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Former Liversedge and Athersley Rec winger Red Bates is among a trio of new signings at Garforth Town.
Bates, the son of former Nostell Miners Welfare manager Terry, has joined Paul Marshall’s Miners along with Duke Witter and Has Gorji.
Attacking midfielder Witter is a ‘hidden gem’ who was playing for Strensall Tigers in the York and District League.
Striker Gorji is an ex-Tadcaster Albion man who will be dual-registered with Southern League outfit Peterborough Town.
The good news continues to flow for Garforth fans as the retained list from last season’s team grows.
Captain Dan Coupland, now a fairly long-serving star, is staying as is his central midfield partner Joe Colley – the local lad who has shone in recent years despite his tender age.
Popular full-back Sam Leach returns along with Fergus McAughtrie and defender Karl Fitzgerald.
Joe Thornton, the son of now ex-Hunslet Hawks Rugby League head coach Gary, is confirmed to have left the club.