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Last Updated: 02/07/2025
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WATCH: Harrogate Railway’s new chairman on money, ambitions and having fun

by Robert Caulfield

| 02 Jul, 2025
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Harrogate Railway's new chairman has spoken for the first time since taking control of the club for a second stint.

Rob Northfield, who originally took over as Railway chairman in 2007, began his third spell at the helm last month.

He also has experience owning Guiseley and Tadcaster.

In an exclusive interview with the Stray Ferret, Northfield told us of his ambitions for the club and also discussed investment, immediate priorities and why it's important to have fun.

You can watch the full interview below.

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