Rhys Howell

Football writer @YPSport, sports editor @HarrogateSport. Dad to four. Ex-Klosters FC. All views my own.

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

“Rolls Royce” defender Zico Asare snapped up by @wokingfc following @HarrogateTown exit.

https://t.co/24Zzp6W239

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

Former #Spireites midfielder Bailey Hobson confident that he can tick all the boxes for @HarrogateTown - and that includes weighing in with goals from the centre of the park.

https://t.co/0vHGqF09SC

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

A first new signing since relegation from the @EFL for @HarrogateTown as #Spireites midfielder arrives.

https://t.co/wd3c8Qgm9t

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

At least eight players will leave @HarrogateTown this summer upon the expiry of their contracts, while one key man is still in negotiations over a new deal.

https://t.co/LWZ45QXCna

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

Why @HarrogateTown have withdrawn the planning application for their proposed £2.75m training facility.

https://t.co/lYU6OH0STN

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

Recently-relegated @HarrogateTown continue to seek new investment in bid to 'future proof' club and help secure return to @EFL.

https://t.co/XKT9CurWRd

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

A big overhaul of @HarrogateTown’s squad could be on the cards following their relegation to the National League.

Here’s a look at how things stand in terms of those who remain under contract, and those whose deals expire this summer.

https://t.co/b2sxpoAnIx

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

“It’s important that we show character straight away.”

Simon Weaver says that the nature of @HarrogateTown’s reaction to the loss of their @EFL status will go a long way to determining how quickly they bounce back.

https://t.co/LWJHWpcRbx

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

Failings in the final third cost @HarrogateTown in Saturday’s “must-win” clash with @BarnetFC - and ultimately, over the course of the season, their @EFL status.

https://t.co/XcMiR5g57D

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

“The first 30 games gave us a mountain to climb.”

Simon Weaver attributes @HarrogateTown’s relegation from the @EFL to the club’s woeful form during the first two thirds of 2025/26.

https://t.co/zqt8zvYU7S

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

A final-day defeat to @BarnetFC condemned @HarrogateTown to relegation from #LeagueTwo, bringing to an end their six-year stay in the @EFL.

https://t.co/FZigPi4MUQ

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

“The lads are showing character at exactly the right time.”

Simon Weaver believes @HarrogateTown can do the business and save themselves on the last weekend of 2025/26.

https://t.co/6klLmaEWvJ

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

“Confidence” will be the key for both @HarrogateTown collectively and Shawn McCoulsky as an individual during this weekend’s final-day-of-the-season decider against @BarnetFC.

https://t.co/NwbeVHBVrv

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

Simon Weaver has promised that he and his @HarrogateTown players will “give every drop of effort” in the build-up to this Saturday’s season-defining showdown with @BarnetFC.

https://t.co/n5DuE48eXW

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

What needs to happen on the final day of 2025/26 in order for @HarrogateTown to beat the drop.

https://t.co/Okp79l2tOl

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

Out of the relegation zone, then dragged back into it by a goal scored in the 18th minute of stoppage time.

But, philosophical Simon Weaver says that @HarrogateTown have to accept that there will be “twists and turns” during a relegation dog fight.

https://t.co/PyzwhzWwFt

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

@The_Forty_Four @NFryirs

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

"It was priceless for us in that moment.”

Shawn McCoulsky’s superb brace earned @HarrogateTown another big win, this time at @WFCOfficial.

#Saddlers

https://t.co/FFaptHZeLn

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

Simon Weaver has demanded a “gritty away performance” when his @HarrogateTown side visit @WFCOfficial this Saturday for what will be another game of critical importance.

https://t.co/IrboapHDD5

[Rhys Howell @howell_rm]

"That is how we prove that we are good enough to stay at this level.”

@HarrogateTown simply must back up last weekend’s vital win with another positive result, on the road at @WFCOfficial.

#Saddlers

https://t.co/tOn89HXo52