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Gary Elphick (far left) shared his memories of the Emirates FA Cup.

'Fantastic experiences' - Gary Elphick shares memories of FA Cup ahead of City entry

Both Lenell John-Lewis (left) and Malachi Fagan-Walcott (right) have suffered hamstring injuries and are set for a spell on the sidelines for York City. Pictures: Tom Poole/York City FC

Both Lenell John-Lewis (left) and Malachi Fagan-Walcott (right) have suffered hamstring injuries and are set for a spell on the sidelines for York City. Pictures: Tom Poole/York City FC

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Crucial City duo struck with double blow heading into the FA Cup weekend

Sunday's Championship Play-off Eliminator at Wakefield Trinity will come too soon for York Knights' Will Dagger in his return from a calf injury.

Sunday's Championship Play-off Eliminator at Wakefield Trinity will come too soon for York Knights' Will Dagger in his return from a calf injury.

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Knights' Championship Play-off Semi-Final comes too soon for Dagger

Ata Hingano and Savannah Andrade won York Knights' and York Valkyrie's Player of the Year awards.

Ata Hingano and Savannah Andrade won York Knights' and York Valkyrie's Player of the Year awards.

Hingano and Andrade the standouts at York RLFC's End of Season Awards

Tadcaster Albion suffered another defeat in a 2-1 loss to Golcar.

Tadcaster Albion suffered another defeat in a 2-1 loss to Golcar.

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Leaders Golcar undo Tadcaster Albion fightback with late penalty

A quickfire double sealed a 3-2 victory for Selby Town in midweek.

A quickfire double sealed a 3-2 victory for Selby Town in midweek.

Quickfire double seals Selby Town win over second-bottom Appleby Frodingham

York City Ladies have confirmed the appointment of Emily Senior as first-team manager, and Paula Crowther as assistant manager.

York City Ladies have confirmed the appointment of Emily Senior as first-team manager, and Paula Crowther as assistant manager.

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Emily Senior announced as the new York City Ladies manager

Gary Elphick takes pride in York City's run of defensive form. Picture: Tom Poole

Gary Elphick takes pride in York City's run of defensive form. Picture: Tom Poole

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Elphick takes pride in City's run of clean sheets after reflecting on season so far

York Valkyrie utility Georgie Hetherington has been named the 2024 Woman of Steel.

York Valkyrie utility Georgie Hetherington has been named the 2024 Woman of Steel.

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Valkyrie's Hetherington named Woman of Steel but Knights trio miss out

Jack Hyde has high ambitions of his career in bare-knuckle boxing, after two storming victories set the York fighter up for a title challenge. Picture: Submitted

Jack Hyde has high ambitions of his career in bare-knuckle boxing, after two storming victories set the York fighter up for a title challenge. Picture: Submitted

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York bare knuckle boxer Jack Hyde shares ambitious future plans

$York RUFC battled past Pontefract on Friday evening to advance in the cup. Picture: Pontefract RUFC$ $York RUFC battled past Pontefract on Friday evening to advance in the cup. Picture: Pontefract RUFC$

Cup victory sees York RUFC power past valiant Pontefract outfit

York Valkyrie should be honoured by the city after defying the odds to become the first team to retain the BWSL title.

York Valkyrie should be honoured by the city after defying the odds to become the first team to retain the BWSL title.

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Valkyrie should be honoured by city after making more BWSL history

York City Ladies defeated AFC Fylde Women's 2-0. Picture: Viking Photography

York City Ladies defeated AFC Fylde Women's 2-0. Picture: Viking Photography

New era for City Ladies starts with victory over struggling AFC Fylde

Leeds United were rocked by a late equaliser by Sunderland after a howler from goalkeeper Ilian Meslier.

Leeds United were rocked by a late equaliser by Sunderland after a howler from goalkeeper Ilian Meslier.

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Meslier howler leads Leeds United to stalemate with Sunderland

Selby Town were defeated by Worsborough Bridge on Saturday.

Selby Town were defeated by Worsborough Bridge on Saturday.

Selby stunted in shock defeat to lowly Worsborough Bridge

Tadcaster Albion were defeated 2-0 by Rossington Main on Saturday. Picture: Craig Dinsdale

Tadcaster Albion were defeated 2-0 by Rossington Main on Saturday. Picture: Craig Dinsdale

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Inconsistency continues as Tadcaster are struck down by Rossington Main

Thierry Latty-Fairweather has re-joined Maidenhead United on-loan until January.

Thierry Latty-Fairweather has re-joined Maidenhead United on-loan until January.

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Left-back Latty-Fairweather returns on short-term loan to Maidenhead United

York Valkyrie director of rugby Lindsay Anfield is held aloft as her side defied the odds to win a second successive BWSL Grand Final.

York Valkyrie director of rugby Lindsay Anfield is held aloft as her side defied the odds to win a second successive BWSL Grand Final.

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Anfield overjoyed as Valkyrie triumph over adversity to win second BWSL Grand Final

Mark Applegarth has called for an '80 minute performance' from York Knights against Wakefield next weekend.

Mark Applegarth has called for an '80 minute performance' from York Knights against Wakefield next weekend.

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Applegarth calls for '80 minute performance' after Knights' half time home truths

York City were described as the 'best team in the league' after their 1-1 draw with Woking.

York City were described as the 'best team in the league' after their 1-1 draw with Woking.

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Woking boss labels City as 'the best team in the league' after narrow draw

Adam Hinshelwood is considering looking to the transfer market to bolster his York City squad. Picture: Tom Poole

Adam Hinshelwood is considering looking to the transfer market to bolster his York City squad. Picture: Tom Poole

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Hinshelwood considering looking to market to establish City as contenders

York Valkyrie became the first team to win back-to-back Betfred Women's Super League Grand Finals with an 18-8 win against St Helens.

York Valkyrie became the first team to win back-to-back Betfred Women's Super League Grand Finals with an 18-8 win against St Helens.

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Valkyrie defy odds to become first team to win back-to-back BWSL Grand Finals

LIVE BLOG: St Helens vs York Valkyrie - BWSL Grand Final

LIVE BLOG: St Helens vs York Valkyrie - BWSL Grand Final

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LIVE BLOG: St Helens vs York Valkyrie - BWSL Grand Final

St Helens forward Chantelle Crowl was Kelsey Gentles' bridesmaid at her wedding last week, but the close friends will battle against each other in today's BWSL Grand Final.

St Helens forward Chantelle Crowl was Kelsey Gentles' bridesmaid at her wedding last week, but the close friends will battle against each other in today's BWSL Grand Final.

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Friend to foe for Valkyrie's Gentles ahead of BWSL Grand Final

Lindsay Anfield admits there is plenty for York Valkyrie to fix up if they are going to retain their BWSL Grand Final trophy against St Helens.

Lindsay Anfield admits there is plenty for York Valkyrie to fix up if they are going to retain their BWSL Grand Final trophy against St Helens.

Anfield hopeful Valkyrie will learn from Semi-Final failures against St Helens

Tom Lineham (left) scored a hat-trick as York Knights booked their place in the Play-off Semi-Finals with a 27-10 victory against Widnes Vikings.

Tom Lineham (left) scored a hat-trick as York Knights booked their place in the Play-off Semi-Finals with a 27-10 victory against Widnes Vikings.

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Lineham hat-trick steers Knights into Play-off Semi-Final

Adam Hinshelwood expressed his frustration after York City's 1-1 draw at Woking.

Adam Hinshelwood expressed his frustration after York City's 1-1 draw at Woking.

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City boss frustrates at lack of 'killer instinct' after Woking stalemate

Mark Applegarth does not know whether to be happy or sad after York Knights' performance against Widnes.

Mark Applegarth does not know whether to be happy or sad after York Knights' performance against Widnes.

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Applegarth left with mixed emotions from Knights' game of two halves against Widnes

Lenell John-Lewis salvaged a late point from the spot in York City's 1-1 draw at Woking.

Lenell John-Lewis salvaged a late point from the spot in York City's 1-1 draw at Woking.

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John-Lewis salvages late point for City in trip to Woking

LIVE BLOG: York Knights vs Widnes Vikings - Play-off Eliminator

LIVE BLOG: York Knights vs Widnes Vikings - Play-off Eliminator

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LIVE BLOG: York Knights vs Widnes Vikings - Play-off Eliminator

York City travel to Woking for a later 5.30pm kick-off in the Vanarama National League.

York City travel to Woking for a later 5.30pm kick-off in the Vanarama National League.

LIVE BLOG: Woking vs York City

Josh Daley hopes to finish his York Knights career on a high as he prepares to head back to Australia at the end of the season.

Josh Daley hopes to finish his York Knights career on a high as he prepares to head back to Australia at the end of the season.

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Daley hopes to finish Knights career on high with play-off run

More York City fans were arrested last season

More York City fans were arrested last season

York City boss 'really disappointed' after rise in fan arrests

Hooker Josh Daley discusses his love of rugby league, Mark Applegarth, and making history with York Knights.

Hooker Josh Daley discusses his love of rugby league, Mark Applegarth, and making history with York Knights.

York Knights RLFC

'I've never had more fun on the field!' - Daley having time of his life at Knights

Mark Applegarth says York Knights are not ready to get off the play-off rollercoaster just yet ahead of tomorrow's Play-off Eliminator against Widnes Vikings.

Mark Applegarth says York Knights are not ready to get off the play-off rollercoaster just yet ahead of tomorrow's Play-off Eliminator against Widnes Vikings.

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Knights not ready to get off play-off rollercoaster against Widnes

York City boss Adam Hinshelwood is unaffected by the added pressure of the television. Picture: Ryan Brookes

York City boss Adam Hinshelwood is unaffected by the added pressure of the television. Picture: Ryan Brookes

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Hinshelwood unaffected by added pressure of City's TV trip to Woking

Emma Kershaw scored against St Helens on the opening day of the BWSL season, but York Valkyrie will be without their star outside back for Sunday's Grand Final.

Emma Kershaw scored against St Helens on the opening day of the BWSL season, but York Valkyrie will be without their star outside back for Sunday's Grand Final.

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Valkyrie dealt bitter blow as Kershaw ruled out of BWSL Grand Final

York Knights head coach Mark Applegarth, winger Brad Ward and forward Jordan Thompson have all earned nominations at the RFL's End of Season Awards.

York Knights head coach Mark Applegarth, winger Brad Ward and forward Jordan Thompson have all earned nominations at the RFL's End of Season Awards.

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Knights scoop trio of Championship award nominations after incredible season

Jack Hinshelwood, son of York City manager Adam, has earned a second call-up to the England under-21's squad.

Jack Hinshelwood, son of York City manager Adam, has earned a second call-up to the England under-21's squad.

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Jack Hinshelwood, son of City boss Adam, earns England call-up for EURO qualifiers

Callum Howe has impressed his York City manager. Picture: Tom Poole

Callum Howe has impressed his York City manager. Picture: Tom Poole

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Hinshelwood 'delighted' with Callum Howe's underrated City form

Clockhouse Z responded in the perfect fashion to last week's disappointment.

Clockhouse Z responded in the perfect fashion to last week's disappointment.

Clockhouse Z show spirit to respond to earlier disappointment

Ashley Nathaniel-George has received positive news on his injury. Picture: Tom Poole

Ashley Nathaniel-George has received positive news on his injury. Picture: Tom Poole

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Nathaniel-George avoids 'sinister' injury scare as City boss provides team news

Former York City goalkeeper Nick Pope has been called up to the England squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and Finland.

Former York City goalkeeper Nick Pope has been called up to the England squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and Finland.

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Former City goalkeeper named in England Nations League squad

York Knights have named an unchanged squad for Saturday's Play-off Eliminator against Widnes Vikings.

York Knights have named an unchanged squad for Saturday's Play-off Eliminator against Widnes Vikings.

PRELIMINARY SQUAD

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Knights unchanged for Widnes Play-off Eliminator

Jamie Willstrop (second from right) was on the scoresheet for Wiggington Grasshoppers.

Jamie Willstrop (second from right) was on the scoresheet for Wiggington Grasshoppers.

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Haxby Town maintain perfect start after top of the table clash

Tadcaster Albion vs Pickering Town. Pic: Craig Dinsdale

Tadcaster Albion vs Pickering Town. Pic: Craig Dinsdale

Pickering Town FC

North Yorkshire derby ends all square between Tadcaster Albion and Pickering Town

Leeds United and Norwich City battled to a 1-1 draw.

Leeds United and Norwich City battled to a 1-1 draw.

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Historic Leeds United are held to 1-1 draw at Norwich City

Clockhouse A were defeated 9-3 by Huntington WMC C. Pic: Newsquest

Clockhouse A were defeated 9-3 by Huntington WMC C. Pic: Newsquest

Reigning champions stunned in league as Huntington spring shock

Jesse Dee hopes York Knights will carry their scintillating form into the play-offs.

Jesse Dee hopes York Knights will carry their scintillating form into the play-offs.

York Knights RLFC

Dee calls for Knights to ride confidence wave into Championship play-offs

York RUFC suffered a first defeat of the season against York RUFC. Picture: Rob Long

York RUFC suffered a first defeat of the season against York RUFC. Picture: Rob Long

York RUFC slip to first defeat of the season at slow starters Huddersfield

James Ford was left frustrated by Featherstone's failure to 'nail their chances' at former side York Knights on Sunday.

James Ford was left frustrated by Featherstone's failure to 'nail their chances' at former side York Knights on Sunday.

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Ford frustrated at Featherstone's 'failure to nail chances' in Knights defeat

Tadcaster Albion stunned Penistone Church with a 1-0 win away from home.

Tadcaster Albion stunned Penistone Church with a 1-0 win away from home.

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Tadcaster Albion stun leaders Penistone by breaking away curse

Selby Town were held to a 1-1 draw with Wakefield in a chaotic match at Richard Street.

Selby Town were held to a 1-1 draw with Wakefield in a chaotic match at Richard Street.

Chaos ensues as Selby Town are embroiled in late controversy against Wakefield

York City have learned their opponents for the Emirates FA Cup fourth qualifying round.

York City have learned their opponents for the Emirates FA Cup fourth qualifying round.

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City to travel to Biggleswade for FA Cup fourth qualifying round