GUISELEY chairman Gary Douglas has hit out at speculation the departure of manager Danny Ellis was linked with the arrival of former boss Russ O’Neill as sporting director.
A MOMENT of quality settled a Yorkshire derby between Guiseley and York City, with Kurt Willoughby scoring late to seal three points for the Minstermen.
Blyth Spartans ended a run of nine straight defeats that brought the sacking of manager Michael Nelson earlier in the week with a priceless and narrow victory over fellow strugglers Guiseley.
Marcus Bignot saw his Guiseley side edge out of the FA Cup by League One AFC Wimbledon – but then praised the Lions’ tenacity after a rocky few weeks effected by coronavirus at the club.
BOTH these National League North rivals earned their place in the first round draw after a well contested cup-tie at St James Park that neither did quite enough to deserve the win.