Rob Hunter remains on the look-out for new faces to bolster his Knaresborough Town squad. Hunter has signed six new players since taking the Manse Lane job in May – Sean Hunter, Tom Rose, Harry Croft, Mitch Hamilton, Jamie Hassall and Ewan Gregson. But he hopes to recruit some more before the scheduled start of read more→
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Hunter fearful NCEL season won’t start on July 31st
Knaresborough Town manager Rob Hunter is fearful of the new Toolstation NCEL Premier Division season not starting on the 31st July. Knaresborough, like many Non League clubs across the country, are struggling to field sides in their pre-season games due to the number of players self-isolating. The problems for clubs could escalate if a projection read more→
Rose heads trio of Knaresborough signings
Midfielder Tom Rose is the pick of the latest batch of Rob Hunter’s signings at Knaresborough Town. Hunter’s sharp-shooter son Sean shocked many by becoming the first capture of the summer and three more have been announced since his arrival was confirmed. Rose is one and the other two are Ewan Gregson and goalkeeper Jamie read more→
‘Shock’ as Hunter joins Knaresborough
Prolific striker Sean Hunter has linked up with his dad Rob at Knaresborough Town. The move was always on the cards as soon as Rob took over as Knaresborough’s manager in May. Hunter leaves Campion to join the Manse Lane club and he heavily bolsters their attack. Since breaking through at 16 at Garforth Town, read more→
Hunter delighted to have Parkes on board
New Knaresborough Town manager Rob Hunter is delighted to have former midfielder Simon Parkes as his assistant. Parkes, the well-known ex-Harrogate Railway and Knaresborough star, is taking his first steps in the coaching world alongside Hunter and first team coach Colin Heath. “Simon is a young lad who is keen to get involved in Non read more→
Hunter outlines vision for Knaresborough
Community, local and opportunities are the three buzzwords as Rob Hunter takes on his biggest challenge yet after becoming the new manager of Knaresborough Town. Former Garforth Town and Glasshoughton Welfare manager Hunter has won the race to succeed the long-serving Paul Stansfield at the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division club after presenting an exciting vision read more→
My Greatest Game: How Adrian Costello led Garforth to a 5-0 win with just 11 players in his 1st game in charge
Adrian Costello inherited a decimated Garforth Town squad in November 2015 after six players followed previous manager Graham Nicholas to Ossett Town. In the latest ‘My Greatest Game’, Costello re-lives the seven days between taking the job and the 5-0 West Riding County Cup triumph over Armthorpe Welfare with just 11 eligible players – one read more→
Garforth experience has helped Costello conquer Sweden
Adrian Costello says his experiences during his time as Garforth Town manager have helped him put Swedish outfit Ytterhogdal IK on the brink of promotion. Costello is held in such high regard in East Leeds by fans, directors and former players for saving Garforth from the oblivion of relegation to Division One of the Toolstation read more→
Marshall named as new Garforth boss
Serial promotion-winner Paul Marshall has been named as the new manager of Garforth Town. The very experienced boss replaces his former assistant Rob Hunter, whose departure was announced on Wednesday night. The former Tadcaster Albion manager, who is close to reaching the feat of managing 1000 competitive matches, left Pickering Town earlier this year. He read more→
Hunter parts ways with Garforth
Rob Hunter has left Garforth Town after three years in charge at the East Leeds club. The sad news was announced on Wednesday night. Hunter replaced Adrian Costello in May 2016 and successfully rebuilt the team. Costello had inherited a difficult situation and he stabilised the club before leaving for the FA. Hunter then took read more→