NPL Division One East (Yorkshire) Round-Up Gibraltar International Adam Priestley’s late winner fired Yorkshire Amateur to a much-needed three points. The 1-0 victory over Pontefract Collieries at Bracken Edge was only the Ammers’ second in the league since late August. Priestley unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area from a cross read more→
NPL Division One East Craig Rouse has challenged his Pontefract Collieries players to start “climbing the table”. Revitalised Ponte – who visit Yorkshire Amateur tomorrow – suffered an FA Cup hangover after the epic battle with FC Halifax Town and this time last week they were second bottom. However, the Rob Guilfoyle-inspired defeat of Hebburn read more→
NPL Division One East Striker Nick Guest has returned to the Non League scene after re-signing for Pontefract Collieries. Guest previously played for the Colls during the 2018/19 season. He is an ideal replacement for Worksop Town-bound Vaughan Redford who was released from his contract this week. The former Hemsworth Miners Welfare frontman started the read more→
NPL Division One East Pontefract Collieries have released striker Vaughan Redford who is set to return to Worksop Town. Former Liversedge forward Redford was part of the glory years under Craig Parry and Craig Rouse before moving to Worksop in mid-2020. He then came back when Rouse was appointed Colls manager in January. Redford played read more→
NPL Division One East Pontefract Collieries 2-1 Hebburn Town Loan star Rob Guilfoyle enjoyed a dream debut for Pontefract Collieries as his two goals propelled them to a much-needed victory. Guilfoyle joined on a month’s loan from Bradford (Park Avenue) and his contribution slayed North East giants Hebburn Town at Beechnut Lane. The striker leapt read more→
NPL Division One East Pontefract Collieries have signed Bradford (Park Avenue) striker Rob Guilfoyle on a month’s loan. The young forward bolsters Ponte’s squad ahead of the home clash with Hebburn Town tomorrow. Craig Rouse will hope Gulfoyle will help to fire them out of the rut they found themselves in. Despite an incredible run read more→
NPL Division One East Yorkshire Amateur have signed ex-Chelsea left-back Ben Gordon from Division rivals Pontefract Collieries. Gordon’s exit from Beechnut Lane, one week on from the unforgettable FA Cup battle with FC Halifax Town, was announced an hour before Ponte’s West Riding County Cup First Round tie at Harrogate Railway. The defender could potentially read more→
West Riding County Cup First Round Harrogate Railway 1-0 Pontefract Collieries Dan Thirkell’s penalty first half was the difference as Harrogate Railway pulled off a big upset by beating a strong Pontefract Collieries outfit. Railway defended exceptionally well against powerful Colls who only seven days ago were playing in front of 1700 people in the read more→
NPL Division One East Round-Up John Deacey has waved his magic wand and turned Tadcaster Albion’s season around in two games as his side ran riot and won 5-1 at Pontefract Collieries. Although there was controversy at one stage, Tad scored four times in the first half as FA Cup heroes Ponte collapsed. The game read more→
FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round Replay FC Halifax Town 1-0 Pontefract Collieries The FA Cup first round dream is over for heroic Pontefract Collieries but they went down fighting in the replay at National League giants FC Halifax Town. The Colls hearts were broken by substitute Jack Vale whose goal midway through the second half read more→
