Simon Weaver believes much-changed Harrogate have been galvanised by the rearguard action required in a 2-0 League Two win at Gillingham.The scoreline suggested a comfortable victory for the visitors thanks to goals either side of half-time from Matty Daly and Alex Pattison.But the Yorkshire side were made to scrap for their first away win of the season with Gills debutant Hakeeb Adelakun twice ...Full Story »

Simon Weaver was disappointed by his players’ defending at set-pieces as Harrogate fell off the tracks in a 3-0 defeat at Crewe.Two headed finishes from Dan Agyei and Kelvin Mellor, both from corners, in the closing minutes of the first half, ensured the Railwaymen got a firm grip on the game.Despite rallying in the second half, Weaver’s side only managed to trouble Crewe keeper Arth...Full Story »

Jubilant Harrogate boss Simon Weaver hailed his new-look team following a thumping 3-0 opening-day victory over Swindon.Weaver included seven summer signings in his starting XI, including on-loan Huddersfield midfielder Matty Daly, who marked his debut with a spectacular strike in between efforts from Alex Pattison and Jack Muldoon.The visitors, meanwhile, saw their impressive record of winning ...Full Story »

Simon Murray’s extra-time winner earned Queen’s Park promotion to the cinch Scottish Championship as they secured a 3-2 aggregate win over Airdrie.The sides headed into the game level at 1-1 after the first leg, but it was Airdrie who drew first blood when Rhys McCabe curled in a superb free-kick from 25 yards.Queen’s Park were not behind for long as Connor Smith capitalised on...Full Story »

Simon Weaver was happy that his Harrogate team “turned on the style” for their loyal supporters during a 3-0 home win over Carlisle.The Sulphurites had gone seven games without winning at Wetherby Road – equalling their longest sequence since September 2012 – but a Jack Diamond brace and Rory McArdle’s first goal for the club secured a routine triumph over the Cumbr...Full Story »

Boss Simon Weaver hopes tough times are behind Harrogate as they ended a run of seven games without a victory by beating struggling Scunthorpe 3-0.George Thomson curled the Sulphurites in front direct from a corner in the 23rd minute, with second-half goals from Jack Diamond and Will Smith sealing what ended up being an emphatic success.“It’s a relief to get back to winning ways,&rdq...Full Story »

Harrogate manager Simon Weaver hailed a “real breakthrough moment” for on-loan Middlesbrough teenager Calum Kavanagh after his stoppage-time header rescued a point against Walsall.The hosts had gone behind to Conor Wilkinson’s fifth goal in six games, converted from the penalty spot, on the hour.But Kavanagh, 18, headed in his first senior goal in the fourth minute of added-on ...Full Story »

Angry Harrogate boss Simon Weaver hit out at the “unfathomable” decision to send off striker Luke Armstrong in his side’s 2-0 defeat at promotion-chasing Tranmere.Armstrong saw red just before the half-hour mark after being shown two yellow cards inside three minutes on what Weaver branded “the strangest night of football” he had seen.Harrogate were sent crashing to...Full Story »

Tottenham are eyeing Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon. Marca says Spurs have been keeping tabs on Simon, as they view him as a potential long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris between the sticks. The Frenchman is club captain at Spurs and remains first choice, as he has been for close to a decade. Lloris signed a new contract recently, but he turned 35 in December and the idea at the Tot...Full Story »

Manager Simon Weaver paid tribute to the character of his team as Harrogate celebrated a 3-1 win at West Yorkshire rivals Bradford.It is the second time they have beaten managerless Bradford this month and they have won all four matches against them since they were promoted to the EFL two years ago.Weaver said: “I think we deserved to win, like we did the home match against Bradford earlie...Full Story »

Harrogate will still be without Rory McArdle, Lewis Richards and Simon Power for their home game against Leyton Orient.But Ryan Fallowfield and Calum Kavanagh could both return to give boss Simon Weaver’s side a boost.McArdle and fellow centre-half Richards, on loan from Wolves, remain sidelined with respective groin injuries and winger Power (hamstring) has been out since mid-December.Rig...Full Story »

Harrogate manager Simon Weaver celebrated a fourth straight clean sheet at home by paying tribute to goalkeeper Mark Oxley after the 2-0 win over Bradford.The 31-year-old former Southend stopper made four excellent saves to deny Bradford trio Tom Elliott, Jamie Walker and Andy Cook (twice) before Jack Diamond fired the hosts in front with only their second shot of the match just past the hour ma...Full Story »

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver will demand a response from his side against Oldham after their 4-0 thumping at Newport last weekend.He is still without midfielder Simon Power, who has suffered a new muscle tear which is expected to keep him out for at least eight weeks.Jack Diamond remains with his parent club Sunderland, while Ryan Fallowfield, Will Smith and Aaron Martin all require late fitness ...Full Story »

Harrogate will be without Simon Power as they prepare to face Port Vale in Sky Bet League Two.The winger picked up a quad injury just before Christmas and is expected to miss out.Will Smith and Aaron Martin are also sidelined as they continue to edge closer to a return following injury.Rory McArdle is likely to be in contention for the Sulphurites after undergoing groin surgery.Port Vale will be...Full Story »

Simon Sluga could return in goal as Luton host Bristol City in the Sky Bet Championship on Boxing Day.The Hatters’ regular number one missed the win at Blackpool earlier this month through illness but and was an unused substitute for the side’s last outing against Fulham on December 11.Luton have not played since because last week’s clash against Reading was postponed.After con...Full Story »

Luton are sweating on the availability of Simon Sluga for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Fulham.Goalkeeper Sluga missed the 3-0 victory over Blackpool last Saturday because of illness and it is hoped he will recover in time to face the Cottagers.James Shea deputised for Sluga at Bloomfield Road and will continue in goal if his team-mate fails to pull through.Boss Nathan Jones made five ch...Full Story »

Harrogate are still without a number of players going into their game against League Two leaders Forest Green.Manager Simon Weaver could only name four players on the bench for the FA Cup victory over League One side Portsmouth at the weekend and admits his team are “stretched” at the moment.They are still without defensive trio Rory McArdle, Will Smith and Ryan Fallowfield, as well ...Full Story »

Luton hope to have goalkeeper Simon Sluga back for the Cardiff clash after he missed the goalless draw with Nottingham Forest.Sluga was unavailable after he was identified as a close contact of someone who had Covid-19 when he was travelling back from Croatia duty.It is hoped his period of self-isolation will elapse before the Cardiff match, but if it does not James Shea will continue to deputis...Full Story »

Simon Grayson admitted Morecambe’s stoppage-time goal, to give them a 2-1 win, was a real hammer blow to his Fleetwood side.The Cod Army had looked like rescuing a point when Callum Johnson’s header 10 minutes from time cancelled out Callum Jones’ first-half goal for the Shrimps.But Cole Stockton hit a fantastic winner after 94 minutes, spotting keeper Alex Cairns off his line ...Full Story »

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver praised his side’s maturity after they ended a four-game winless run in League Two with an impressive 3-1 victory at Walsall.The Sulphurites climbed to fifth thanks to Simon Power’s 25-yard free-kick, Jack Diamond’s second on the break and Luke Armstrong’s ninth goal of the season late on.Harrogate had lost three of their previous four but Weav...Full Story »