Harrogate Town vs Mansfield Town

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IN LOVING MEMORY JOHNNY WALKER

Before kick-off, we will be holding a minute’s applause for Town supporter Johnny ‘The Legend’ Walker, who sadly passed away recently.

Johnny had carried out almost every role at the club off the pitch, from selling raffle tickets, selling programmes, manning the gate, preparing the food for halftime in the board room and running a raffle on the away coach.

Johnny’s daughter Claire said “I remember my mum telling him that he was always at the football, and she’d take him his bed down there. I remember being at one midweek away cup match which we won. The cup was filled up with beer and passed around this large table we were all sitting at! Most of our family parties have been at the football club, my 21st, Mum and Dad’s Silver Wedding Anniversary, the last one was Dad’s 80th which he arranged himself, as he said that was his best one, because he got to choose for himself who came, like he said it was like having one big happy family. That’s the way it’s been for years for Dad, there’s been family and also his football family, one things for sure his passion and his love for Harrogate town, and football could never be doubted!”

BOARD

Chairman

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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

FOOTBALL

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

Academy Manager Paul Stansfield

Head of Youth Coaching Josh Law

Youth Development Phase Lead Josh Walsh

Youth Development Josh Falkingham Academy Secretary Jane McCulloch

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

Media Manager Hal Boxhall-Dockree

Content Creator Nickolas McInally Media Assistants Brody Pattison Danny Pugsley

Club Photographer Matt Kirkham Graphic Design & Programme Rich Saltmarsh

What’s INSIDE 14

SIMON WEAVER

Iwould like to take the time to warmly welcome you along to the EnviroVent for what will be another difficult test against Nigel Clough and his Mansfield Town side.

It’s important that I pay credit to the lads because they are showing great courage to play football in the right manner, we have shown a real composure since our victory in the FA Cup.

Two moments in the opening exchanges cost us the three points against Leyton Orient. It was disappointing to see us go behind in the way we did. We had worked a lot on set pieces during the week and that was a tough one to take. At this level, all it takes is one or two players to switch off and that was all it was for us to be two behind.

The reaction from the everyone on the pitch is exactly what we want from this group of players. No one let their heads drop, no one lost their discipline and we still fought to create chances but ultimately we ended up with no points.

The opportunities we created were as good as we could have hoped for. However, at 2-0 down maybe there is a bit more pressure on these moments. It certainly wasn’t for a lack of creativity, the forward players had a great game. Danny Grant had one cleared off the line which was a piece of great defending but those are the fine margins that it comes down to.

It’s important to remember that we were playing the team who sit top of the league and we looked a competitive outfit. It wasn’t like we were dominated, we played some entertaining football and showed some confidence on the ball.

However, it is out of possession where we must improve. We need to shut the back door and start finding a way to get some clean sheets on the board. As a team at this level our lives depend on it.

Today will be a very physical test, Mansfield are a team who have several different threats across the 11 and we have to be able to deal with those threats. We will be looking to bring many of the traits we showed last week to the game today.

We want to bring you our supporters football to enjoy. At home we want to take the game to teams and play on the front foot. In our last two matches, we have played two teams who were in good form and the performance has been good so we want to back that up with some positive results.

Thank you for your support!

THE SKIPPER

JOSH FALKINGHAM

Today’s match against Mansfield promises to be a very tough test. They are a side who have a lot of experience. Nigel Clough has been their manager for a couple of years now and there is certainly an element of consistency in the qualities they bring.

We’ll be up against it physically but the onus is on us to make our home advantage count and get on the ball. If we can do that well and dominate the game we’ve shown that we can be a competitive outfit in these games.

I’d like to take this time to highlight the fantastic support you have shown us in the last couple of weeks. We have noticed a real buzz coming back to us on the pitch, it definitely makes a difference to everyone who is playing. I hope that you keep turning out in your numbers and supporting us the way you have been.

The Leyton Orient result last week was disappointing for us, I think everyone who was in the ground can agree that there wasn’t very much between the two sides. However, we can’t give away cheap goals in games like that because they’ll use the momentum they have to see the game out.

As captain, I believe we are on the right path to success. However, we know we have to keep

improving as a unit to turn good performances in to results. It can be difficult to keep that belief in what we are doing if the results aren’t 100% what we want but as a group of players there is a real belief amongst us in the way we are trying to play.

Marrying good performances with good results is the key to our success. At the start of the season goals were harder to come by, now it’s clean sheets so we have to find a way of getting it right consistently.

Defensively, we have to manage the key moments of matches better. We have shown this season that we are capable of getting the performance and result we were after. If you look at the Bradford game that was a fine example of that, away from home.

In the past, our games against Mansfield have always been very tight, we picked up a good result at their place not that long ago so we know we are capable of doing it today at home. They are a team full of intelligent and experienced players so today is where we want to improve on how we manage key moments.

Enjoy the game

Falks

HAMILTON MATTOCK

I have just about settled into my new role as Fan Engagement Manager and I want to thank you all for all your kind words and well wishes that I received when the news was announced.

This week we said goodbye to a true legend of the Club. Johnny Walker was a volunteer at Harrogate Town for over 50 years, selling raffle tickets and helping around at the ground.

On match days Tricia and I would have to get to the ground early to set up the 1919 clubhouse and Johnny was always the first smiling face you would see and most of the time the last face you would see whilst locking up at the ground afterwards! Who remembers the Golden Ball which helped raise money for the club - Johnny would track you down for weekly payments, and in his own time, he managed to sell tickets to independent shops in the town centre. Johnny was immensely proud to call himself a Town Fan and would happily share some old stories to anyone who would listen to them with his immense knowledge of players, past and present. Johnny was no ordinary volunteer - he dedicated so much time to the club, he would travel with the players on away games and help anywhere he possibly could.

As a Club we are blessed to have volunteers who have been part of our journey and continue to dedicate time and energy to Harrogate Town AFC. Johnny Walker was and will always be remembered as a significant servant to the Club, who will never be forgotten. Plans are underway to do something permanent within the ground to mark his dedication and all that he contributed throughout the many years of support. No doubt he will be looking down on us today cheering us on.

Other Updates:

We are committed to making the matchday experience better, with the introduction of the Bar in the Marquee and with further developments. Another bar will hopefully be in place soon as well as the new LED scoreboard.

We have introduced a variety of options when purchasing tickets including Flexi Tickets and other promotions such as Season Ticket Holders ‘Bring a Friend’ promotion and the ‘3 games for the price of 2 offer. Back by popular demand, we will be launching the Half Season Ticket shortly. Please look out for some more exciting offers in the up and coming weeks.

We will also be launching a Junior Membership scheme- keep an eye out for more information on this exciting offer for all young Town fans.

I attended the Bradford City FA Cup game recently and was blown away with the continued support. The constant singing and the loudness of our fans was amazing and to outsing the home supporters takes some doing at Valley Parade! Well done everyone who attended the game!

As always, if anyone has any questions, please done hesitate to contact me via email hamiltonmattock@harrogatetownafc.com or come and see me on a matchday.

Enjoy the game today. Proud To Be Town.

Hamil

Fan Engagement Manager

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DALY MATTY

0.012%. The percentage of players in youth academies across England who have the opportunity to play at least one minute of Premier League football. Therefore, when Huddersfield Town loanee Matty Daly was released by Everton at the age of 14 the professional footballer dream could seem to some like it was slipping away...

Words: Nickolas McInally

However, despite his release Daly looks back with fond memories –“I was young and it gave me a lot of experience. We went away and played in a lot of tournaments and as a young kid I was training twice a week and playing at the weekend so it was fun. Naturally as you get older, it becomes more serious but I really enjoyed my time with Everton.“

A move to Huddersfield Town quickly followed for the goal scoring midfielder. Daly admits it didn’t take long to convince him that The Terriers were right choice for him.

He explained: “I went down to Huddersfield and really enjoyed it from the first minute. The set up was great and the staff were really positive towards me. When I experienced that I Just knew that it was a great opportunity for me.”

After signing for the club almost four years prior, the April of 2019 brought a Premier League debut for the then 18-year-old as he came on in a narrow defeat to Watford.

Speaking on the occasion, he said: “I had been on the bench a few times before I actually got on. One of the lads picked up an injury and I came on in the 42nd minute. We played Watford at

home and it was a great experience. The one thing I remember is how high the standard was.

“This was my first taste of senior football, previously I had played a lot of academy football but the difference between the two is quite big.”

“My family had travelled to any game where I made the bench before my debut because they knew there was a chance I could play. They even travelled to Brighton just to see if I would come on.So to make my debut in front of them was just a perfect moment. I think they were a bit relieved that I had achieved that but for me it was all about kicking on after that. I felt good enough to be in and around it when I made my debut and I was always looking to back myself.”

For several professional footballers, the opportunity to represent their county on a national level is an honour of the highest regard. However, few are fortunate enough to achieve this accolade.

Despite his age of 21, this is an experience which Daly has been fortunate enough to hold. The attacking midfielder has been chosen to represent England on a number of occasions at U17s and U18s level.

Reflecting on the achievement, Town’s number 28 believes the exposure to this environment helped him to improve as a player.

He revealed: “I really appreciate the opportunity I was given to represent my country. The coaching staff especially showed a belief in me as a young lad and every day I was there trained hard to make sure I took advantage of the opportunity.

“Working with different coaches and different players helps to make you a better player. You’re playing with the best players in the country at your age so it was a great opportunity to improve.”

Despite scattered involvement, it was a move to fellow League 2 side Hartlepool United where Daly experienced his first taste of regular first team involvement.

This was a move which Daly felt was important to continue his development.

He explained: “Hartlepool was an exciting move for me, it was a challenge and fresh chapter in my career. I think it was a challenge which I needed. I had spent a lot of time in Huddersfield and in academy football.

“This was the first time I moved away from home and took myself out my comfort zone personally and professionally. I overcome that challenge in many ways during my time at Hartlepool. I really enjoyed my time there and it helped me to mature and learn a bit more about first team football.

“As a player, I always want to be an attacking threat and there I think I was. I scored seven goals in the first half of the season but that’s the bar now and I want to score more here.”

It was form which led to Daly’s recall to Huddersfield during the January transfer window of 2022 and as he looked to make an impact on his return the midfielder was pleased with his progress.

He said: “As a whole it was the first step in the right direction for me in senior football. The club wanted to see if I could make an impact for Huddersfield but that wasn’t to be so they wanted to get me back out and playing on loan so I joined Bradford City.”

However, despite a strong start to the 21/22 season, a foot injury plagued Daly’s time with our Yorkshire rivals.

Speaking on the injury, he explained: “I picked up a significant foot injury when I joined Bradford. I had to get an operation which set me quite far back. It was frustrating for me because I just wanted to get on the pitch and do what I do best but I couldn’t just play through the pain.

“If I had of tried that, it would have impacted me this season and I didn’t want to have the situation dragging on for any longer. I had a lot of momentum with me at the time which all just stopped but I was able to get the issue resolved and start a fresh.”

A move to Town materialised in the summer transfer window and the club’s top scorer this season is looking to carry on his form in to the new year.

He said: “I’m on five goals already going in to November and that is something which I want to carry on. Looking ahead there is a lot of football to be played so going in to January and the new year I want to be in good form.

“I’m here to put numbers on the board, I want to create and score and I enjoy my football doing that. If I am providing that to the team then it will please the manager, coaches and the fans.”

“I’m really enjoying my football here just now. The group of players we have here is great, the lads are great and everyone gets along well. When it comes to business as well everyone is bang on it.”

And this delight is shared with Daly’s parent club Huddersfield Town who are pleased with the midfielders development.

He revealed: “They are really happy with my development and the amount of minutes I am getting this season. That’s all part of a learning process but I think between myself, Huddersfield and this club we are all happy with how I am doing which is great.”

Having featured alongside Alex Pattison and Josh Falkingham in recent weeks, the 21-year-old believes the opportunity to play alongside these experienced professionals has improved him in the opening months of the campaign

He said: “When you have people around you who have a lot of experience is always a benefit. For me, they are always helping me whether that be in games or in training, they have high standards in everything they do.

“They are always encouraging me to go out and express myself and contribute to the attack but it’s also about working hard defensively and it’s good to play alongside them, working together as a team.”

In reflecting on the sides start to the season Daly believes he is in a great environment to continue his development as a player.

He explained: “The style of football we play suits me very well. We haven’t had the best of starts but I have learned a lot here and I think it’s paying off now. As a player I put pressure on myself to provide for the team. I am here to do that every week and when we start picking up results it will be even better.”

THE MEN IN CHARGE

Reg Taylor 1978-79

Reg Taylor, a fully fledged FA Coach and grade one referee was appointed Town’s new manager for 1978/79 in Yorkshire League Division Three taking over from Alan Milburn.

Taylor was a former player having joined the youthful Wetherby Road outfit for 1955/56 in Yorkshire League Division One. He had been brought in as an outstanding junior from Bramham and his brother Alan played for Town in a handful of games at the end of the season. After leaving for a short while, Taylor returned for the 1958/59 campaign and stayed until 1961/62. In that time, he helped Harrogate Town reach the West Riding County Cup Final in 1959/60, losing 1-0 to Farsley Celtic in a replay as well as winning promotion back to Yorkshire League Division One. He also gained a cup losers medal in the Yorkshire League Cup Final of 1961/62. During this time, he made 169 appearances in all competitions, scoring 42 goals. His third spell with Town was in February 1968 when he returned as coach in place of Bob Cundall and he continued in that role for the following campaign.

Taylor came to manage Town after being coach/ manager at Harrogate Railway Athletic from 1969-1973 and also ran the Claro/Craven schools Under-15s where he would be on the lookout for local young players to bring through into the first team and wanted Harrogate people.

After the disappointment of relegation the previous season, the campaign

Historian Phil Harrison reviews the successes and failures of Harrogate Town’s managers over the years...

under Taylor began surprisingly well as Town won four of their first five league games and soon secured top spot. Unfortunately after that initial great start, the rot set in and the season fizzled out with a disappointing final league position of third from bottom.

As a result, in May 1979, Taylor was unfortunately relieved of his post as manager, ironically a year to the day from he was appointed. Taylor couldn’t understand why more local players didn’t come to Town especially with Yorkshire League Football on their own doorstep. This was a very low point in Town’s history.

In total, Reg managed the club for 32 league and cup games winning eight, drawing six and losing 18.

Harrogate Town 1960: Reg Taylor front row, second from left

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NOVEMBER – MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

During this month where we raise awareness of the importance of mental health and how we are making a positive impact on peoples lives.

Patrick was 29 when his father passed away in 2019, it left him heading towards a very dark place. He felt lonely, lost, isolated, low on confidence with very little if any self esteem. Added to this a feeling of uncertainty and not knowing how to deal with certain situations. The most worrying is that he didn’t feel like he could speak to anyone about it. Through a work connection Patrick pushed himself out of his comfort zone and joined our Town Runners running group. It was to be the start of the climb back, the benefits of exercise and meeting new people transformed him. Patrick had energy, the confidence returned and more importantly he opened up and talked. Three years on he is a big part of the group, enjoying taking part in local and regional events and now supporting others around him. Patrick went on to say “I’m a more confident person and love a challenge, I have made so many friends in the Town running family”.

Chris is 71 and joined the running group in early October having suffered an injury that affected him physically and mentally. In February, an Achilles tendon and heal tear left him facing surgery, three weeks in plaster and three months in a surgical boot. Rehab was always going to be tough but with the support of the running group, he is well on his way to his goal of taking part in the Ilkley Half Marathon in 2023. Chris regularly shares what the group means to him, “I was made to feel welcome by everyone, its social and fun and great to be able to chat as we run, my mental health is back to where it should be”.

Key Findings:

• 77% of men polled have suffered with common mental health symptoms like anxiety, stress or depression

40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health

• 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health

• 29% of those who haven’t done so say they are “too embarrassed” to speak about it, while 20% say there is a “negative stigma” on the issue

• The biggest cause of mental health issues in men’s lives are work (32%), finances (31%) and health (23%)

• 40% of men polled said it would take thoughts of suicide or self-harm to compel them to seek professional help

Spotting the Signs of Mental Health Issues in Men

• Persistent sense or worry

• Overwhleming feelings of sadness

• Withdrawal from friends and family

• Difficulty concentrating

• Feeling tired or fatigued

• Physical symptoms like shortness of breath or headaches

Where to turn for mens mental health

If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health and would like some support please contact:

• North Yorkshire mental health crisis support: 0800 0516 171

• Helpline for those struggling with emotional wellbeingHear to Help: 01423 856 799

• If you need urgent support or you feel suicidal, please call the Samaritans on 116 123.

• MIND in Harrogate and District - Tel: 01423 503335

Telephone support between 8.30am – 5pm every weekday.

Source: Priory Group UK

Last weekend at Fountains Abbey, with Jeff far left, Chris far right and Patrick in the middle

Christmas Hut

Come and see us Saturday 3rd December on Cambridge Street

Christmas games and activities with a special guest appearance from Harry Gator

As part of our Christmas campaign we are seeking gifts for people aged 65+ to donate to the charity Supporting Older People. We will be accepting donations throughout the day at our Hut.

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SEPTEMBER

Sat

Tue

Sat

OCTOBER

Sat 1 Bradford City

Tue 4 Everton U21s

Sat 8 Colchester United

Sat 15 Hartlepool United H

Tue 18 Morecambe H

Sat 22 Tranmere Rovers

Tue 25 Walsall

Jameson Welch-Hayes Headley Burrell Mattock Austerfield

Burrell Mattock Austerfield

Welch-Hayes Richards Burrell Mattock Dooley

Jameson Welch-Hayes Richards Burrell Mattock Dooley

Jameson Ramsay Richards McArdle Mattock Burrell

Jameson Ramsay

Headley w McArdle ❚ Mattock Austerfield

Oxley Welch-Hayes Richards Burrell Ferguson ❚ Falkingham

Ramsay

Headley McArdle Mattock ❚ Austerfield

Jameson Ramsay Headley McArdle Mattock Falkingham

Oxley Welch-Hayes w Thomson Ferguson Richards Austerfield

Jameson Ramsay

Headley McArdle Mattock Falkingham

Jameson Ramsay Headley ❚ McArdle ❚ Welch-Hayes Falkingham

Sat 29 AFC Wimbledon A 2-3 7,620 Jameson Ramsay

NOVEMBER

Sat 5 Bradford City A 1-0 6,387 Jameson Ramsay

Tue 8 Carlisle United H 3-3 2,147 Jameson Ramsay

Sat 12 Leyton Orient H 0-2 2,330 Jameson Ramsay

Sat 19 Mansfield Town H 15:00

Sat 26 Hartlepool United A 15.00

DECEMBER

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

JANUARY

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

FEBRUARY

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

MARCH

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

APRIL

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

MAY Sat 6 Rochdale H 15:00

Headley McArdle Burrell Falkingham

Headley ❚ Burrell Mattock ❚ Falkingham

Headley w McArdle Mattock Falkingham

Headley ❚ Mattock Burrell Falkingham

OG USED SUBSTITUTES

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)

Dooley Ramsay ❚ Pattison w ❚ Armstrong Daly w Thomson (65); Richards (73); Muldoon (79)

Thomson ❚ Ramsay ❚ 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)

Coley Ramsay Pattison Armstrong Folarin ❚ Daly (45); McArdle (45) ❚; Muldoon (54); Austerfield (61) ❚; Angus (71) Coley Muldoon Pattison Armstrong Daly Folarin (69); Angus (75)

Folarin ❚ Muldoon Pattison Armstrong Daly Coley (56) 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)

Burrell Muldoon w Pattison w Armstrong Grant Thomson (67); Dooley (88); Daly (88) Horbury Frost O’Boyle w Folarin Daly Muldoon (73); Ramsay (75)

Burrell Grant Pattison Armstrong Daly w Austerfield (43); Folarin (63) Burrell Grant Pattison Armstrong Daly w Coley (45); Folarin (66); Richards (78) ❚ Muldoon Grant Pattison w Armstrong Daly w Coley (80); Frost (90+4)

Muldoon Grant Pattison Armstrong Daly w Coley (90); Austerfield (90) Burrell w Grant Muldoon Armstrong w Daly McArdle (77) Muldoon Grant Pattison Armstrong Daly Folarin (73); Austerfield (80) ❚

TOWN PLAYER STATS 2022/23

0 (0) 0 0 0 (0) 0 0 (0) 0 0 0

Middlesbrough 08/22 3 (4) 271 0 2 2 (0) 0 5 (4) 0 9 0 14 Lewis Richards 20 Wolves (Loan) 07/22 4 (5) 410 0 2 4 (0) 0 8 (5) 0 21 0 15 Jaheim Headley 21 Huddersfield Town (Loan) 06/22 14 (0) 1169 2 3 3 (1) 0 17 (1) 2 18 2 16 Alex Pattison 25 Wycombe Wanderers 05/21 15 (0) 1326 5 1 1 (1) 0 16 (1) 5 64 15

Sam Folarin

17 Josh Austerfield 20 Huddersfield Town (Loan) 06/22 10 (3) 915 0 5 3 (2) 0 13 (5) 0 29 0

18 Jack Muldoon 33 AFC Fylde 06/18 8 (8) 861 2 3 (1) 0 11 (9) 2 215 63

19 Tyler Frost 23 Crawley Town 07/22 0 (4) 74 0 3 (0) 0 3 (4) 0 7 0

20 Kayne Ramsay 22 Southampton 08/22 16 (0) 1440 0 2 2 (2) 0 18 (2) 0 20 0

21 Pete Jameson 29 York City 05/22 17 (0) 1530 0 3 (0) 0 20 (0) 0 20 0

22 Stephen Dooley 31 Rochdale 06/22 6 (1) 412 0 1 1 (0) 0 7 (1) 0 8 0

23 Rory McArdle 35 Exeter City 06/21 7 (2) 684 0 3 0 (0) 0 7 (2) 0 35 1

24 Kyle Ferguson 23 Altrincham 06/22 3 (0) 226 0 4 (0) 0 7 (0) 0 7 0 25 George Horbury 18 Harrogate Town Academy 06/22 0 (2) 24 0 1 2 (1) 0 2 (3) 0 5 0 26 Emmanuel Ilesanmi 17 Harrogate Town Academy 06/22 0 (1) 2 0 1 (1) 0 1 (2) 0 5 0 28 Matt Daly 21 Huddersfield Town (Loan) 06/22 15 (3) 1357 5 4 (0) 1 19 (3) 6 22 6 29 Luke Armstrong 26 Salford City 06/21 18 (0) 1620 2 2 (2) 0 20 (2) 2 72 16 32 Finn O’Boyle 17 Harrogate Town Academy 0 (0) 0 0 0 1 (0) 1 1 (0) 1 1 1

Now in his sixth season as an EFL referee, this is Scott Oldham’s third game in charge at the EnviroVent Stadium having refereed our FA Cup win over Wrexham and league loss to Swindon Town last season. Today, Scott will be assisted by Daniel Woodward and Simon Clayton with Ross Joyce as Fourth Official.

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The Duchy Hospital Launches Private GP Service

Do you find it difficult to see your GP at a time that is convenient for you?

Dr Jason Jones will be seeing patients at The Duchy Hospital, giving time for concerns to be discussed. We also offer a comprehensive GP led Health Screening service.

I’m very happy and excited to be joining the team at The Duchy and providing some Primary Care services. Being based within the hospital will also give me access to all the hospital’s facilities, services and consultant colleagues. This should improve the patient journey if any secondary care referrals are needed.

Dr Jason Jones, General Practitioner

For more information or to book an appointment call 01423 567 136

Queens Road, Harrogate, HG2 0HF www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/duchy

MANSFIELD TOWN

IN THE DUGOUT

NIGEL CLOUGH

Appointed

: Nov 2020

As a player Nigel Clough played mostly as a striker, and it was under father Brian’s tutelage that he began his league playing career at Nottingham Forest in 1984. He made 403 appearances and scored 131 goals in two spells with the club, becoming Forests’ second top scorer of all time. After three years with Liverpool, he wound up at Manchester City from where he returned to Forest on loan. He also collected 14 England caps.

In late 1998, he moved into management as player-manager of Burton Albion in the Southern Football League and spent the next 10 seasons with the Brewers, making over 225 appearances and leading them to the Conference. In 2009 he was lured to Derby County, but after four seasons parted company with the Rams and took over at Sheffield United in October 2013. He returned to Burton as manager in late 2015 and guided the club to the Championship for the first time in 201516 but stepped down in May 2020 due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the club. He returned to football in November 2020, joining Mansfield as manager and leading them to the play-off final last season.

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FOUR Key men FOR THE STAGs

CHRISTY PYM

Signing on a seasonlong loan in July from Peterborough United, the 27-year-old shot-stopper spent the second half of last season on loan at Sky Bet League Two side Stevenage, making 23 appearances. Pym started his career at Exeter City where he played 151 times across seven years in Devon. In July 2019, the keeper left the Grecians and signed for Peterborough. The Exeter-born player won the Sky Bet League One ‘Golden Glove’ award in 2019/20, keeping 15 clean sheets in an excellent season in Cambridgeshire and appeared 82 times for the Posh before his loan move to Stevenage earlier this year.

OLLIE CLARKE

Joining the Stags in July 2020, Club captain, Ollie Clarke began his career as a youth with his Bristol Rovers in 2009, where he turned pro and went on to play over 230 games in 10 seasons at the Memorial Stadium. The midfielder won back-to-back promotions with his hometown club as well as two Player of the Year awards in his time in the West country before signing for Mansfield. On his arrival at Field Mill, he was immediately named the Stags’ club captain and made 36 appearances in all competitions last term. Clarke has featured in all but one league game this season and the skipper has weighed in with three goals and two assists from midfield.

GEORGE LAPSLIE

Signing on a permanent basis for the Stags in January 2021, following a successful loan spell from Charlton Athletic, the 25-year-old, midfielder joined the Addicks in 2009 and quickly progressed through the youth ranks at the club. He went on to make over 50 appearances for Charlton, most of which came in the Championship and League One. He also won Charlton’s Young Player of the Year award in the 2018/19 campaign. During his loan spell iat the One Call Stadium in 2020/21, Lapslie netted an impressive nine times in 32 appearances for the Stags whilst this season he is having a very productive campaign, being near everpresent whilst scoring five and making three assists.

OLI HAWKINS

The 6ft 6 tall forward, 29, signed for the Stags in the Summer of 2021 after spending the previous season at Ipswich Town, where he scored just once in 23 games for the Tractor Boys. He began his career at North Greenford United in 2009, followed by a season with Hillingdon Borough, and after two seasons with Northwood, signed for League Two Dagenham & Redbridge in January 2016. Following the Daggers’ relegation from the EFL in 2016, Hawkins spent another season with the club before moving to Portsmouth in August 2017. In his time in Dagenham, he scored 19 goals in 63 appearances while at Portsmouth, he bagged 14 goals in 77 games. A big threat in the opposition penalty box, Hawkins has been utilised at the back in recent games and scored twice this campaign.

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MANAGING TO SUCCEED

Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS profiles six leading Mansfield managers...

FREDDIE STEELE

Ex-England international inside-right Freddie Steele guided Mansfield Town to the FA Cup fifth round in 1950-51. Signing professional for Stoke City in August 1933, he scored a club record 142 League goals for his hometown club before becoming Mansfield’s player-boss in August 1949. He also led the Stags to Third Division (North) runners-up in 195051 and netted 39 goals in 53 League games prior to joining Port Vale as player-manager in December 1951. Guiding them to the Third Division (North) title and FA Cup semi-finals in 1953-54, he became a licensee, then had a second spell in charge of Vale. He died in April 1976.

RAICH CARTER

Former England international insideforward Raich Carter built Mansfield Town’s 1962-63 promotion team. Signing professional for hometown Sunderland in November 1931, he starred as they won the League title in 1935-36 and FA Cup in 1937. He moved to Derby County in December 1945 and was an FA Cup winner again in 1946, then was Hull City’s player-boss and plotted their 1948-49 Third Division (North) title triumph. Managing Leeds United’s 1955-56 promotion success, he was Mansfield’s boss from January 1960 until January 1963, then managed Middlesbrough. He died in October 1994.

IAN GREAVES

Ian Greaves plotted Mansfield Town’s 1985-86 promotion success. Initially with Manchester United, the full-back helped win the League Championship in 1955-56 and was an FA Cup finalist in 1958. He then played for Oldham Athletic and Altrincham before managing Huddersfield Town to the Second Division title in 1969-70. Repeating the feat with Bolton Wanderers in 1977-78, he had spells in charge of Oxford United and Wolves prior to becoming Mansfield’s boss in January 1983 and plotted the Stags’ 1987 Freight Rover Trophy final triumph. Remaining at Field Mill until February 1989, he died January 2009.

GEORGE FOSTER

Player-manager George Foster guided Mansfield Town to promotion in 1991-92. The central defender turned professional with Plymouth Argyle in September 1974 and had loan spells at Torquay United and Exeter City before joining Derby County in June 1982. He moved to Mansfield in August 1983 and captained the Stags to promotion in 1985-86 and Freight Rover Trophy final success in 1987. Replacing Ian Greaves in charge in February 1989, he made 373 League appearances before leaving in May 1993. He became Telford United’s player-boss, then held various scouting posts. Now Chesterfield’s assistant-boss.

BILLY DEARDEN

Billy Dearden built Mansfield Town’s 2001-02 promotion team. Initially with Oldham Athletic, he joined Crewe Alexandra in December 1966 and moved to Chester in June 1968. He starred as they reached the FA Cup fourth round and Welsh Cup final in 1969-70, joining Sheffield United in April 1970. Featuring in their 1970-71 promotion success, he returned to Chester in February 1976 and later played for Chesterfield. He joined their coaching staff, then spent 11 years at Mansfield and returned after a spell at Port Vale as the Stags’ boss from July 1999 until January 2002. He later managed Notts County and Mansfield again.

KEITH CURLE

Ex-England international defender Keith Curle managed Mansfield Town to the 2004 Third Division play-off final, unluckily lost on penalties to Huddersfield. Initially with Bristol Rovers, he moved via Torquay to Bristol City in March 1984 and featured in two Freight Rover Trophy finals. He joined Reading in October 1987, then Wimbledon, Manchester City, Wolves, Sheffield United and Barnsley, becoming Mansfield’s player-boss in December 2002. Making 14 League appearances, he remained in charge until March 2005, since managing Chester, Torquay, Notts County, Carlisle, Northampton, Oldham Athletic and Hartlepool.

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‘LOVE FOOTBALL. PROTECT THE GAME’

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. #LoveFootball #ProtectTheGame

GETTING THERE: (approx. 60 miles from Harrogate) The Crown Oil Arena, Sandy Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5DR

By Road: Exit the M62 at Junction 20 and take the A627(M) towards Rochdale. At the end of the A627(M) turn left at the traffic lights. Follow the road and with Tesco on your left, go straight across the next set of lights into Roch Valley Way. At the next crossroads (where the Cemetery pub is on the corner) go straight onto Sandy Lane. The ground is just under a mile away.

Car Parking at the ground is for permit holders only, so it is a case of finding street parking, however the streets in the immediate vicinity are for ‘residents only,’ so check parking restriction signs. There is street parking along the main A680 (Edenfield Road) about 5-10 mins walk away.

By Rail: Rochdale Railway Station is just under two miles from the ground, which is served by direct trains from

Manchester Victoria, Halifax, Bradford Interchange and Leeds. Rochdale station is around a 35-40 min walk away. You can also travel by the Metrolink tram from central Manchester to Rochdale Interchange (approx 20 min walk). Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club is running coaches to all three of our upcoming away games. For details or to book your place please contact Jordan Ford on 07989 969575.

After Tuesday night’s replay we now know that we will be visiting Hartlepool United next Saturday in the FA Cup Second Round. Please check online for up-to-date ticket information and prices.

HARROGATE

Mark Oxley 1 Miles Welch-Hayes 2 Joe Mattock 3 Josh Falkingham 4 Will Smith 5 Warren Burrell 6 George Thomson 7 Dior Angus 8 Danny Grant 9 Josh Coley 10 Max Wright 11 Sam Folarin 12 Lewis Richards 14 Jaheim Headley 15 Alex Pattison 16 Josh Austerfield 17 Jack Muldoon 18 Tyler Frost 19 Kayne Ramsay 20 Pete Jameson 21 Stephen Dooley 22 Rory McArdle 23 Kyle Ferguson 24 George Horbury 25 Emmanuel Ilesanmi 26 Matty Daly 28 Luke Armstrong 29

1 Christy Pym 2 Kellan Gordon 3 Stephen McLaughlin 4 Elliott Hewitt 5 Anthony Hartigan 6 Riley Harbottle 7 Lucas Akins 8 Ollie Clarke 9 Jordan Bowery 10 George Maris 12 Oli Hawkins 13 Scott Flinders 14 James Perch 15 Jason Law 16 Stephen Quinn 17 Kieran Wallace 18 Rhys Oates 19 Omar Beckles 21 James Gale 22 Jimmy Knowles 23 Owen Mason 25 George Cooper 26 Will Swan

Adam Collin 32 George Lapslie

John-Joe O’Toole

Hiram Boateng