Knights turn to kids for French quest

York City Knights boss Gary Thornton

11:16am Friday 10th May 2013

YORK City Knights could be forced into taking two trialists and a host of kids to France this weekend after their injury strife hit a new low.

Half-back Ben Johnson poised to rejoin Knights

Ben Johnston has  returned  to York  on loan

11:55am Thursday 9th May 2013

BEN JOHNSTON is poised to answer an SOS from York City Knights and come back to his hometown team on loan from Castleford.

York City Knights' Jonny Presley reliving childhood Challenge Cup dreams ahead of Catalans trip

Knights half-back Jonny Presley will start against Workington

11:26am Wednesday 8th May 2013

HALF-BACK Jonny Presley has been reliving schoolboy dreams ahead of York City Knights’ Tetley’s Challenge Cup fifth round tie against Catalans Dragons on Sunday.

York City Knights' Danny Nicklas in shock switch to Hull KR

York City Knights logo

12:00pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

HEAD coach Gary Thornton says he was shocked and disappointed after learning Danny Nicklas was to quit York City Knights to try his luck with Hull KR.

Knights slump leaves winning Huntington Stadium run in tatters

10:40am Monday 6th May 2013

BOSS Gary Thornton refused to blame controversial refereeing after seeing his York City Knights side’s impressive home run smashed to bits by Leigh Centurions.

York City Knights 4, Leigh Centurions 52

York City Knights’ Jonny Presley appears to be hauled back off the ball as he chases a kick through by team-mate Danny Nicklas in yesterday’s 52-4 defeat by Leigh Centurions

10:24am Monday 6th May 2013

THE last time York City Knights hosted one of the Kingstone Press Championship’s “top five”, they shocked erstwhile table-toppers Featherstone 24-16. The time before that, they were edged by leaders Halifax 18-14 in a game they should have won.

Shaul and Lee give Knights a timely boost

Jamie Shaul

10:50am Saturday 4th May 2013

JAMIE SHAUL and Jack Lee are the big time players Gary Thornton hopes will revitalise York City Knights.

Match preview: Knights v Leigh Centurions

In-form Leigh ace Andy Thornley was named in the Kingstone Press Championship team of the week after the Centurions’ win over Batley

10:39am Saturday 4th May 2013

LEIGH coach Paul Rowley is looking for his team to “recreate” their performance against Batley Bulldogs when they take on York City Knights.

York City Knights boss Gary Thornton welcomes home draw against Doncaster in Northern Rail Cup

York City Knights logo

12:00pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

YORK CITY KNIGHTS boss Gary Thornton expressed his delight with a home draw against Doncaster in the Northern Rail Cup.

Knights chiefs poised to start 2014 planning as deadline looms

Matt Nicholson

12:17pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

PLAYER retention for 2014 will be high on York City Knights’ agenda this week following the return to the country of chairman John Guildford.

A ‘devastated’ Thornton slams ‘woeful’ Knights defeat

York City Knights logo

11:52am Monday 29th April 2013

“WOEFUL” was how York City Knights boss Gary Thornton described the performance of his players as they were beaten 26-12 at Hunslet.

Hunslet Hawks 26, York City Knights 12

York City Knights half-back Danny Nicklas takes on Hunslet’s Michael Haley. Picture: Gordon Clayton

11:49am Monday 29th April 2013

YORK CITY KNIGHTS’ travel sickness is fast becoming a nasty bug.

Ambitious Thornton eyes high five target for in-form Knights

1:05pm Saturday 27th April 2013

BEATING Hunslet Hawks tomorrow could help York City Knights find the fifth element, reckons boss Gary Thornton.

Hunslet Hawks ready to soar

York City Knights’ Jack Latus,  pictured losing his grip on the ball in last  weekend’s Tetley’s Challenge Cup win over Toulouse, has had a spell with tomorrow’s opponents Hunslet Hawks

12:53pm Saturday 27th April 2013

HUNSTLET HAWKS’ league position in the Kingstone Press Championship does not reflect their performances this season, reckons director of rugby Darren Williams.

Knights chief’s delight at clinching deal for Hull playmaker Danny Nicklas

York City Knights logo

12:20pm Friday 26th April 2013

YORK City Knights are to sign half-back Danny Nicklas on a permanent basis for the rest of the season – much to boss Gary Thornton’s delight.



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