The signing of Greig McGrory represented a major coup for the club in the closed season before the start of the current campaign. Greig excelled in the NCEL last season as part of the now defunct Leeds Carnegie side, scoring 20 goals despite missing several games.

Greig is a hardworking, enthusiastic player, who brings a touch of quality to the team’s forward play, and a real energy to proceedings.

Greig joined Barnsley Academy at U16 level, progressing to a 2 year scholarship which then led to the offer of a 3rd year contract. On the field Greig played in several different positions for both the youth team and the reserves. He always gave 100% effort wherever he was asked to play, including a stint at right back! His best achievement at the Tykes was scoring in the FA Youth Cup Quarter Final against Birmingham City, although at 22, his best playing days are all in front of him – it is hoped that these are spent at The White Rose Stadium.

Greig is quick, strong, fit and tenacious, and very direct when in possession of the ball, combining terrific technical skills with good awareness of other players, and a real goalscorers instinct. He made a blistering start to his Ponte career, scoring 6 goals in his first 3 friendly fixtures and now, after a period of gelling with his new team-mates, the fans are starting to see the best of Greig.

Greig had offers from many clubs – several from a higher league than the Colls. However, he chose to join Pontefract, recognising the potential of the club and the quality of the management team, not to mention the squad.

Date of birth / age: 28.06.1990  / 21
Year joined the Colls: 2011
Previous clubs: Barnsley FC , Leeds Carnegie
Position: Striker
Footballing ambition: To play at the highest level possible
Job: Studying sports performance
Family: Myself , Laura , son Charlie
Biggest influence in football career: Dad
Greatest character in the Colls dressing room: It’s a close one – either Comedy Connor or Dunc
Nicknames: Target man/ any one of the seven dwarfs
Team you support: Celtic /Leeds
Favourite player: Messi
Why?: Unbelievable teckers and loves a goal
Favourite player of all time: Henrik Larsson
Why?: Legend for Celtic
Favourite manager: Martin O’Neill
Best game ever watched:             Leeds v Liverpool , when Viduka scored 4
Pre-match superstitions: Too many: one of them is four knees to chest before kick off
Anyone you would like to thank for help with career: My family
Favourite TV programme?: The Only Way is Essex , Match of the Day
Favourite film?: Braveheart , Any Given Sunday, Gladiator, Home Alone
Musical tastes – favourite bands/artists? Electro , house , RnB….. anything really
Favourite food?: Italian – especially pasta
Favourite car?: Aston Martin db9 , Rolls Royce phantom drop top
Embarrassing facts or moments?: Running round Oakwell naked for the first team Christmas bonus whilst tied up to my team mate Jacob Butterfield