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31 May 2005
2004/2005 Review: December
Harrogate Town hit the top of the league table in December 2004.
29 May 2005
On the Road
In common with all the former UniBond teams in Nationwide North, Harrogate Town will be spending more time on the road next season.
27 May 2005
Aspin snaps up Wray
Neil Aspin has announced the first of the many new players that will be arriving at Wetherby Road over the next few months, as Town start to built a youthful squad for the future.
26 May 2005
2004/2005 Review: November
There was more cup disappointment for Town in November, as we continue our look back at the 2004/2005 season.
26 May 2005
Pre-Season Update
Another pre-season friendly has now been confirmed.
25 May 2005
Pre-Season
Harrogate Town have arranged another pre-season friendly against Football League opposition.
24 May 2005
Early Odds
Online bookies bet365.com have installed Forest Green Rovers as the early favourites to win the Nationwide North championship next season.
23 May 2005
2004/2005 Review: October
Town only played 3 league games in October, but there were also 2 matches in the FA Cup.
22 May 2005
FA Trophy
There was heartbreak for Nationwide North club Hucknall Town on Sunday when they lost the FA Trophy Final at Villa Park in a sudden death penalty shoot-out.
19 May 2005
2004/2005 Review: September
The third part of our review of the season takes a look back at matches played in September 2004.
18 May 2005
Workington Up
Workington were promoted to Nationwide North on Tuesday evening.
18 May 2005
Moving On
If there is one certainty in non-league football, it is that every summer hundreds of players will change clubs.
17 May 2005
Brown joins Hinckley
The Hinckley United site reports that Andy Brown, who finished last season at Harrogate Town on loan from Scunthorpe United, is signing for the Knitters.
16 May 2005
2004/2005 Review: August
The Nationwide North football league kicked off on Saturday 14 August 2004.
15 May 2005
Alty go up
Altrincham are promoted from Conference North to Conference National after winning Sunday's North/South Play-Off Final 2-1 against Eastbourne Borough at Stoke.
14 May 2005
League Line Up 2005/2006
The FA have confirmed the likely constitution of Nationwide North next season.
14 May 2005
Friendlies
Leeds United have announced their pre-season fixtures, and their visit to Wetherby Road on Tuesday 2 August is their last scheduled match before the start of the Championship season.
14 May 2005
UniBond Play-Off Semi-Finals
Workington and Farsley Celtic will contest the UniBond League Premier Division Play-Off Final on Tuesday evening.
12 May 2005
Weekend Betting
On Saturday Carlisle and Stevenage contest the National Conference play-off final, whilst on Sunday Altrincham meet Eastbourne Borough in the North/South final.
12 May 2005
UniBond Play-Offs get go Ahead
The UniBond League reports that Farsley Celtic and Burscough have failed in the High Court to block Saturday's UniBond League Premier Division Play-Offs semi-finals.
11 May 2005
Going to Court
The UniBond Premier Division play-off semi-finals scheduled for Saturday are still in doubt, with Farsley Celtic and Burscough heading to the High Court in London on Thurday to seek an injunction to block them from taking place.
10 May 2005
Ellerker Strikes
Harrogate Town defender Chris Ellerker was in action on Saturday, returning to Knaresborough Town for their West Yorkshire League fixture at Baildon Athletic.
9 May 2005
2004/2005 Review: Pre-Season
Although Town just missed out on the play-offs, the 2004/2005 season was still a tremendous campaign for the club. We start our review of the past 10 months by looking back to the pre-season.
7 May 2005
UniBond Play-Offs Delayed
The UniBond play-off semi-finals have been delayed until next Saturday.
7 May 2005
Aspin building for the long term
According to the Advertiser on Friday, Neil Aspin "expects a big overhaul in his playing staff as the club prepare for a second season in Conference North."
7 May 2005
Town Old Boys
The Evening Press reports that ex-Town player Dave Merris "has turned down his offer of a new one-year deal with York City."
7 May 2005
Altrincham win Northern Play-Off Final
Altrincham won the Nationwide North Regional Play-Off Final against Kettering Town on Saturday.
7 May 2005
Hednesford set to join Nationwide North
Staffordshire club Hednesford Town look set to join the Nationwide North league after beating Chippenham Town 1-0 in the Southern Premier League play-off final on Saturday.
5 May 2005
Brown in Action
After scoring on Saturday against Southport, Andy Brown went close again to finding the net on Tuesday evening.
5 May 2005
Farsley to fight FA
The Evening Post reports that Town's local rivals Farsley Celtic are to fight the FA's decision to strip them of the UniBond League Premier Division title, and an automatic place in Nationwide North next season.
5 May 2005
Suspension News
It has been confirmed that Paul Pettinger has received a 1 match ban for his red card at Workop last month. The suspension will be carried forward to the first game of next season.
4 May 2005
Play Off Final: Kettering Town v Altrincham
Altrincham will travel to Kettering for the Nationwide North play-off final on Saturday.
4 May 2005
Hyde Coming Up
The UniBond League have announced that their decision to expunge the playing record of Spennymoor United has been overturned by The FA. As a result Hyde United, and not Farsley Celtic, are the new champions of the UniBond League and they will play in Nationwide North next season.
3 May 2005
Looking Forward
Neil Aspin is already looking forward to next season reports BBC North Yorkshire, but he warned that the club must be sensible financially.
2 May 2005
Town Old Boys
A number of former Harrogate Town players were in action for championship winning sides on Saturday.
2 May 2005
Watch Southport
Town boss Neil Aspin "told his team to watch Southport's promotion celebrations on Saturday to get an idea of what it feels like after missing out on their chance to go up" reports the Evening Press.
2 May 2005
Kettering Progress
Kettering Town won the first Nationwide North play-off on Monday afternoon, recording a 2-1 win after extra time at Droylsden.
30 April 2005
Player of the Year
Harrogate Town's Player of the Year awards were presented following the game against Southport.
29 April 2005
Friday's Local Media
Speaking to BBC North Yorkshire on Friday evening, Town manager Neil Aspin revealed that he has a full squad available for selection tomorrow.
27 April 2005
Saturday
The Nationwide North title won't be decided until the last day of the season, after Droylsden won 4-0 at Hucknall Town on Wednesday evening.
26 April 2005
Old Boys
Town old boy Dave Merris is one of only three out-of-contract players at York City that has survived an end of season clear out.
26 April 2005
Play Offs
Harrogate Town will be going all out to win Saturday's crunch match at Wetherby Road against Southport, but to secure a play-off place will also need to rely on either Nuneaton or Hucknall preventing Kettering or Altrincham respectively from winning their fixtures.
25 April 2005
Suspensions
In accordance with FA rules, and subject to confirmation, it is expected that Paul Pettinger will receive a 1 match ban for his sending off at Worksop on Saturday.
24 April 2005
The Week Ahead
The week ahead will see the remaining championship, play-off and relegation issues resolved as the inaugural Nationwide North season reaches it's climax.
22 April 2005
No margin for error
Neil Aspin believes that there is "no margin for error" when Town visit Worksop tomorrow.
22 April 2005
Aspin gets the Job
This week Neil Aspin became Harrogate Town's permanent manager after signing a 2 year contract.
22 April 2005
Directors Briefing
Harrogate Town directors Bill Fotherby, Brian Russell and Bernard Fotherby gave a very informative update on all aspects of the club at the Supporter's meeting in Kickers Bar on Thursday evening.
18 April 2005
Supporters Club
The Supporters Club are holding a meeting in Kickers Bar at 7.30pm this Thursday evening. After the meeting 2 Harrogate Town directors, namely Bernard Fotherby and Brian Russell, will address those in attendance on all aspects of the club including progress on the ground.
17 April 2005
Midweek Fixtures
All eyes on Tuesday evening will be on the re-arranged match between Altrincham and Stalybridge at Moss Lane.
14 April 2005
Non-League Paper National Game Awards 2005
Once again the Non-League Paper wants followers of the Conference to vote for the winners of several key awards.
13 April 2005
Guiseley win County Cup
Guiseley won the County Cup final at Woodlesford 1-0 against Halifax Town on Wednesday evening. Mark Stuart's 45th minute penalty won the match for the team that knocked out Harrogate Town at the semi-finals stage.
13 April 2005
Supporters Club News
Tickets can be purchased for the Sixties/Seventies Pop Music Night which will be held on Saturday 30 April, the final day of the season, at the Moor Green game on Saturday.
13 April 2005
Play Offs Approaching
Harrogate Town have a great chance of reaching the play-offs, and will be looking to take another major step when Moor Green visit Wetherby Road on Saturday.
12 April 2005
Don't take anything for granted
Speaking to BBC North Yorkshire on Tuesday, manager Neil Aspin said that he was refusing to take anything for granted in the race to secure a position in the end of season play-offs.
11 April 2005
Midweek Fixtures
Harrogate Town aren't in action again until Saturday when Moor Green are the visitors at Wetherby Road, but there are a number of midweek Nationwide North fixtures.
8 April 2005
Take every game as it comes
Neil Aspin is "taking every game as it comes" reports the Advertiser.
6 April 2005
Aspin tips Bradford to bounce back
Speaking to the Evening Post about Tuesday's game, Neil Aspin tipped Bradford (Park Avenue) for a quick return to the Nationwide North league.
4 April 2005
Suspension News
Dom Krief will be suspended for both the home fixture against Moor Green on Saturday 16 April, and the trip to Worksop Town 7 days later.
4 April 2005
Next Match
Bradford (Park Avenue), hanging on to their Nationwide North status by a tread, visit Wetherby Road on Tuesday evening.
1 April 2005
Friday's Local Media
BBC North Yorkshire reports on Friday that Town "met Barrow four times in various competitions" last season.
31 March 2005
Transfer Deadline Day
Harrogate Town have today registered two YTS trainees. Both will be at Wetherby Road for the rest of the season on work experience.
30 March 2005
Pleasants goes to City
The Evening Press reports that ex-Harrogate Town MD Nigel Pleasants has joined York City as club secretary.
30 March 2005
Local Cup Finals
Wetherby Road will be hosting two Harrogate FA cup finals in April.
29 March 2005
Smithy staying at Town
The Herald reports on Tuesday that top goal scorer Marc Smith has "never though of leaving Town" despite recent attention from other clubs.
29 March 2005
Last Match
Neil Aspin was "delighted" with Monday's win against Vauxhall Motors.
25 March 2005
Friday's Local Media
Neil Aspin has called on his players to build on Tuesday's win at Southport, as Town look to further cement their place in the play-off zone.
24 March 2005
Vauxhall Motors
Vauxhall Motors are the visitors at Wetherby Road on Monday for a 3.00pm kick off.
23 March 2005
Aspin Confident
Speaking before Tuesday's 3-2 win at Southport, Neil Aspin said that he was relatively happy with the way things have progressed since his return to Wetherby Road in January and that he was confident Town could go on and enjoy a successful conclusion to the season.
21 March 2005
Next Match
Whilst there are unlikely to be many changes to Town's starting line-up at Southport on Tuesday, the hosts are planning are to make changes to their team.
18 March 2005
Friday's Local Media
Speaking to BBC North Yorkshire on Friday, Town boss Neil Aspin said that Hucknall's midweek FA Trophy win against Hereford reinforced his views that Saturday's match at Wetherby Road will be a hard encounter.
14 March 2005
Last Match
Town boss Neil Aspin paid tribute to the performance of his defenders after Saturday's match at Kettering.
14 March 2005
Next Match
Guiseley are Town's opponents for a West Riding County Cup replay at Wetherby Road on Tuesday evening.
12 March 2005
Play Off Dates Confirmed
The Football Conference have confirmed the provisional dates of the end of season promotion play offs.
11 March 2005
Friday's Local Press
Speaking to the Advertiser, new Town striker Lee Nogan said that Town have "got nothing to fear" against Kettering Town at Rockingham Road on Saturday.
10 March 2005
Coming Soon...
Southport are hoping to a attract a record breaking Nationwide North attendance when Town visit Haig Avenue on Tuesday 22 March.
10 March 2005
Halifax through to Cup Final
Harrogate Town and Guiseley now know that the winner of next Tuesday's County Cup semi-final replay at Wetherby Road will face Halifax Town in the final.
9 March 2005
Kettering Town
Kettering Town are Harrogate Town's opponents on Saturday. On Tuesday evening the Poppies recorded a 2-1 away win at Alfreton Town, following their 1-0 defeat last Saturday at Lancaster City.
9 March 2005
County Cup
Speaking after last night's County Cup match at Guiseley, Town boss Neil Aspin re-affirmed that the league remains the main priority.
8 March 2005
Next League Opponents
Harrogate Town visit Guiseley on Tuesday evening for a County Cup Semi-Final match. Elsewhere, Town's next league opponents, Kettering Town, will be in Nationwide North action against Alfreton Town.
7 March 2005
Last Match
Town boss Neil Aspin thought that his team deserved their win against Redditch United on Saturday, but was "not completely satisfied with the overall performance" reports BBC North Yorkshire.
4 March 2005
Aspin: "Saturday will be a tough game"
Town's break from action last weekend allowed boss Neil Aspin to watch Saturday's opponents, Redditch United, in their 5-1 home defeat against Nuneaton Borough.
4 March 2005
Old Boys
Scunthorpe United have released Lee Featherstone. The left winger made 2 appearances for Town in January, whilst on loan from the Glanford Park based club.
4 March 2005
Town not for Sale
The Advertiser reports that Town chairman Bill Fotherby turned down an offer from Rob Northfield, now Guiseley's chairman, to buy a controlling stake in the club last summer.
2 March 2005
Saturday
Redditch United manager Rod Brown is "looking forward to getting back in the hunt" against Town on Saturday, following his team's 5-1 defeat against Nuneaton Borough last weekend.
1 March 2005
March Fixtures
Saturday's match against Redditch United at Wetherby Road will be the first of 7 scheduled games for Town in a busy March.
28 February 2005
Midweek Fixtures
Town aren't in action until Saturday, but there are 5 Nationwide North fixtures on Tuesday evening.
28 February 2005
Managing Director
Harrogate Town has restructured the administration areas of its operations and, in consequence, the post of Managing Director has been made redundant.
27 February 2005
Town Old Boys
There were only 2 Town old boys in action in Nationwide North on Saturday, and both tasted defeat.
27 February 2005
Next Opponents
Town will return to action on Saturday 5 March against Redditch United, after having had 2 weeks off to recharge the batteries.
25 February 2005
Town sign Nogan
Experienced striker Lee Nogan has joined Harrogate Town for the rest of the season from York City.
24 February 2005
Early Kick Off
The away fixture at Gainsborough Trinity on Easter Saturday, 26 April, will kick off at 1.00pm. This is due to the England v Northern Ireland World Cup Qualifier which kicks off at 3.00pm.
24 February 2005
Nationwide North News
A summary of some of the latest news from around the Nationwide North League - Redditch United, Vauxhall Motors, Hinckley United, Gainsborough Trinity, Hucknall Town, Worksop Town.
23 February 2005
Town Old Boys
New reaches us from Western Australia that Town old boy Michael Ord was recently injured playing in a friendly for Sorrento against Cockburn.
23 February 2005
Diary Date
The next Sixties/Seventies Pop Music Night, organised by the Supporters Club, is being held in Kickers Bar on Saturday 19 March.
22 February 2005
Nationwide North Fixtures
There are 3 Nationwide North fixtures scheduled for Tuesday evening, 1 for Wednesday evening, and 7 for Saturday.
21 February 2005
Next Match
Harrogate Town are not in action this week. The next game is at Wetherby Road on Saturday 5 March against Redditch United.
18 February 2005
Philpott expecting "tough" match
Player/Coach Lee Philpott is expecting a "tough" match when Town visit Stafford Rangers on Saturday.
15 February 2005
Recruiting Stewards
Harrogate Town are currently recruiting Stewards to join the match day team at Wetherby Road. Qualified First Aiders are also required.
14 February 2005
Next Opponents
Harrogate Town make the trip to another new ground on Saturday, Stafford Rangers' Marston Road.
14 February 2005
Delight tempered by Haran injury
Absent boss Neil Aspin was delighted with Saturday's result against Ashton United, but disappointed to have lost Mark Haran to a potentially lengthy lay off after the defender received an elbow in the face.
13 February 2005
Johnston out at Ashton
Ashton United have announced that they have parted company with manager Andy Johnston, following their 5-1 defeat at Wetherby Road on Saturday.
11 February 2005
Friday's Local Press
Saturday's match against Ashton United at Wetherby Road is likely to have some added spice, after Town chairman Bill Fotherby revealed that he had this week rejected a substantial 5-figure offer from the Tameside club for Lee Morris.
10 February 2005
Fixtures
The outstanding home league fixture against Bradford (Park Avenue) has been re-arranged for Tuesday 5 April 2005.
9 February 2005
West Riding County Cup Draw
Harrogate Town were drawn away against Guiseley in Wednesday's West Riding County Cup semi-finals draw.
8 February 2005
Philpott misses out
Lee Philpott has missed out on the Nationwide North Player of the Month for January, coming second to Hucknall Town's Gary Ricketts in the poll on the Conference's Official Website.
4 February 2005
Squad down to bare bones
Town manager Neil Aspin is only likely to have 13 or 14 fully fit players for Saturday's visit to Nuneaton Borough.
4 February 2005
Full Steam Ahead!
Harrogate Town's Deputy Chairman Andrew Thirkill has stated today that planned ground improvements at Wetherby Road will be completed by 1 April. The completion of the works will allow promotion to the Nationwide Conference, if qualification is achieved on the pitch.
3 February 2005
Celebrity Sporting Dinner
Tickets are still available for Harrogate Town's Celebrity Sporting Dinner on Thursday 17 February 2005.
3 February 2005
Philpott - Nationwide North Player of the Month?
Lee Philpott has been short-listed for the Nationwide North Player of the Month award, voted for by visitors to the Conferece's Official Website.
2 February 2005
Last Match
Selby Today reports that "Selby Town proved their table-topping form in the NCE Premier League is no fluke by almost winning" the West Riding County Cup Quarter Final against Harrogate Town.
2 February 2005
Next Match
Nuneaton Borough manager Roger Ashby hopes to sign a new striker before Harrogate Town visit Manor Park on Saturday.
31 January 2005
Aspin Delighted
Neil Aspin was delighted with Saturday's win against Droylsden, reports the Evening Post.
30 January 2005
The Non-League Paper
Sunday's edition of The Non-League Paper has an excellent report of the match against Droylsden, including a photo of Lee Philpott, Ian Marshall and Neil Aspin celebrating the winning goal.
29 January 2005
Saturday
Town boss Neil Aspin is expecting has a very tough game against Droylsden at Wetherby Road today.
26 January 2005
Next Match
Droylsden boss Dave Pace is hoping to bolster his forward line by sign striker Robbie Talbot from Burton Albion before his team visits Wetherby Road on Saturday.
24 January 2005
Last Match
The Evening Press reports that Neil Aspin "praised the determination of his players after watching them beat Worcester City 2-1 in his first game at the helm."
23 January 2005
Sturdy names his Dream Team
In Sunday's The Non-League Paper, Harrogate Town defender Simon Sturdy names his Non-League XI, made up entirely of players he's played with or against. It's fair to say that his choices have a slight bias towards current and former Town players!
23 January 2005
Busy Week at Wetherby Road
The next 7 days will be a busy time at Wetherby Road, with 2 important matches, and a couple of social events.
21 January 2005
Barton goes at Worcester
Worcester City, Town's opponents on Saturday, report that their manager John Barton has resigned.
21 January 2005
Friday's Local Press
Harrogate Town receives plenty of coverage in Friday's Harrogate Advertiser, spreading over 13 columns on 4 separate pages.
20 January 2005
Aspin: It's "great to be back" at Town
Neil Aspin will be making an "eagerly awaited return to the dugout when Town resume their title chase at Worcester" on Saturday, reports the Evening Post.
19 January 2005
Aspin back in Town!
The appointment yesterday of Neil Aspin as Caretaker Manager is likely to go down very well with the Town faithful.
19 January 2005
Next Opponents
Worcester City manager John Barton believes that his team is lacking confidence at the moment.
18 January 2005
Chairman's Statement - Managerial Positions
The club wishes to take time to fully and properly assess its long term needs in this area and will not rush into any permanent appointments.
17 January 2005
Philpott pleased with players enthusiam
Speaking to BBC North Yorkshire after Saturday's match against Stafford Ranger, caretaker boss Lee Philpott said that "he was happy with the enthusiasm shown by the players" in light of events in the 48 hours preceding the game.
16 January 2005
Chairman targets Big Names
The Evening Press reports that Harrogate Town Chairman Bill Fotherby is "dredging his Leeds United contacts book" as he begins the search for a new team manager.
15 January 2005
Harrogate Town v Stafford Rangers
Harrogate Town must consign the shocks of the last few days to history and now move on, as there is the very important matter of a Nationwide North fixture against Stafford Rangers this afternoon at Wetherby Road. Kick off at 3.00pm.
15 January 2005
Southport
Southport will be travelling to Hucknall Town on Tuesday evening for a FA Trophy replay following their 2-2 draw at Haig Avenue on Saturday. This means that Harrogate Town's scheduled trip to Southport on Tuesday is postponed. The next match will be away at Worcester City on Saturday 22 January.
14 January 2005
Friday's Local Press
The local media understandably focuses today on the shock departure of the management team from Wetherby Road.
13 January 2005
Mr John Reed & Mr Mark Atkins
Harrogate Town can confirm reports that Mr John Reed and Mr Mark Atkins have today left the club with immediate effect to take up positions at Stalybridge Celtic. Further information will be released shortly.
13 January 2005
Official Statement
John Reed notified the Chairman this afternoon that Stalybridge Celtic had made an offer that he and Mark Atkins could not refuse and that they wished to leave with immediate effect.
12 January 2005
Mid Season League Table
Hinckley United became the last Nationwide North team to complete their 21st league game of the season on Tuesday evening. Therefore, a mid-season league table can now be produced, showing the position of every team after 21 games.
12 January 2005
Next Opponents
Stafford Rangers visit Wetherby Road on Saturday for a re-arranged fixture. On Tuesday evening Stafford recorded a 1-0 win at Alfreton Town.
10 January 2005
Midweek Fixtures
Harrogate Town aren't in action during the midweek, but there are 4 Nationwide North fixtures schedule for Tuesday evening.
9 January 2005
Social Diary
Harrogate Town's next Celebrity Sporting Dinner is being held on Thursday 17 February at Pavilions of Harrogate, The Great Yorkshire Showground.
7 January 2005
Next Match
Lancaster City manager Phil Wilson "feels his side can get a result" at Wetherby Road against Harrogate Town on Saturday.
7 January 2005
Friday's Local Press
The Evening Press reports that Town are hoping to complete the loan signing of left-sided midfielder Lee Featherstone from Scunthorpe United before Saturday's match against Lancaster City at Wetherby Road.
6 January 2005
Lancaster City
Lancaster City boss Phil Wilson is expecting "a very tough test on Saturday", according to This is Lancashire.
6 January 2005
"Do the Double"
BBC North Yorkshire reports that Harrogate Town manager John Reed is "looking to do the double over" over Lancaster City, Saturday's opponents at Wetherby Road.
5 January 2005
Reed hoping to dip into loan market
Speaking to the Evening Press, manager John Reed revealed that he is hoping to dip into the loan market this week.
4 January 2005
Nationwide North News
Stalybridge Celtic report that they "are to have a new manager."
3 January 2005
Town Old Boys
One ex-Harrogate Town player has left one Scottish League club, whilst another former Wetherby Roader has recently joined another.
3 January 2005
Reed: "Off-side rule is ruining football"
Town manager John Reed wrote in Sunday's The Non-League Paper that "the off-side rule is ruining football."
1 January 2005
January Opponents
Harrogate Town have 6 Nationwide North fixtures scheduled in January 2005.
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