Ashforth on mission to return

28 Apr 2016 By David Watters

Lee Ashforth is on a mission to get Harrogate Railway Athletic back up into the EVO-STIK Northern Premier League after agreeing to stay on as manager.

Ashforth, pictured, has told the club's fans he is looking forward to winning promotion next season following the club's second from bottom finish and relegation from EVO-STIK NPL First Division North.

Railway are likely to be placed in the Northern Counties East League and delighted officials at Station View say Ashforth is now working on assembling a squad capable of getting off to a good start and coming straight back up.

Ashforth, who was appointed last May after stepping up from assistant manager to Billy Miller after his switch to Tadcaster Albion, said: “When I was offered to stay on at the club, I spoke to a couple of people but it didn't take me long to confirm that I would stay. I want to repay the loyalty shown to me by the club and players.

Harrogate Railway Athletic

"I would like to thank the committee for acting swiftly and therefore giving me the best chance to ensure we have a squad capable of competing in the Northern Counties East League.”

Image courtesy of Harrogate Railway Athletic/Caught Light Photography

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