Youhill returns as Railway draw at Hall Road

Toolstation NCEL Division One  Hall Road Rangers 0-0 Harrogate Railway  Harrogate Railway wing wizard Rob Youhill’s earlier than anticipated return from injury was the main talking from Mick O’Connell’s side’s draw at Hall Road Rangers. Marquee summer signing Youhill dislocated his ankle in their first pre-season match and had been expected to be out until  read more→

Harrogate boss unimpressed with NCEL restart

Harrogate Railway manager Mick O’Connell is unimpressed with the Toolstation NCEL’s decision to restart the season earlier than originally advertised.  The NCEL were hoping to get the league back underway in January and most clubs had written December off.  However, the surprise announcement of spectators being allowed into grounds in Tier 3 areas led to  read more→

O’Connell hits out at the prospect of long away trips

Harrogate Railway manager Mick O’Connell wants localised leagues for the 2020/21 season and he says he is shocked that Non League clubs appear to be facing the prospect of long away trips. O’Connell cites the risk of either spreading Covid-19 to other areas or bringing it back as one reason.  He also expects players to  read more→