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Harrogate have signed York City goalkeeper Peter Jameson.

The 29-year-old helped the Minstermen win promotion back to the National League last season, keeping 19 clean sheets in 56 appearances in all competitions.

The League Two side have not disclosed the length of deal he has signed.

"We've been tracking Pete for some time at York and he's a really good all round keeper and looks the part," boss Simon Weaver told the club website.

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Harrogate Town have signed midfielder Stephen Dooley on a two-year contract from fellow League Two side Rochdale.

The 30-year-old began his career with Coleraine and had two spells with the club before joining Rochdale in 2018.

He made more than 100 appearances for Dale during his time with the club.

"It was a tough decision to leave Rochdale. I loved my time there, everyone at the club was brilliant to me, but now I want to crack on at Harrogate," he told the club's website.

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Harrogate Town have signed defender Joe Mattock following his release by Rotherham United.

The 32-year-old played 27 games last season to help the Millers win promotion to the Championship and the Papa John's Trophy.

His previous clubs include West Brom, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday.

"He's an absolute winner and we're delighted to have him at the club," manager Simon Weaver told the Harrogate website.

"You can tell by meeting him and from everyone's feedback just how hungry a player he is, hungry to train well and win in games, he's an absolute winner and we're delighted to have him at the club."

Mattock, who was part of a promotion team for the first time with West Brom in 2009-10, is Harrogate's fourth summer signing following Stephen Dooley, Kyle Ferguson and Peter Jameson.

"I played Harrogate last pre-season and they ran us off the park a little bit," he said.

"It was a tough game, they played some good football and have got some quality players, a few in which I know. I'm looking forward to joining up with them and seeing what I can add to the group."

Details of his contract at Harrogate have not been disclosed.

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Harrogate Town have signed defender Miles Welch-Hayes following his release by fellow League Two club Colchester United.

Welch-Hayes, 25, joined Colchester in February 2020 and made 58 appearances during his time with the club.

"We've seen a lot of him at Colchester and watching him I thought he was a gritty defender and a superb athlete," boss Simon Weaver said.

"He's hard to beat and that's what we want to be as a team."

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Harrogate Town have signed Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Lewis Richards on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old returns for a second loan spell at the League Two club after making eight appearances for Simon Weaver's men last season.

Richards has been at Wolves for five years after joining from Brentford.

"Lewis is a talented player that will really benefit from being in a first team set up for a whole season," said Weaver.

"He's strong, a good all-round defender and can drive forward well with the ball, so he fits the bill."

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Harrogate Town have signed winger Max Wright following his release by newly promoted League Two side Grimsby Town.

The 24-year-old came through Grimsby's youth system and made his debut for the Mariners during the 2018-19 campaign.

Prior to his release, he helped the club secure an immediate return to the English Football League, through the National League play-offs last term.

"It's a massive change, but one I think is better for me, I'm really excited to see what I can do," he said.

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Harrogate have signed Wrexham striker Dior Angus and Middlesbrough forward Sam Folarin on free transfers and Huddersfield striker Danny Grant and Exeter midfielder Josh Coley on season-long loan deals.

Angus, 28, scored seven goals in 41 games for Wrexham, while Folarin, 21, scored once in four games for Boro.

Grant, 22, joined Town from League of Ireland Bohemians in January 2021.

Coley, 24, helped the Grecians win promotion from League Two last season.

The quartet could feature for Simon Weaver's men in Saturday's trip to Sutton.

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Harrogate Town have signed defender Toby Sims on a six-month contract.

The 25-year-old was born in Nottinghamshire and began his career with non-league Mickleover Sports.

But he moved to the United States in 2018 and most recently played for Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the United Soccer League Championship (USLC).

"He has been with us for the last few weeks and has shown everything that we like to see in players who come here," said boss Simon Weaver.

"He has a point to prove over here after spending a lot of time abroad. He has signed until the end of the season and that gives us an opportunity to have a look at him between now and then."

Harrogate are at home to Colchester United in League Two on Saturday.

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Long-serving Harrogate Town midfielder George Thomson has signed a new two-year contract with the League Two club.

The 30-year-old has made nearly 200 appearances for the Sulphurites since joining in 2017 and has helped guide them from the sixth tier into the English Football League.

Thomson's extension will keep him at the club until the end of the 2024-25 season.

Harrogate are 19th in League Two, seven points above the drop zone.

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Harrogate Town have signed defender Anthony O'Connor from League One side Morecambe after his release by the Shrimps on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old leaves Morecambe having made 62 appearances for the club after joining from Bradford in 2021.

O'Connor scored five goals for the Shrimps, including one against Tottenham in the FA Cup last season.

"We know we are acquiring a resilient character who has proven leadership qualities," boss Simon Weaver said.