Former boss Haresign returns to Rail

Harrogate Railway are welcoming back one of their greatest managers this weekend. Martin Haresign makes his return to Station View for Railway’s scheduled Evo Stik Division One North clash with Kendal Town. The former Farsley Celtic player and manager was in charge of Railway between 2003 and 2007 and led them to promotion to the Evo  read more→

Ashforth hails Railway captain Thirkell

Harrogate Railway manager Lee Ashforth has hailed the influence of his captain Dan Thirkell. Thirkell struck the last-minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Brighouse Town last week and has been rated as one of their star performers this season. Ashforth told Non League Yorkshire: “Dan has been brilliant. “I put him on a goals  read more→

Ashforth undaunted by tough fixtures

Lee Ashforth is undaunted by the identities of Harrogate Railway’s next few opponents. Railway travel to Warrington Town tomorrow before facing Bamber Bridge, Northwich Victoria and Scarborough Athletic. They finish the month by playing Brighouse Town and Clitheroe. Ashforth said: “When you look at the league, there’s not an easy game and we have said  read more→

Rail appoint coach and sign striker

Harrogate Railway have a couple of new faces wondering around their Station View home. Lee Ashforth signed striker Tom Owen on Monday and has since appointed Martin Powell as a coach. Owen is a former York City youth team player, who belongs to Brian Deane’s International Academy for Football Education. He also played for Selby Town  read more→

Railway go to Trafford with “hope”

Two consecutive Evo Stik Division One North victories have given Lee Ashforth and Harrogate Railway real belief of beating Trafford tomorrow. Railway are travelling over to Manchester to face former FC Halifax Town midfielder Tom Baker’s side on the back of wins over Radcliffe and Mossley. “It is another massive test because not many teams  read more→

Rail facing difficult FA Cup test

Lee Ashforth is under no-illusions how hard Harrogate Railway’s Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round tie is tomorrow. After a difficult week at Station View, Evo Stik Division One North title contenders Spennymoor Town are the visitors to Harrogate. Blyth Spartans is the prize for the winners, but Ashforth is not getting ahead of himself. “The  read more→

Survival is name of game for Railway

Lee Ashforth is not setting Harrogate Railway any ambitious targets ahead of the new Evo Stik Division One North season. Ashforth takes of charge of his first competitive game as Railway boss and faces a difficult start when Droylsden visit Station View. Since replacing Billy Miller, Ashforth has had to rebuild his squad because numerous  read more→

Defender McCarthy joins Railway

Highly-regarded centre-back Jack McCarthy has signed on the dotted line at Evo Stik Division One North side Harrogate Railway. The news ends a summer of speculation about McCarthy’s destination after a memorable season with Garforth Town. The defender originally started pre-season with the Class of ’92’s Salford City until travelling made a move there unfeasible.  read more→

Ashforth reveals six new signings

Lee Ashforth has revealed the identities of six players who will be lining up in his new look Harrogate Railway team this season. Ashforth is taking Railway into the Evo Stik Division One North campaign as the first team manager after replacing Billy Miller in May. Since then he has been taking on the task  read more→

Ashforth preparing to rebuild team

New Harrogate Railway manager Lee Ashforth will begin rebuilding his team with an open trial day next month. Ashforth replaced Billy Miller, who was named as Tadcaster’s new manager, last week and inherits a squad that has lost some of its key members. Nathan Cartman left in January, while Rob Youhill, Matt Heath and Malachi  read more→