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New book shows artwork of famous City win over Premier League giants Arsenal

Jan 16, 2025 | uk.sports.yahoo.com | York Press

ONE of York City's most famous FA Cup wins in their history has been recreated in a new book. In The Man Who Paints Football Book, artist Paul Town has featured York's famous FA Cup giant-killing win over Arsenal at Bootham Crescent in 1985. The book, which was published by Heritage Unlocked, features over 100 artworks inspired by the homes of different football clubs, with the focus spanning the length of the footballing nation and includes a foreword from sports commentator John Helm.
Non-league sides prepare for return as Pickering hope for play-off push

Jan 16, 2025 | uk.sports.yahoo.com | York Press

PICKERING Town will be keen to reinforce their push for the Northern Counties Eastern League premier division play-offs when facing another promotion hopeful this weekend. After chairman Jamie Hopwood revealed to the Press that he was hopeful of a play-off push, Pickering will need to gain points in quick succession to close the gap on fifth-placed Hallam, five points currently separating the two sides.
Knights confirm squad numbers for 2025 season

Jan 15, 2025 | uk.sports.yahoo.com | York Press

YORK Knights have revealed their squad numbers for 2025 - with marquee signing Paul McShane set to start at hooker. The former Man of Steel takes over the number nine shirt from Will Jubb, who became the club's second-highest appearance-maker before joining Featherstone Rovers at the end of last year.
Byram near Selby: bricks thrown at house in village

Jan 15, 2025 | yorkpress.co.uk | York Press |Haydn Lewis

BRICKS have been thrown at a house in a North Yorkshire village. The county's police say damage was caused after the missiles were thrown at property in Byram near Selby. A police spokesman said: "We're appealing for witnesses and information after damage was caused to a property in Byram. "It happened at about 5.40pm on Friday, January 10, when suspects entered the rear garden of a property on Sandringham Road.
Wilton swaps Valkyrie for Women's Super League rivals Wigan

Jan 15, 2025 | uk.sports.yahoo.com | York Press

REMI Wilton has left York Valkyrie to join Betfred Women's Super League rivals Wigan Warriors for 2025. The former Canberra Raiders captain first linked up with Lindsay Anfield's side in April, going on to make her debut off the bench against Barrow Raiders later that month. She enjoyed a run of games at both hooker and half-back during the summer months and scored in back-to-back matches against St Helens and Warrington Wolves in July and August.
Author Neil Gaiman denies sexual misconduct allegations made by eight women

Jan 14, 2025 | yorkpress.co.uk | York Press

Author Neil Gaiman has denied allegations of sexual assault (Ian West/PA) Best-selling author Neil Gaiman has denied allegations of sexual misconduct, saying he has “never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever”.
Knights & Acorn potentially set for Super League visitors in Challenge Cup

Jan 14, 2025 | uk.sports.yahoo.com | York Press

COVETED home ties against Super League sides Hull KR and Hull FC could be on the cards for York Knights and York Acorn in the third round of the Challenge Cup. The Knights travel to Keighley Cougars for their second-round tie on February 2 - a week later than the other scheduled matches due to their involvement in the inaugural Amsterdam Challenge against the Robins on January 25.
Hinshelwood weighs up new contracts for City players after passing halfway point

Jan 14, 2025 | uk.sports.yahoo.com | York Press

ADAM HINSHELWOOD expects conversations to take place soon between him and his York City players over new contracts. With York passing the halfway point of their National League season, Hinshelwood has began to consider who has earned an extended stay in North Yorkshire with a number of first-team players out of contract at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Former Knight Jamie Ellis announces retirement aged 35

Jan 13, 2025 | uk.sports.yahoo.com | York Press

FORMER York Knights half-back Jamie Ellis has announced his retirement from rugby aged 35. Ellis, who helped Oldham clinch the League One title last season, racked up 247 appearances across his career, scoring 85 tries and 498 goals. He turned out for six Super League teams - Castleford, Huddersfield, Leigh, Hull FC, St Helens and Hull KR - alongside two spells with the Knights from 2021 to 2022.
David Ajiboye returns to Peterborough as City loan comes to an end

Jan 13, 2025 | uk.sports.yahoo.com | York Press

DAVID AJIBOYE has returned to Peterborough United following the conclusion of his loan spell with York City. Ajiboye joined York in November on a short-term loan, with the winger re-uniting with manager Adam Hinshelwood having played under the boss in a spell at Worthing. Since the pair had previously worked together, Ajiboye had gone on to represent Sutton United and Peterborough, who he joined on a permanent deal in 2022.