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3 unusual facts about York City Knights


Matt Blaymire

After impressing for York City Knights in 2006, Blaymire made the switch to the Wildcats alongside Peter Fox.

Maurice Bamford

He also enjoyed time at Wigan, Halifax, Bradford Northern, Workington Town, York, Keighley, Prescot Panthers, and Lancashire Lynx.

Wayne Sykes

He was the first local Youth Team player to sign Professional First Team papers for the London Broncos after having trials with Wigan, Hull & York, making 2 First Team appearances.


North Derbyshire Chargers

By the end of April 2005 the club had signed a deal to play rugby league at Gosforth Fields in Dronfield, and they made their first appearance competitively in the Sheffield 7's tag tournament on May 3, 2005 finishing 3rd in their group with two wins and being beaten 6 - 3 by York in the elimination stage of the competition.


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