Harrogate Town coasted to victory over Crawley despite the hype around 'The Only Way is Essex' star Mark Wright, who was making his debut.
Harrogate Town coasted to victory over Crawley at the weekend despite the hype around 'The Only Way is Essex' star Mark Wright, who was making his full debut as a professional footballer. Simon Weaver's side were 3-0 up by half time thanks to goals from Aaron Martin, Simon Power and a Josh March penalty, before going on to win 3-1 at The People's Pension Stadium. And Mark Wright's full debut was short-lived after he was substituted at half time by Manager John Yems in an attempt to salvage something from the game. [caption id="attachment_6563" align="alignnone" width="2048"] 34-year-old Mark Wrights football debut was cut short as he was taken off at half time (Photo: TownPix)[/caption] John Yems branded the defeat as 'farcical', however the Crawley Manager was quick to defend Wright in his post-match interview:
“It wasn’t Mark’s fault, but today it was a farcical first half, absolutely farcical. “It’s easy for me to say that players have got to stand up and be counted, but they have now, if not there’ll be changes and there will be changes.”34-year-old Wright, who signed a professional contract with League Two Crawley in December, is currently starring in BBC programme 'The Last Chance', documenting his new career as a professional footballer. The win took Town up to 14th place in the League Two standings, whilst Crawley are without a league win since 2nd January. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
Double gold award win for Harrogate Hospital Radio
Council could be asked to reconsider Fountains Earth school closure
Harrogate district schoolchildren to host charity concert at Royal Hall
Rachel Daly visits Harrogate restaurant after announcing retirement
Yorkshire Air Ambulance to launch memorial garden at Harrogate Flower Show
Police seek pair of thieves after clothes stolen from TK Maxx in Harrogate
Alcohol stolen from M&S in Harrogate
Ripon Races ready for 125th anniversary season
Two charities set to benefit from Your Harrogate and Fat Badger golf day
Eddie the Eagle to be guest speaker at Your Harrogate Town Business Club
Knaresborough family 'desperate' for help to find missing Jasper
Wetherspoons set to open in Wetherby
Halfpenny Lane bridge closure extended for three weeks
Harrogate charity opens assisted living development
Harrogate bus firm begins recruiting new drivers
Rudding Park Managing Director announces retirement
Yellow weather warning for wind issued in Harrogate district
Harrogate gym celebrates sixth birthday with £15,000 makeover
Harrogate Theatre to host 'Sister Act The Musical' next week
Route revealed for Brian Chester Road Run tomorrow
