Striker Rankine signs for Guiseley

National League Premier Former York City striker Michael Rankine has signed for Guiseley – the club’s first signing of the summer. Rankine joins from relegated Altrincham and will get to play against his former side York next season. He spent two years at Bootham Crescent and helped them reach the 2010 Conference play-off final at  read more→

Ferriby reach Non League’s top flight

National League North North Ferriby United 2-1 AFC Fylde North Ferriby United made history by reaching the National League after beating AFC Fylde after extra time in the play-off final. In a match with a great atmosphere it was Ferriby who started well with captain Liam King seeing an effort saved, but this was going  read more→

Liversedge keep pressure on rivals

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Liversedge 3-1 Nostell Miners Welfare Benny Igiehon’s double provided Liversedge with another victory, but Jon Rimmington’s men remain in the relegation zone. Victories for Brigg Town and Armthorpe Welfare mean Sedge are in the bottom three with four games to go. Destiny remains in their own hands as they have several  read more→

Avenue retain the West Riding Cup

West Riding County Cup Bradford (Park Avenue) 3-2 Harrogate Town Bradford (Park Avenue) won the West Riding County Cup for a second consecutive season after defeating Harrogate Town at Valley Parade. It ended up being a double celebration for Avenue with results in the league going their way meaning they will not be relegated from  read more→

Harrogate all but secure top five spot

National League North Harrogate Town 0-0 Boston United Harrogate Town all but secured a place in the play-offs after a draw with Boston United. Town were handed a big boost, with Paul Beesley making his first start for the side this season, after having a brief spell on loan at Harrogate Railway after overcoming a serious injury. Harrogate  read more→

Guiseley downed by champions-elect

National League Premier Guiseley 0-2 Cheltenham Town Guiseley conceded two late goals to champions-elect Cheltenham Town, who are now within four points of sealing their return to the Football League at the first attempt. Guiseley though still hold safety in their own hands and boss Mark Bower was disappointed with the result but not the performance:  read more→

Daniels’ wonder goal wins it for Town

National League North Harrogate Town 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic Harrogate Town got what could be a crucial three points in the race for the play-offs, all due to Brendan Daniels scoring a wonder goal in added time. In the 95th minute, with the draw looking inevitable Daniels hit a free-kick from 25 yards on the angle, which curled and  read more→

Guiseley involved in six-goal thriller

National League Premier Guiseley 3-3 Chester FC Guiseley and Chester were involved in a six goal thriller with both sides gaining a point in this 3-3 draw, but this was a case of what might have been as the hosts conceded right at the last. The Lions looked to move on from a 2-0 loss to Southport on  read more→

Three off as Harrogate Town draw

National League North Harrogate Town 1-1 Curzon Ashton Ten man Harrogate Town and nine man Curzon Ashton had to make do with a point a piece after a draw at the CNG Stadium. The hosts were aiming for the win, knowing that if they achieved it they would move one step closer to the guaranteeing a  read more→

Maltby hold off Armthorpe fightback

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Maltby Main 2-1 Armthorpe Welfare Lewis Benrose scored twice as Maltby Main recorded back-to-back wins to 13th in the table thanks to a derby win over Armthorpe Welfare. Former Armthorpe player Luke Norbury brought the visitors back into it, but Maltby held on. It was another cold and windy afternoon in  read more→