Striker joins Pontefract permanently

NPL Division One East Young gun with potential Rob Guilfoyle has rejoined Pontefract Collieries on a permanent basis. The now-ex-Bradford (Park Avenue) striker spent a rewarding time on loan at the Colls earlier in the season. The youngster joined Avenue from York City in the summer but struggled to break into the National North side’s  read more→

Pontefract boss pledges long-term future to club

NPL Division One East Craig Rouse has pledged his long-term commitment to Pontefract Collieries after signing an initial 18-month deal. His management team have also signed the same agreements and the commitments includes an option to extend it. Although the league campaign has been difficult, Rouse’s first campaign in control has been a big success  read more→

Ponte tie striker down on permanent deal

NPL Division One East  Pontefract Collieries have confirmed that striker Joe Lumsden is now tied to them on a permanent basis. Lumsden recently returned to the Colls on loan until the end of the season from Stocksbridge Park Steels where he was out of the side. Lumsden has been in superb form for the Colls  read more→

Turner heads Pontefract to victory

NPL Division One East Round-Up (2) Ben Turner’s late header propelled Pontefract Collieries to a 1-0 win at Hebburn Town and almost into the top half. The Colls are looking up again after winning by the solitary goal for the second game running against opposition from the North East. Yorkshire Amateur earned a good point  read more→

Hinsley scores priceless winner for Ponte

NPL Division One East Round-Up (1) Luke Hinsley fired Pontefract Collieries to a magnificent 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Shildon at Beechnut Lane. The former Frickley Athletic striker was presented with a far post tap-in after fantastic work from Joe Lumsden down the right in the 70th minute. Even though Scott Smith’s red card for a  read more→

Rouse wants to get Lumsden smiling again

NPL Division One East  Pontefract Collieries manager Craig Rouse is determined to get striker Joe Lumsden playing with a “smile on his face” again. Lumsden returned to Pontefract several weeks ago after a disappointing second spell with Stocksbridge Park Steels. He scored his first goal since re-signing during last Saturday’s win at Tadcaster Albion and  read more→

Hemsworth dual-sign Ponte defender

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Experienced Pontefract Collieries defender Scott Brown has dual-signed with Shane Kelsey’s Hemsworth Miners Welfare. The former Scarborough Athletic and Worksop Town player is the second player to arrive at the Wells on Wednesday. Ossett United left-winger Josh Haigh was the other player. The pair are signed and ready to potentially be  read more→

Resurgent Sheffield inflict nightmare night on nine-man Ponte

Northern Premier League Round-Up Division One East  Ryan Cresswell’s resurgent Sheffield FC leaped off the bottom of table after inflicting a nightmare night on nine man Pontefract Collieries who were cast aside in a 4-0 win. Sheffield were in a strong position by half-time. Harry Mitchell smashed in a 45-yard shot to break the deadlock  read more→

Pontefract return for striker

NPL Division One East Striker Joe Lumsden has returned to Pontefract Collieries after two years away. Lumsden has had an injury-hit spell back with Stocksbridge Park Steels and has not played for a while. Lumsden scored 13 times for the Colls during the ill-fated 2019/20 season, helping them compete at the top of the table.  read more→

Loan striker returns to Avenue

National North Striker Rob Guilfoyle has returned to Bradford (Park Avenue) after his successful loan spell with Pontefract Collieries ended. Guilfoyle joined the Colls in November and he scored some important goals as the club’s form improved dramatically. His most notable contribution was his double on his debut against Hebburn Town. Avenue manager Mark Bower  read more→