The magnitude of a Pontefract Collieries victory against FC Halifax Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round showdown would be so great that their most experienced player Gavin Rothery would rank it as one of his greatest moments. An expected sell-out crowd of 1500 people will cram into Beechnut Lane for the biggest game read more→
NPL Division One East Pontefract Collieries 0-1 Stocksbridge Park Steels Edd Hall saved Vaughan Redford’s injury-time penalty to ensure Stocksbridge Park Steels walked away from Pontefract Collieries with their first away win of the season. The dramatic finish provided a nervy-jangling moment for those involved with the Steels whose full-back Jordan Lemon had been sent read more→
FA Cup Pontefract Collieries have been handed a money-spinning FA Cup fourth qualifying round home tie against National League high-flyers FC Halifax Town. The derby clash is a fantastic reward for Craig Rouse’s heroes who have caught the imagination of many. If they can cause a major upset inside a packed Beechnut Lane then they read more→
FA Cup Craig Rouse says Pontefract Collieries’ 6-0 demolition of Handsworth in the FA Cup third qualifying round was a fairytale result. The Colls are on the brink of reaching the first round proper after pulverising Russ Eagle’s Toolstation NCEL Premier Division giant-killers at Beechnut Lane in front of over 400 people. “If you had read more→
FA Cup third qualifying round Pontefract Collieries 6-0 Handsworth Hollywood actors and even their ex-reserve team manager could lie in wait for relentless Pontefract Collieries whose sights are firmly fixed on the prestigious first round proper after brutally smashing Handsworth for six. Vaughan Redford’s double plus finishes from Spencer Clarke, Eli Hey, Scott Smith and read more→
Craig Rouse expects the legacy from Pontefract Collieries’ incredible FA Cup run to be a lasting one. Billed as one of the biggest games in the club’s history, Pontefract are on collision course with prolific giant-killers and fellow community club Handsworth. Hundreds are expected to attend the special third qualifying round tie at Beechnut Lane read more→
NPL Division One East Penistone Church defender Jack Shepherd has been captured by Craig Rouse’s Pontefract Collieries. Shepherd can either play at left-back or centre-half and his move upwards is no shock due to rave reviews over the last couple of years. Ian Richards had signed him from Athersley Rec where he had impressed. Shepherd read more→
FA Cup second qualifying round Craig Rouse’s Pontefract Collieries created history after winning 3-2 at Squires Gate to reach the FA Cup third qualifying round for the first time in the club’s history. The Colls are two wins away from the prestigious first round and they meet the likes of York City, Guiseley and local read more→
FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Throughout the unprecedented years of success between 2016 and 2020, a magical run in the FA Cup was the missing piece of the jigsaw for Pontefract Collieries. Now first team manager Craig Rouse, the assistant to Craig Parry during those unforgettable glory-laden years, is plotting to lead the Colls into read more→
FA Cup First Qualifying Round Round-Up Pontefract Collieries equalled their best run in the FA Cup with an emphatic 3-0 victory at in-form North West Counties League side Barnoldswick Town. Ponte can’t get their league form going but Craig Rouse’s men are true heroes in the FA Cup and they could potentially face a National North read more→
