Local lad Jack Greenhough has been appointed as the new club captain of Pontefract Collieries. Taking out the brief sojourn with Worksop Town in 2020, Greenhough has been a hugely popular figure at Beechnut Lane since bursting on the scene as a young whippersnapper in 2016. He was an influential right-back as the Colls stunned read more→
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Vann’s the man for Pontefract
Defensive midfielder Jack Vann is the latest new signing at Pontefract Collieries. Vann joins Craig Rouse’s side after almost two years with neighbours Tadcaster Albion. Vann, who once represented England at under 16 level, came through the academy at Leeds United. After leaving Leeds he played for Harrogate Town, Gainsborough Trinity and Ossett United before read more→
Coulson to stay with Scarborough
Captain Michael Coulson has become the first player to commit to the Jonathan Greening era at Scarborough Athletic. Coulson returned to his hometown club in 2017 after a career in the Football League with the likes of Barnsley, Grimsby Town and York City as well as St Johnstone. Greening told Scarborough’s website: “I’m delighted to read more→
Robson snapped up by Pontefract
Pontefract Collieries have snapped up Derry Robson after the midfielder’s departure from Belper Town. Robson left Grant Black’s Belper due to not being able to commit to amount of travelling involved in Belper’s NPL Division next season. He was rated as one of Belper’s best players so the Colls have landed a diamond in the read more→
Ossett sign Pakistan International
Ossett United have revealed the signing of Pakistan International Tabish Hussain. The 19-year-old arrives from Bradford (Park Avenue) and also has Non League experience from Guiseley and Eccleshill United. He has made two appearances for Pakistan – his debut came in the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Cambodia. Wayne Benn: “I’m really pleased to welcome read more→
Young Parker joins Bridlington
Young midfielder Declan Parker is heading to the Northern Premier League after agreeing to join Bridlington Town. The Hemsworth Miners Welfare starlet has impressed in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division over the past few years and Brid boss Brett Agnew has given him his chance to step up into the NPL. Parker is the first read more→
Ammers snap up prolific sharp-shooter
Yorkshire Amateur have snapped up AFC Mansfield’s prolific sharp-shooter Ross Duggan. Duggan scored 50 times in 47 appearances for Mansfield so brings plenty of pedigree to the Northern Premier League bound Ammers. Duggan is also known for goal sprees with the likes of Maltby Main, Swallownest and Handsworth. He is the fourth brand new signing read more→
Burns returns to captain Frickley
Centre-back Danny Burns has returned to Frickley Athletic and will captain the club next season. Burns arrives back at Westfield Lane after a spell with Stafford Rangers. The ex-Nuneaton and Gateshead player spent time on loan at Frickley during the 2017/18 under Spencer Fearn. Speaking to Frickley’s website, when asked about Dave Frecklington’s phone call read more→
Season set to be “curtailed” for Steps 3 to 6 clubs after FA meet to decide
The seasons for clubs in the Steps 3 to 6 leagues are set to be over after the FA’s alliance and leagues committee recommended to “curtail” it with immediate effect. The decision is subject to ratification by the FA Council. The long statement though did not specify directly whether results would be declared null and read more→
Pickering boss admits December NPL uncertainty was a mental toll
Pickering Town manager Steve Roberts has admitted the NPL’s erratic decision-making in December took a mental toll on him. Pickering, alongside the rest of the NPL, went through the mill before Christmas when the league botched an attempted restart. The NPL announced on December 14th that the campaign would remain on hold and be looked read more→