Pontefract capture Penistone defender

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→

Pontefract and Handsworth drawn against each other in FA Cup

Our FA Cup heroes Pontefract Collieries and Handsworth have incredibly been drawn against each other in the FA Cup third qualifying round. With both sides aiming to reach the fourth qualifying round for the first time in their history, it will be arguably be one of the biggest games ever for both of them. The  read more→

Pontefract create history with FA Cup win

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→

Pontefract dreaming of magical FA Cup run – Rouse

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→

Handsworth and Pontefract handed winnable FA Cup ties

Their FA Cup second qualifying round ties lack razzmatazz but Handsworth and Pontefract Collieries have been handed winnable matches. Handsworth will head south to play Halesowen Town while Craig Rouse’s Pontefract will visit North West Counties League side Squires Gate. Both clubs are seeking to make history by reaching the third qualifying round for the  read more→

Redford double helps Pontefract march on in the FA Cup

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→

Fearon double defeats ‘favourites’ Marske

NPL Division One East Round-Up (1) Ollie Fearon put the wind up the sails of the so-called title favourites Marske United with a double to hand Liversedge a 2-1 win at Clayborn. Matty Tymon’s volley gave Marske the lead on the stroke of half-time. ‘Sedge responded with the equaliser just two minutes into the second  read more→

Ten-day break in July has affected Pontefract – Rouse

NPL Division One East  The ten-day break in July has contributed to the mixed start Pontefract Collieries have had. That’s the view of Colls chief Craig Rouse whose side have lost two and won one of their opening three league games. Ponte were enjoying a fantastic pre-season until an outbreak in mid-July blew a hole  read more→

Pontefract are victims of smash and grab raid

NPL Division One East  Pontefract Collieries 1-2 Cleethorpes Town  Craig Rouse’s Pontefract Collieries were victims of a smash and grab raid by Cleethorpes Town who nicked all three points thanks to a late goal at Beechnut Lane. Jon Oglesby’s 77th minute deflected effort stole the points for Cleethorpes who had to survive a lot of  read more→

Colls sign Huddersfield youngster on loan

NPL Division One East  Pontefract Collieries have completed the loan signing of Huddersfield Town academy defender Joshua Okpolakpo. Okpolakpo, 18, is available for selection for Pontefract’s NPL Division One East home fixture with Cleethorpes Town on Tuesday night. He is a defender who can play either as a centre-half or as a right-back. The 6ft2  read more→