James Ford

Josh Hardcastle applauds the fans after last year's Challenge Cup loss to Leigh. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Catalans v Featherstone - Cooke looking for reaction after 'home truths'
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS boss Paul Cooke expects to learn more about his new charges in Saturday's Challenge Cup tie at Catalans Dragons.

Paul Cooke won the Championship Coach of the Year award as Doncaster boss in 2014. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Cooke ready to give Fev team to be proud of after 'surprise' appointment

Paul Cooke has been promoted from his role as assistant. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Featherstone appoint Cooke as head coach in new-look backroom team

James Ford has left Featherstone. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

James Ford leaves Featherstone on day of change at Yorkshire clubs

Paul Cooke has switched Championship clubs. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Paul Cooke becomes Featherstone assistant after leaving York

Jordan Lilley will be a key man for Bradford on Sunday. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Bulls v Fev - We're all winners says Jordan Lilley as he talks play-off change

Mark Applegarth believes York could ruffle some feathers in the play-offs. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Applegarth out to secure home play-off game in do-or-die clash with Featherstone

James Ford's side dropped out of the play-off places on Sunday. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

James Ford out to defy challenges and 'ridiculous stat' to claim play-off spot

Mark Applegarth is enjoying life at York Knights. (Photo: Craig Hawkhead/York RLFC)

Mark Applegarth ready to earn second Super League chance with York

Daryl Powell faces his former club this weekend. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Featherstone v Wakefield - Powell out to silence hosts in long-awaited derby

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
York City Knights have appointed Andrew Henderson as James Ford's successor on a five-year contract.
James O'Brien

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

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

Super League forward switches to the Championship
FORMER Leeds Rhinos forward Jordan Thompson has joined York City Knights from Championship rivals Leigh Centurions for 2022.
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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

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

Castleford coach Daryl Powell (SWPix)

Castleford Tigers and York City Knights forge new links

Knights head coach: James Ford.

York City Knights chief turns the tables on Featherstone Rovers

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...

Tim Sheens. Picture Tony Johnson.

Hull KR coach Tim Sheens takes training - despite “sacked” report

- 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

Jordan Baldwinson in action for Leigh against Leeds in last year's Challenge Cup (SWPix)

York City Knights snap up Wakefield Trinity prop Jordan Baldwinson

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

Joe Batchelor celebrates scoring for York City Knights last year (SWPix)

St Helens player signs for York City Knights

Knights' Brad Hey looks for support. Picture Tony Johnson.

York City Knights 0 Toronto Wolfpack 14: Forward-thinking Ford full of praise fo...

Dewsbury's Tom Garratt and Jordan Andrade combine to stop Featherstone Rovers's Daniel Waite-Pullan in their Yorkshire Cup clash. Picture Tony Johnson.

Revived Yorkshire Cup shows it has real future potential in game

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