Simon Parkes
Manager
Played at Railway for many years before switching to Manse Lane in 2016 where he became a regular member of the team until a series of injuries brought a halt to his playing career. After acting as assistant to Rob Hunter from the start of the 2021/22 campaign, Simon took over the reins for the last few games of the season. Simons first full season in management was last season where he guided the team to a top half finish
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Colin Heath
Assistant Manager
Colin joined the club in 2011. Formerly a junior at Leeds United and Manchester United, he spent time on loan at Royal Antwerp, Swindon Town and Cambridge United. After being released by the Reds, Colin played for Chesterfield and Macclesfield before crossing to Farsley Celtic. Hit his 100th goal for the club in early 2018.
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Loz Hunter
Coach
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Edd Hall
Goalkeeper
Experienced custodian who has represented many local teams including Stocksbridge Park Steels, Farsley Celtic, Sheffield, Bradford Park Avenue and Silsden before joining Knaresborough during the summer
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Harry Coates
Defence & Captain
Harry joined us in Summer 2026. Harry comes with plenty of NCEL experience after winning the NCEL Premier Division title with Silsden in 2025
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Jonny Haase
Defence
Local lad Jonny was a late recruit during the 2025/26 season from Northallerton Town
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Kris Hargreaves
Defence
Experienced defender, Kris, Joined late in 2025/26 season after a long spell with fellow NCEL side Thackley AFC.
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Dan Thirkell
Defence
Holds the record for most appearances at Harrogate Railway over two spells, but re-joined Knaresborough in the summer after two seasons at Tadcaster Albion. Originally joined us after a brief spell at Scarborough in 2017, helping the club to Division One success that season.
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Jack Powis
Defence
Formerly at Harrogate Town, Jack joined Knaresborough back in late 2015 and made his first team debut the following September at Brigg Town.
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Cole Wildin
Defence
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Will Lenehan
Defence
Will first joined the club in 2013 and was a mainstay for the next eight years, before work took him to Manchester and away from the game. Returned in October 2024 and resumed where he left off four years previously.
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Jack Degruchy
Midfield
Jack first joined on loan from Ossett United in 2025/26 season but became a permant signing in the summer of 2026
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Theo Hudson
Midfield
Forner Leeds United Scholar Theo comes with plenty of footballing experience with stints after a spell with Liversedge. Theo also feature for England at youth level
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Luke Stewart
Midfield
Luke is now in his second spell having joined from Railway in spring 2018. Transferred to Penistone Church before returning to Station View and then back to Manse Lane in summer 2024.
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Jack Lazenby
Midfield
Jack joined in summer 2024, following in the footsteps of his Dad, Ben, who helped the club to the West Yorkshire League title in 2009. Formerly a junior at Leeds United, Middlesbrough and Bradford City before representing Guiseley, Garforth Town, Harrogate Railway and Pontefract Collieries.
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Slater Barnes-Cook
Midfield
Another summer recruit, winger Slater has had spells at Golcar United, Wakefield and Thackley before crossing to Knaresborough.
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Max Barnard
Midfield
Young midfielder who has been with the reserves since 2022 having previously played for Knaresborough Celtic
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Sam Leverett
Midfield & Vice Captain
Sam was a junior with Leeds United from the age of seven through to eighteen. He then joined Swansea City, where he spent two years, captaining their Under 23’s, before spells at both Farsley Celtic and Bridlington Town.
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Jack Dyche
Forward
Jack spent five seasons at Scunthorpe United in non-League days before spells at Guiseley, Hyde United, Curzon Ashton and Liversedge. Has duel-registered whilst at Liversedge over the past two seasons and contributed several important goals in the time.
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Aaron White
Forward
After a season with the reserves, Aaron stepped up two seasons ago before becoming a regular contributor last season.
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Ben Gelder
Forward
Ben joined in the summer having played at Hemsworth Miners’ Welfare, Goole, Wakefield, Frickley Athletic and Doncaster City, whom he helped gain promotion to the NCEL last season.
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Nathan Cartman
Forward
Nathan rejoined Knaresborough in summer 2026 after a year spells with Hallam, Albion Sports & South Leeds. Nathan has finished the leagues second top scorer for the last 2 seasons
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Alex Ingham
Forward
Alex rejoined Knaresborough in summer 2026 after a year spell with Harrogate Railway where he finished their top goalscorer with 26 goals
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Ross McCormack
Forward
Former Rangers, Leeds Utd, Fulham & Aston Villa Striker 53 championship goals in 144 appearances for Leeds between 2010 & 2014. Championship Top Goalscorer 2013/14 with 28 goals
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