The team brought home the cup from their historic win at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, and showed off the silverware to supporters lining the banks as they sailed along the River Ouse on board a City Cruise vessel.
York Knights Chairman Clint Goodchild thanked fans who travelled down to support the event.
In a message to supporters, he took to social media to say: “Yesterday was an incredible occasion made all the more special by having so many of you guys make the journey down to Wembley.
“For those who couldn’t be there in person well today is the day. The trophy parade kicks off at 5pm. We will doing our best to celebrate and enjoy ourselves. Find a spot on the river, find a spot on the bridge and we will enjoy ourselves.”
As reported by The Press, York Knights made history and delivered a memory to cherish for the travelling support from North Yorkshire when they won the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup final at Wembley.
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Knights Head Coach Mark Applegarth’s side became the first York side in history to not only win the 1895 Cup, but to also win at Wembley Stadium in a gripping finish against Featherstone Rovers.
Liam Harris kicked the winning drop goal five minutes into golden point – leading to a 5-4 defeat on Featherstone Rovers, who beat York in the 2021 final.
After leading the parade along the riverbank as fans cheered, he then thanked those who had gathered for all their support.
“We want to thank you all for coming out and supporting us. It means so much to all of us. It’s obviously a massive occasion for us and for the city but also for you guys as well. We wanted to celebrate with you and thank you for all your support throughout the year.”
Players boarded the City Cruises boat to sail through York and showcase the cup (Image: Nadia Jefferson-Brown) Players lifted Applegarth high onto their shoulders as fans cheered and sprayed the team from a large magnum.
Life-long Knights supporter Ryan Foster was in good spirits.
The 27-year-old from York has been a season ticket-holder since he was born and made a weekend of the occasion, watching the team at Wembley Stadium on Saturday and returning to York today.
Andy Nelson, a photographer who was there to capture the York Knights triumph yesterday, travelled from Pocklington to watch the parade with his daughter Amy Firth.
“I was at Wembley and it was tense to watch, even as a photographer. It was a game of defence from both teams. I was fortunate enough to capture that dropped goal. The win and the parade means a lot.”
Amy added: “It was absolutely fantastic. It was so tense.”
