Paul Stansfield got off the mark as Knaresborough Town manager after his side saw off Toolstation NCEL Division One newcomers Westella VIP at Manse Lane. Knaresborough narrowly won 2-1 after former Glasshoughton defender Ally Wilson headed home a late winner for the North Yorkshire-based side. Stansfield’s men, who lost their first two games, went in read more→
The play-offs rank as an achievable aim for Knaresborough Town, according to their new manager Paul Stansfield. The new era under Stansfield and his assistant Mark Smitheringale begins with a trip to Teversal on the Toolstation NCEL Division One opening day. Stansfield replaced Brian Davey, who shocked many with his resignation at the beginning of read more→
Greg Kidd’s second half goal for Harrogate Railway denied Knaresborough Town a memorable pre-season victory in the 1-1 derby draw at Manse Lane. An underwhelming first half for the visitors saw Knaresborough take a 1-0 lead into the break thanks to Graham Whitehead’s deflected goal, although it could have been more. Railway responded well in read more→
Mark Smitheringale will be assisting Paul Stansfield at Knaresborough Town this season. Smitheringale’s appointment was confirmed last night shortly after his new side’s 2-1 win over Boroughbridge in the Sadie Rose Challenge Cup game. The former Stamford midfielder, who played at Wembley in the 1984 FA Vase final, has been scouting for Bradford City since read more→
Brian Davey leaves a massive legacy at Knaresborough Town and he’s going to be a hard act to follow, admits new boss Paul Stansfield. Davey, Knaresborough’s most successful manager ever, surprised many when he resigned on Monday night, ending eight glorious years in charge at Manse Lane. Davey led Knaresborough from the West Yorkshire League read more→
Paul Stansfield has succeeded Brian Davey at Knaresborough Town following Monday night’s shock events. Davey resigned after eight years in charge, citing personal reasons, two days before tonight’s (Wednesday) opening pre-season friendly at Riccall United. Stansfield was meant to be returning to his role as assistant manager, replacing the recently-departed Rob Hunter. He had previously served read more→
Brian Davey has resigned as manager Knaresborough Town, just a day before their first pre-season friendly and after eight years in charge. Knaresborough have expressed “shock and disappointment” at his decision, but accepted his reasons and wished him all the best for the future. Davey had overseen the most successful period in the club’s history read more→
Knaresborough Town will not have to play their abandoned Toolstation NCEL Division One clash with Winterton Rangers again. Winterton were leading 2-1 when referee Robert Woodburn bizarrely brought a halt to proceedings two minutes into second half stoppage time after a mass brawl broke out. At the time, Knaresborough manager Brian Davey described the decision read more→
Knaresborough Town’s Toolstation NCEL Division One clash with Winterton Rangers was incredibly abandoned two minutes into added time after a mass brawl broke out. Referee Robert Woodburn brought the game to an absurd finish after scuffle started involving all 22 players. Knaresborough manager Brian Davey, whose side were losing 2-1 at the time, described the read more→
Win their next two games and Pontefract Collieries will end their 15-year-long exile from the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. The dream is closer to becoming a reality after that man Aaron Moxam scored a dramatic late winner in the 1-0 Division One victory over Knaresborough Town at Beechnut Lane. Pontefract’s destiny is in their own read more→
