The two captains, Mike Ford and Mike Kuiti before the Trinity v Batley game in June 1996 ⚜️🔴⚪️🔵⚜️

#OTD 1989 Batley defeat Nottingham City 29-10 in the Stones Bitter Division Two clash Tries: Williams 3, McGrath, Wilson Goals: Stainburn 4 & DG

#OTD 1991 Batley bounce back at Chorley with a 46-6 victory as Gary Thornton hatrick helps the Gallant Youths win Tries: Thornton 3, Booth, Scott, Wilkinson, Wilson Goals: Parrish 6, Stainburn 3

#OTD 1993 Batley defeat Highfield with a record points haul from Phil Holmes Jr collecting 22 points from two tries and seven goals in a 58-16 win in the Stones Bitter Division Two Clash Tries: Tomlinson 3, Holmes 2, Wilson 2, Walton, Scott, Cameron, Thornton Goals: Holmes 7

#OTD 2005 Batley defeat Dewsbury 28-26 in the National League One Qualifying Final at Widnes Tries: Marsh, Sibson, Jones, Eaton, Gallagher Goals: Eaton 4 https://t.co/1CBxyW4dvS

#OTD 1994 Batley defeat Keighley Cougars 26-22 at Lawkholme Lane in the Stones Bitter Division Two clash of the day Tries: Thornton 2, Moxon, Wilson Goals: Wilson 4 & 2 DG Sent off: Parkinson

#OTD 1989 Batley are defeated 18-0 by Swinton at Mount Pleasant in the Second Division

Today in 1990: Batley beat Nottingham City 17-0 at Mount Pleasant. #RugbyLeague

#OTD 1990 Batley 17-0 Nottingham City, Andy Williams two tries help the Gallant Youths to the win Tries: Williams 2, Booth Goals: Wilson 2 DG: Stainburn

Glen Tomlinson was named NFP Player of the Year and named in the All Star’s Team of the Year meanwhile the Club was named NFP Club of the Year https://t.co/vZcZ7NZsJG

#OTD 2002 Batley’s season ends in defeat as they lose 35-28 at Hilton Park Leigh in the Northern Ford Premiership final eliminator, Paul Storey’s men gave everything and fell just short of the Grand Final Tries: Lythe, Lingard 2, Williamson, North Goals: Lawford 4

#OTD 1991 Batley are defeated 19-10 at Mount Pleasant by Barrow in the Third Division Tries: Wilkinson Goals: Parrish 3

#OTD 1992 Jimmy Irvine marks his Gallant Youth debut with two tries as seal a 20-8 victory over Workington Town at Mount Pleasant Tries: Irvine 2, Thornton Goals: Wilson 4

#OTD 1993 Batley are beaten by Huddersfield 37-12 in their final trip to the Leeds Road Stadium Tries: Tomlinson 2 Goals: Holmes 2

🐶 Paul Couch joins the Bulldogs! Former Lock Lane and England Community Lions head coach Paul Couch has agreed to become our assistant coach for 2026. Paul has built a fantastic reputation in the amateur ranks and is eager to step up and continue his development in the

📌 On This Day in History: 🗓️ 2nd October 1965 🏉 Wakefield Trinity 13 Batley 2 🏆 League 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 6,098 at Belle Vue Trinity defeat Batley with all three Fox brothers on the field, Peter captaining Batley… this is remembered for an all-out brawal that last four minutes in the 78th

#OTD 1994 Batley defeat Rochdale Hornets 22-12 at Mount Pleasant to keep the 100% home record in the Stones Bitter Second Division Tries: Tomlinson 2, Walker Goals: Dyson 5

🎥 31st January 1998: Mount Pleasant hosted the mouth watering Challenge Cup tie, as local amateur side Oulton Raiders sought to overcome Ward's men. Though, Batley ended triumphant with a 44 - 2 win. https://t.co/34dVvyWRN1

#OTD 2002 Batley defeat Oldham 26-16 in the NFP Playoffs, Batley score within the first 45 seconds, Hero Glen Tomlinson play’s his final match at Mount Pleasant Tries: Lingard, Rourke, Tomlinson, Harrison Goals: Lawford 4 & 2 DG

#OTD 1991 Batley & Keighley play out a 2-2 draw at Lawkholme Lane in the Stones Bitter Third Division clash as the result puts the Gallant Youths top. Goals: Parrish