Rob Cheetham

@brighousetownfc Sorry to read this. Look forward to playing against you next season.

Club Statement | 6th May 2026 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐅𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐒𝐭 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐇𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞. 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐃𝟔 𝟐𝐏𝐋 Brighouse Town AFC has taken the decision to request a realignment in the non-league football structure and return to playing at an amateur level at Step 7 of the Football League Non-league pyramid. The hope is to be accepted into the West Yorkshire Association Football League. Dialogue has already begun with the management committee of this league and there has been a very positive response and reaction to our plans. We have notified the Northern Premier League and the FA of our decision and await guidance on the formal process to enable this to happen. This is decision hasn’t been taken lightly but affords the men’s senior team a reset and a chance to re-establish itself and grow once again. The Club takes great pride in its rise from the former West Riding County Amateur League in 2008 to the Northern Counties League First Division and then gaining promotion to the Northern Counties Premier League in 2010. Promotion to the Northern Premier League – step 4 of the Non-League Football Pyramid was gained in 2014 where it has remained up until this season. We have often said we felt we were batting above our station, but we have had a great ride and some fantastic memories and friendships made. Spiralling wage, travel, infra-structure and administrative costs along with the loss of key experience at a senior level have caused a strategic re-appraisal and need for re-alignment. Mark Booth has stepped forward to take the role of Chairperson of the whole club, and he will be ably assisted by Julian Prior as Secretary along with existing members of the Club’s committee. The Junior and Women’s sections are unaffected and continue to grow, and this decision will allow the whole club the chance to move forward as a united entity. Although this is the end of one era, it is the start of a new one. We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to our supporters, volunteers, and partners for their continued backing. We hope you will remain with us on this journey as we build the next chapter of Brighouse Town AFC and continue to provide a football hub that the town can be proud of. Brighouse Town AFC Executive Committee.

Delighted to be joining @pool_afc as Joint Manager. It's been a turbulent season but we look to grow for 26/27, pushing hard for a Premier League return. If you're interested in coming down please drop me a message.

@RobinHoodAthFC Congratulations to you all

Promotion back to the WYPL as we beat Bramhope in a close contest at The Coach Ground ❤️🖤

@23Wrighty @NostellMWFirsts All the best to you all. 👍

Last 3 - despite the difficulties, I’ve enjoyed every moment of my time @NostellMWFirsts and had some great moments. . It’s an unbelievable story to tell. Tough away day in store.

@frickleyafc Too big a club to be even discussing relegation

Defeat on the road ❌ However, due to results elsewhere in the league, we have reached safety and cannot be relegated. #ForzaFrickley

14 YEARS OLD. U18 DEBUT. Massive congratulations to George Gannon, who stepped into the starting XI yesterday against Bradford City - lining up at centre-back for his U18 league debut. A fantastic milestone for a promising young player. #DRFC | #MadeinDoncaster

In football, it’s not only about linear running. Zig-zag runs must also be developed. Changes of direction, body control, and re-acceleration decide actions ⚽️

Arsenal surely can’t blow a one horse title race surely? #Arsenal #PremierLeague

@ReeceMudd4 Able to message me on here Reece? 👍

Pleasure to officially be back in the dugout yesterday. Wasn’t the fairytale return but sometimes you’ve got to tip your hat and say you got beat by the better side, i’m pretty sure Dearne will be lifting the league title come april. Great shift from the lads onto the next. 💚💛

@23Wrighty Keep on rolin'

2-0 up cruising.. should have been more. Another Meltdown puts us 2-2 at HT, goals a Sunday team don’t concede, but another hangover. Game became a 🏀 game and we were unable to break the cycle of it disappointingly. Could have scored 3 more too which sums the season up.

Some place for football. Plenty to reflect on when home, alongside some very much needed rest!

It's going to be a tough trip, but one of growth and insight. Desire, resilience, focus, creativity

@ilkleyIain @BBCWYS Back on track

@BBCWYS best performance of the season in the most one sided 2-0 win ever. The ref was good and let the game ebb and flow. Well done Ref👏🏾👏🏾 #bcafc

@frickleyafc Some result that against a top team! 👏

3 Points on the road ✅ #ForzaFrickley

@Bobbie_French Class to see this, hope you're doing well pal.

🗒️ ⚽ Football People I am doing a research project to gather information on the football landscape across the North of England. If you have a child playing football or have links with grassroots or Pro clubs please can you share the QR code attached. Much Appreciated 🫡

@ReadyBilly @SundayShare10 @SessionShareNet @RJPcoach @Leecosgrove10 @PeterPrickett @CoachingFamily @CoachesVoice @FCoach365 What about building detail further by creating a coloured key to show how the part of the body ie hip is used before, during and after the moments. It could link to the head scanning aspect too for example of before, during, after

@ReadyBilly @SundayShare10 @SessionShareNet @RJPcoach @Leecosgrove10 @PeterPrickett @CoachingFamily @CoachesVoice @FCoach365 Really like the stickman illustration with details to give a clear image. It's something I'll look at using for future planning rather than just words as a picture creates better explanation imo 👏

My #sundayshare is a full session design supporting players with playing through/around the opposition pressure.

Exactly this! Even in academy football I'm a firm believer in creating problem solvers by setting problems and letting them figure it out. YES you need a technical base but ultimately you need players to be able to adapt and overcome varied performance problems.

Excited to further develop with this new pilot course which looks to develop coaching further than the UEFA B course.

@TheCoachesZone Really adaptable shape where it can offer balance as a 3421 IP and a 541 OP.

⚽️ The 3-2-5 Gives You: 🔴 Maximum width & depth to stretch the opposition’s last line 🔴 Central stability with a double pivot protecting rest defence 🔴 Five-lane occupation to create constant overloads and rotations in the final third ✍️ Designed on The Coaches Zone Tactics Board