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North Yorkshire, UK
Joined October 2009
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🗣️ “That’s the dream for me!” 🥊 York heavyweight boxer Leo Atang on his dream of fighting at the LNER Community Stadium & a preview of his latest fight against Jonathan Vergara on the undercard of #SmithPuello Listen to the full preview (8 minutes) ➡️ bit.ly/4i8RFqU
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🏉 York Knights have had their place in Super League confirmed for next season. The latest IMG grading have been released this morning, with the RFL confirming that all 14 clubs, who played in the competition last season have retained their place. 📸 Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
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Former chairman and owner Clint Goodchild on the transfer of ownership @YorkRLFC 📸 Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com #BBCRL | 1/2
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Some breaking rugby league news 🏉 @YorkRLFC have announced that a new, locally based ownership group has reached an agreement to takeover the club. The group is headed by David Dickson and his family with Richard Larking remaining on the board as a Director. #BBCRL
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🗣️ “I know I’ve got to win them over” ⚽️ York City head coach Scott Lindsey speaks to @BBCYork after their 2-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup to Crawley Town & the boos & chants he received from some sections of the crowd #YCFC | 🔴🔵 Listen in full ➡️ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p2h3…
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🤔 'What's happening with York Knights' finances?' 🏉The Super League club is reportedly facing problems with cash flow, but the message from head coach Mark Applegarth, is that it's nothing to worry about #BBCRL Listen to more @BBCYork with @AndyAcko13 ⬇️ bbc.in/4y3ZyFm
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🚨 LISTEN to @BBCYork from 6pm 🚨 ⚽️ York City Champions Bus Parade ⚽️ We are with York City fans as the team celebrate their return to the Football League - with reporters all along the bus parade route. #YCFC | 🔴🔵 Listen ➡️ bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002wnd…
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📻 On @BBCYork tonight 6-9pm 6-7pm: Another chance to hear our York City documentary looking back at the season that took City back to the Football League 7-9pm: Live coverage of York City's Promotion Party from the LNER Community Stadium bit.ly/427DECf #YCFC | 🔴🔵
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VIDEO: Meet the York Knights! 🏉 Captain Liam Harris takes the BBC cameras behind the scenes, as the Knights prepare for their Challenge Cup quarter-final against Hull KR. #BBCRL Listen to @BBCYork from 1:20pm on Saturday ➡️ bit.ly/3PSvE5k
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💯 points up for York City after their win over Altrincham and two points clear of Rochdale! It's not done yet, but how does that feel #YCFC fans? 🔴🔵
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“We believe in the journey we’ve always been on.” 🙌🏻 Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver on what characteristics will be needed if his side are to remain in the Football League, starting with Saturday’s visit of Salford. #BBCFootball | #BBCEFL
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🥊 "Leo's done it again!" York Heavyweight Leo Atang stops Dan Garber after just 62 seconds of the first round in Nottingham. The 19 year-old moves to 5-0 as a professional. Reaction to come @BBCYork 📸 Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing
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🗣️ 'We might need volunteers to help clear the pitch' ⚽️ Scarborough Athletic manager Jonathan Greening speaks to @BBCYork ahead of their match against Hereford FC's at Bridlington ❄️ 4 inches of snow has fallen at The Mounting Systems Stadium Listen➡️bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mhsw…
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BREAKING: York Knights will be playing in Super League for 2026!!! 🏉 The independent panel chaired by Lord Caine “voted unanimously” to accept the Knights & Toulouse for promotion to the newly expanded 14-team competition. More to come on @BBCYork
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🗣️ 'Dickie Bird had a fantastic rapport with the players' 🏏 Former cricketer and commentator @BumbleCricket speaks to @BBCYork to pay tribute to his friend and umpire Dickie Bird. Listen➡️bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0m4r7…
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🏉 There's a massive game at the top of the Women's Super League as @YorkValkyrie face top of the table St Helens. Join us NOW on @BBCYork for build up to full match commentary. ⏰ Kick off: 12pm 📻 Online only 📸 @swpixtweets 📱 Listen: bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league…
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York City legend Graeme Crawford has died at the age of 77, after a long illness. He played 280 times during two spells with the club between 1971 & 1980. Notably featuring in the 1973-74 promotion winning team, taking the club back into the old second division. 📸 York City
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🚨 York City Special 🚨 Join us tonight as we look ahead to City’s Playoff semi-final against Oldham, with: ⚽️ David Ward ⚽️ Iain Dunn ⚽️ Former York City strikers Matty Blair & Richard Brodie ⚽️ Oldham Times reporter Suzanne Geldard Listen ➡️ bbc.in/4ml4S13
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BREAKING: Scarborough Athletic football club have announced that they’re in talks with Bridlington Town about the possibility of a ground share arrangement at The Mounting Systems Stadium. 📸 - @ZachForster4_ 1/
𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 Now that the season has ended on the pitch it is as important as ever that we keep everyone informed on progress relating to the pitch replacement project, please read the statement: scarboroughathletic.com/news…
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