'Anyone who wants to question our fighting spirit...': Simon Weaver's Harrogate Town hit back

Harrogate Town climbed out of the relegation zone with a hard-earned point at Cheltenham Town.

Wrexham loanee Jake Bickerstaff put the Robins in front, but it was cancelled out by Conor McAleny’s penalty to help Simon Weaver’s side leapfrog Bristol Rovers into 22nd.

“We had the upper hand in terms of chances and strikes on goal, so we warranted at least a point,” said Weaver, whose side had been on a rocky run.

“Our camaraderie shone through and the lads carried out all the instructions perfectly well, reducing them to very few moments to be encouraged by.

Simon Weaver, Manager of Harrogate Town (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)placeholder image
Simon Weaver, Manager of Harrogate Town (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

“We won the ball back in good areas and passed it well. We were a threat down the flanks and just needed that final ball or strike to go ahead.

“Anyone who wants to question our fighting spirit should watch our last three away performances and we can have a good journey home knowing we’ve really performed for the fans today.”

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