Harrop earns Town a point against Garforth

Knaresborough Town 1-1 Garforth Town  Knaresborough Town striker Luke Harrop earned his new side a point with the second half equaliser against reborn Garforth Town at Manse Lane. Mark Simpson’s effort put the Miners in control early on, but Knaresborough fought their way back and deservedly levelled midway through the second stanza of the Toolstation  read more→

Cooper and Harrop in at Knaresborough

Andy Cooper and Luke Harrop have signed for Knaresborough Town after ending their long stints with Eccleshill United. The pair were major parts of Eccleshill’s engine ever since arriving in the summer of 2015. Former Farsley Celtic man Cooper pulled the strings in midfield, while Harrop delivered the bulk of the assists and goals. Both  read more→

Clayton returns to Knaresborough

Paul Clayton has returned to his old position of assistant manager at Knaresborough Town after a year away. Clayton stood down last summer, just weeks after helping the club canter to the Toolstation NCEL Division One title. He now returns to be at the side of Paul Stansfield again for Knaresborough’s second season in the  read more→

Knaresborough knock out holders Farsley

West Riding County Cup High-flying Knaresborough Town knocked the holders Farsley Celtic out in the second round after a 4-2 penalty shootout victory. After two years of domination from Farsley, there will be a new name on the trophy after Knaresborough held their nerve to beat the Evo Stik Premier Division side. Paul Stansfield’s men  read more→

Baker signs for Knaresborough

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Former NCEL Premier Division title-winner Adam Baker has joined Knaresborough Town from Tadcaster Albion. Winger Baker, who started his career with Bradford City, won the title in 2016 under Billy Miller at Tadcaster. Baker has enjoyed his best football under Miller at Harrogate Railway and Tadcaster, just like his new colleague  read more→

FA Cup heroes triumph in see-saw clash

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division FA Cup heroes Knaresborough Town eventually overcame Garforth Town after a see-saw battle in East Leeds. Knaresborough triumphed 4-2 in the end, but an ever-improving Garforth side pushed them all the way.  The Miners were unlucky to fall behind close to half-time. Former Harrogate Railway wing wizard Rob Youhill was chopped  read more→

Hunter signs for Knaresborough

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Former Harrogate Railway left-back Lawrance Hunter has joined Division One champions Knaresborough Town ahead of their historic Premier Division clash at Albion Sports tomorrow. Hunter had been training with Thackley during the early part of pre-season after playing for the Dennyboys at the end of last season. Free-kick specialist Hunter is  read more→

Coupland joins champions Town

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Dan Coupland’s exit from Garforth Town to Division One champions Knaresborough Town has been confirmed. It is a blow to Rob Hunter as Coupland was one of Garforth’s best players last season. The versatile player is one of five new signings at Manse Lane.  He has arrived along with Jimmy Carlton,  read more→

Clayton stands down at Town

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Knaresborough Town have been hit by the resignation of assistant manager Paul Clayton because of work commitments. Clayton only joined the club last summer and was at Paul Stansfield’s side as Knaresborough romped to the Division One title with 100 points. Stansfield said: “I just want to put on record my  read more→

Stansfield is NLY manager of the year

Knaresborough Town chief Paul Stansfield is Non League Yorkshire’s 2017/18 manager of the year. Stansfield won the annual vote, sponsored by NLY Community Sport, following in the footsteps of Paul Quinn, Wayne Benn (2) and Grant Black. Stansfield’s Knaresborough cantered to the Toolstation NCEL Division One title with an impressive record, in terms of wins  read more→