Harrogate Town Vs Barrow

Saturday 18 March 2023 3pm

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We come into today’s match with a group of determined and hungry players who are desperate to bounce back from our defeat last Saturday to Crawley.

In recent weeks, we have put in a lot of strong performances based on defensive solidity. However, that strong base wasn’t there on Saturday and we came away from the match feeling like we had let our travelling supporters down. The frustrating thing was that we went into the game on the back of a great performance and result against Doncaster where we were worthy winners. However, we have a strong group here and we aren’t feeling sorry for ourselves. Instead, we are itching to get back out there and right the wrongs from that.

Whenever you play Barrow, it’s always a battle. Today will be no different, they are in a good run of form and their league position tells you everything you need to know about their quality. I believe that this Barrow has stood out in the league this season for having good characters who have strong will power, it’s credit to their recruitment team.

We know the style which Barrow will look to impose in the match. They have been playing three at the back in recent games and it has paid off as they have been looking very solid defensively.The players also know what is expected of them and we have set them the challenge of bouncing back and giving you, our supporters something to cheer about.

We enjoyed some fantastic scenes last midweek with the fans who made that journey across to

Doncaster. We enjoyed that feeling of winning, we enjoyed knowing we had earned three points and with our supporters right behind us and that is something we are hungry to have again.

In the games that remain, we have to keep working away every day. Two matches aside, we have been fairly consistent in our performances over the last couple of months and in that time we have set the standards for what is expected in the final 10 matches of the season.

Obviously, we are without Toby Sims for the next couple of weeks. He will be a massive loss for us, since coming into the side he has been a real consistent performer. Naturally, a spot in the side is up for grabs and I have been really pleased with the professionalism and healthy competition we have seen this week in training.

With 10 matches remaining, I would like to say a special thank you to you our fans. Your support over the course of the season has been unrelenting and the difference that makes on the pitch is not underestimated.

As we enter the final run of matches, unity both on the pitch and off it is important. I would like to ask that you continue to give your unwavering support to the players and we’ll make sure they continue to give their all on the pitch for you.

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THE STADIUM

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JOSH FALKINGHAM

There is 10 matches remaining of the season and for me they are 10 Cup Finals. We have been fighting hard at the wrong end of the table. No one here wants to be fighting there but it’s on us to make sure we get ourselves out of this fight as soon as possible.

Saturday was a really bad day for us as a group. It was a really bad day for us. We let ourselves and our supporters down and the bottom line is we didn’t deserve anything from the game.

That was tough one to take because over the last period of matches I think there has been a lot of fight shown on the pitch. The togetherness of the group is growing every week and that is something which is going to be very important between now and the end of the season.

All we can do is make it up to our supporters here today. As captain, I can say the players have been determined to put things right with a strong performance and hopefully another three points.

However, during this period I would say it’s important that we remain calm. If we win, lose or draw, as a group we must keep that calmness because in the business end of the season it is important that you remain calm and focus on the task at hand.

Having worked with this group of players all season I believe that they will do just that. We all know about the turnaround of players we have seen over the last 12 months here. With that, it’s important that the experienced lads in the dressing room like myself make sure we are consistent with our messages.

There is a strong group of experienced players within our squad and we have been hammering home the messages every day to make sure that we are all on the same page.

I believe that everyone involved with this club is going to play a huge role as we strive to finish as high up the table as possible. Whether that be players, fans or staff, everyone has to come together and make sure we are pushing in the same direction and I firmly believe that we will do that.

You have been with us through the highs and the lows of the campaign, and I know that you will continue to back us in the matches that remain. As players we are desperate to keep putting in performances to cheer about.

Thank you for your support!

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Our next home game is on Good Friday 7th April against AFC Wimbledon. Tickets are now on sale, but it has been designated a High Category Fixture please note the restrictions on ticket purchases, check out the website for full information.

KICK-BACK SCHEME

Our kick-back scheme continues to grow. Open to all grassroots football teams in the area, once a club has joined, they will receive many benefits. Most important of all, for any tickets purchased under the scheme, 20% cashback is given back to the junior club, helping them with the costs of running the club.

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MATTY FOULDS

It’s a short career as a footballer and defender Matty Foulds is keen to ensure that he has no regrets when he eventually chooses to walk out for the final time.

This attitude is one which is important to the left-back and Foulds believes it has helped him to make several of the key decisions so far in his career.

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“I want to make the most of any opportunity I am offered in my career. When I do eventually hang up my boots I will have no regrets. I wouldn’t rule out playing abroad again at some point but at least I can say I had a go.

“I’ve always had a good attitude towards football and it’s something which is important to me. I think that impacts me and my personality because I never want to give a bad impression of myself. Hopefully that is something which can continue to help me throughout the rest of my career.”

The 25-year-old began his career with Bury and in 2015 he would make his debut for the League One side. This came in the League Cup against none other than Leicester City who would then be crowned Premier League champions later that season.

As the Bradford loanee looks back, he believes this experience gave him the confidence to battle for a place in the first team at the age of 17.

“I made my first-team debut for Bury. It was in the Capital One cup against Leicester. That was the year they went on to win the league so it was a brilliant experience.”

FOULDS

“I knew I was on the bench before the game. However, the gaffer spoke to me and told me I was going on at half-time and I was just really excited to show what I could do. They were on another level, it was a huge step up for me to play against a Premier League team for 45 minutes but I feel like I did well in the game.”

“I made another appearance in the Johnston’s Paint Trophy, away to Accrington and from there I was involved with the first team in some way or another. Shortly after that, the manager pulled me and mentioned that there was clubs interested in me so I had that on my mind.”

Several teams such as Everton and Derby were keen to secure the services of the highly rated fullback. At the age of 17, Foulds admits the pressure did impact him.

“I tried not to let it impact me but I do think it was in the back of my mind. I was going home to my family thinking ‘I have some Premier League clubs watching me’ so it was a bit of pressure”.

“Fortunately for me, it was all sorted pretty sharply and Everton came in and offered money for me and the deal was done pretty quickly. Derby also showed a lot of interest in me, which I am really grateful for, but the chance to go to a Premier League team was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

“I had a decision to make, I had a lot of first-team opportunities at Bury but I didn’t want to let the

chance of going to that level pass me by. I’m glad I took the opportunity, it has helped me to improve as a player and I sit here today feeling a better person for it.”

The opportunity to train and be around the Merseyside club is one which Town’s number 33 believes helped him to become a better player.

“I loved it there. Roberto Martinez was the manager at time and he had a clear pathway for me into the first-team. Unfortunately, he got sacked but I also got the opportunity to work under a lot of different managers who were all very hands on with the youth team.“

“I was always trying to broaden my understanding of the game. I think the opportunity to take part in training sessions set up by the likes of Sam Allardyce, Carlo Ancelotti and Marco Silva helped me to do that and also helped me to improve.”

“I struggled it the start if I’m being honest with myself. Looking back it was a massive jump going from Bury to Everton but once I found my feet I felt quite comfortable in that environment. I trained with the first team quite a bit so to learn off the coaching staff and the experienced players there was unbelievable.”

“The likes of your Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman were top guys and I will always be grateful for the help they gave me in my time there.”

“We had a lot of quality players in our team, Anthony Gordon has gone on to sign for Newcastle, Liam Walsh and Joe Williams have gone on to play in the Championship. I think most of that squad we had are now playing professional football at some level which is really encouraging.”

“You could tell the ability Anthony had just from training with him. It doesn’t surprise me to see him playing at the very top level and earning the move to Newcastle.”

Despite not making a competitive appearance in the Everton first-team, the left-back highlighted the opportunity to test himself against high quality players as reason for his improvement as a player.

“A lot of the injured lads would come down to play at U23 level when they were coming back from injury. I’ve had the chance to play up against the likes of Eden Hazard and Reece James so every week you were getting tested.”

“Leaving Everton, I felt a much better player but I had grown as a person as well. When I joined the club I had to move away from home for the first time so having to deal with that helped me grow and develop off the pitch as well as on it.”

“It was difficult during covid. I got a letter sent to me and a phone call to tell me I was leaving the club. That was the only safe way to give the news, I also became a free agent not knowing what would be next because of all the uncertainty.”

Upon leaving The Toffees, the 25-year-old would make the move to Italy and sign for Serie B side Como. However, this was not a switch which the former Everton and Bury man seen on the horizon.

“I never really set out to move abroad to be honest but when the opportunity came about to go on trial with Como I didn’t want to let it pass without giving it a chance.”

“I spoke to Dennis Wise who is a big name in football and he sold me on the club. He spoke to me about their vision and where they wanted to go and I wanted to be a part of that.

“I’m glad I took it, I flew out and spent eight weeks on trial. I was offered a deal in the September and my partner moved out with our baby but it was still during covid so it was difficult to adapt to life over there.”

“It got to around Christmas and we decided that we wanted to go back home. Obviously walking away from my contract there was a massive risk but it paid off in the end.”

The defender, himself a Bradford City fan, was offered the chance to join the club on trial. In reflecting on this period, Foulds believes familiarity helped him to secure a contract with the club.

“I had been there when I was younger and still knew some of the people there. I got into conversation with them and we set up a meeting to

discuss it further. From here they brought me in on trial and it went from there.”

“Obviously, you go into a trial thinking if I don’t impress here I’m still without a club. Naturally, I was a bit nervous but thankfully I knew some of the staff there and that helped me to settle into it. I was eventually offered a contract at the end of the trial which was a fantastic feeling.”

“I had supporter the club since I was a young lad and it was a great experience to make my debut for them. From then, I managed to play about 20 games until the end of last season. That was my first long run of games but I’ve always tried to be as fit as I can so I think that helped me because I was physically ready when I was called upon.”

“It was a great moment to score my first goal for the club I have supported growing up so it was a proud moment for me and my family. Thankfully, the lads here haven’t given me any stick over the goal but it’s crazy how things come full circle.”

Despite representing the club he supports, firstteam football remained the focus for the 25-yearold and after featuring in every Town match since joining the club Foulds is loving life in the yellow and black.

“I didn’t want to stop playing every week. I could have stayed and fought for my place at Bradford but I didn’t want to be sitting on the bench when

there was an opportunity like this available to me. Thankfully, I have managed to play my way into the team and stay there since joining.”

“When I spoke to the gaffer he made it clear what he expected from me. He also made me feel wanted and that is really great to hear so I knew coming here was the right place for me. Obviously, this season I had played against this club three times for Bradford. The gaffer seemed to know a lot about me and the way I play. He spoke to me about that and what I can bring to the team and hopefully I have repaid the trust he has put in me.”

“I had a good run in the team in the first half of this season and I think that has set me up well coming here and for the rest of the campaign. I am really pleased that I was able to come here and carry on playing straight away.”

With 10 matches remaining, the Bradford loanee is keen to remain focused and show that the team is capable of further improvement.

“I think the important thing for me is to stay in the team. To do that I need to keep playing well and doing all I can. We are taking things game by game, we have shown how well we work together as a unit and hopefully between now and the end of the season we can build on that.”

THE MEN IN CHARGE

Dave Fell

1999/2000 & 2000/01 (part of each season)

After Paul Ward’s dismissal on 30 August 1999 after six games, Dave Fell became Chairman Maurice Hammond’s fourth Town manager in a year, having managed Harrogate Railway Athletic to promotion to NCEL Premier Division the previous season.

The early signs were encouraging as from 18 September to 19 October NPL Division One outfit Town went nine league games without defeat under Fell moving up to third in the table, however, then lost 3-1 to Chorley failing to equal a club record in the NPL set in 1992/93. Things continued well at the turn of the Millennium with a maximum six-point haul over Christmas and New Year with a 2-1 win at Eastwood Town on Boxing Day and a 1-0 victory over bottom club, Whitley Bay on Monday 3 January 2000 courtesy of super sub Alex Nesovic scoring the historic goal with his first kick of the ball. Town moved up to seventh after their fifth win in six league and cup games with only two goals conceded.

On 10 February Chairman Hammond resigned due to business reasons but it wasn’t long before a new Chairman arrived in former Leeds United’s Bill

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

impress in a 0-0 draw with Lincoln United, and with only seven games left, he was now looking at younger fringe players. Unfortunately Town only managed one more win and lost their last four games to finish 11th.

For 2000/01 after a successful pre-season what followed was an absolute nightmare as Town, who had started off with eight new players on show, lost their first six league games for the first time since 1970/71 (ten if you include the four straight defeats at the end of the previous campaign). As a result of the disastrous start, Fell was about to be relieved of his duties after a 4-1 defeat at leaders Ashton United who had in contrast won all their first six games. Fell did have success in the FA Cup before finally going out to Billingham Town, which was to be his last match in charge. He was offered the Assistant Manager’s role under the new boss Mick Hennigan (former Leeds assistant to Howard Wilkinson) but declined.

Fell’s 54 games in charge of Town resulted in 17 victories, 13 draws and 24 defeats.

Harrogate Town 1999/2000

Dave Fell (back row, far laft)

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TOWN PLAYERS JOIN LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR WORLD BOOK DAY

A huge Harrogate Town takeover took place on World Book Day as First Team players joined our Community Team to celebrate World Book Day. These visits linked with the Community Foundations aims of inspiring young people to enjoy reading and improve their literacy skills.

Before the players arrival, we set schools the task to design their own 5-a-side ‘Dream Team’ using popular characters from the world of books and comics. They had to select a goalkeeper, defender, 2x midfielders and an attacker. The creativity was off the charts with plenty of suggestions ranging from the Hulk as our goalkeeper and the Gruffalo as our central midfield dynamo. With each 5-aside team developed there was a story created, with children justifying their choices.

Many pupils were lucky enough to receive a free book of their choice from the Harrogate Town AFC players as a reward for demonstrating excellent reading & listening skills. The best costume of the day also got a prize!

THIS YEAR THE FOCUS HAS BEEN ON INSPIRING CHILDREN TO PICK UP BOOKS AND ENJOY READING. TO SEE THE PLAYERS INTERACT, TAKE AN INTEREST IN READING AND SHARE THEIR OWN FAVOURITE BOOKS WAS AMAZING!

Tom Blackburn PE and School Sport Manager

FAREWELL TO IAIN

We would like to pass on our best wishes to Iain Service, who is leaving his role as Head of the Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation after 5 years. From setting up the charity in late 2019, Iain has managed to grow the workforce and develop a number of successful programmes across the local area. Alongside setting up the charity, Iain also assisted with kitman duties in the National League North and National League campaigns.

Jill Stacey (below) will be taking over as Head of Foundation, to continue the charities hard work into the future.

MEET THE TEAM JILL STACEY HEAD OF FOUNDATION

What do you do at Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation?

I am responsible for setting the strategy and overseeing the everyday running of the charity. We are keen to develop partnerships across the local area and want to fulfil our charitable aims.

How did you first get involved in working within sport and community programmes and why?

I have always had a love for football, taking every playing opportunity I could as a child. This led me to represent my favourite club Newcastle United and many years later, be inspired to gain my FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification. I spent a few years volunteering with the younger ages groups before gaining employment with Newcastle United Foundation and stayed there for 16 years, working my way up through the organisation. My passion for football and coaching keeps me motivated today!.

What’s the best thing about working for Harrogate Town?

To see the programmes that we deliver positively impact on peoples lives is the most rewarding part. I also feel strongly about providing opportunities for under represented groups, those who have previously

missed out on sports teams or activities. We can use the power and draw of Harrogate Town to get them engaged, increase confidence and self-belief.

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Having the opportunity to play and coach at St James Park with Newcastle United Women is one of my favourite sporting memories. Alongside watching Super Saturday in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Do you have any hobbies away from sport & football?

I love spending time with my family and exploring new places.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

MONDAY

Man v Fat

King James School, Knaresborough

7-9pm

Kids Futsal Harrogate High School

U7s: 5-6pm / U9s: 6-7pm

Walking Football

King James School, Knaresborough 8-9pm

TUESDAY

Kids Futsal Rossett Sports Centre

U11s: 5-6pm / U13s: 6-7pm

Town Runners

Beginners and Social 5k Groups

6pm meet at Up and Running

Walking Football

Rossett Sports Centre MUGA 8-9pm

THURSDAY

Town Runners

Social 5k Group

6pm meet at Harrogate Library

Walking Football

Rossett Sports Centre MUGA 7-9pm

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FIXTURES & RESULTS 2022/23

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) ❚

Muldoon Grant Pattison w Armstrong w w Daly Thomson (49); Coley (75); Frost (86)

Austerfield Grant Pattison Armstrong Muldoon Thomson (45); McArdle (45+4); Frost (59); Coley (66) w ❚; Folarin (66)

Thomson w Grant Folarin w Armstrong w w Coley Frost (81); Austerfield (83); Ilesanmi (89); Williams (89)

Thomson Frost Folarin Armstrong w w Coley w Muldoon (65); Wright (83); Austerfield (90)

Thomson ❚ Austerfield Folarin Armstrong Muldoon Pattison (40); Wright (74); Frost (77)

Thomson w Pattison w Folarin w Armstrong Muldoon

Thomson ❚ Grant Pattison Armstrong w Folarin Muldoon (45); Angus (73); Frost (82)

Burrell Grant Pattison Armstrong w Folarin Wright (84); Sims (90)

Burrell Thomson Pattison Armstrong Folarin Daly (45); Ramsay (45); Grant (45); Muldoon (45); Falkingham (67)

Muldoon Grant Pattison Armstrong Daly w Folarin (39); Sutton (80); Angus (90+2); Burrell (90+2)

Olaigbe Grant Pattison Armstrong Daly w Muldoon (45); Sutton (45); Angus (56); Thomson (56)

Sutton ❚ Olaigbe Pattison Armstrong Muldoon w Burrell (65) ❚; Thomson (81); Grant (87); Folarin (87)

Sutton Olaigbe w Pattison Armstrong Muldoon w Thomson (64); Burrell (74); Grant (86); Folarin (86)

Sutton Olaigbe w Pattison Armstrong Muldoon Grant (81); Burrell (86)

Sutton Olaigbe Pattison Armstrong Muldoon ❚ Grant (45); Thomson (77); Daly (86); Angus (86)

Sutton Olaigbe ❚ Grant Armstrong w Muldoon

Sutton Olaigbe Grant Armstrong Muldoon Pattison (75); Thomson (87); Daly (90+1)

Sutton Olaigbe Grant Armstrong w Muldoon Pattison (75) w; Daly (80); Thomson (90+1)

Sutton Olaigbe Pattison ❚ Armstrong w Muldoon Thomson (60) w; Daly (60); Folarin ❚ (80)

PLAYER STATS

ISS. #20 - HTFC v BAFC

TOP 3’S 2022/23

U18s ACADemy

Brodella (30, 57), Nicholson (62)

Last Saturday week the Academy played Hartlepool United away. In a cagey first half both sides cancelled each other out until good work from Tom Liddle set Josh Brodella free down the left, he cut in and finished calmly through the keepers legs. In the second half Harrogate took complete control of the game and Josh Brodella scored a superb goal from the edge of the box to double Town’s lead.

Finally Ollie Nicholson scored from the edge of the box after excellent work from Emmanuel Ilesanmi who pressed and won it back in their penalty area.

Another hard working display as we now move on to the final part of the season with a lot to play for.

Town: Sharkey, Birmingham, Moorby, Wilson, Attree, Taylor, Brodella, Tweed, Ilesanmi, Nicholson, Liddle

FIXTURES & RESULTS 2022/23

August

Thu 18 Bradford City YC 0-3

Sat 27 Hartlepool United YA 0-0

September

Sat 17 Grimsby Town YA 1-2

Sat 24 Mansfield Town YA 2-0 O’Boyle, Ilesanmi

October

Sat 1 Doncaster Rovers YA 5-2 O’Boyle (2), Williams (2), Ilesanmi

Sat 15 Rotherham United YC 1-1 Brodella

Sat 22 Burton Albion YA 2-1 O’Boyle, Williams

Sat 29 Huddersfield Town YA 2-1 Taylor, O’Boyle

November

Tue 1 Stockport County FAY 1-2 O’Boyle

Fri 4 Morecambe YC 3-3 Brodella, O’Boyle (2)

December

Sat 3 Huddersfield Town YA 1-2 O’Boyle

January

Sat 7 Mansfield Town YA 1-0 Nicholson

Tue 10 Carlisle United YC 4-1 Samuels, Ilesanmi, Brodella, Williams

Fri 13 Bradford City YA 1-0 Brodella

Sat 21 Doncaster Rovers YA 2-2 Brodella, O’Boyle

A potentially difficult game was made even more difficult when we conceded inside the first five minutes. We then entered a very difficult half hour against a strong wind and found it hard to find any rhythm, however, on 32 minutes Emmanuel Ilesanmi made a great run which ended up with him being fouled in the box. He then stood up and calmly finished the resulting spot kick to put Town level.

With the wind behind them, the second half was a much better performance and we scored early with another penalty, but this time it was Josh Brodella who struck the penalty home. The third goal swiftly followed and it was James Birmingham who scored his first goal for the club finishing a fantastic move.

We then allowed Rotherham back into the game with a sloppy goal only for Ollie Nicholson to score the goal of the game and restore Town’s two goal advantage. Not a great performance but another excellent three points as we prepare for two tough games against Lincoln City.

Giles, Williams, Birmingham, Wilson, Attree, Taylor, Brodella, Smalley, Ilesanmi, Nicholson, Liddle

February

Tue 7 Burton Albion YA 3-1 Brodella, Ilesanmi, Taylor

Sat 11 Scunthorpe United YA 3-0 Tweed, O’Boyle, Smalley

Tue 14 Rotherham United YA 2-0 Ilesanmi, Wilson

Sat 18 Bradford City YA 1-2 Nicholson

Sat 25 Grimsby Town YA 2-0 Moorby, Wilson

Tue 28 Scunthorpe United YA 1-1 Brodella

March

Sat 4 Hartlepool United YA 3-0 Brodella (2), Nicholson

Tue 14 Rotherham United YA 4-2 Ilesanmi, Brodella, Birmingham, Nicholson

Sat 18 Lincoln City YA

Sat 25 Lincoln City YA

EFL Youth Alliance NORTH EAST

Josh Brodella has been in the goals recently for Town

Town:

The rebuild continues with Town Women as we start to approach the end of what has been a very tough season for the girls. The very young squad are working hard on and off the pitch and remain dedicated and focussed on the end goals. They now need the support of the Town faithful to get them over the line as we prepare for a tough final five fixtures to close the season.

NORTH EAST REGIONAL WFL PREMIER DIVISION 2022/23 FIXTURES

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IN THE DUGOUT

PETE WILD

Pete Wild was appointed manager of Barrow in May 2022, after leading FC Halifax Town for three years. Wild, 38, played amateur football before taking up coaching at the age of 18 and worked as a development officer at the Manchester FA before he began coaching in Oldham’s Academy. After working at the club for 10 years, Wild was appointed caretaker manager in December 2018. He left Oldham at the end of that season and took charge of FC Halifax Town in the National League later that summer where he spent three seasons and took charge of just under 150 games and helped the Shaymen to the play-offs last season.

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Key men FOR THE BLUEBIRDS

PAUL FARMAN

A regular during Carlisle United’s 2020/21 campaign, experienced goalkeeper Farman turned down a new deal at Brunton Park to become a Bluebird in summer 2021. His youth career started at Newcastle United before making his senior breakthrough at Blyth Spartans and then moving to Gateshead in 2009, where he spent three years. A loan spell at Lincoln City in 2012 resulted in a permanent move to Sincil Bank that summer. He went on to make 250 appearances for The Imps over a six year spell before moving on to Stevenage in 2018 and playing over 75 games at The Lamex Stadium before his switch to Carlisle.

JOSH GORDON

Front man Josh Gordon clinched a move to Barrow during the summer following his departure from Walsall where he had netted 27 goals in 123 appearances during three seasons at The Banks’s Stadium.

NIALL CANAVAN

Signing in January 2022 from Bradford City, the centre-back has amassed over 300 career games. A former Republic of Ireland Under-21, it was with Scunthorpe United that the 31-year-old made his name, signing pro in 2009 and going on to play almost 200 games for The Iron. In 2016, a successful loan spell at Rochdale turned permanent and he spent two seasons at Spotland before moving to Plymouth Argyle. After just short of 100 appearances for The Pilgrims, Canavan re-joined Bradford in January 2021. A mainstay in the Bluebirds’ backline since moving to Holker Street, Canavan has been everpresent this season.

BILLY WATERS

WHITFIELD

Signing for the Bluebirds from Stockport County in July 2022, the winger started at Bradford City at the age of six before joining Guiseley. at the age of 16, however, joined thenChampionship side AFC Bournemouth just a couple months later. After loan spells at Kidderminster Harriers and Yeovil Town, the 27-year-old joined Port Vale on loan in August 2017 - q deal that was made permanent for the following season. He spent time time at Torquay United between 2019 and 2021, before Stockport snapped up his services last term. He has had a great season so far this season for the Bluebirds, scoring five whilst also making 11 assists.

The 28-year-old began his career on the books of hometown club Stoke City before moving into non-league with Newcastle Town, Nantwich Town and Rhyl. However, a prolific stint for Stafford Rangers earned him a big move to Premier League champions, Leicester City in April 2017. where he was a regular scorer in The Foxes’ Under-23 side before joining Walsall in the Summer of 2018.

Another Summer signing, the 28-year-old front man fired 21 goals for FC Halifax Town last year. A product of Crewe Alexandra’s Academy, Waters made his senior debut for the Alex in November 2013 before moving on to Cheltenham

Town. The hard-working forward was a huge hit with Robins fans, named Player of the Year as his goals helped them back into the EFL at the first attempt before netting a further 16 goals in League Two before he moved to Northampton Town in July 2017. After loan spells at Cambridge, Cheltenham and Newport, he spent much of the 2020/21 campaign at Torquay United before his move to Halifax in July 2021.

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MANAGING TO SUCCEED

Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS profiles seven leading Barrow managers...

COLIN APPLETON

Player-manager Colin Appleton guided Barrow to their highest-ever League finish in 1967-68. Initially with hometown Scarborough, the wing-half moved to Leicester City in March 1954 and appeared in two FA Cup finals and two League Cup finals, captaining their 1964 success. He moved via Charlton to Barrow as player-boss from August 1967 until January 1969, scoring once in 43 League outings. Later Scarborough’s player-boss, he became Hull City’s manager, leading them to promotion in 1982-83 and the Associate Members Cup final in 1984, then had spells in charge of Swansea City, Exeter City and Hull City again. He died in May 2021.

VIC HALOM

Vic Halom managed Barrow to the Northern Premier League title in 1983-84. Initially a striker with Charlton Athletic, he moved via Orient to Fulham in November 1968 and featured in their 1970-71 promotion success. He joined Luton in September 1971, reuniting with Bob Stokoe at Sunderland in February 1973. Starring as they won the FA Cup in 1973 and Second Division title in 1975-76, he joined Oldham Athletic in July 1976 and was top scorer in 1976-77. He played for Rotherham and coached in Norway, then managed Barrow from July 1983 until May 1984. After spells in charge of Rochdale and Burton Albion, he scouted for Newcastle United.

RAY WILKIE

Popular manager Ray Wilkie plotted Barrow’s 1990 FA Trophy final triumph. A Geordie bookmaker, he was a successful amateur player in his native North-East, featuring in Crook Town’s 1959 Amateur Cup final triumph. He had spells in charge of Durham City, North Shields and Gateshead before becoming Barrow’s manager in March 1986, guiding them to the FA Trophy semi-finals in 198687, Northern Premier League Cup final in 1987-88 and Northern Premier League title in 1988-89. Ill health forced him to quit in November 1991

and he sadly died a year later. His ashes were scattered on the pitch and a stand at Holker Street named in his memory.

OWEN BROWN

Ex-England Schoolboy striker Owen Brown managed Barrow’s 199798 Northern Premier League title triumph. Initially with hometown Liverpool, he joined Carlisle United in June 1980 and moved to Tranmere Rovers in August 1981. He had a brief spell at Crewe Alexandra before rejoining Tranmere in October 1982 and was top scorer in 1982-83. Later playing for Chester, Hyde, Oswestry, Bootle and Prescot Cables, he managed Barrow from October 1996 until January 1999. He coached Liverpool’s U-19 team and Altrincham, then managed Droylsden, Chester and Vauxhall Motors, also holding various positions at Liverpool under Rafa Benitez.

DAVE BAYLISS

Joint-managers Dave Bayliss and Darren Sheridan plotted Barrow’s 2010 FA Trophy final success. Defender Bayliss played for Rochdale, Luton, Wrexham and Lancaster before joining Barrow in November 2006. He became joint-boss with former Barnsley midfielder Sheridan in December 2007, also managing the Bluebirds to promotion from the Conference North in 2007-08 and FA Cup third round on two occasions. After Sheridan’s departure in February 2012, Bayliss remained as sole manager until November 2013. He has since been a scout for Millwall and coached at Manchester City’s Academy, also working for the NHS rehabilitating ex-offenders.

DARREN EDMONDSON

Darren Edmondson managed Barrow’s 2014-15 Conference North title triumph. Initially with Carlisle United, the right-back starred as they won the Third Division title and were Auto Windscreens Shield finalists in 1994-95. He also featured in their 1996-97 promotion campaign before moving to Huddersfield Town for

£200,000 in March 1997. Following spells at York City and Chester City, he joined Barrow in July 2005 and had a spell as caretaker-boss prior to joining Workington in January 2006. He became their manager, then managed Barrow from December 2013 until November 2015 and has since been Academy manager at Carlisle and Rochdale.

IAN EVATT

Ian Evatt managed Barrow to the Conference National title in 2019-20. The defender turned professional with Derby County in December 1998 and joined Chesterfield in August 2003. Voted ‘Player of the Year’ in 2003-04, he moved to QPR in June 2005. He joined Blackpool in August 2006, helping win promotion in 2006-07 and regain top-flight status in 2009-10. Ever-present in 2010-11, he rejoined Chesterfield in July 2013 and captained their 2013-14 League Two title triumph. He managed Barrow from June 2018 until June 2020, guiding them back to the Football League after 48 years’ absence, then managed Bolton Wanderers to promotion in 2020-21.

Ian Evatt

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NEXT UP ON THE ROAD

NEWPORT COUNTY

SATURDAY 25 MARCH 2023 I 3PM I 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.

Prices:

Adult £22 I Senior (60+) £18 I Student (16-21) £16

Under 16s £10 I Under 12s £8 I Under 6s FREE

Away fans are housed on one side of the Bisley Stand.

GETTING THERE: Rodney Parade, Newport, NP19 0UU (approx. 230 miles from Harrogate)

By Road (from the East): Leave the M4 at Junction 25a. Take 1st exit off roundabout onto Heidenheim Way. Take 1st exit off flyover. Take 2nd exit off roundabout and at next roundabout take 1st exit across River Usk. At next traffic lights bear right onto Chepstow Road. Take 1st right onto Cedar Road, then 1st right onto Corporation Road and finally 1st left onto Grafton Road.

Car Parking: There is no parking available at the ground and there is a ‘residents only’ parking around the stadium so pay

UPCOMING FIXTURES

AWAY TRANMERE ROVERS

Friday 31 March 2023 I Kick-Off 7.45pm

Tickets are on sale online or from the Club Shop

Prices: Adult £22 I Senior (65+) £17 18-22yrs £15 I Under 18 £9 I Under 12 £5

HOME AFC WIMBLEDON

Friday 7 April 2023 I Kick-Off 3pm

Prices:

FREE

attention to any parking restriction signs. Alternatively you can use one of the city centre car parks which are around a 15 minute walk away.

By Rail: The nearest train station to Rodney Parade is Newport (Gwent). It is about quarter of a mile away and should take around 10 minutes to walk.

HARROGATE TOWN INDEPENDENT SUPPORTERS CLUB TRAVEL

NEWPORT COUNTY

Coach departs Harrogate at 8am

Members: £5 Non-members: Adult £15 I U18s £10

TRANMERE ROVERS

Coach departs Harrogate at 4pm

Members: Adult £20 I U18: £13;

Non-members: Adult £25 I U18: £18

To book please contact Jordan Ford on 07989 969575.

AWAY LEYTON ORIENT

Monday 10 April 2023 I Kick-Off 3pm

Tickets

Prices:

HOME DONCASTER ROVERS

Saturday 15 April 2023 I Kick-Off 3pm

Prices:

Follow Town’s run in to the Sky Bet League Two 2022/23 campaign with the SEATED FLEXI TICKET, applicable for the EnviroVent Main Stand and Black Sheep Brewery Family Seats only. With five home games left this season, membership options include all 5 games or you can choose any 3 or 4 of the final 5 matches.

Your SEATED FLEXI TICKET membership includes:

• A choice of 3, 4 or 5 of Harrogate Town’s final five Sky Bet League Two games at the EnviroVent Stadium (2022/23 season)

• Priority booking for high demand games (behind season ticket holders)

• Save money on normal match ticket prices

HARROGATE TOWN

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Manager: Pete Wild

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Referee: Will Finnie

Assistant Referees: Paul Stonier and Paul Newhouse

Fourth Official: Chris Isherwood

Please visit our social media channels from one hour before kick-off for today’s line-ups

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