Second half fight-back leads Pontefract to win at Ossett

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→

Rouse hopes Pontefract go into Christmas on upbeat note

NPL Division One East  Craig Rouse is hoping Pontefract Collieries continue their upturn in form and go into Christmas on an upbeat note. The Colls make the short journey to Ossett United for the Friday night WF El-Clasico aiming to secure a third win in five matches. Play-offs chasing Ossett are hoping to arrest a  read more→

Benn wants Ossett to reignite play-offs bid

NPL Division One East  Wayne Benn wants Ossett United to reignite their bid for a play-offs with victory over local rivals Pontefract Collieries on Friday night. Ossett host Craig Rouse’s Pontefract in a mad Friday humdinger at Ingfield. Ossett are without a win in five games in all competitions and their barren run has led  read more→

Ponte extend striker’s loan deal

NPL Division One East  Pontefract Collieries have extended the loan deal of Bradford (Park Avenue) striker Rob Guilfoyle. The youngster will stay with Craig Rouse’s side for a further 90 days. Guilfoyle burst on the scene at Beechnut Lane with his match-winning double in the victory over Hebburn Town several weeks ago. He has since  read more→

Two sent off as Pontefract win six-pointer

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→

Left-sided player joins Pontefract

NPL Division One East Left-sided player Ben Turner has joined Craig Rouse’s Pontefract Collieries from Division rivals Worksop Town. The signing of the experienced player was announced almost 24 hours after the crucial 1-0 win over Pickering Town. Turner actually lives in Pontefract so the move works well for everyone!  Turner has been a reliable  read more→

Player Profile – Sam Cable

We have a meaty Player Profile for you this week in the shape of Goole AFC striker Sam Cable. The razor-sharp forward knows how to chop up defences and he tells all about his career. Name Sam Cable Age 25  Current Club Goole AFC Previous Clubs Selby Town, Thackley, Frickley Athletic, Pontefract Collieries Position Striker  read more→

Flashback…On This Week in…

With the midweek schedule decimated, it seems an opportune moment to look back at a few moments from years gone by. Looking back at a few matches taking place between 4th December and 11th December in the past 12 years, there’s been plenty of memorable moments. 2009 Leeds Carnegie 9-0 Rossington Main (NCEL Division One)  read more→

Top goalkeeper joins Pontefract

NPL Division One East Top goalkeeper Lloyd Allinson has joined Pontefract Collieries from Nostell Miners Welfare. The former Huddersfield Town stopper has been outstanding for Nostell this season and has been one of the leading ‘keepers in the Toolstation NCEL Division One. He arrives at Ponte ahead of the six-pointer with Pickering Town on Saturday  read more→

Young goalkeeper joins Pontefract on loan

NPL Division One East  Young Guiseley goalkeeper Declan Lambton has joined Pontefract Collieries on loan for a month. He arrives ahead of the clash with North East giants Stockton Town at Beechnut Lane – a game which has now been postponed. Lambton previously joined Brighouse Town on loan back in September. The young stopper has  read more→