James Ford

James Ford has backed Featherstone to bounce back. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

James Ford backs Featherstone to recover from latest crushing blow

Featherstone's Super League hopes are over after a shock defeat. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rovers 26 London 36 - Runaway leaders suffer familiar collapse in crushing loss

James Ford joined Featherstone midway through this year. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Ford insists Rovers are not under pressure as he reflects on Wakefield stay

Sean Long is back in Super League. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Wakefield end assistant coach search with appointment of Super League legend

Sean Long has left his position at Post Office Road. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Featherstone sack Long with Ford given task of steering club to Super League

Luke Gale's wait for his Wakefield Trinity debut goes on. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Wakefield Trinity injury latest as Luke Gale suffers fresh setback

Mason Lino could yet stay at Belle Vue. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Applegarth drops surprise Lino hint as he addresses Ford exit

James Ford only joined Wakefield Trinity at the end of last year. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

James Ford's first words after swapping Wakefield for Featherstone

James Ford left York Knights at the end of last season to take up a position at Wakefield Trinity. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

James Ford leaves Wakefield Trinity to take director of rugby role at rival club

James Ford has swapped York City Knights for Wakefield Trinity. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

James Ford wary of overstepping mark as he settles into life as a number two

Andrew Henderson is coming off a successful season with Keighley Cougars. (Picture: Tom Pearson/SWpix.com)

Andrew Henderson becomes York head coach after leaving Keighley role

James Ford has swapped York City Knights for Wakefield Trinity. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'Every coach's journey at a club comes to an end' - Ford swaps York for Trinity

York City Knights celebrate a famous win. (Picture: Simon Hall)

Halifax 24 York 26 - Knights produce heroic effort to set up shot at redemption

Toby Warren has been rewarded with a long-term deal. (Picture: Leeds Rhinos)

'One of biggest clubs in world rugby' - York youngster lands Leeds contract

Brett Delaney joins Hull KR from York City Knights. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Danny McGuire enlists support of former Leeds Rhinos team-mate

Bailey Antrobus is set to play for Wales in this year's World Cup. (Picture: York City Knights)

York City Knights sign Australian forward to boost promotion push

Toys ‘R’ Us is set to make a return to the UK’s high streets this year (Photo: Getty Images)

Toys ‘R’ Us is returning to the UK’s high streets ‘within months’

AMBITION: James Ford, centre, stands at Wembley with his York City Knights team ahead of last season’s 1895 Cup Final with Featherstone Rovers, one of the teams he believes will be a front-runner to earn promotion to Super League this season. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

York City Knights set sights on making it to the next level

Huddersfield Giants' Ronan Michael will play for York City Knights in 2022.
(Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Super League forward switches club

Leeds Rhinos' Brett Delaney takes on the Melbourne Storm defence in the 2018 World Club Challenge in Australia. (Brendon Ratnayake/SWpix.com/PhotosportNZ)

Leeds Rhinos legend joins York City Knights coaching staff

Hull FC's Masi Matongo (SWPIX)

Super League prop moves into Championship
YORK CITY Knights have signed Hull FC prop Masi Matongo on a one-year deal.

Leigh Centurions' Jordan Thompson in action for Leigh Centurions against Castleford Tigers this season. (ALEX WHITEHEAD/SWPIX)

Super League forward switches to the Championship

NOT THIS TIME: Leeds Rhinos' Tom Briscoe tackles St Helens' Joe Batchelor evades a tackle from Luke Briscoe. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com

Catalans v St Helens – Patient Batchelor rewarded for strong work ethic

Adam Cuthbertson after winning the Challenge Cup with Leeds Rhinos.

York City Knights waiting on Adam Cuthbertson for Wembley final

Leeds Rhinos' Corey Hall in action against Catalans Dragons last week. (PAUL CURRIE/SWPIX)

Super League club sees two players depart

Castleford Tigers' Tyla Hepi is congratulated by Daryl Powell after helping them beat Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup semi-final. (Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Super League players on move to Championship club

HEAD COACH: York's James Ford. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

York City Knights need to 'tidy up' ahead of semi-final with Swinton Lions

York City Knights coach James Ford (SWPIX)

York City Knights complete deals for THREE more Super League players

York City Knights coach James Ford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Valiant effort from Knights in Cup defeat

York coach James Ford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Ford's focus is promotion for Knights

York City Knight's Ryan Atkins. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Sheffield Eagles v York City Knghts - ‘I can’t wait to show York I wasn’t a wast...

NEW ERA: Danny Kirmond has swapped Super League for the Championship, and is eager to get started with new team York City Knights. Picture: York City Knights.

Kirmond quickly settling into Championship life with Knights
After leaving Betfred Super League side Wakefield Trinity to join York City Knights in the Championship, Danny Kirmond could be forgiven for finding the transition from full-time to part-time slightly daunting.

Warrington Wolves' Riley Dean in action against Salford Red Devils last season. He has now joined York City Knights. (ISABEL PEARCE/SWPIX)

Super League youngster on his way to York City Knights

York Stadium Leisure Complex and LNER Community Stadium home to the Football Club York City FC and the Rugby League team York City Knights (Picture: SWPix.com)

Hull FC picked to help York City Knights christen new LNER Stadium

Experienced winger Ben Jones-Bishop in action at Hull FC for Wakefield Trinity last year. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe/JPIMedia.

Jamaica international Ben Jones-Bishop jumps at chance to join York City Knights

Kieran Dixon has joined York City Knights for next season

Ambitious York City Knights sign Kieran Dixon

Adam Cuthbertson. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Rhinos star signs for York

Wakefield Trinity's Danny Kirmond (SWPIX)

Where Wakefield Trinity's Danny Kirmond is set to round off his fine career

Senior aircraftman Scott Stevenson who played full-back for the RAF rugby league side (PHOTO: RAF MARHAM)

York City Knights' boss James Ford says tragic RAF airman Scott Stevenson was "a...

Knights head coach James Ford. Picture Tony Johnson.

York City Knights v Bradford Bulls: This game could have “big impact” on our sea...

- 15/02/2018 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League - Hull KR's Thomas Minns, pictured during last season's game against Catalans Dragons. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Hull KR happy to maintain support role for Thomas Minns

Hull KR's Junior Vaivai (SWPix)

Hull KR's Junior Vaivai heads out on surprise loan switch

Nick Rawsthorne after scoring in Toronto Wolfpack's win at Leeds Rhinos last year. (SWPix)

Former Super League player arrives at York City Knights from Toronto

DELIGHTED: Ben Cockayne, left, celebrates a try with York team-mate Judah Mazive against Bradford Bulldogs. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com -

Joy for Ben Cockayne after sealing new York City Knights deal

York City Knights coach James Ford

Highly-rated coach James Ford signs historic new deal with York City Knights

Yorkshire spectator charged with impersonating a medic at Isle of Man TT races

Rider dies in Isle of Man TT practice session

York City Knights coach James Ford, right, gives full-back Ash Robson a hug after Sundays famous win over full-time Toronto Wolfpack.

Famous win start of journey for York City Knights

James Ford

Knights ready for a huge showdown with Toronto

York City Knights player coach James Ford

Dave Craven: York was never a stronghold, but the city deserves a team

York City Knights will play out fixtures, pledges chairman John Guildford

York City Knights head coach James Ford

Players pledge loyalty in face of bleak future for York City Knights

Keighley Cougars v York City Knights: Danny Lawton and Jonny Presley.

iPRO Sport Cup - Keighley Cougars and York City Knights prepare for battle

York City Knights 66 York Acorn 0: Wilkinson leads Knights to Cup victory in '˜B...

Arctic Monkeys with Alex Turner.

Turner's Return - But not as you know it

York take advantage of Keighley stumble to climb to second spot

Dent sets Knights on their way back to top

Barrow Raiders 20 York City Knights 18: Knights unable to add to Featherstone sh...