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Harrogate Town have signed midfielder Bryn Morris from League Two rivals Newport County for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old started his career with Middlesbrough and had spells with Shrewsbury, Portsmouth and Grimsby before joining the Exiles in June 2023.

He scored 10 goals in 65 league appearances for the Welsh side and also scored in their 4-2 FA Cup fourth round defeat by Manchester United last season.

"After careful consideration, I've made the difficult decision to move on for personal reasons that are important to me and my family," he told Newport's club website.

"Having a young family, it felt like the right time to make a change that is in the best interest of all involved.

"My time at Newport will always hold a special place. It's where I've had some of the best moments of my career, played the most games, and scored the most goals."

Harrogate have not disclosed the length of contract he has signed.

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Harrogate Town have signed Huddersfield Town defender Eko Solomon on loan until the end of the season.

The 18-year-old Dutchman, who can also play in midfield, is yet to make a senior appearance for the Terriers.

He could make his debut for Harrogate in their FA Cup third-round trip to Leeds United on Saturday.

"We've got good links with Huddersfield and we're impressed with what we've seen from him," head of recruitment Lloyd Kerry told the club website.

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Harrogate Town have signed Bristol Rovers left-back Bryant Bilongo on loan until the end of the season.

The 23-year-old joined the Gas from Middlesbrough last summer and scored a winner on his debut against Northampton in August.

However, he has not featured since 26 November and could now make his bow for the Sulphurites against Cheltenham on Friday.

"As soon as I met him, his infectious personality and attitude came across, as well as the enthusiasm to join us," Harrogate boss Simon Weaver told the club website.

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Harrogate Town have signed Fulham striker Olly Sanderson on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old spent time on loan at League Two rivals Bradford City over the first half of the campaign, scoring twice in 13 league appearances.

He could make his debut for the Sulpherites in Friday's trip to Cheltenham Town.

"I'm delighted he's chosen us. I had a Zoom call with him the other morning and I could tell he was the kind of person we want in the building," boss Simon Weaver told BBC Radio York.

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Harrogate Town have completed the signing of Liverpool academy prospect Tom Hill on a permanent deal.

The 22-year-old midfielder, who has been a key part of the Premier League side's under-21s this season, has agreed an 18-month deal with the League Two outfit.

"We've watched him quite a few times this season and he's always stood out, he's what we look for in a player and we think it'll be a really good fit for us," head of player recruitment Lloyd Kelly told the club website., external

"He's an energetic, versatile midfielder who can play across the midfield and off the front. We predominantly see him as a box-to-box midfielder, he's got good energy, is very good technically and competes well."

Hill could make his Harrogate debut against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday, subject to FA and EFL approval.

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Harrogate Town have signed Ben Fox from Northampton Town on a permanent deal.

The 27-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year deal and becomes the Sulphurites' sixth signing of a busy winter transfer window.

The versatile midfielder made 12 starts in all competitions for the Cobblers this season but has not featured since the 3-0 defeat by Peterborough United in the EFL Trophy on 17 December.

"The opportunity to come and play regularly for a really good football club is a really exciting challenge," Fox told Harrogate's club website, external.

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Harrogate Town have released forward James Daly, midfielders Dean Cornelius, Stephen Dooley and Matty Daly as well as defender Matty Foulds following the 2024-25 season.

James Daly, 25, joined Harrogate in 2023 and scored a five goals for the club and made a total of 62 appearances for the club, including 45 this season.

Cornelius, 27, joined from Scottish side Motherwell in 2023 and turned out 42 times this season, with 33-year-old Dooley making 28 appearances this term.

Matty Daly, 24, made a cumulative 102 appearances, including a previous loan spell, with 27-year-old Foulds playing 82 games over a similar loan and permanent spell at the club.

The club also said that defender Toby Sims will leave the club "to pursue his career overseas" after it mutually agreed to terminal his contract early.

Harrogate remain in contract negotiations with Anthony O'Connor, Warren Burrell, Jack Muldoon, Josh March and Mark Oxley ahead of the 2025-26 League Two campaign.

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Harrogate Town goalkeeper Mark Oxley has signed a new two-year contract with the North Yorkshire club.

The 34-year-old made only five appearances for the Sulphurites this season as they finished 18th in League Two.

Oxley joined Harrogate from Southend United in 2021 and in total has played 93 games for them.

He is the first of six players offered new deals to commit to the club for next season.

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Harrogate Town have signed Halifax Town midfielder Jack Evans.

The 24-year-old made 65 National League appearances in two seasons with the Shaymen and will join the League Two side as a free agent on 1 July after turning down a new contract with the West Yorkshire club.

Harrogate, who finished 18th in League Two this season, have not disclosed the length of deal the former Blackburn trainee has signed.

Meanwhile, fellow midfielder Levi Sutton, 28, has signed a new one-year contract with Simon Weaver's men after making 34 appearances this season

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Harrogate Town defender Warren Burrell has signed a new two-year contract with the League Two club.

The 34-year-old has made more than 350 appearances for the club in all competitions and has been named captain ahead of next season.

He takes over from Josh Falkingham who will no longer hold a playing role with the club.

"I'm delighted, the club means a lot to me, I've been here a long time now and I'm glad that journey is continuing," Burrell said.

"To be captain is a proud day for myself and my family, it means a lot to me wearing the armband and I hope I can do it justice because Falks was a great captain and a great leader."