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→

Hunter curses Knaresborough’s bad luck

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  With the way Knaresborough Town’s luck has been since mid-August, Rob Hunter must have driven over ten black cats and smashed several mirrors. Knaresborough were on the crest of a wave after a barnstorming start of four consecutive wins – three in the league and one in the FA Cup. But  read more→

Player Profile – Sean Hunter

We caught with lethal Knaresborough Town striker Sean Hunter to learn about his whirlwind career so far in this week’s Player Profile. Name  Sean Hunter  Current Club  Knaresborough Town  Previous Clubs  Garforth Town, Harrogate Railway, Thackley, Campion  Position Striker  Age  21 Day Job  Manufacturer Best Mate in Football  Sam Barker  Team You Support  Leeds United   read more→

Marshall wonder goal wins three points for Garforth

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Round-Up Charlie Marshall’s late wonder goal was the difference as Garforth Town won the battle of the old friends with Knaresborough Town. Marshall broke down the left in the 75th minute and curled a tremendous effort into the far post to score the only goal of the game – ensuring Garforth  read more→

Knaresborough have nothing to lose in David versus Goliath FA Cup tie

FA Cup Preliminary Round  Knaresborough Town have literally nothing to lose in the proverbial David versus Goliath FA Cup clash at Liversedge. That’s the view of Rob Hunter whose side are riding the crest of wave after an outstanding start to the new Toolstation NCEL Premier Division season. Knaresborough beat Northallerton Town in the Preliminary  read more→

Hunter hails Knaresborough’s “dream start”

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Rob Hunter has hailed Knaresborough Town’s “dream start” to the new season. Knaresborough have set off like an express train after winning their two league games against Barton Town and Hemsworth Miners Welfare – alongside the FA Cup defeat of Northallerton Town. “I looked at what we had and I fancied  read more→

Hunter’s hat-trick continues Knaresborough’s promising start

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Knaresborough Town 4-0 Hemsworth Miners Welfare  Sean Hunter scored a hat-trick as Knaresborough Town continued their promising start to the season with the second half demolition of Hemsworth Miners Welfare. Two Hunter penalties inside six minutes just after the hour mark allowed Knaresborough to seize complete control. Hemsworth imploded and the  read more→

Super-sub Hamilton is Knaresborough’s FA Cup hero

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round Round-Up (1) Super-sub Mitch Hamilton was Knaresborough Town’s FA Cup hero after scoring the late winner in the 2-1 victory over Northallerton Town. The moment will have been a bittersweet one for Hamilton who was making his first competitive Non League appearance for nearly two years. Substitute Hamilton, whose father  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→

Knaresborough want to be top ten hit – Hunter

Season Preview  Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Knaresborough Town  The king is dead, long live the king. Rob Hunter is leading a brave new era at Manse Lane and hoping to put Knaresborough Town back on an upward trajectory. Manager  Rob Hunter  The very experienced former Garforth Town and Glasshoughton Welfare manager replaced the long-serving Paul  read more→