Garforth Town recorded their biggest opening day victory since 1996 – and marquee summer signing Adam Priestley wasn’t even on the team-sheet. Adam Porritt, Sean Hunter and Mark Simpson all scored as Garforth beat new-look Handsworth 3-0 at home in front of a bumper crowd of 155. Priestley was unavailable as Garforth won by three read more→
Cult hero Curtly Martin-Wyatt and former Harrogate Railway centre-back Mike Morris have signed forms with Garforth Town, with a week to go until the big Toolstation NCEL Premier Division kick-off. Martin-Wyatt has scored prolifically in pre-season and seems to be replicating the performances he displayed during the 2015/16 season when his goals ensured Garforth avoided read more→
Garforth Town 1-0 Nostell Miners Welfare A first half tap-in from Garforth Town striker Curtly Martin-Wyatt settled the lively clash with Nostell Miners Welfare in East Leeds. The result was harsh on Nostell who just simply could not score despite tons of chances – highlighting the problem that Jason Dodsworth and Simon Houghton spoke of read more→
New-look Harrogate Railway fought back twice from two goals down to earn a 4-4 at Garforth Town and spoil Adam Priestley’s homecoming. Gibraltar International Priestley, in his first home game since his much-heralded return, had seemingly set Garforth on the road to a straight-forward victory with two early first half goals. However, Railway fought back read more→
The return of club favourite Adam Priestley gives Garforth Town belief of having a successful campaign, according to Rob Hunter. The announcement of the Gibraltar International’s arrival back at Garforth has created huge excitement and Hunter feels this season is an opportunity for the Miners to step out of the shadows and challenge. Garforth have read more→
Two of Garforth Town’s greatest ever strikers will form a dangerous partnership this season as Mark Simpson has followed Adam Priestley in committing to the club. Simpson, Garforth’s all-time record goal-scorer, is one of four influential players from last season who have so far confirmed that their future lies at the Bannister Prentice Community Stadium. read more→
Garforth Town have arguably made their most headline-grabbing signing since 2012 after persuading one of their greatest strikers Adam Priestley to return to the club. The prolific Gibraltar International striker made his name during two seasons with the Miners between 2010 and 2012 under popular former manager Steve Nichol. Priestley was a key member of read more→
Former Garforth Town manager Adrian Costello is celebrating after his Ytterhogdal IK won the team of the year award at the Jamtland and Herjedalen OF Sports Awards. It is another accolade for Costello, who has made quite an impression during his first year in the fourth Division of Swedish football. His Ytterhogdal side, which includes read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Yorkshire Amateur 1-0 Garforth Town A late Jason St Juste goal broke local rivals Garforth Town’ resolve as ambitious Yorkshire Amateur continued their six-point hold on top spot. Injury-hit Garforth, with a makeshift centre-half pairing, gave absolutely everything at Bracken Edge, but ultimately could not hold out in the Leeds derby read more→
Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Mitch Hamilton and local hero Lee Turner have returned to add bite to Garforth Town’s attack. The Miners now have most of their side that secured the club’s highest finish since the 2012/13 season six month ago. The pair were part of the surprise mass exodus that meant Rob Hunter add read more→
