Garforth mourn passing of club president
14th April, 2020
All at the Toolstation NCEL send our deepest condolences to Garforth Town following the passing of their club president, Norman Hebbron.
The Premier Division side announced earlier today that Norman passed away at St Gemma's Hospice in Leeds on Monday night, aged 92.
A club statement said: "Norman, affectionately known as 'Mr. Garforth Town' to some, first became involved with the club in the late 1960s.
"He later stepped up to the committee where he helped to oversee many of the clubs' achievements, including amongst others, the development of Brierlands Lane and the move to our current home in 1998.
"The iconic Norman Hebbron stand at Garforth Town is recognition of his achievements.
"In his later years, Norman continued to help out and do odd jobs around the place into his 90s.
"Norman was admitted to hospital in February this year following a severe stroke and last night passed away at St. Gemma's, Leeds.
"We would like to offer our deepest condolences to Norman's family and our thoughts are with them all."
(Story Source: Garforth Town)
Marshall is new boss at Garforth
10th October, 2019
Garforth Town have announced that experienced manager Paul Marshall has become the new boss at the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division side.
The Miners announced on Wednesday night the departure of Rob Hunter by mutual consent, ending his spell of more than three years in charge of the club.
A spokesperson said: "We would at this point like to thank Rob for all of his commitment, efforts and hard work.
"We wish him well for the future, and he and his family will always be made welcome at Garforth Town."
Marshall's appointment was then announced earlier today in a statement that read: "Paul doesn't need any introductions as he has a long and successful track record managing teams.
"These include Harrogate Town, Harrogate Railway, Goole, Bridlington Town, Tadcaster Albion and most recently Pickering Town who he guided to promotion to the Northern Premier League.
"We warmly welcome Paul and also wish to announce that Mark Smitheringale will be staying on as assistant manager and also Mike Reynolds remaining as first team coach.
"Our next game on Saturday away at Eccleshill United on Non League Day will see the start of the next era with Paul at the helm.
"Thank you to everyone who had already expressed an interest in the role as, just like Her Majesty's Government, news was leaked over the last few days."
(Story Source: Garforth Town)