Richard Walmsley
Defender & Chairman
Athersley Athletic is a mens adult football team based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire , playing 11-a-side grassroots football .
Athersley Athletic squad
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Debbie Mathewson
WAG
Lindsay Cartmell
WAG
Andrew Forbes
Forward
Michael Hirst
Midfielder
Gaz Whitehead
Goalkeeper & Treasurer
The Athersley Athletic Home Pitch
Carlton Park Pitch 2
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