Town committee hailed after pitch woes

Toolstation NCEL Division One Paul Stansfield has praised the volunteers at Knaresborough Town for their quick reaction to a pitch problem. Knaresborough have chafer grubs in a small patch of the field and the problem has been slightly worse by crows, who feed off them. The issue forced one postponement last week – the West Riding  read more→

Harrop’s solo goal wins it for Eccleshill

Toolstation NCEL Division One Eccleshill United 1-0 Knaresborough Town Luke Harrop’s solo strike settled a tight affair between high-flyers Eccleshill United and Knaresborough Town. The Eccleshill forward struck with 15 minutes remaining to secure his side their second consecutive league victory. It was probably a deserved win for Sean Regan’s men, who came really strong in  read more→

Long-serving Parkes leaves Railway

Toolstation NCEL Division One Long-serving Harrogate Railway versatile player Simon Parkes has joined local rivals Knaresborough Town. Parkes has been with Railway since his childhood, but he has chosen to join his brother Ben at Manse Lane. He spent some of last season with Knaresborough. Paul Stansfield said: “Simon is a player I have admired  read more→

Lees joins local rivals Harrogate Rail

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Toby Lees, the younger brother of Sheffield Wednesday defender Tom, has left Knaresborough Town and joined local rivals Harrogate Railway. Youngster Lees, also a defender, is very likely to make his debut for Railway at Thackley this afternoon. He may not be the only new face making their first appearance for  read more→

Carole earns unlikely win for Town

Toolstation NCEL Division One Knaresborough Town 4-3 Hallam Former Leeds United winger Seb Carole snatched a victory out of the jaws of defeat as Knaresborough Town stunned promotion rivals Hallam with a late rally. Knaresborough were losing 3-2 until the second minute of injury-time when they miraculously scored twice to steal all three points. Knaresborough  read more→

Collier is Armthorpe’s new assistant boss

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Gary Collier has been revealed as Armthorpe Welfare’s new assistant manager after Mick Carmody unveiled his backroom staff. It is one of the first moves made by ex-Selby Town coach Carmody since his appointment. Collier and Carmody previously worked together at York Premier League outfit Riccall United. Striker Collier leaves Knaresborough  read more→

Welfare extend unbeaten run to 6 games

Toolstation NCEL Division One Knaresborough Town 2-2 Glasshoughton Welfare Glasshoughton Welfare remain unbeaten in six games after Jermaine Moyce scored a late equaliser to earn them a point at Knaresborough Town. Welfare got off to a good start with Nathan Keightley netting after eight minutes but they were under the cosh for most of the  read more→

Stansfield has learned lesson after ban

Toolstation NCEL Division One Knaresborough Town v Glasshoughton Welfare Paul Stansfield admits that he has learned his lesson after returning to the dugout at Knaresborough Town. Stansfield missed the opening two games of the campaign as he was serving a stadium ban because of his dismissal at Hallam at the end of last season. “I  read more→

Knaresborough Town remain unbeaten

Toolstation NCEL Knaresborough Town continued their unbeaten start to the new season with a 2-1 win over Nostell Miners Welfare. Brad Walker and Will Lenehan did the damage before Alex Stacey gave Nostell late hope. Jake Currie hit a hat-trick as Hallam put four past Rossington Main without reply. Michael Blythen also scored. In the  read more→

Selby and Knaresborough share points

Toolstation NCEL Division One Selby Town 0-0 Knaresborough Town Josh Archer made a key save as Selby and Knaresborough had to share the points in a game of few chances. Knaresborough had the better opportunities and Paul Stansfield claimed in his post match interview that his side should have won. His side had a Will  read more→