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Peter Martini surveys the York City Knights club in his weekly diary.


Gallant play-off dream shattered despite March charges’ brave bid

Adam Sullivan is held up.

11:00am Saturday 6th September 2008

PAUL March and James Ratcliffe had nothing but praise for their young York City Knights charges after seeing their season end with a heartbreaking play-off defeat to Rochdale.

Jones becomes centre of attraction

10:47am Saturday 6th September 2008

York City Knights have signed Castleford academy centre Adam Jones, the former York Acorn ARLC junior, for the 2009 season.

Danny ploy gives lift-off to Knights play-off push

9:30am Friday 5th September 2008

YORK City Knights will leave Rochdale guessing as they hatch a ‘Dan the man plan’ to overcome adversity and topple the Hornets.

Banned Bailey wants chance to end on a high

Knights’ retiring prop Andy Bailey, who is suspended for tomorrow’s play-off – when defeat could end his career on a sour note

8:50am Thursday 4th September 2008

ANDY BAILEY has implored his York City Knights team-mates to turn over his former club Rochdale tomorrow night so that his career does not finish in frustration.

Knights coach rages at play-off triple slam

Paul March

9:50am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

A FURIOUS Paul March was left shocked and frustrated after both he and his brother were slapped with three-match bans – leaving York City Knights’ play-off plans in tatters.

Knights stay cool in ref row

9:10am Tuesday 2nd September 2008

YORK City Knights will make no official objection after the Rugby Football League chose Dave Merrick to referee Friday’s opening National League Two play-off match against Rochdale.

Knights hatch play-off plot as March awaits RFL ruling

Paul March

10:40am Monday 1st September 2008

YORK City Knights are working on a secret contingency plan in case the March brothers are ruled out of Friday’s play-off grudge clash – and it might involve Player of the Year Rob Spicer.

Former Knights boss misses out on Wembley glory as Saints hit back

10:22am Monday 1st September 2008

THE last time Richard Agar led a team as head coach into a final, they came within four minutes of a memorable surprise victory.

A big deal for twins

TWIN ATTACK: Paul March, left, and David March

11:32am Saturday 30th August 2008

Knights keen to tie up contracts for star March brothers – but duo may be forced to take pay cut.

Knights extra has big future

Nathan Massey

10:30am Thursday 28th August 2008

YORK City Knights loanee Nathan Massey has been tipped to have a fine future in Super League after signing a full-time deal with Castleford Tigers.

Friday tie

10:26am Thursday 28th August 2008

YORK City Knights will host Rochdale in the opening NL2 play-off round on Friday, September 5 after the clubs agreed to the date.

Knights approach old boys at Acorn

Jonny Liddell, who is wanted again by York City Knights

10:27am Thursday 28th August 2008

YORK City Knights have spoken to former favourite Jonny Liddell about signing back at Huntington Stadium, The Press can reveal.

Stadium row hits Knights play-off

8:51am Wednesday 27th August 2008

A ROW is brewing over the forthcoming National League Two play-off clash between York City Knights and Rochdale after Huntington Stadium was double-booked.

Twin appeal to ensure Knights stay on March

Paul March

9:00am Tuesday 26th August 2008

YORK City Knights remain hopeful the March twins will be available for the National League Two play-offs after confirming they will contest the red cards that blighted the last day of the season.

Knights coach hits out over red mist

York City Knights mob try-scorer Danny Ratcliffe as they end the regular season with a  40-26  victory over Rochdale Hornets at Huntington Stadium.

10:40am Monday 25th August 2008

YORK City Knights player-boss Paul March claimed he and his brother were victims of discrimination after both were left facing an anxious wait to discover if they will be banned for the play-offs.


UK News

Petrol station stab victim named

Police officers at the scene on New Lane in Winton, Salford

Updated 1:52am Sunday 7th September 2008

A 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in the street has been named by police.


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