Harrogate Town on point in National League opener

On a historic day for Harrogate Town, 1378 fans attended the CNG Stadium as the team played its first ever game at the pinnacle of the non-league pyramid. Reaching the Vanarama National League has been a long journey, so there was plenty to celebrate, even though visiting Sutton United managed to snatch a draw at  read more→

Reduced admission for Cup replay

Emirates FA Cup You can watch Bradford (Park Avenue)’s third qualifying round replay with Harrogate Town at Horsfall Stadium tonight (Monday) at a reduced admission prices. Adults are now being charged £8, OAPs £5, students £3 and children £2. The local derby is set to be a cracker after a pulsating encounter on Saturday at  read more→

Blackstone to help Garforth out

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Garforth Town have one of York City’s most popular strikers of the last 25 years helping them in pre-season. Miners head honcho Rob Hunter his old pal Ian Blackstone to come out of the wilderness and return to Non League to replace Mark Greaves who has taken charge of West Yorkshire  read more→

Harrogate Town to go full-time

National League North Harrogate Town have announced plans to become a full-time team from next season. Harrogate believe this is the best way of progressing in a league which already has at least one professional club. Managing director Garry Plant said: “This is a big decision for all of us. We understand the impact that  read more→

Shaw Lane snap up Gascoigne

Evo Stik Division One South Former Goole and Harrogate Town attacker Andy Gascoigne has moved to Shaw Lane AFC. Gascoigne made his debut in the victory over Blyth Spartans in the Integro League Cup on Tuesday night. The ex-Sheffield FC man also spent time on loan at Frickley Athletic earlier this season. He was once  read more→

Brid almost cause major Cup upset

Emirates FA Cup Bridlington Town 1-1 Harrogate Town Underdogs Bridlington Town were just minutes away from an unbelievable victory until Joe Leeson spared Harrogate’s blushes. Joel Sutton’s first half strike was sending Bridlington through to the third qualifying round until Leeson booked a replay back at the CNG Stadium for Tuesday, Sutton’s calm finish in  read more→

Cup heroes Brid set for great occasion

Emirates FA Cup Gary Allanson hopes Queensgate is packed to the rafters for the biggest game at Bridlington Town for some time. FA Cup heroes Bridlington, who have already surprised many by beating two North East teams, host National League North giants Harrogate Town at the second qualifying round stage. Allanson expects it to be  read more→

Captain Clarke wins it for Ferriby

National League Danny Clarke’s second half goal secured back-to-back wins for newly-promoted North Ferriby United Clarke’s strike was all Ferriby needed in the solitary goal win over Torquay United. Guiseley surrendered a winning position late-on in the 3-2 defeat at Solihull Moors – a result that cost Mark Bower his job. Will Hatfield and Adam  read more→

Gascoigne joins Frickley on loan

Evo Stik Premier Division Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver has allowed midfielder Andy Gascoigne join Frickley Athletic on loan for a month. He arrives in time for the trip to Stafford Rangers tomorrow. Frickley are hoping to claim their first win of the season after two straight defeats in the first week, against Ashton United  read more→

National League Weekend Review

National League Guiseley 0-2 Dagenham & Redbridge Guiseley remain pointless after three games due to a loss at home to Dagenham & Redbridge. The away side made the perfect start when Chris Assombalonga was found in the area from a cross and the brother of Nottingham Forest striker Britt made no mistake, with his powerful  read more→