Garforth win plaudits, despite defeat

Garforth Town earned a lot of plaudits for their display in the narrow 1-0 defeat to National League North side Harrogate Town. Old nemesis Chib Chilaka was Harrogate’s goalscorer, nearly 18 months after hitting the winner for Bradford (Park Avenue) in the 2015 West Riding County Cup final win over Garforth. Whilst Harrogate did rattle  read more→

Knaresborough beaten by local rivals

Harrogate Town eased past spirited local rivals Knaresborough Town in a 3-0 win at Manse Lane. The returning Chib Chilaka made an instant impact with the opener after just 25 minutes. Dom Knowles added the second on the hour from the penalty spot before a trialist rounded off the victory in the closing stages. Vaughan  read more→

Legend Chilaka returns to Harrogate

National League North Harrogate Town have re-signed club legend Chib Chilaka from Bradford (Park Avenue). Chilaka is one of Harrogate’s greatest players having scored the winner in the famous 2012 FA Cup first round win at Torquay United, who were then a Football League club. Simon Weaver said: “Since leaving us he’s had a successful  read more→

Former Leeds man signs for Harrogate

National League North Former Leeds United defender Ben Parker has joined Harrogate Town, just two weeks after his departure from Guiseley. Harrrogate’s defence is getting stronger as the signing compliments the recent capture of Simon Ainge from Bradford (Park Avenue). Parker was with Guiseley for three years and helped them avoid relegation from the National  read more→

Harrogate grab Grimsby striker Pittman

National League North Harrogate Town have signed another player this week as Grimsby Town forward Jon-Paul Pittman has arrived. Pittman recently played for Grimsby in their play-off final victory over Forest Green which secured promotion back to the Football League. He has vast experience from spells with Crawley Town, Wycombe Wanderers and Oxford United. Pittman  read more→

Harrogate capture Ferriby’s Brooksby

National League North North Ferriby United hero Wayne Brooksby has signed for Simon Weaver’s Harrogate Town. Winger Brooksby scored the equaliser in Ferriby’s play-off final victory over AFC Fylde. He was also part of Guiseley’s side that won promotion last year. He is Harrogate’s second signing of the summer after Simon Ainge. The news of  read more→

3G pitch to be installed at Harrogate

National League North Harrogate Town are transforming their playing surface into a brand new state-of-the-art third generation (3G) artificial grass pitch. The new surface will be ready for next season as the building work will start on Monday. A completion date has been set for July. Harrogate are also going into partnership with St John  read more→

Harrogate Town sign defender Ainge

National League North Harrogate Town have snapped up defender Simon Ainge from rivals Bradford (Park Avenue). Ainge has lots of National League experience from spells with Guiseley, Luton Town, FC Halifax Town and Avenue. Simon Weaver said: “Simon is a great addition to our squad, and has proven quality at this level. I have always rated him  read more→

Avenue retain the West Riding Cup

West Riding County Cup Bradford (Park Avenue) 3-2 Harrogate Town Bradford (Park Avenue) won the West Riding County Cup for a second consecutive season after defeating Harrogate Town at Valley Parade. It ended up being a double celebration for Avenue with results in the league going their way meaning they will not be relegated from  read more→

Harrogate all but secure top five spot

National League North Harrogate Town 0-0 Boston United Harrogate Town all but secured a place in the play-offs after a draw with Boston United. Town were handed a big boost, with Paul Beesley making his first start for the side this season, after having a brief spell on loan at Harrogate Railway after overcoming a serious injury. Harrogate  read more→