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 Round-Up (1) A player from each side was sent off as Pontefract Collieries claimed a 1-0 win in the six-pointer with Pickering Town. Gavin Rothery’s fourth minute penalty was the difference. The experienced midfielder won the chance to score after Scott Smith had been taken down. The first red card was the read more→
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→
Damian Reeves and Gavin Rothery got doubles as Pontefract Collieries stormed to a 5-1 victory in the pouring rain at arch rivals Glasshoughton Welfare in the Bill Cook Memorial Trophy contest. Andy Monkhouse’s Colls were dominant in the game played at Leeds Road to celebrate the memory of local Trophy Shop tycoon Cook, who sadly read more→
Evo Stik Premier Division Craig Elliott has made another coup after signing former Guiseley star Gavin Rothery. Rothery, an ex-Leeds United young professional, spent six years with Guiseley and was a major part of their team during their climb to the National League Premier. Rothery played for Gainsborough Trinity and Bradford (Park Avenue) last season. read more→
