In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town assistant manager Paul Thirlwell as they prepare for a match at Accrington Stanley. Plus, Ripon City Ladies feature too. After two defeats on the bounce, although Harrogate Town's management team were disappointed with errors made at Tranmere (Tuesday 15th August), there's no need to panic. Want-away striker Luke Armstrong is back in the squad and Paul tells us how he's fighting for the badge well. Plus, is there any chance defender Will Smith could return to the squad? Also this weekend, it could be a historic day on Sunday for the Lionesses as they face Spain in the women's World cup. Pete chats to the assistant coach of Ripon City ladies, Rachel Harding, and the club captain too, Georgie Taylor. Both ladies are very much looking forward to Sunday, albeit rather nervous... [podcast_episode episode="75524" content="excerpt,player"]

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