NPL Division One East Key striker Danny Earl scored right at the start and near the end to guide resurgent Bridlington Town to a big 2-0 win over Pontefract Collieries. Brid are currently heading towards mid-table after leapfrogging Ponte thanks to their latest victory. Brett Agnew’s side have now won four, drawn one and lost read more→
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Ponte raid Frickley for midfielder
NPL Division One East Pontefract Collieries have raided local rivals Frickley Athletic for one of their key midfielders. Craig Rouse’s men have taken former Gainsborough Trinity midfielder Ben Morris. Morris was the man of the match when the two sides met in December when he had to play in an unfamiliar right-back role. Morris has read more→
Liversedge boss stunned at latest attendance figure
NPL Division One East Jonathan Rimmington says he was stunned by the size of the crowd for unbeaten leaders Liversedge’s New Year’s Day spectacular with Pontefract Collieries. Almost 900 people attended the 1-1 draw but the most incredible aspect of the crowd size was the fact the kick off had to be delayed to the read more→
Brook earns Ponte a point at unbeaten Liversedge
NPL Division One East Liversedge 1-1 Pontefract Collieries Callum Brook had Pontefract Collieries fans jumping for joy after scoring the late equaliser at unbeaten leaders Liversedge. The draw means the Colls are the first team to collect any points from Clayborn this season. The game was a fantastic occasion – so popular kick off had read more→
Pontefract are looking upwards – Rouse
NPL Division One East Craig Rouse says Pontefract Collieries are on the march and preparing to launch an assault on the top half of the Division. Three consecutive wins – the latest being the 2-0 defeat of local rivals Frickley Athletic – have turned Ponte’s season around. “We’ve just said to the lads ‘let’s read more→
Second half goals lift Pontefract above goal-shy Frickley
NPL Division One East Pontefract Collieries 2-0 Frickley Athletic Second half goals sealed three straight wins for rejuvenated Pontefract Collieries and lifted them above local rivals Frickley Athletic in the table. Young showman Joao Rangel’s ‘cross’ and Rob Guilfoyle came up with the magic moments to continue Ponte’s march up the league and leave Frickley read more→
Togetherness pushing Pontefract up the table – Rouse
NPL Division One East Craig Rouse says “togetherness” is a key factor behind Pontefract Collieries’ run of improved form. Two consecutive wins – over Pickering Town and Ossett United – have lifted confidence levels at Beechnut Lane and got the Colls looking up the table. Rouse puts the form down to team spirit. “We want read more→
Player Profile – Ben Turner
Ben Turner was unable to make his Pontefract Collieries at Ossett United last Friday because of suspension but he’s all geared up for the local derby with Frickley Athletic next Monday. It means Colls fans have not had chance yet to see their recent signing in action. But here’s an opportunity to learn more about read more→
Colls ‘keeper joins Sheffield FC
NPL Division One East The new goalkeeper at Ryan Cresswell’s Sheffield FC is Ryan Musselwhite. Musselwhite ends his second spell with Pontefract Collieries to move the world’s oldest club. The stopper has been a popular figure at the Colls and will certainly be remembered. “You look at the spells he’s had at the club, he read more→
Duo make exits at Pontefract
NPL Division One East Pontefract Collieries have confirmed the exits of goalkeeper Ryan Musselwhite and midfielder Derry Robson. Both players have new clubs lined up. The pair were a big part of the unforgettable and epic FA Cup fourth-qualifying round battle with FC Halifax Town. Musselwhite’s association with Ponte goes deeper as he was their read more→