Rhys Meynell stays with Guiseley, while Craig Nelthorpe joins Harrogate Town

By James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson)

Following the news that James Walshaw had signed for Altrincham, Guiseley have received some good news because Rhys Meynell is staying for a second season.

Meynell joined the Nethermoor outfit from Stalybridge Celtic last summer and agreed to continue playing for Steve Kittrick’s men.

Meanwhile, at local rivals Harrogate Town, manager Simon Weaver has signed former Doncaster Rovers midfielder Craig Nelthorpe.

Nelthorpe has a point to prove after becoming a football journeyman, all in the last two years.

Since leaving York City under Martin Foyle, Nelthorpe has played for seven clubs including Matlock Town, Gateshead and Gainsborough Trinity.

With Nelthorpe joining, it has meant veteran Lee Elam has departed after two seasons with Harrogate. However, Elam will remain in his coaching role for the club’s academy.

Elam, 36, is still looking to continue his playing career and is likely to attract interest from the West Yorkshire-based Evo Stik clubs.