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Ponte Colls face Conference form-side Guiseley in the Quarter Finals of the County Cup at The White Rose Stadium tonight, with former Colls’ manager Steve Kittrick returning to his old stamping ground with his new charges… |
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Colls’ Chairman Guy Nottingham has publicly explained the reasons for the club’s decision to withdraw the reserve team from the Lancashire Football League for the remainder of the season…. |
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Pontefract Collieries resumed their NCEL campaign after a two-month absence, but were twice pegged back by visitors Louth during a pulsating tie on a “paddy field” in Pontefract…. |
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Pontefract Collieries will be holding a Race Night at the clubhouse. The event, which will be held on the evening of Saturday 12th February, 2011, is being put on by the first team squad…… |
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The winners of the 2010 Pontefract Collieries Christmas Draw have been announced. Read on to see whether you have won a prize, and discover the full list of winners…… |
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Simon Houghton and his management team send their Christmas greetings to all Colls’ fans. Read Simon’s wishes for the New Year, together his his “halt-term” report. …. |
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Pontefract Collieries have made a huge statement of intent about their ambitions for the remainder of the season, by announcing the signing of two top class players to their squad….. |
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The Colls First Team squad enjoyed their Christmas party on Saturday, bolstered by the knowledge that they will top the NCEL First Division on Christmas Day. However, as the pictures show, they will hardly be topping any fashion charts….. |
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The fixtures have been confirmed for seniors teams – First Team, Reserves and U19′s Alliance – for January 2011, with the First Team promised a busy month after the weather decimated December’s fixtures. |
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Pontefract Collieries have set up a quarter-final clash against Conference North side Guiseley, and a re-union with a former favourite, after their win against NCEL Premier League Liversedge……. |
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The postponement of last Saturday’s NCEL trip to AFC Emley and tonight’s County Cup tie at Liversedge has meant that three Academy youngsters will have to wait for the First Team debuts after being called into the squad….. |
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Pontefract Collieries returned to the top of the NCEL First Division with a point at Bottesford, but will consider this an opportunity missed having squandered a lead taken through Ryan Poskitt……. |
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U19s gain revenge with sweet victory over Hemsworth
The U19 Academy side gained revenge for last week’s defeat to Hemsworth with a 3:2 win in the return fixture at The White Rose Stadium. John Redford’s side deservedly beat their neighbours to get the Northern U19s Alliance League campaign back on track. |
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Tickets for the eagerly-anticipated Annual Sports Dinner are now on sale. Book early to avoid disappointment and make sure you don’t miss out on this great night… |
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Ponte missed the opportunity to return to the top of the league by dropping another two points at home in their match against lowly Appleby Frodingham, but they had their inspirational ‘keeper to thank for ensuring that the damage was not worse…… |
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The U19 Academy side lost a close game at near neighbours Hemsworth due to defensive errors, but will have taken a number of positives from an improved performance…… |
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The Colls crashed out of the NCEL League Cup at Staveley last night, conceing two goals in injury time as extra time and penalties seemed inevitable. The evening was marred by an injury tomidfield maestro Josh Wright….. |
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The Beechnut Lane ground will have a new name from 1st December 2010. Pontefract Collieries’ ground will be known as The White Rose Stadium….. |
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Pontefract Collieries’ “Superfan” Joey McConnell has recieved a double award for his contributions to the football club….. |
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Pontefract Collieries are in a three-way tie on 35 points at the head of the NCEL First Division, following a convincing win over neighbours Glasshoughton in the Pontefract & Castleford derby….. |
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Congratulations to Colls Academy coach Chris Kirby, who has passed his Level 3 (UEFA B) Certificate in Coaching Football, following his assessment last week at the ground…. |
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The Colls dropped two points in the title race, although it could have been far worse, as the side trailed 3:0 to Shirebrook at the interval…. |
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Ponte Colls are delighted that Leeds United legend Duncan McKenzie has agreed to be guest speaker at our Annual Sporting Dinners… |
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A delighted Chris Pratt triumphed in the 2010 Pontefract Collieries World Cup Pundit competition. Details – and top 100 entrants – posted here… |
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Pontefract Collieries have honoured Patrick Monaghan by making him a Life-Time Member of the club, in recognition for….. |
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Pontefract Collieries reached the Second Round of the West Riding County Cup after a hard-fought win against neighbours Glasshoughton, with both teams performing admirably in dreadful conditions….. |
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Ponte Colls U19 Academy side were well beaten by high-flying Harrogate in a game in which they fell below their normal high standards….. |
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In the “Top of the Table” clash, Ponte Colls and Staveley shared six goals, and the points, after a real thriller at Inkersall Road….. |
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Ponte Colls are staging a Games Night at Beechnut Lane on Saturday night, starting at 7:00pm. All over-18s are welcome….. |
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Ponte Colls Reserves were narrowly beaten by Wakefield Reserves in the Lancashire Football League, following another vastly improved performance from the side, aided by the presence of several influential first team players….
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Ponte Colls are holding a Halloween Party at the club for all kids on Friday 29th October….. |
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Pontefract Collieries will face Staveley in Chesterfield on Saturday, with the two teams sitting on top of the NCEL First Division, following a hard-fought victory over Handsworth at Beechnut Lane. |
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Pontefract Collieries’ thrilling promotion campaign reached new heights on Saturday, when the team came from behind to beat Rossington, with the winner being grabbed by right-back Dean Twibey in the third minute of injury time. |
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Pontefract Collieries remained at the top of the NCEL First Division after a convincing win in the backyard of form team Eccleshill United, aided by a brace from Lee Garside and a commanding team performance – for an hour, at least!….. |
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U19s Match Postponed
The Pontefract Collieries’ U19s Academy team’s Lancashire Football League match against Wakefield FC, originally scheduled for Wednesday 6th October, has been postponed due to a fixture clash for the Wakefield team. A revised date will be announced shortly.
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Pontefract Collieries returned to the top of the NCEL First Division, edging out Yorkshire Amateurs in an enthralling match thanks to a masterly finish by Carl Fothergill….. |
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Pontefract Collieries created a host of chances, but were unable to break down their promotion rivals Barton Town Old Boys….
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Pontefract Collieries were knocked off the top of the NCEL First Division after failing to break down a resolute Emley at Beechnut Lane on Tuesday….
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Pontefract Collieries crashed out of the FA Vase after a pulsating tie against Tow Law Town, but could have taken the tie to extra time had Jason Bentley’s last minute effort not hit the post….. |
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Coach tickets still available for Tow Law
There are still places available on the coach for Saturdays FA Vase trip to Tow Law. The club are just charging £5 for a return ticket. Anyone interested should contact Guy Nottingham on 07890 525786, or guy@pontecolls.co.uk |
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Pontefract Collieries Academy side crashed out of the FA Youth Cup after a thrilling tie against Maltby, and were left kicking themselves for not having won the tie in ninety minutes….. |
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Pontefract Collieries flew to the top of the league with a convincing home win against Brodsworth Welfare, with Craig Stephens providing a masterclass of creative forward play to complement a good all-round team performance….. |
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Reserves fixture against Wakefield switched to home
Ponte Colls Reserves fixture against Wakefield, to be played this Friday 10th September, will now be played at home, following a switch of venue. With the First Team not in action this weekend, the focus turns to the Reserves, as they seek their first win in this season’s Lancashire League.
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Pontefract Collieries returned to form on Saturday, with a resounding 5:0 win away at Appleby Frodingham, with new-boy Josh Wright excelling in the engine room….
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Pontefract Collieries FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Burchnall as Football Development Manager. Ian is an UEFA A Licensed coach, who has previously worked at the Leeds United…. |
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Colls lose ground over Bank Holiday fixtures
Despite winning on Saturday against Yorkshire Ameteurs, the first team disappointed over the Bank Holiday weekend, and lost further ground in the NCEL championship race.
Click here for First Team results
Click here for latest Reserves results
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Despite their opening day defeat to Bradford Park Avenue, manager Keelan Hall found that the positives far outweighed the disappointments from his first competitive game in charge…..
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Pontefract Collieries’ unbeaten start to the NCEL league campaign came to an end under the Beechnut Lane floodlights when Grimsby Borough deservedly walked away with all three points….
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Pontefract Collieries are running a lottery, offering a lucky local company the chance to have the Beechnut Lane stadium named after them from October 2010 to the end of December 2011….
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Pontefract Collieries preserved their unbeaten start to their NCEL league campaign, but Simon Houghton berated his team for two points dropped in a match in which they performed poorly…..
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Pontefract Collieries ensured that they set the early pace at the top of the Northern Counties Eastern League First Division with a thrilling win over local rivals Hemsworth….
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Pontefract Collieries’ FA Cup tie against Selby Town will be featured on tonight’s “Calendar”, with a report on Saturday’s match, plus highlights. Programme starts at 6:00pm…
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Pontefract Collieries crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday, but TV replays confirmed that they should have been playing against ten men for the last 44 minutes….
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Pontefract Collieries followed up their winning start in the NCEL First Division by giving the Premier League champions Bridlington Town a real fright in the Presidents Cup…..
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New Reserve Team Manager Keelan Hall will have his work cut out when his new charges commence their Lancashire Football League campaign. First up is Bradford Park Avenue….
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Pontefract Collieries had to show all their character to win their opening league match against Eccleshill, with excellent displays from new boys….
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Pontefract Collieries are inviting applications for an experience Manager to take charge of their Under 17’s side, for the forthcoming 2010/2011 Season….
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The fixture list has thrown up a fascinating start to the season for the Colls First Team, with the first three league games being played at home, and a fantastic local derby in the FA Cup…
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Following hundreds of entries for the “design a new badge” competition, Pontefract Collieries are delighted to unveil their new badge….
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Pontefract Collieries FC won the “Best Programme” award for the First Division of the Northern Counties East League….
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Applications are invited from experienced managers and coaches seeking to work with an U16′s age group….
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