Knaresborough Town manager Paul Stansfield didn't think his players did too much wrong during Saturday's defeat to title rivals Penistone Church. The Manse Lane outfit have been in excellent form since their promotion to the NCEL Premier Division at the end of last season, emerging as genuine contenders for a top-two finish.They have however ended up on the losing side each time they have encountered the league's top two - leaders Yorkshire Amateur and second-placed Penistone - leaving them seven points adrift of the summit after 22 matches."The margins are very fine, but we are just coming up short against the top teams," said Stansfield, reflecting on a 3-1 loss in South Yorkshire."It was very tight on Saturday, just as it was against the Ammas and last time we played Penistone. They're both really good sides but we could easily have won all three games."We played very well at the weekend. The lads responded brilliantly to conceding early on and we didn't want half-time to come as we … [Read more...] about “We are just coming up short” in the big games, says Knaresborough Town boss
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Man found dead in canal ‘was rough sleeper who had just come out of hospital’
A man found dead in the canal in Ancoats this morning was a known rough sleeper, the M.E.N. understands. Police were called to Redhill Street at around 9am this morning to reports of a body in the water. It is understood the man was a rough sleeper known to the authorities, who is thought to have recently come out of hospital. Greater Manchester Police say an investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing to establish the identity of the man and if there were any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Inspector Mark Allinson of GMP’s City of Manchester District said: “This a very sad morning, we have recovered the body of a man from the canal, which is all the more difficult given the time of year. “We will continue throughout the day to establish who the man is and the circumstances which lead to him being in the canal. “If anyone witnessed anything that could help with our enquiries, please contact police as soon as you can quoting log … [Read more...] about Man found dead in canal ‘was rough sleeper who had just come out of hospital’
‘Yes, I’m a young manager but it just comes down to respect’
PUBLISHED: 12:59 09 November 2018 | UPDATED: 12:59 09 November 2018 Wroxham boss Jordan Southgate has led his side's rise up the table. Picture: Sonya Duncan ARCHANT EASTERN DAILY PRESS (01603) 772434 There aren’t too many non-league clubs at Wroxham’s level who can boast to have three former Premier League players in their ranks. Jordan Southgate and Adam Drury have helped Wroxham to second place in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division. Picture: ArchantIt was eye-catching enough to lure Simon Lappin to Trafford Park in the summer when the midfielder decided to follow Ian Culverhouse out of The Walks exit door (Culverhouse has of course since returned to the Linnets).Throw in Adam Drury on the sidelines barking out instructions from the technical area as assistant manager and you’ve got the makings of a sense of professionalism being firmly established at the Thurlow Nunn Premier League side.But the non-league world really sat up and took notice when the club … [Read more...] about ‘Yes, I’m a young manager but it just comes down to respect’
Kane: We felt we were good enough to win, but we have fallen just short… it hurts
PUBLISHED: 14:00 12 July 2018 George Sessions England players applaud the fans after the World Cup semi-final match against Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium (pic: Adam Davy/PA Images). PA Wire/PA Images The Tottenham Hotspur and England striker reflected on the 2-1 loss to Croatia and how the emotions of the squad England's Jamie Vardy (left to right), Dele Alli, Harry Kane and Harry Maguire appear dejected after the final whistle during the World Cup semi-final match against Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium (pic: Aaron Chown/PA Images). Harry Kane admitted England felt they were good enough to win the World Cup, but was gutted they just come short in their efforts to do so. The Spurs forward captained Three Lions again in last night’s semi-final against Croatia, but couldn’t help them build on a fifth-minute opener. Club team-mate Kieran Trippier made it 1-0 to England with a stunning free kick, but Ivan Perisic equalised to force extra-time and Mario Mandzukic … [Read more...] about Kane: We felt we were good enough to win, but we have fallen just short… it hurts
Craig Revel Horwood continues Strictly Come Dancing pay debate
Lifestyle / Entertainment by Press Association 06/07/2018, 4:05 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood has said people at the start of a job do not deserve to be the highest paid. His comments come not long after he said that Shirley Ballas, the show’s head judge, should be paid less due to a lack of TV experience. Revel Horwood previously suggested to The Sun that Ballas had done “absolutely nothing” to earn the same as former head judge Len Goodman, who was replaced by Ballas last year. Questioned about rumours that she has received a pay rise for the new series, Revel Horwood told ITV’s This Morning: “It’s up to anybody how much money you want to ask for, but you have to also consider how long people have been in the job.” Gesturing to host Rylan Clark-Neal, he said: “You wouldn’t have come straight into … [Read more...] about Craig Revel Horwood continues Strictly Come Dancing pay debate