Harrogate Town Vs Northampton

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BOARD

Chairman

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

Assistant Physiotherapist Emily Harnden

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

SIMON WEAVER

Coming in to today’s game on the back of two good victories in the league is a great feeling. We have managed to score seven goals in those two matches and in this division that is quite the achievement.

As a collective we are very much looking forward to what will be a tough test this afternoon. Being at home gives us another opportunity to play on the front foot, take the game by the scruff of the neck and see where that takes us.

After going out the FA Cup the way we did, we challenged the lads to bounce back and show that they were capable of much better. It’s safe to say after that one our pride was hurt. However, we responded perfectly against Rochdale in a stadium which is a very difficult place to go to.

We had a tough week of training but it paid off. A lot of the play we had worked on during the week was on show on Saturday and it helped us to pick up the three points.

Obviously to concede from a corner was a disappointing moment, we have been working hard on these but there is still room for improvement. From that moment our resilience and character was there for all to see.

We had a lot of quality players out through injury or suspension for the game which is obviously tough. However, you look at the likes of Kyle Ferguson, Sam Folarin and Josh Coley, these guys have been waiting patiently for their opportunity and they were all fantastic.

You could see each of these players had a real determination to make their mark and stake their claim for a place and that team spirit is exactly what we were looking to build here.

It has been a refreshing week this week. As a manager and players, you go through the pain if you don’t get the victory so to come in to this week with three points was a great feeling.

Today we face a team who sit third in the league, Northampton have quality players who can cause us problems if we are not on our game. This will be a tough test but one we are really looking forward to.

I have spoke in the past about putting in consistently good performances and today we can take another step towards achieving that aim. With home advantage and our magnificent supporters right behind us we will be doing all we can to end this afternoon with another three points on the board.

Finally, as this is our last home game before Christmas, I would like to take this time to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. We will hopefully see you on Boxing Day as we welcome Grimsby Town to The EnviroVent Stadium.

Enjoy the game!

JOSH FALKINGHAM

It’s great to come in to this game on the back of two victories in the league and two good performances to go along with that. Obviously exiting the FA Cup was disappointing but looking at the league action we have given ourselves a fantastic opportunity to build on a strong base of performances in recent weeks.

We all know how important the festive period is in football, for us we want to keep our run of good performances going as we enter that stage of the season. We have spoken a lot in recent weeks about getting good results but now we are starting to do our talking on the pitch.

We were fantastic against Mansfield at both ends of the pitch and with the clean sheet as well it was as complete a performance as we could have hoped for. We had a test of character against Rochdale, going 1-0 down, especially away from home.

Looking at that opening five minutes, the goal came during a period when we were on top. However, in football we are going to suffer setbacks and go through difficult moments but it’s all about how we react and how we overcome these moments and I think we did that very well last Saturday.

George Thomson scored a fantastic goal for us and got us back in to the game. He was one of a number of lads who came in to the squad and I think they all deserve a mention because they were brilliant. George Thomson, Kyle Ferguson, Josh Coley and Sam Folarin all played a huge part

in the performance and hopefully they can take the confidence from that and build on that today.

It’s fantastic to see Luke Armstrong back scoring goals. It’s was a frustrating period for him but full credit, he kept working hard and he got his rewards from that. He is a really important part of the way we play and he will be moving forward so hopefully he can keep getting in those positions and finding the back of the net.

We know what to expect from Northampton, they are a top three side and they are in that position on merit. They are a really good side for this division, while we know it won’t be easy, we have to take our confidence built up and try to keep improving on our form especially at home.

Today we have another opportunity, similar to that against Leyton Orient. In that match we felt that we let ourselves down. We conceded two poor goals and gave ourselves a mountain to climb. Taking away those two moments we put in a good performance and created opportunities so we can definitely take something from that and hopefully show our improvement.

Finally, with this being our last home fixture before Christmas, I would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas on behalf of myself and the lads. We look forward to welcoming you to our Boxing Day match against Grimsby Town.

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KAYNE

R A M S A Y

As Kayne Ramsay approached his fourth year as a professional footballer, a level of maturity began to develop in the summer of this year. The defender took the decision to permanently leave the environment of a Premier League academy in search of regular first-team exposure.

After learning of Simon Weaver’s interest, one conversation was all it took to convince the former Southampton and Chelsea full-back that Harrogate Town was the club for him.

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“As soon as I spoke to The Gaffer and Thirs (Paul Thirlwell) I knew this was the right place to go. As characters they are great people to work with, it’s like a family here. They put me in my place when I have done wrong but equally they will praise me when I have done well.

I turned 22 this year and for me it’s just about playing games. I have played around 40 to 60 professional games in my career so far but for my development I want to increase the minutes I am getting in games and carry on improving.

I think that’s the most important thing for young players in football. It’s not about coming through an academy of a club it’s about getting out there on the pitch and earning the right to play every week.”

Now, after four months of first team exposure, Town’s number 20 wishes he had made the decision sooner.

“For any young players who are in the system now, I would definitely say get in and around first team football as soon as possible. I wish I was around first team football even sooner than I was before.

“I was fortunate enough to have the chance to play in the Premier League when I was 18 but I still would have taken the opportunity to play regular men’s football sooner.”

Despite growing up an Arsenal fan, it was city rivals Chelsea where Kayne began his journey to professional football. However, Ramsay always had a point to prove against the team he supports.

“Chelsea was the first team I got scouted for as a kid. I am an Arsenal fan growing up so it was a bit strange. The games against Arsenal were always tough battles.”

“I had a lot of friends who played for Arsenal at the time so there was a little bit extra in those games. It was a great experience growing up playing for pride. Of course you always want to prove yourself and I always wanted to win against Arsenal.”

In representing one of Britain’s biggest club’s there was an added pressure which the right sided defender enjoyed.

“Representing a club like Chelsea there is always a pressure to win and to perform well. There is a lot of players all competing for every position, so it was all about earning your place and playing your best football”

“I loved that pressure, as a young kid leaving school and going in to Chelsea it was a great experience for me.”

Having left the club five-and-a-half years ago, the defender revealed his time with the Chelsea academy gave him the opportunity to build friendships for life.

“I made a lot of friends when I was there and there are a lot of boys who I keep in contact with now. Before every Saturday we are always messaging each other good luck and it’s great to see them do well.”

However, with significantly high levels of competition for places, the opportunity to join Southampton was one which was too good to turn down for Ramsay.

“At that point there was so many players in my position all competing to play. I was up against the likes of Reece James, Dujon Sterling and Tariq Lamptey. For me I had to go and prove myself and earn the right to play every week. Southampton had an academy which was going from strength to strength and producing a lot of players. I knew there was a system and a route of progression in to the first team for me.”

As Ramsay began to adapt to life on the coast the responsibility of captaining the Southampton U23 side was one which he enjoyed.

“I was training with the first team a lot when I was playing for the under 23’s and because of my involvement with the first team I had a bit more experience so I had to be a leader for our squad on the pitch. I don’t think the arm band means very much to be honest. In any team, everyone should be a leader and everyone’s voice should be heard.”

A little over three months after making the switch, Ramsay was handed his senior debut

“It was around Christmas. It was a tough schedule and there was a lot of games. I knew I had a chance of featuring. After training on Boxing Day, the gaffer pulled me in to his office and told me I was going to play. I didn’t really start to get nervous until the night before. It was great to see the smile on my mum’s face. There is nothing better, even extended family and friends were reaching out to say how happy they were for me and that was great. I played up against Sterling. I watched a lot of football so I had an understanding of his traits. I remember telling myself not to switch off. The senior players were great in encouraging me and helping me in that game.”

With the former Southampton and RB Leipzig manager Hassenhüttl departing St Mary’s earlier this season, Ramsay paid tribute to the Austrian for the positive impact he had on the rightback’s career. “He was a great manager. If you do something right in training he is always watching you. I learned a lot from him and being in that environment with the experienced players. A lot of my habits I have picked up from them.”

This taste of first team experience was a sign of things to come as Ramsay departed The Saints to join Shrewsbury Town on loan in January 2020.

by Southampton manager Ralph Hassenhüttl. In making his debut against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, the defender recalls the delight shared with his family and friends.

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“Shrewsbury was a great loan spell. It got cut short because of covid but even in those few games I came away having learned a lot. When I came back to Southampton I knew I just wanted to play as much first team football as possible. That was why I then joined Crewe. That was a club where I was able to play a lot of football. However, unfortunately I picked up an injury which ruled me out for ten weeks and halted my momentum.”

Following a successful six months with Crewe, Ramsay headed North to link up with Ross County as they pushed for a top six finish. The defender believes the demands placed on him by Malky Mackay helped him to develop as a player.

“We were fighting for top six and managed to get that finish. Malky Mackay was a great manager to work with. From the minute I walked in the building I knew what he wanted from me and I had a clear idea in my head. I managed to pick up my first goal against Livingston who we were battling for top six. At the time I didn’t even realise that was my first professional goal. I didn’t really celebrate because I was so caught up in the game.”

After swapping Southampton for the yellow and black of Harrogate, the defender believes one performance sticks out as his highlight so far.

“I can’t help but think about the first game against Bradford. I conceded the penalty and my opponent scored and we lost the game at home. However, we were able to put in a great

performance and pick up a win away soon after. That is a highlight for me. Personally, it’s about learning from mistakes and using them to improve and that victory shows just that.”

Having seen fellow full-back Jahiem Headley get on the scoresheet, Ramsay is targeting an improved attacking output in the second half of the season. “Jahiem is doing great in defence and attack. Full-backs are really important in the formation we play. We have to keep kicking on as a group and playing as a team to start getting more victories on the board. I want to help contribute more in attack. That might be through goals or assists. However, the opportunity has to present itself. If I need to stay back and help defensively and make a difference then I’ll play my role.”

As the season edges towards the half way point, Ramsay hopes the side can use the positive performances to their advantage and enter the second half of the season in good form.

“We have to keep pushing on as a team, we have an aim as a squad which we want to achieve but that’s on us to get there. This season we have been unfortunate at times but our performances give us confidence and hopefully we can show our quality. We have shown the level of performance we can produce. For us now, we have to match those levels in every game we play. No one can switch off because we have a good squad with players waiting for their opportunity to come in.”

THE MEN IN CHARGE

Alan Smith

1979-88, 1989-90, 1991-93, 1994-96 and January 1999 (caretaker manager)

Alan Smith was another former player (1974/75 and 1976/77) who returned to the club as manager in 1979. Alan recalls, ‘I well remember bumping into Town secretary Charlie Hartley in Harrogate in June 1979 and listening to his story of desperation. Within a week of listening to him and John Townrow (Jack’s son) a meeting was held at Wetherby Road and I was installed as player/ manager.’

His first season in 1979/80 saw a top six finish and then a runners-up finish and promotion to Yorkshire League Division Two in 1980/81. The following season (1981/82) Town finished as Champions of Division Two. 1982/83 saw the inaugural season of Northern Counties East League Football and a top four finish. Under Alan’s watch, the first floodlights were installed with crowds of 2,000 plus watching games against Leeds United first team and Manchester United in a charity game. In 1984/85 Town finished runners-up of NCEL Division One and new changing rooms built. 1985/86 saw Town finish third as well as winning the West Riding County Cup. Northern Premier League football arrived at Wetherby Road for 1987/88. In 1990 the new 350-seater cantilever stand was built and Town won the NPL Cup.

Local businessman Smith began his career at Harrogate Railway Athletic at 14 in the ‘A’ team in 1964 and played 111 games for the seniors scoring 51 goals from 1966-71. He had trials at Wolves

playing in their junior side and had spells with York City, Bradford Park Avenue, Bridlington Town and Ossett Albion. He passed his preliminary coaching badge under the guidance of Peter Gunby as it was Peter who interested Alan with his coaching and training methods. Alan made 171 appearances for Town scoring 41 goals in three spells from 1974/75, 1976/77 and 1979-84. As Town manager over numerous spells, he took charge of 670 games, winning 283, drawing 157 and losing 230. After also serving as General Manager, Director and running the Under-15s and over 35s, he left the club in October 1999 after a testimonial match against York City. In the summer of 2001, Smith returned to Harrogate Railway where it all began in his new role as Under-19s boss, Commercial and sponsorship manager. He was Chairman at Station View 2012-14 and for 2015/16.

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

Alan Smith (pictured right) with the West Riding County Cup Trophy in 1986

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EFL LAUNCHES ‘TOGETHER, SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES’

The EFL has just launched a special ‘Together – Supporting Communities’ initiative, to support the communities and fans of the 72 League Clubs during the cost-of-living crisis. The scheme will see EFL Clubs provide community services and matchday offers to help people in challenging economic times and will contribute towards the Government’s ‘Help for Households’ initiative.

Sports Minister, Stuart Andrew, said: “Football clubs are the heart and soul of their communities and this new initiative with the EFL shows the true value of these community assets. Clubs are nothing without their fans and in difficult times it is great to see clubs reaching out to help their followers with so much support. The government is helping people struggling this winter with our Help for Households programme and I warmly welcome the Together - Supporting Communities scheme which will provide another vital lifeline.”

HTAFC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOW A FOODBANK REFERRAL AGENT

Using the reach of the Club and our networks we are really proud to become a referral agent for Harrogate District Foodbank. Our community staff will be able to refer individuals and families to local food banks to ensure access to food and items that might be hard to come by in the face of the current cost of living crisis.

If you are a resident within the District and need some support – please get in touch with us on 07465 290222 or email: community@harrogatetownafc.com there are certain criteria to access food and essential items. With those who are in desperate need being accommodated first.

Harrogate District Foodbank seeks to provide emergency food and support to people in need. Their aim is to provide short-term practical help alongside other agencies seeking to address people’s situations. Our staff will also look to help signpost individuals if they require any further help too.

ENJOY A BREW BEFORE KICK OFF ON US!

You may notice the at today’s game we are serving free tea’s and coffee’s before kick off, in conjunction with Harrogate Town’s ongoing work to support fans over the next few weeks and months. Please keep following the website and all social media channels for upto date information on activities and initiatives.

Whilst the celebrations may be great for some, there will be 1000’s across the District that will feel extremely isolated and lonely. Please know that we are here for you. Our matchdays and weekly activities bring people together and create opportunities to make new friends and learn new skills. The Club Shop is always a welcoming place if you want to talk Harrogate Town and catch up on all the latest news. If you feel like you need any additional support, please reach out to us by emailing community@ harrogatetownafc.com or check out our social media channels for the latest activities taking place.

SUPPORT AVAILABLE

If you are finding life difficult at the moment, in particularly with the rising costs, we would recommend visiting Harrogate Borough Council’s ‘You Are Not Alone’ web page at www.harrogate.gov.uk/notalone There are some key contacts on this website along with some excellent information that will help guide you through this tough time. Guidance is available on the following;

• If you are struggling to pay rent

• Assistance with living costs

• Utilities advice

• Struggling to feed or clothe your family

• Independent financial support and advice

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Today’s referee, Thomas Parsons, is in his first season as an EFL official having spent the last four seasons in the National League. This is actually the fourth time he has officiated a Town game having taken charge of three games in the National League during the 2019/20 season.

After a long break, Town U18s returned to League action on Saturday at home against Huddersfield Town and went down to a very frustrating defeat.

Town made the early running, testing Terriers stopper, Francis Hurl with a 20-yard drive inside the seventh minute before striker Elijah Samuels headed another effort wide moments later, and was then denied again by a full-length save. Town finally got a deserved opener in the 12th minute when a misplaced defensive header fell to Josh Brodella who passed to Finn O’Boyle who took one touch before firing past Hurl at close range.

Two efforts from corners were cleared off the line as Harrogate continued to make the running and then the flow of the game changed after the 20-minute mark.

Huddersfield found the equaliser on 22 minutes when a cross to the back post, reached Conor Falls who cushioned a volley into the far corner.

That goal gave the Terriers a foothold, and they scored the second minutes before the half time interval when good work down the right ended in a pull back from the dead ball line for Falls to finish into the corner for his second.

The second half had far fewer chances as both sides made substitutions, however the referee frustratingly waved away two very valid penalty shouts for Town – one after a collision between Hurl and Samuels and the second surrounding a poor challenge on Brodella.

Town continued to search for an equaliser and but for a great save right at the death by Hurl from an Alasdair Kerr shot – pushing the ball against the post - they would have got it and what would have been the very least they deserved.

Town: Mooney, M. Wilson, Moorby, Birmingham, Smalley, Taylor, Brodella, Lee, Samuels, O’Boyle, Liddle

Subs: Kerr, Nicholson, R. Wilson, Robinson

FIXTURES & RESULTS 2022/23

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NORTHAMPTON TOWN

IN THE DUGOUT

JON BRADY

Australian Jon Brady was appointed Northampton’s new permanent manager in May 2021 following an initial interim spell in charge after the departure of Keith Curle.

As a manager, the 47-yearold successfully managed Brackley Town between 2009 and 2015, winning seven trophies and breaking numerous records as manager of the club, becoming the longest serving and most successful manager in their history, before joining the Cobblers Academy in 2015.

As a player, winger Brady, made over 600 mainly non-league appearances in a 17-year career.

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THREE Key men FOR THE COBBLERS

JON GUTHRIE

Northampton Town signed central defender Jon Guthrie following his departure from Livingston in the summer of 2021. The 6ft 3in defender began his career at Crewe Alexandra, making 122 appearances in a five year stay before joining Walsall in 2017. In two years at the Bescot Stadium, Guthrie played 88 games and scored three times, before he made the move to Scotland to join Livingston in 2019. He scored ten times in 76 appearances in a very successful time north of the border. He also captained the side on a number of occasions as he helped Livi to finish 5th and 6th in the SPL in his two seasons at the club. He was named in the EFL League Two Team of the Season in 2021/22.

MITCH PINNOCK

The Cobblers signed winger Mitch Pinnock in July 2021 after the 27-yearold turned down a new contract with Kilmarnock. Starting his career with Southend United before a successful spell with Dover Athletic, he joined League One AFC Wimbledon in the summer of 2018, and made 73 appearances in two seasons in South West London, scoring seven times. Last summer, he moved to SPL side Kilmarnock and made 37 appearances, finding the net five times before moving south of the border to Sixfields where he made an instant impact with nine goals and six assists last term. This season he has continued that form netting three times and setting up five.

SAM HOSKINS

Moving to Sixfields in August 2015, the 29-year-old winger is the Cobblers’ longest-serving current player. He began his career at Southampton, making four substitute appearances for the Saints before loan spells with Rotherham United and Stevenage. He joined newly promoted Championship club Yeovil Town in June 2013, and during his two years at Huish Park, had a loan spell at Barnet before joining Northampton. Now in his eighth season at Sixfields, Hoskins has racked up over 300 appearances in all competitions for the Cobblers. Scoring 13 goals last season, he has already matched that tally this campaign and currently tops the League Two scoring charts.

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PINNOCK

FOX

BOWIE

SHERRING

HOSKINS

ODIMAYO

MCGOWAN

BURGE

SOWERBY

GUTHRIE

MCWILLIAMS

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MANAGING TO SUCCEED

GRAHAM CARR

Ex-England Youth wing-half Graham Carr managed Northampton to the Fourth Division title in 1986-87. Signing professional for the Cobblers in August 1962, he featured in their meteoric rise to the top-flight and joined York City in June 1968. He played for Bradford PA, Telford (1971 FA Trophy success), Poole, Dartford and Weymouth, then managed Tonbridge, Dartford and Nuneaton before rejoining Northampton as boss from April 1985 until May 1990. Later managing Blackpool, Maidstone, Kettering, Weymouth and Dagenham & Redbridge, he became Newcastle’s chief scout and is now a Northampton associate director.

IAN ATKINS

Ian Atkins plotted Northampton Town’s 1996-97 Third Division play-off final triumph. Initially with Shrewsbury, he starred in their 197879 Third Division title success and joined Sunderland in August 1982. He then played for Everton, Ipswich Town, Birmingham City, Colchester, Cambridge United and had a spell as Doncaster’s player-boss before taking charge of Northampton in January 1995. Also guiding the Cobblers to the Second Division play-off final in 1997-98, he left by mutual consent in October 1999. He has since had spells in charge of Carlisle United, Oxford United, Bristol Rovers and Torquay United.

KEVIN WILSON

Ex-Northern Ireland international striker Kevin Wilson managed Northampton Town to promotion in 1999-2000. Initially with Banbury, he played for Derby and Ipswich before moving to Chelsea in June 1987. He starred in their 1988-89 Second Division title triumph, joining Notts County in March 1992, then moving via Walsall to Northampton as player-coach in July 1997. Helping reach the Second Division play-off final in 1997-98, he scored twice in 31 League games and was manager from November 1999 until September 2001. He has since managed Bedford,

COLIN CALDERWOOD

Ex-Scotland international central defender Colin Calderwood managed Northampton Town to promotion in 2005-06. He impressed with Mansfield prior to joining Swindon in July 1985, starring in three promotion campaigns. Joining Tottenham Hotspur in July 1993, he moved to Aston Villa in March 1999, then Nottingham Forest and Notts County. He was Northampton’s boss from October 2003 until May 2006, then rejoined Forest as manager and plotted promotion in 2007-08. Later managing Hibernian and Cambridge United, he assisted Chris Hughton at several clubs and is now back at Northampton as assistant-boss.

CHRIS WILDER

Chris Wilder managed Northampton Town’s 2015-16 League Two title triumph. A former defender, he began with Southampton and joined Sheffield United in August 1986, featuring in their rise under Dave Bassett. He moved to Rotherham in July 1992, then played for Notts County, Bradford City, Sheffield United again, Brighton and Halifax. Later Alfreton’s boss, he managed Halifax for six years, then Oxford United for five years, guiding them back to the Football League in 200910. He managed Northampton from January 2014 until May 2016, then Sheffield United to two promotions and Middlesbrough.

KEITH CURLE

Ex-England international defender Keith Curle managed Northampton Town’s 2020 League Two play-off final success. Initially with Bristol Rovers, he moved via Torquay United 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. Appointed Mansfield’s player-boss in December 2002, guiding them to the 2004 Third Division play-off final, he has since managed Chester, Torquay, Notts County, Carlisle, Northampton from October 2018 until February 2021, Oldham and Hartlepool.

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Aylesbury, Kettering, Hucknall, Corby, Ilkeston and Nuneaton.

‘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

NEXT UP ON THE ROAD

DONCASTER ROVERS

SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER 2022 I 3PM

SKY BET LEAGUE TWO

Tickets are on General Sale. You can purchase your tickets online or in the Official Club Store on Commercial Street (HG1 1TY). These are physical tickets so must be collected in person or delivered by post. The final date for any tickets to be sent via post is Friday 9th December.

Away fans are located in the North Stand at one end. Prices: Adult £20 I Senior (60+) £16 I 18-24yrs £16 17 & Under £5* *Juniors 13 & under must be accompanied by an adult/senior/young adult

NO TICKET SALES ON THE DAY

GETTING THERE: (approx. 46 miles from Harrogate) Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW

By Road: From the A1 (M) join the M18 Eastbound at Junction 35 (signposted Hull) or from the M1, join the M18 Eastbound at Junction 32. Once on the M18, leave at Junction 3 and take the A6182 towards Doncaster (the stadium is well signposted from Junction 3 and is about one and a half miles away).

Car Parking There are 1,000 car parking spaces at the stadium at a cost of £5 available for supporters to purchase in advance from 10 days prior to the game by calling 01302 762576 (option 1) or online https://tickets.clubdoncaster. co.uk/en-GB/categories/roversparking. Parking increases to £6 on the day. Alternatively, a number of companies on the nearby industrial park, offer matchday parking.

By Rail: Doncaster Railway Station is just under two miles away from the Keepmoat Stadium (around 25-30 minutes walk), so you are probably best taking a taxi to the ground. Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club is running coaches to Doncaster Rovers.

Early Coach departs at 10:30 Family Coach departs at 12:45

Members/Non-members: Adult £15 I Under 18 £7.50

To book your place please contact Jordan Ford on 07989 969575.

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