By John Baron
Farsley Celtic’s time in National League North ended with a 5-0 defeat against a Brackley Town side who finished champions.
Four first half Brackley goals from Danny Newton, Tyler Little, Connor Hall and Tommy O’Sullivan put the home side in control. Young Tyler Polwarth – skippering Farsley for the first time – received a red card for a professional found after just 20 minutes.
The second half was a tighter affair, with Brackley adding a fifth through Scott Pollock in the 91st minute.
It was easy to see why Brackley will be two leagues above a young and inexperienced Farsley side next season – and their promotion is thoroughly deserved after missing out in previous seasons.
It’s been a challenging season for nomadic but loyal Farsley fans – which I wrote about here last week. Yesterday’s defeat was the club’s 18th in a row in the league.
The men’s first team has been relegated after finishing bottom of National League North and playing ‘home’ games 70 miles away in Buxton following a disastrous attempt to install a new 4G pitch.
Given the off-field instability, it’s been a major achievement for the club to fulfil its fixtures this season and it’s fair to recognise the work of the board and a small group of volunteers who have performed heroics to keep the club going.
Hats off must also go to manager David Stockdale, his staff and his young players for their commitment, spirit and determination. They’ve worn the shirt with pride.
All eyes now move back to Farsley, and efforts to lay a new pitch and stabilise the club.
It’s going to be a busy, rollercoaster of a summer at The Citadel.
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