By Hal Boxhall-Dockree

FEAR THE BEARD: George Thomson celebrates putting Harrogate Town into a 2-0 lead
PICTURES: Mark Kirkham

HARROGATE TOWN made it nine league wins from the last ten at the CNG Stadium to stay within striking distance of leaders Salford City with victory over Southport.
Simon Weaver’s side were ahead after just four minutes as Mark Beck converted Ryan Fallowfield’s low cross from close range, before the right-back produced another assist in the 58th minute, setting up George Thomson for Town’s second.
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