Harrogate Town Release Eight Players Amid Relegation

Harrogate Town have released eight players while in talks with veteran midfielder George Thomson. The team is rebuilding after relegation from the English Football League.

What happened?

Harrogate Town released eight players, including winger Stephen Duke-McKenna, who scored six goals last season. The other seven players are Liam Gibson, Marcus Etherington, Zico Asare, Aiden Marsh, Levi Sutton, Conor McAleny, and Sam Waller.

Why it matters for Harrogate Town

Thomson, 33, has played over 250 games for Harrogate Town and helped the team earn promotion to the National League in 2018. He scored 11 goals that season and was instrumental in the team's success.

What comes next?

Harrogate Town have 17 players remaining under contract, including Ellis Taylor, Jack Evans, Chanse Headman, and Cathal Heffernan. Midfielder Tom Hill has been invited back to train with the club for pre-season. The team is looking to rebuild and regain their spot in the English Football League.