Harrogate Town harbour ambitions of challenging at top end of National League in 2026/27, says Simon Weaver
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Harrogate Town harbour ambitions of challenging at top end of National League in 2026/27, says Simon Weaver
• Simon Weaver is confident that Harrogate Town are well-equipped to challenge for an immediate return to the Football League this term.
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 | Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · Local news · yesterday Harrogate Town 5 Solihull Moors 2: Sulphurites make flying start to life back in the National League• Harrogate Town got off to a flying start to life back in the National League, thrashing Solihull Moors 5-2 on the opening day of 2026/27. |
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