Sinnott believes he has left Farsley Celtic in safe hands following his move into the Football League with Port Vale. Click here for full interview.

Sunday, November 11

11.50am - Caretaker boss John Deacey has been scouring the loan market and the club are likely to announce two signings from the Football League early next week.


Friday, November 9

3.02pm - Former Guiseley and North Ferriby United boss Neil Parsley has joined the backroom staff at Farsley Celtic on a short-term basis at least following the departure of Lee Sinnott as manager.
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12.25pm - Farsley Celtic chairman Andy Firbank confirms the club has received a "bulging postbag" of applications for the Throstle Nest hot seat despite not advertising the post. There will be a board meeting on Monday to weigh up the situation and assess where the club is going next.

* Who do you think should be the next manager? Click here to have your say.

Wednesday, November 7

9.50pm - Farsley Celtic beat Armthorpe Welfare 3-1 in the first round of the West Riding County Cup. Click here for more details.


Tuesday, November 6

9.31am - Newly appointed Port Vale boss Lee Sinnott admits "I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Farsley Celtic."

Monday, November 5

10.01am - Lee Sinnott is unveiled as new Port Vale boss.

9.40am- Celtic caretaker manager John Deacey admits his players didn't perform against York. Click here for match report.

Sunday, November 4

9.30pm - Farsley Celtic lose 4-1 at home against York City in their Blue Square Premier clash, televised live on Setanta Sports.

Friday, November 2

3.05pm - Farsley Celtic boss Lee Sinnott confirms things are "moving forward" in his protracted move to Port Vale.

9.39am - Farsley Celtic have started preparing for life without Pot Vale bound boss Lee Sinnott. John Deacy has been appointed caretaker boss at Thostle Nest but Sinnott refutes claims he has resigned.

Thursday, November 1

10.03am - Farsley Celtic's Lee Sinnott is set to be appointed the new manager of League One strugglers Port Vale.

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