NPL Division One East Pontefract Collieries manager Craig Rouse is determined to get striker Joe Lumsden playing with a “smile on his face” again. Lumsden returned to Pontefract several weeks ago after a disappointing second spell with Stocksbridge Park Steels. He scored his first goal since re-signing during last Saturday’s win at Tadcaster Albion and read more→
NPL Division One East Pontefract Collieries have raided local rivals Frickley Athletic for one of their key midfielders. Craig Rouse’s men have taken former Gainsborough Trinity midfielder Ben Morris. Morris was the man of the match when the two sides met in December when he had to play in an unfamiliar right-back role. Morris has read more→
NPL Division One East Craig Rouse says Pontefract Collieries are on the march and preparing to launch an assault on the top half of the Division. Three consecutive wins – the latest being the 2-0 defeat of local rivals Frickley Athletic – have turned Ponte’s season around. “We’ve just said to the lads ‘let’s read more→
NPL Division One East Craig Rouse says “togetherness” is a key factor behind Pontefract Collieries’ run of improved form. Two consecutive wins – over Pickering Town and Ossett United – have lifted confidence levels at Beechnut Lane and got the Colls looking up the table. Rouse puts the form down to team spirit. “We want read more→
NPL Division One East Pontefract Collieries have confirmed the exits of goalkeeper Ryan Musselwhite and midfielder Derry Robson. Both players have new clubs lined up. The pair were a big part of the unforgettable and epic FA Cup fourth-qualifying round battle with FC Halifax Town. Musselwhite’s association with Ponte goes deeper as he was their read more→
NPL Division One East Ossett United 1-3 Pontefract Collieries Pontefract Collieries produced a rampant second half fight-back to claim bragging rights over local rivals Ossett United who finished with ten men. Scott Smith, Luke Hinsley and Gavin Rothery’s goals overturned Reon Potts’ opener for Ossett and secured a second consecutive win for resurgent Ponte who read more→
NPL Division One East Craig Rouse is hoping Pontefract Collieries continue their upturn in form and go into Christmas on an upbeat note. The Colls make the short journey to Ossett United for the Friday night WF El-Clasico aiming to secure a third win in five matches. Play-offs chasing Ossett are hoping to arrest a read more→
NPL Division One East Left-sided player Ben Turner has joined Craig Rouse’s Pontefract Collieries from Division rivals Worksop Town. The signing of the experienced player was announced almost 24 hours after the crucial 1-0 win over Pickering Town. Turner actually lives in Pontefract so the move works well for everyone! Turner has been a reliable read more→
NPL Division One East Craig Rouse has challenged his Pontefract Collieries players to start “climbing the table”. Revitalised Ponte – who visit Yorkshire Amateur tomorrow – suffered an FA Cup hangover after the epic battle with FC Halifax Town and this time last week they were second bottom. However, the Rob Guilfoyle-inspired defeat of Hebburn read more→
NPL Division One East Striker Nick Guest has returned to the Non League scene after re-signing for Pontefract Collieries. Guest previously played for the Colls during the 2018/19 season. He is an ideal replacement for Worksop Town-bound Vaughan Redford who was released from his contract this week. The former Hemsworth Miners Welfare frontman started the read more→
