Matty Marsh joins Knights Championship mission!

York City Knights are delighted to announce that they have beat off competition to sign highly rated Matty Marsh from Hull Kingston Rovers on a permanent deal for the 2019 Betfred Championship season.

The 23 year old is a classy operator who is equally as comfortable at either full back or half back, and becomes the 11th member of James Ford’s 2019 roster. He progressed through the ranks at Hull KR, winning the Academy Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year accolades. He went on to make 42 appearances for the Robins, including 7 Super League appearances in 2018.

Marsh is no stranger to the Knights after making an important contribution to the Betfred League 1 Championship winning team in 12 dual registered appearances, scoring 10 tries, and Head Coach James Ford is delighted to have him on board on a permanent basis.

He said: “I’m really pleased to able to continue working with Matty, he’s a talented young player who has lots of improvement in him as long as he continues to strive for development.

I’m delighted in the progress we’re making as a club which again is indicated with a signing of this quality.”

Marsh added: “This is the club I wanted to sign for.

I massively enjoyed my time at the club on DR in 2018 and loved playing with a great set of lads. I’m excited to be at a club on the up and we deserve to be at the top level in the future.

“Fordy has helped me a lot this year and I will continue to develop with him as coach. I’m looking forward to working with him and the staff.”

2019 player sponsorships are now on sale from just £650 + VAT. Email info@yorkcityknights.com for more info, and act fast to support your favourite player!

2019 season tickets, memberships and tickets for the Knights Gala Dinner at York Racecourse on Saturday, November 10th are all available now. Book your tickets today by emailing Zillah Ingledew at z.ingledew@yorkcityknights.com or call 01904 876850 for further details!