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Walker woe for York City ahead of Bradford derby

York City’s Jason Walker hunts down the ball

12:00pm Friday 12th October 2012

YORK City striker Jason Walker is doubtful for tomorrow’s Yorkshire derby at Bradford City.

‘Cheeky’ Luke proves a hit down under

Luke Hardbottle

11:50am Friday 12th October 2012

LUKE HARDBOTTLE’S Aussie club have labelled the 24-year-old a great ambassador for the English game ahead of his return to Blighty with York City Knights.

Match preview: Bradford City v York City

James Meredith played 144 times in three years at York, who are City’s next opponents

11:00am Friday 12th October 2012

FORMER York City left-back James Meredith will be restored to Bradford’s starting line-up against his old team tomorrow.

York City v Bradford: Charging into the Valley at full pelt

Richard Cresswell in City action

11:00am Friday 12th October 2012

RICHARD Cresswell believes York City’s players should thrive at Bradford City’s impressive Valley Parade ground tomorrow just as he did more than 16 years ago.

Simon Dyson battles for survival in Portugal Masters

10:54am Friday 12th October 2012

A SUPERB start was wasted by York’s Simon Dyson as the club class ace tackled the first round of the Portugal Masters.

Pickering Town boss keeping faith to crack FA Vase rivals

Eddie Cass soon to rejoin Pikes

10:35am Friday 12th October 2012

JIMMY REID will resist the temptation to tinker with his Pickering Town side as they entertain Durham City in a vital FA Vase first round clash tomorrow.

King William open gap at top of Sunday Morning Football League

10:32am Friday 12th October 2012

King William opened up a five-point gap at the top of division one in the Ian’s Cars of Barlby Sunday Morning Football League after recording their fourth win in a row by beating Skelton 2-0.

Sidebottom and Moxon laud Yorkshire’s t20 qualifying coup

10:30am Friday 12th October 2012

Yorkshire celebrated on the outfield as if they had won the Champions League t20 and not just qualified for its group stages after beating Trinidad & Tobago at Supersport Park in Centurion.

Knavesmire specialist tipped for a treble at York finale

10:27am Friday 12th October 2012

Paul Hanagan, who has ridden 37 winners at York over the last five seasons, can play a starring role in the final round of Knavesmire action in 2012 by completing a treble on tomorrow’s concluding card.

Seven heaven in Selby RUFC's sights

Sam Weller who will return to high-flying Selby’s ranks

10:21am Friday 12th October 2012

CAN Selby RUFC make it a magnificent seven tomorrow?

Falling angling entries prompt officials’ action

10:18am Friday 12th October 2012

A PLEA for feedback has been issued by officials after the cancellation of several York & District Amalgamation of Anglers contests due to low entry levels.

York City Knights to bring Luke Hardbottle back to Huntington Stadium

Returning ace Luke Hardbottle showing the tackling grit that endeared him to fans in his first Knights spell

12:00pm Thursday 11th October 2012

GARY THORNTON admits he is trusting the player ratings of supporters and the York City Knights hierarchy after agreeing to bring fans’ favourite Luke Hardbottle back to Huntington Stadium.

Hay – Doc’s ready to call

11:09am Thursday 11th October 2012

DOC HAY, the super sprinter trained by Nawton’s David O’Meara, tops the weights for the Coral Sprint Trophy at York Racecourse on Saturday.

Ballance beams in Yorkshire CCC win

11:04am Thursday 11th October 2012

Yorkshire are into the main draw of the Champions League t20 after Gary Ballance and Adil Rashid starred in a pulsating win over 2009 finalists Trinidad & Tobago at Supersport Park in Centurion last night.

Exciting finale afoot for York Acorn

11:02am Thursday 11th October 2012

“IT’S pretty exciting isn’t it.” Those were the words of Scott Rhodes as he takes his York Acorn ARLC side to Castleford Panthers on Saturday knowing victory in their last three games of the season would give them the National Conference League division one title – while a single defeat could deny them promotion.

New Earswick All Blacks target Ackworth double

11:00am Thursday 11th October 2012

New Earswick All Blacks ARLC will look to continue their decent start to Pennine League championship season when they travel to Ackworth Jaguars for a quick return encounter.

Heworth ARLC determined to compete

11:01am Thursday 11th October 2012

THE formbook suggests Heworth ARLC are in for a hiding on Saturday – but club spokesman Ken Sykes is hopeful of a more even affair at Elmpark Way.

Challenge Cup trips afoot for York rugby league clubs

11:00am Thursday 11th October 2012

York Acorn and Heworth amateur rugby league clubs have been handed away draws in qualifying round one of the Challenge Cup.

Academy's thai-boxing event a success

Academy founder Richard Cadden

10:56am Thursday 11th October 2012

CHOKDEE Academy’s debut inter-club venture proved a walloping success.

Rallying: Mull manoeuvres make for a Malton mission

North Yorkshire’s Graham Wilcock and Donna Harper

10:48am Thursday 11th October 2012

Malton Motor Club will have a strong contingent taking the high road to the Hebrides this weekend to contest the 43rd Mull Rally.




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