Chairman
The EnviroVent Stadium
Wetherby Road
Harrogate HG2 7SA t:
Irving Weaver
Vice Chairman Howard Matthews
Chief Executive Officer Sarah Barry Directors Angus Taylor
Dave Riley
Associate Director Mike Partridge
Finance Director Julian Davis
Marketing & Brand Director Ryan Scott Commercial Director Joanne Towler Life President George Dunnington Vice Presidents Clive Dunnington David Batty
First Team Manager Simon Weaver
Assistant Manager Paul Thirlwell Goalkeeper Coach Phil Priestley Head of Player Recruitment Lloyd Kerry Analyst Glen Cruckshank
Chief Scout Lee Barraclough Head Physiotherapist Rachel McGeachie Assistant Physiotherapist Cyra Smith Sports Psychologist Phil Lee
Fitness Coach Ashley Slawson Academy Manager Paul Stansfield
Head of Youth Coaching Josh Law Youth Development Phase Lead Josh Walsh Youth Development Josh Falkingham Academy Secretary Jane McCulloch Women’s Manager Reese Brassington
OPERATIONS
Head of Football Operations Abbey Smith Club Administrator Jane McCulloch Community Development Iain Service Tom Blackburn
Supporters’ Liaison Officer Phill Holdsworth Fan Engagement Manager Hamilton Mattock Ticketing Office Manager Carey Huegett Facilities Manager Mark Rowley Retail Manager Claire Kontominas Bar Supervisor Claire Bentley Club Chaplain Rob Brett PA Announcer Alan Tootill Head Groundsman Iain Bullock
Media Manager Hal Boxhall-Dockree
Content Creator Nickolas McInally
Media Assistants Brody Pattison Danny Pugsley
Club Photographer Matt Kirkham Graphic Design & Programme Rich Saltmarsh
Town Football
Town
R.I.
Weaver,
Stansfield,
Kirkham
Nickolas McInally,
Falkingham,
Brassington.
Good afternoon everyone.
I’d like to welcome you along to The EnviroVent Stadium for today’s match against Hartlepool United and this welcome is also extended to the players, staff and supporters of Hartlepool who have made the journey south today.
It’s been seven days since our last match away to Colchester and to put it simply we didn’t do enough in the 90 minutes to get anything from the game. I don’t think our passing was anywhere near what we are capable of. Especially looking at our last home match in the league against Bradford City, in that match we more than matched Bradford and were unfortunate not to come away with all three points.
I would like to personally thank all the supporters who made the long trip south to support us on Saturday. I share the frustrations of all our supporters because those performances are not a true reflection on the ability we have within our squad.
In League Two, we have to be able to stand up to the physical demands of each and every match as you do at any level and I think we were short at times. As a coaching staff we came up with a game plan and we didn’t stick to that plan. In added time we were too desperate to get the ball forward that we didn’t do it in the right way.
We made two changes at half time and introduced Warren and Falks who definitely made a difference to our play. Warren made a vital clearance off the line and Falks showed he meant business from the minute he came on the pitch.
They showed real leadership and charisma - there is no hiding from the fact that we are on a poor run of form and those qualities are what will help us turn it around.
Today we are looking for a reaction from the players. There have been a lot of honest conversations in the days that followed that match and we now have a run of three games at home and we need to use that home advantage to get back to winning ways.
Hartlepool will as always be a tough test. They’ve had a change of manager, and with Keith Curle, you know it is always going to be a battle, but we have to rise to that and impose our game to come out on top.
Enjoy the game!
IN LEAGUE TWO, WE HAVE TO BE ABLE TO STAND UP TO THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF EACH AND EVERY MATCH AS YOU DO AT ANY LEVEL AND I THINK WE WERE SHORT AT TIMES.
Hello everyone and welcome to today’s SkyBet League Two match against Hartlepool United.
Today’s match is the first of a run of three at home and I think the opportunity to play in front of our own supporters has come at a good time. We know the surroundings and are familiar with them and will look to use that to our advantage.
For you, the supporters, we owe a good performance because our last match against Colchester was no where near good enough. We recognise how strong your support has been throughout this season so far and we understand how disappointed you would have been in recent weeks.
As a squad, we hope you understand how disappointed we are, and we know that the only people who will turn it around, is us. We have to collectively take responsibility as a team to grind and dig to turn results around. In my time at this football club, those qualities have gotten us to where we are today, and we have to show them again now.
Morale is low, but it’s no secret what can turn that around. We have to work hard and battle for
one result and building on that. We want to show you passion and with you behind us we can pull together to turn results around.
There is no hiding the fact that this is a huge game against Hartlepool. Over the years we have been involved in some tough matches against them, but we have to focus on us and make sure we do the right things.
We have faced them earlier in the season in the Papa Johns Trophy, but I don’t think you can take too much from that game. They have brought in a new manager, and with that, there will likely be some changes in what they are doing. Looking at the league table, they are in and around us as well so the game will mean just as much to them as it does us.
This match gives us an opportunity to start to turn things around and we will be looking to do that and impose our game on the opposition right from the first whistle.
Thank you for your continued support!
AS A SQUAD, WE HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW DISAPPOINTED WE ARE, AND WE KNOW THAT THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO WILL TURN IT AROUND, IS US ...
Debut goals mean so much for any footballer but for Danny Grant, his first goal in the yellow and black had more behind it.
The goal marked his first senior goal in English football after joining Huddersfield from Irish side Bohemians in the winter of 2020.
However, two serious hamstring injures left Grant side-lined for several months.
Words: Nickolas McInally
Speaking on his volley against Everton U21s in the Papa Johns Trophy, the Irishman said: “I just felt pure happiness and relief. Obviously it’s my first goal over here in England professionally and it was a great feeling. I love scoring goals and I don’t think you can beat that feeling.
“Even as a winger your game is based off scoring goals and getting assists but after everything I have been through that goal has been a long time coming so I really enjoyed it.”
Having joined the club on transfer deadline day, the attacker has had to wait patiently for his opportunity. However, Town’s number 9 hopes that the goal can be the catalyst for a strong season.
He explained: “There is a lot of good players at this football club so I knew coming in that there would be competition. When you are a loan player you’ve got to fight your way in to the team and prove your good enough to do it. I’ve got that first goal so hopefully that means I get another opportunity to keep working hard and getting more minutes. From there it’s up to me. I’ve got to keep playing well, creating chances, scoring goals and hopefully I can keep that place.”
Grant began his career with Irish side Bohemians, where he made over 60 first team appearances and the 22-year-old believes this exposure to senior football as a teen has helped him to develop as a footballer.
He revealed: “Bohemians [Bohs] are
a really popular club in Ireland so the fan base is really big. Playing in front of three and a half to four thousand people every week was brilliant. It was a different experience to coming through an academy in England.
“As an 18-year-old, three and a half thousand people feel like 35,000. Looking back I hadn’t fully matured so there was a lot of pressure. However, as I became more experienced in the environment I started to enjoy playing in front of the crowd more and more.”
The Irishman believes his time with the Dublin based club helped him to improve as a person as well as a player.
He said: “I owe a lot to Bohs, it’s a brilliant club and I think they probably made me who I am today. I am very grateful from the opportunity I had there. I think my time there has helped me to stay humble. The club don’t have the biggest budget and there were some great characters there. I think they probably rubbed off on me that little bit. I appreciate the small things, whether that be in life or in football.”
A strong 2020 campaign saw the 22-year-old notch seven goals in 17 appearances. This was form which saw him awarded the Young Player of the Year award and the winger admitted he felt ready to take the next step in his career.
He said: “I spoke to my family and friends at the time, I had open and honest conversations and I felt like I was ready. You see a lot of 16 or
17-year-olds coming to England and it ends up not working. I was 20 and felt mature enough to give it a bash over here.”
The Irishman believes his previous experience with Bohemians has allowed him to settle in to the environment of Town.
He said: “I think there is definitely similarities there. The club is run by working class people, with the club coming up through the leagues they aren’t going to be the richest club in the division which is similar to Bohs. Coming in I think the culture around the place seems similar where you work hard every day.”
As well as success on the domestic front, Grant earned a call up to the Irish U21 squad, an honour which filled the Huddersfield loanee with pride.
He said: “It was a huge honour for me. At U21 level the standard is really high. When you’re at international level the players involved either play first team football or will go on to play it. The experience of playing with these guys was fantastic.”
However, as interest grew, Grant admitted it was tough to leave behind first team football in pursuit of his development.
He said: “It was tough but I had to take that jump to improve. I know I wasn’t going to come straight in to English football and play but I have to keep working hard and prove myself.”
A move to Huddersfield Town would follow. However, the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent travel restrictions made the challenge of settling in to a new country even more difficult.
Reflecting on the period, Grant explained: “It wasn’t ideal. It was very difficult, ordinarily when you move to a new country you bring a family member over to help you settle in, I couldn’t do that. I took the jump by myself and didn’t see my family for over half a year and I spent that time on my own so obviously that is tough. The lads at Huddersfield were fantastic, they gave me all the help I needed and after a couple of months I really started to settle in.”
While adapting to a new country off the pitch, momentum was with Grant on it. Personal accolades, international caps and a new club. However, the first of two hamstring injuries would bring this all to a halt.
Speaking on the injury and it’s impact, the Irishman said: “It was tough, at the time you probably sulk for a few days but you have to get yourself going again pretty quickly. It’s a long career so you have to come back as strong as possible.
“Everything was going well and you just want to excel when you do make the move but I wasn’t able to do that. I don’t have any regrets about it, these setbacks happen but you have to use them to become stronger. These injuries can make you or break you but I would like to think I am mentally stronger as a result of it and better equipped to deal with setbacks.”
Having missed several months’ worth of action Grant has revealed he is eager to make up for lost time as he seeks to rediscover his previous form.
He said: “I’m definitely trying to catch up. I’ve missed a lot of games and that is the reason I wanted to go out on loan. I felt I needed to get games under my belt and make up for lost time. I wanted to show I could do it in the football league and this club was the right fit. It’s close to where I was living and that’s brilliant for me. When I heard about the interest I immediately said ‘yes’. The club is an ambitious one who have climbed the leagues so I jumped at the opportunity straight away.
“I haven’t really set any aims to be honest. For me, its all about games and getting as many minutes under my belt as possible. I’m still learning my trade and the best way to do that is to get myself in the team and keep doing what I have been doing on the training pitch.”
‘Chick’ Farr arrived at Yorkshire League Division Two, Harrogate Town for the 1969/70 campaign from Harrogate Railway Athletic.
On his arrival at Town, he would have responsibility for the Junior’s on Sunday’s and on Saturday’s, he would join manager Stan Hall on the touchline for first team matches as ‘masseur’. Together, Stand and Chick were responsible for all team selection of all three teams in place of the five man selection committee.
Ten Railway players followed ‘Chick’ to Town namely Alan Colley, Tony Vincent, Mal Tiffney, Geoff Thompson, Adrian Bury, Jim Hague, John Fall, Ken Knott, Dave Ezard, Brian Askew and future tannoy man and programme editor Ken Welford, all former teammates of mine.
In March 1970 Stan Hall resigned as manager and his assistant Farr took over and quite successfully, leading Town to eight victories and only four defeats including taking them to the West Riding County Cup Final where they lost 2-1 to Goole Town. Unfortunately despite finishing tenth, Town were relegated to the newly created Third Division. Chick continued as manager for the 1970/71 Division Three campaign taking charge of 47 league and cup matches with 16 wins 9 draws and 22 defeats. He resigned at the end of the season due to work commitments as Town applied for re-election.
As a player, Scottish-born Thomas ‘Chick’ Farr played in goal for Bradford Park Avenue before and after the War 1934-39 and 1946-50 when they were a league club playing against the likes of Tom Finney and Nat Lofthouse. He made 294 appearances for Park Avenue before joining Railway Athletic for 1955/56 as player/trainer/ coach/masseur! Under his guidance Railway were promoted twice to Yorkshire League Division One for the 1957/58 and 1963/64 seasons. Railway also reached the Yorkshire League Cup Final and reached the FA Amateur Cup First Round proper in 1960/61.
I learnt from my friend Ken Welford that ‘Chick’s’ full time job was as a chauffeur for the textile magnet, Sir James Hill, and on many Sunday mornings, half the team and the kit arrived at an away match in a Rolls Royce.
‘Chick’ died in June of 1980, aged 66.
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Anyone can be affected by a sudden cardiac arrest at any time, and without intervention, the person will not live.
When someone collapses and stops breathing normally, it is important to quickly call 999, perform CPR and use a defibrillator to give the patient the best chance of survival.
Jason Carlyon, Community Engagement Manager with Yorkshire Ambulance Service, said, “There have been many high-profile cardiac arrests among professional footballers in recent years, including Christian Eriksen, Fabrice Muamba, Glen Hoddle
and David Ginola, as well as fans at football stadiums, and we have all seen how the quick reaction of witnesses has undoubtedly saved their lives. But not everyone is as lucky. In the UK, only 10% of people who suffer a cardiac arrest out of hospital survive, partly because they don’t receive early CPR and defibrillation. It is therefore vital that we give people the confidence and skills to perform CPR in this ultimate medical emergency and we are delighted that Harrogate Town is supporting our campaign and helping us to achieve our goal of saving more lives.”
As part of the campaign, ambulance staff and volunteers visited 136 of Yorkshire’s secondary schools to teach CPR to more than 30,000 students to raise awareness of Restart a Heart Day. Players from Harrogate Town AFC will also be wearing warm up t-shirts to raise awareness of CPR and have been involved in a video to help teach the basic steps required to assist someone in need.
Find out how you can learn CPR at restartaheart.yas.nhs.uk/
The Restart a Heart campaign is supported by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service Charity. Find out more at www.yascharity.org.uk/
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Our partnership with Commercial Street in the centre of Harrogate continues to flourish as we install an external cabinet and public access defibrillator.
Fundraising for the defibrillator started last year, where Harrogate Town AFC supporters donated and bid on matchworn player shirts and items. The successful appeal has meant that we can look to assist someone who may be at risk of cardiac arrest in or around Commercial Street or in the centre of town.
Iain Service, Head of the Community Foundation for Harrogate Town AFC explains, “To be able to install this public access defibrillator is a great way to support the people of Harrogate. We pride ourselves on being a part of the community and must thank Town supporters for their generosity in helping us get to our fundraising amount. In some ways we hope it will never be used, however every minute counts and hopefully it can make a big difference in saving someones life”.
The defibrillator is located by ‘The Cheeseboard’ and will be entered onto the National Defibrillator Network so people know where it is and how to access the cabinet. The purchase of the defibrillator was assisted by a grant from London Hearts, a leading heart charity in the UK for placing defibrillators in communities and delivering CPR and defibrillator training. Over the next few weeks we will be looking to signpost people to access and learn more about CPR and see if we can make a big difference and save lives.
Jim is our mascot today to celebrate his 10th birthday early next week and his favourite players are Luke Armstrong an Alex Pattison.
Established in 1948, and celebrating their 75th anniversary this season, Thirsk Falcons, provides a balance of quality football for all ages and gender. The Under 11s have almost 30 active players, many of whom started as the Fledglings (4-6 year olds). The group continued to grow as they move through the formats of Junior football.
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Stockport County
Sat 1 Bradford City
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Everton U21s
Sat 8 Colchester United
Sat 15 Hartlepool United H 12:30
Tue 18 Morecambe H 19:00
Sat 22 Tranmere Rovers H 15:00
Tue 25 Walsall A 19:45
Sat 29 AFC Wimbledon A 15:00
Tue 8 Carlisle United H 15:00
Sat 12 Leyton Orient H 15:00
Sat 19 Mansfield Town H 15:00
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Sat 3 Rochdale A 15:00
Sat 10 Northampton Town H 15:00
Sat 17 Doncaster Rovers A 15:00
Mon 26 Grimsby Town H 15:00
Thu 29 Bradford City A 19.45
Sun 1 Hartlepool United A 15:00
Sat 7 Colchester United H 15:00
Sat 14 Stevenage H 15:00
Sat 21 Grimsby Town A 15:00
Sat 28 Sutton United H 15:00
Sat 4 Carlisle United A 15:00
Sat 11 Stockport County H 15:00
Tue 14 Salford City A 19:45
Sat 18 Crewe Alexandra H 15:00
Sat 25 Swindon Town A 15:00
Sat 4 Gillingham H 15:00
Sat 11 Crawley Town A 15:00
Sat 18 Barrow AFC H 15:00
Sat 25 Newport County A 15:00
Fri 31 Tranmere Rovers A 19:45
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Fri 7 AFC Wimbledon H 15:00
Mon 10 Leyton Orient A 15:00
Sat 15 Doncaster Rovers H 15:00
Tue 18 Walsall H 19:45
Sat 22 Northampton Town A 15:00
Sat 29 Mansfield Town A 15:00
Sat 6 Rochdale H 15:00
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Ferguson Richards Falkingham
Burrell Mattock Austerfield
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Falkingham
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Dooley ❚ Thomson Pattison w Armstrong Daly w Muldoon w (67); Frost (77); Ilesanmi (87)
Dooley Thomson Pattison Armstrong Daly Muldoon (69)
Dooley Thomson Muldoon Ilesanmi Daly Armstrong (59); Burrell (60)
Dooley Ramsay Pattison Armstrong Daly Muldoon (62); Richards (71); Thomson (76)
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Pattison
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Thomson (65); Richards (73); Muldoon (79)
Pattison Armstrong Daly Muldoon (55); Richards (73); Frost (73)
Austerfield Ramsay Muldoon Armstrong Daly Frost (45); Richards (45); Burrell (45); Horbury (80)
Austerfield Ramsay Muldoon Frost Daly Horbury (27); Armstrong (59); Welch-Hayes (63)
Coley Ramsay Angus Armstrong fp Daly Grant (65); Horbury ❚ (70); Muldoon (76) Coley
Ramsay Pattison Armstrong Folarin Daly (60); Grant (75); Muldoon (84)
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Muldoon Pattison Armstrong Daly Coley (56)
; Muldoon (54); Austerfield (61)
; Angus (71) Coley Muldoon Pattison Armstrong Daly Folarin (69); Angus (75)
Horbury Frost Grant w Armstrong Folarin Pattison (55); Austerfield (55)
Ramsay (55); Headley (55); Ilesanmi (70) Grant Muldoon Pattison w Armstrong Daly Falkingham (45)
Burrell (45)
Coley (84)
Pattison
Josh Austerfield
Jack Muldoon
Tyler Frost
Kayne Ramsay
Pete Jameson
Stephen Dooley
Rory McArdle
Kyle Ferguson
George Horbury
Emmanuel Ilesanmi
Matt Daly
Luke Armstrong
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York City
Rochdale 06/22
Exeter City
Altrincham 06/22
Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town Academy 06/22
Huddersfield Town (Loan)
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Now in his second season as an
referee, this is Andrew Kitchen’s first game
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Age: 58 Appointed: Sep 2022
Keith Curle was appointed Pools interim boss on 18th September following the departure of Paul Hartley. He began his managerial career as player-manager of Mansfield Town in 2002, and later managed Chester City and Torquay United. Curle then assisted Neil Warnock at both Crystal Palace and QPR as First Team Coach, notably guiding the R’s to the Premier League as champions in 2010-11. He returned to management with Notts County in 2012, before taking over at Carlisle United in September 2014. He joined Northampton Town in October 2018 and guided the Cobblers to League One in 2019/20 via the play-offs. Most recently he managed Oldham Athletic in 2021 before leaving in November last year.
The former England centre back, enjoyed an illustrious playing career between 1981-2005, with spells at Wimbledon, Manchester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bristol Rovers, Torquay United, Bristol City, Reading, Wolverhampton, Sheffield United and Barnsley.
Age: 26 Signed: May 2019
Now in his fourth season at Pools, Killip arrived at Victoria Park from Braintree Town in May 2019 and has, arguably, been Pool’s stand out player this term during what has been a difficult start to the season. Making the No.1 shirt his own at the Suit Direct Stadium over the last 12-months, Killip was an ever present in the side last season making 49 appearances in all competitions keeping 14 clean sheets along the way. The former Chelsea and Norwich City academy graduate has made over 130 appearances for Pools and in his time at the club has won promotion from the National League as well as being a constant in a side that secured their League Two safety last season.
Age: 29 Signed: Jun 2022
Signing for Hartlepool in the Summer after leaving Notts County, the 29-year-old centre-back started his career at Luton Town, playing for the Hatters and spending time out on loan at Cambridge City, Thurrock, Eastbourne Borough, and Eastleigh. After leaving Kenilworth Road, Lacey joined Yeovil Town in 2015 before spending two years with Gillingham. He joined Notts County in November 2019 and became part of a hard-to-beat backline that kept seven clean sheets in 12 games and made the Promotion Final in August 2020, playing the full 90 minutes in the 3-1 loss to Town. Lacey made 28 appearances for the Magpies last season who made it to the National League play-offs before losing out to eventual promotion winners
Grimsby Town.
Age: 25 Signed: Jul 2022
Forward, Josh Umerah moved to the Suite Direct Stadium from National League side, Wealdstone FC in the Summer. A product of the Charlton Athletic academy, the 25-year-old enjoyed loan spells at Kilmarnock, Wycombe, and Boreham Wood before joining Ebbsfleet on a permanent deal in 2019. After a short spell at Torquay United, the forward joined Wealdstone in 2021 and scored 17 goals in 45 appearances for the Stones last season. This season, Umerah has made the transition from National League to EFL football seemlessly, top scoring for the Pools with six goals so far.
Ex-England international centreforward Brian Clough began his legendary managerial career at Hartlepool United. He was Middlesbrough’s leading marksman five times before joining Sunderland in July 1961 but a knee injury ended his career in November 1964. He was Hartlepool’s boss from October 1965 until leaving in June 1967 to take charge of Derby County. Plotting their 1971-72 League Championship success, he had spells at Brighton and Leeds United before famously managing Nottingham Forest between January 1975 and May 1993, leading them to two consecutive European Cup final triumphs. He died in September 2004.
Chris Turner managed Hartlepool United to the Third Division play-offs in three successive seasons. Initially with Sheffield Wednesday, the goalkeeper moved to Sunderland in July 1979 and starred as they won promotion in 1979-80 and were League Cup finalists in 1985. He joined Manchester United in August 1985, then helped Wednesday win the League Cup in 1991 and became Orient’s joint manager. Later youth coach at Leicester and Wolves, he was Hartlepool’s boss from February 1999 until November 2002, then managed Sheffield Wednesday, Stockport and Hartlepool again, becoming Chesterfield’s chief executive.
Former England U-21 striker Mike Newell plotted Hartlepool United’s 2002-03 promotion success. A former Liverpool junior, he moved via Crewe to Wigan Athletic in October 1983 and scored in their 1985 Freight Rover Trophy final triumph. He played for Luton Town, Leicester City and Everton prior to joining Blackburn Rovers in November 1991, helping win promotion in 1991-92 and the Premiership title in 1994-95. Later with Birmingham City, he was
Hartlepool’s boss from November 2002 until leaving in June 2003 to rejoin Luton as manager. He led them to the League One title in 2004-05 and then managed Grimsby.
Ex-Northern Ireland international midfielder Danny Wilson managed Hartlepool to promotion in 200607. He played for Wigan, Bury, Chesterfield, Nottingham Forest and Brighton before joining Luton in July 1987. Scoring in their 1988 League Cup final triumph, he moved to Sheffield Wednesday in August 1990, helping win promotion and the League Cup in 1990-91. He joined Barnsley in July 1993, managing them to the top-flight in 1996-97, then had spells in charge of Wednesday, Bristol City, MK Dons, Hartlepool from June
2006 until December 2008, Swindon Town, Sheffield United, Barnsley again and Chesterfield.
Ex-England Youth central defender Dave Challinor managed Hartlepool back to the Football League via the Conference play-offs in 2020-21. He held the world record for the longest throw in football and played for Tranmere in the 2000 League Cup final. Moving to Stockport in January 2002, he then captained Bury, becoming Colwyn Bay’s player-boss. He led them to the Conference North in 2010-11, then managed AFC Fylde’s rise to the Conference National play-off final as well as FA Trophy glory in 2019. Hartlepool’s boss from November 2019 until November 2021, he led Stockport to the Conference title in 2021-22.
A message about anti-social and criminal behaviour
To mark the new season, we want to make you aware of new measures being taken across all of football to ensure everyone can have a safe and enjoyable experience. We are supporting strong action from the FA, Premier League and EFL to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviours that put all of us at risk.
This reflects the seriousness of the risks to fans and staff – pyros can burn at 2000 degrees Celsius and cause lifechanging injuries, while entering the pitch endangers players, managers and match officials.
We know those who commit these illegal acts do not represent the majority of supporters.
ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE PITCH WITHOUT PERMISSION AND THOSE CARRYING OR USING SMOKE BOMBS OR PYROS WILL NOW RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC CLUB BAN.
Town U18’s Academy subjected Doncaster Rovers to their first league defeat of the season at York St. John Uni on Saturday 1st October in the EFL Youth Alliance. The visitors were top of the league before this game so the lads knew it was going to be a difficult encounter.
But a brace each from Finn O’Boyle and Brad Williams for the hosts and another from Mani Ilesanmi gave Town their second win on the bounce.
After a cagey opening with both sides having chances to break the deadlock, Town found the breakthrough in the 17th minute after a foray down the left hand side ended with Finn O’Boyle chipping the ball over Rovers’ keeper and in off the far post to claim the opener.
After a spell of sustained Rovers pressure, it was Town who doubled their lead on 24 minutes as they countered on the right, and Brad Williams drove the ball across goal into the bottom corner.
Rovers reduced the deficit with a stunning free kick on the 40 minute mark through Harry Wood but Town restored their two goal advantage on the stroke of half-time as they utilised the counter attack once more and crossed in for Ilesanmi to slot home.
Rovers continued to exert pressure but the Town defence stood firm and on 58 minutes the ball broke to Williams on the edge of the box to drive into the bottom left corner to get his second and Town’s fourth of the game.
Ten minutes later Town were reduced to ten men as Ilesanmi was harshly shown his second yellow and with 80 minutes played, Rovers finally capitalised on their man advantage as Pooley tapped in at the far post to reduce the arrears to 4-2.
Town, however, restored their three goal advantage almost instantly as O’Boyle capped off a super individual display by cutting inside on the left and curling an effort beyond Buxton and into the bottom right corner for his second and Town’s fifth.
Town finished with nine men as Elijah Samuels was shown a straight red for an off-the-ball foul but the lads held out comfortably for an impressive victory.
Town: Giles, Williams, Moorby, Wilson, Attree, Taylor, Nicholson, Tweed (c), Ilesanmi, O’Boyle, Liddle Subs: Lee, Brodella, Smalley, Samuels, Birmingham
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Rotherham United YC
Burton Albion YA
Huddersfield Town YA
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Morecambe YC
Scunthorpe United YA
Rotherham United YA
Grimsby Town YA
December
Sat 3 Huddersfield Town YA
Fri 9 Carlisle United YC
January
Sat 7 Mansfield Town YA
Sat 21 Doncaster Rovers YA
February
Tue 7 Burton Albion YA
Sat 11 Scunthorpe United YA
Sat 18 Bradford City YA
March
Sat 4 Hartlepool United YA
Sat 11 Rotherham United YA
Sat 18 Lincoln City YA
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O’Boyle (2), Williams (2), Ilesanmi
I’d like to welcome you to our special #Her Game Too fixture here at The EnviroVent Stadium this afternoon against Chester Le Street Town Ladies.
Our visitors have started the season fantastically well and will be keen to continue their 100% record, so it will be a really tough game for us but one that we are really looking forward to.
It has been a tough start to the season for our young squad, many making the huge step up from U16’s last season to the first team for this campaign. That being said, the attitude and desire shown by all has been second to none and althouygh the results so far haven’t gone our way, I’m sure that will change with the dedication being shown by every one of the girls.
Manager Reese Brassington
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Abbey Smith
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As Harrogate Town Women prepare to take on Chester le Street Town Ladies at The EnviroVent Stadium today, we spoke to one of the emerging talents in our Women’s set up, 17-year-old Liv Johnson, and found out how she will be fulfilling a dream this afternoon when she steps on the pitch...
Words: Brody Pattison
“My first memories of football were playing at primary school with the lads on the top tennis courts and at the start of year seven when I was 11/12 years old. After that, I started playing for Scotton Scorchers, a local club that provide Girls football coaching from U6 to U16. I have supported Harrogate Town for a number of years watching both the men’s and women’s team, but I like the way Man City play so I support them as well.
“Someone who I want to aspire to be like is Lauren Hemp and other similar players, who are good with the ball at their feet.”
Liv’s love for the club even resulted in her setting up an Instagram page dedicated to the Women’s team, while she worked her way up through the ranks of the Town Player Development Centre.
“My journey through the football club first started at the PDC when I was 12/13. I trained there until I was 16 before moving up to playing with the under 16’s at town for a season and continuing on a season later with the under 17’s and eventually getting the opportunity to play for the reserves team last season.
The current 2022/23 season saw Liv given a chance in the first team, with the winger having started every game to date.
“I have learnt a lot already being involved with the first team. Whether that has been keeping the ball better and improving my first touch, which is a very important aspect in the game because you need it quick off the mark to the beat the players. This league has also taught me to be more physical and to use the players around you better.”
With the Women’s team under new management this season, an early opportunity to play in front of the fans at The EnviroVent Stadium is something Liv always dreamed of.
“It is massive, I’ve grown up watching Town so to be able to play on the same pitch as them is an amazing opportunity. The team is really excited for it and we all can’t wait for the big occasion.
“The new management team of Reese and Rob are brilliant, they’re taking on us as a new team which is always quite difficult, but they’re really helping so far. They’re figuring out how we play and how to get the best out of us.
“It has been hard for the team as we’ve only known each other for a couple of months but the squad is getting on well and we’re is excited for the season ahead.”
With the season only a few games in, Johnson has already set her ambitions for the season and beyond, with this Summer’s Lionesses’ success inspiring her along the way.
“For this season we want to do well In the league as a team and from a personal point of view it would be great to get a few goals and assists myself. In the future, I’m hoping I can work my way up the leagues and hopefully get the chance to play for a professional team.
“The England team’s success was massive, it has shone a light on the women’s games which has been needed as the game has been progressing but the success of the lionesses has progressed it further. It has shown the country that women can play football, and that we can play it at a high level. Speaking from personal experience getting involved in football will be the best thing you will ever do!
“The sport is amazing and it gives you the opportunity to create new friends through football. Football is something that can provide so many benefits and makes you happy especially when you step out onto the pitch.”
TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2022 I 7.45PM
SKY BET LEAGUE TWO
Tickets are on General Sale. Tickets are to be purchased directly from Walsall by visiting www.eticketing.co.uk/ walsallfc/Events
Prices: Adult £22 I Over 60s* £18 I U21s £17 I U18s £11 Family Ticket (1Ad+1U18) £24 Prices increase by £2 on match day. Away fans are housed behind one goal in the University of Wolverhampton Stand
GETTING THERE: (approx. 130 miles from Harrogate)
The Banks’s Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SA
By Road: (from North M6): Leave the M6 at Junction 9 and take the A461 towards Walsall. Bear right onto the A4148 (Wallowes Lane) and turn right at the second set of traffic lights. You will see the ground on your left.
Car Parking: There is a car park located at the ground behind the away stand. The entrance to this car park is off Bescot Crescent next to the Park Inn Hotel. Opposite the away end is Bescot Railway Station, which also offers pay and display parking. Alternatively, there is some street parking off Wallowes Lane.
By Rail: Bescot Stadium Railway Station, just a two-minute walk from the stadium, is served by trains from Birmingham Grand Central (New Street) and Wolverhampton.
Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club is running coaches to our fixtures at Walsall and AFC Wimbledon. For further details or to book your place on either of the coaches, please contact Jordan Ford on 07989 969575
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Town are back in cup action on Tuesday night in our final Papa Johns Trophy group game against League One Morecambe.
The Shrimps sit second in the group having drawn both of their opening two games, but on each occasion, earning two extra bonus points by winning both penalty shoot-outs. Town have to win to stand any chance of qualifying for the next round of the competition.
It’s been a rollercoaster of a few years for supporters of Morecambe. From staring down the barrel to moving on up and battling it out with former giants of the first tier week by week.
The integral engineer has no doubt been manager Derek Adams who, after joining in November 2019, steered the side to safety before masterminding an unlikely promotion to League One the following season. Although he did depart days after the play-off success, he returned in February 2022 and kept the team in League One with a respectable 19th place finish last season. It’s been a strenuous introduction to the campaign this term with the Shrimps languishing at the foot of the table with seven points to their name, but the aim will be to consolidate once more.
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