Josh Falkingham

THE SKIPPER JOSH FALKINGHAM

WE ALL KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO SCORE GOALS BUT WE HAVE TO KEEP WORKING HARD AND BELIEVING THAT OUR LUCK WILL TURN...

Good Afternoon everyone. I’d like to warmly welcome you to The EnviroVent Stadium for today’s game against Bradford City.

There has been an added edge going in to this one because it has that derby feel to it Personally, I love occasions like this and I have been fortunate enough to be a part of some memorable derby moments with this club and that is something which we want to continue here today.

We know how much these games mean to our supporters and I know that we, as a squad, are really looking forward to playing in front of you and in an electric atmosphere. We will be the underdogs, but we will be looking to feed off that and get on top early. We want to give you something to cheer about, and from the first minute, that will be the aim.

I am pleased to be back involved and available for selection after what was a tough spell out with my injury. That time out has helped me appreciate stepping out on to the field with the lads. Whether that be in training or in a match you get a buzz every single day coming in to training. Having spent so long out I think it has only added to my motivation to keep pushing and to put in the hard yards to make sure I am ready for when that chance does come.

Of course, reflecting on last week’s defeat against Stevenage I think there are areas where we need to improve as a team. We all know how important it is to score goals but we have to keep working hard and believing that our luck will turn.

Changing that luck isn’t just about turning up on a Saturday, it’s about the work we put in day in and day out in training. We want to build that positive mindset and take it in to games because from there we will change our fortunes because we do have really good forward players. The expectation for that doesn’t just fall on them its on us collectively as a unit to take responsibility to share that as a team.

However, I do believe there have been positive signs from our recent performances. Defensively we have been a lot stronger compared to last year and that solidity gives us a strong base to build on.

Enjoy the match!

Falks

FANS FORUM

WEDNESDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2022 Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate AT 7.30PM

(DOORS OPEN AT 7PM)

Harrogate Town AFC is pleased to be hosting a Fans Forum on Wednesday 12th October at the Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate giving supporters the opportunity to ask questions to several club representatives who will be in attendance, including:

IRVING WEAVER Chairman SARAH BARRY CEO SIMON WEAVER First Team Manager ABBEY SMITH Head of Football Operations HAMILTON MATTOCK Supporter Engagement Manager IAIN SERVICE Head of Foundation, representing the Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation The evening will be hosted by Your Harrogate’s Pete Egerton. The forum is free to attend. Attendees must register for a ticket as there are limited numbers available and tickets will be on a first come, first served basis. Please register at www.harrogatetownafc.com. Though there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions on the night, we’re also inviting questions to be sent in advance in order to to get through as many as possible. Please email your questions to hamiltonmattock@harrogatetownafc.com Thank you for your support