Simpson hat-trick secures incredible win for Knaresborough

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up (1) Mark Simpson put his name back on the map as a prolific striker after scoring a 15-minute second half hat-trick in threadbare Knaresborough Town’s remarkable 3-2 victory at AFC Mansfield. Knaresborough, whose staggering injury crisis remains a major issue, had centre-forward Colin Heath at centre-half again and they found  read more→

Simpson reunited with mentor Hunter

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Mark Simpson has reunited himself with mentor Rob Hunter after joining Knaresborough Town. The Garforth Town legend enjoyed his best scoring spell under Hunter – a manager he had a special relationship with – at the Miners between 2016 and 2019. After a couple of less than successful campaigns, Simpson will  read more→

Silsden boss Forrest pleased with Simpson’s impact

Silsden manager Danny Forrest is pleased with the impact striker Mark Simpson has made since joining. The Garforth Town legend and record goal-scorer played three times for Silsden before the November lockdown and scored twice, including on his debut against Albion Sports. Forrest hopes his Leeds-based star will kick on and be a smash hit  read more→

Simpson adds more firepower to Silsden

Garforth Town’s all-time top goal-scorer Mark Simpson has arrived at Silsden from Liversedge. The striker joins an attack already containing Khurram Shazad, Chris Wademan and Leon Hurles-Brook. If Danny Forrest can get him firing like he was two years ago, Silsden have one hell of a player on their hands. Between 2014 and 2017, Simpson’s  read more→

Selby boss Fox lands long-term targets Simpson and Bissett

Selby Town manager Christian Fox has finally landed long term targets George Bissett and Garforth Town record goal-scorer Mark Simpson. Fox has chased the pair for at least two years and will be delighted to have captured his two new prized assets. Versatile man Bissett joins from Pickering Town, but also boasts experience from playing  read more→

Simpson signs for Super ‘Sedge

Garforth Town’s record goal-scorer Mark Simpson has joined Toolstation NCEL Premier Division rivals Liversedge. The move was confirmed hours after Sedge’s 4-1 victory over Garforth at Clayborn. Simpson scored 100 goals for Garforth over several spells, but left the club last weekend. Jonathan Rimmington told Non League Yorkshire: “Simmo is a proven goal-scorer at this  read more→

Simpson is Marshall’s hero as new Garforth boss gets first win

Mark Simpson was the hero as Paul Marshall’s first game as Garforth Town manager and his 921st in management ended in a dramatic victory. The super-sub scored the winner with just two minutes remaining to secure the Miners a 2-1 comeback victory at Eccleshill United in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. Marshall, the former Tadcaster  read more→

Harrop earns Town a point against Garforth

Knaresborough Town 1-1 Garforth Town  Knaresborough Town striker Luke Harrop earned his new side a point with the second half equaliser against reborn Garforth Town at Manse Lane. Mark Simpson’s effort put the Miners in control early on, but Knaresborough fought their way back and deservedly levelled midway through the second stanza of the Toolstation  read more→

Garforth retain key quartet, including Simpson

Two of Garforth Town’s greatest ever strikers will form a dangerous partnership this season as Mark Simpson has followed Adam Priestley in committing to the club. Simpson, Garforth’s all-time record goal-scorer, is one of four influential players from last season who have so far confirmed that their future lies at the Bannister Prentice Community Stadium.  read more→

Simpson scores on Garforth return

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Prodigal son Mark Simpson predictably scored the opener as Garforth Town recorded an impressive 3-0 victory over Penistone Church at the Bannister Prentice Community Stadium. Garforth were fairly fortunate as Ian Richards’ Penistone missed a few chances in the early stages. Simpson, who joins a terrifying front-line that will surely become  read more→