Going joint top means nothing – Halifax boss Wild

National League  Pete Wild admits it is a “massive achievement” for FC Halifax Town to be joint top of the National League but he insists “it means nothing” at this stage of the season. Halifax are second behind leaders Chesterfield on goals difference following Tuesday’s 2-0 win over King’s Lynn. Wild, who took charge of  read more→

Midweek Review: Four-Star Pickering climb off the bottom

Midweek Review  Pickering Town climbed off the bottom of the NPL Division One East table in spectacular fashion with the incredible 4-2 home win over Dunston. Pickering were on the front-foot from the start and Steve Roberts’ men led 4-0 at half-time. Billy Logan kick-started the blockade of Dunston’s goal with the fourth minute opener.  read more→

National League Round-Up

National North Round-Up Mark Bower’s Bradford (Park Avenue) were denied victory at Leamington as the hosts hit a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw. Brad Dockerty had fired in the opener in the 54th minute after latching onto to Issac Marriott’s through ball. Leamington equalised thanks to Kelsey Mooney. Ten man Farsley Celtic went  read more→

Heroic Pontefract’s FA Cup dream ends in narrow loss at Halifax

FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round Replay  FC Halifax Town 1-0 Pontefract Collieries  The FA Cup first round dream is over for heroic Pontefract Collieries but they went down fighting in the replay at National League giants FC Halifax Town. The Colls hearts were broken by substitute Jack Vale whose goal midway through the second half  read more→

Rouse issues war cry as Pontefract prepare for greatest battle

FA Cup  Craig Rouse says huge underdogs Pontefract Collieries have “nothing to lose” as he prepares to lead them into their greatest battle in the club’s history. The Colls are all set for the ‘David versus Goliath’ FA Cup fourth qualifying round replay with National League giants FC Halifax Town at The Shay tonight. The  read more→

Maidenhead at home is prize for Ponte if they win replay

National League side Maidenhead United at home is the prize for Pontefract Collieries in the FA Cup First Round proper if they can beat FC Halifax Town in the fourth qualifying replay at The Shay. Ponte booked their name in the hat after holding National League giants Halifax to a goal-less draw in front of  read more→

Halifax boss Wild full of praise for Pontefract

FA Cup  Pete Wild admitted underdogs Pontefract Collieries gave FC Halifax Town a fright in the goal-less draw FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie at Beechnut Lane. The Halifax manager cut a frustrated figure in the technical area as Ponte defied the three leagues difference to hold out for a replay.  “100% (we could have  read more→

Rouse proud of heroic Ponte

FA Cup  Craig Rouse paid tribute to his heroic Pontefract Collieries players following the 0-0 draw with National League giants FC Halifax Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round. Ponte are in the hat for the first round proper – drawn at 1pm live on ITV today – after deservedly holding the Shaymen at  read more→