Chris Wood

Promoted Hallam lift Division One trophy

Toolstation NCEL Division One Up and away Hallam lifted the Division One trophy in front of over 1100 people. Hallam definitely returning to the NCEL’s top flight for the first time since 2011 as the 2-1 victory over Clipstone confirms their title win and promotion.  But doomed Clipstone threatened to spoil the party though after  read more→

Hallam continue to reveal make-up of squad

Hallam have continued to reveal the make-up of their squad for the new Toolstation NCEL Division One season. Ex-Pontefract Collieries, Frickley Athletic and Ossett Town striker Chris Wood and Max Pemberton are the latest players to be confirmed as members of Craig Denton’s side. In the past week or two, goalkeeper Sam Andrew, Jack Brownell,  read more→

Further nine players sign for Hallam

Hallam have gone for mainly experience in their latest set of signings. Defender Julian Lawrence returns for another campaign at Sandygate, but the other eight are new faces. Notable ones for long-term readers of Non League Yorkshire are former Shaw Lane Aquaforce title winner Anton Foster and striker Chris Wood, who has served Hallam before  read more→

Target man Wood joins Worsbrough

Target man Chris Wood has been lured back to the Toolstation NCEL by Worsbrough Bridge. Worsbrough had been so secretive about their new signing that there were rumours that they had pulled off a massive coup in persuading former Barnsley player Jon Parkin to come out of retirement. It was no surprise that people got  read more→

‘Gate dramatically get Fox his first win

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Parkgate pulled off a stunning 3-2 home win over Bridlington Town having looked dead and buried at half-time. Parkgate were trailing 2-0 at the break to a Jake Day double, but they turned it around to secure Billy Fox his first win since taking over. Debutant Chris Wood started the fight-back  read more→

Striker Wood checks into Hallam

Toolstation NCEL Division One Chris Wood has been revealed as the first new signing made by Hallam’s new look management team. Stephen Whitehead, Scott Bates and Dean Bamforth have persuaded the experienced striker, who was with Pontefract Collieries last season, to move to Sandygate. The trio have also got star man Tom Roebuck to stay  read more→

Na na na na na na, Colls are going up

Toolstation NCEL Division One Worsbrough Bridge 0-2 Pontefract Collieries Pontefract Collieries had to sail over choppy water to win promotion on a thrilling final day after goalkeeper Ben Saynor was sent off during the first half. Key defender Jimmy Williams had to go between the sticks for 50 minutes as the battle for the top  read more→

Player Profile – Chris Wood

Here is the 20th in our weekly series profiling players across the region. Each week a different player will reveal their best (and worst) moments. This week it is the turn of Pontefract Collieries striker Chris Wood. Name: Chris Wood Current Club: Pontefract Collieries Position: Striker Age: 31 Previous Clubs: Buxton, Belper Town, Ossett Town,  read more→

Pair fire Colls up to second glory spot

Toolstation NCEL Division One Chris Wood and Mikey Dunn both got braces to send Pontefract Collieries up to second in the table. With Knaresborough Town losing 1-0 at Eccleshill United, Pontefract’s home 4-2 victory over Dronfield Town took them to the second promotion spot on goals difference. It was actually 2-2 with 15 minutes remaining,  read more→