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THE COLLS WELCOME TO THE HUNTERS STADIUM
Pontefract Collieries FC would like to extend a very warm welcome to the fans, players and officials of our visitors for this fixture and to all of our Ponte Colls supporters and committee. We also welcome our match officials and any neutrals who have chosen to come along to watch our game today. We hope you enjoy your visit to our stadium and would like for you to make use of our facilities that we are proud to offer… in particular, our clubhouse situated under the main stand with cold beer on tap and excellent tea bar with a selection of hot and cold food. Whatever the outcome of today’s game, we do hope that you will be able to join us for a drink in the clubhouse after the match before wishing you a safe journey home. We would also like to thank our sponsors and partners for the 2022/23 season
COLLS CONTACTS & OFFICIALS Registered Office; Pontefract Collieries Football Club CIC 4 Holywell Avenue Castleford England, WF10 3FD Company No. 08103129 OwnerDirector: Trevor Waddington contact@pontefractcollieries.com www.pontefractcollieries.com Club Owner & Chair Trevor Waddington Vice Chair Tom Wiles Director David Beach Head of Operations Mark Harling Club Secretary Tina Goodworth Head of Social Media Charlie Fletcher Commercial Assistant David Flint Committee Members Phil Goodworth David Gray Gareth Athorn First Team Manager Craig Rouse Player/Assistant Manager Jimmy Williams Player/Head Coach Gavin Rothery Player/First Team Coach James Baxendale Goalkeeper Coach Lee Kelsey Sports Therapist Megan Parsley T H E C O L L I E R I E S | P A G E 4
Steve Kittrick then took up the challenge with a more locally based squad, and an emphasis on youth development. 199900 saw the Under-16’s win the West Riding Junior Cup, and the Under-19’s reach the Northern Youth Alliance League Cup Final. The senior squad also reached the Wilkinson Sword Trophy Final, which was narrowly lost on a 4–2 aggregate to ButGoole.successes at youth level were ultimately unable to be repeated by the senior squad, and Steve Kittrick left, after a disappointing finish to the 2000–01 campaign. The successful youth coach, Gary Batley, took over for the 2001–02 campaign, but a very young and unsettled side saw a disastrous season end with the Colls rock bot-tom of the NCEL First Division.
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The Colls Club History
history of the game in the town is still in need of further research, but it is known that a Pontefract Borough club reached the dizzy heights of the Yorkshire League in the late 1920s. They failed to finish the 1929–30 season, though. But by 1935, a club called Tanshelf Gems managed to acquire a ground on Ackworth Road, moved there, and became Pontefract United.
United ruled the roost in local football before the war, but when hostilities ended in Europe, they were rekindled in the town with the appearance of a Pontefract Collieries side, who by the late 1950s had gained slight bragging rights over their town rivals, both playing in the West Yorkshire League.
But in 1960 the old Collieries club became extinct, only for the name to return a couple of years later when United merged with a local youth side and adopted the name for themselves.
The new club quickly gained in stature and found considerable success in the West Yorkshire League, before joining the Yorkshire League in 1979. Progress on the field continued, culminating in a Yorkshire League Division Three Championship win in 1982.
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Pontefract is known to have had a football club as far back as the 1890s when a side, presumably composed mainly of soldiers, competed in the West Yorkshire League as Pontefract MuchGarrison.ofthe
Managers Paul Cooper, John Brown, and Ged Elliott had been the main inspirations behind the footballing rise of the club during this sustained period of progress. But when the last of this line, Ged Elliott, left the club during 1994–95, a sudden decline could not be halted and the first relegation for many a year came about. The appointment of new boss, Jim Kenyon, soon halted the slide, however, and the Colls bounced straight back, taking the Runners-Up spot, and winning the Wilkinson Sword Trophy along the way.
This was the last season of the old Yorkshire and Midland Leagues, which then combined to form the Northern Counties East League. The Colls were founder members of the new league. Successive promotions were gained in the first two seasons; the Runners-Up spot in Division Two (North) being followed rapidly by the Division One (North) Championship. This was the last season of the old Yorkshire and Midland Leagues, which then combined to form the Northern Counties East League. The Colls were founder members of the new league. Successive promotions were gained in the first two seasons; the Runners-Up spot in Division Two (North) being followed rapidly by the Division One (North) Championship. This meteoric rise saw the Colls into the top flight of the NCEL, a position they held for a decade. Progress on the field was matched by ground improvements, as floodlights, a new clubhouse, stands, seats, and other major changes took place. Much of the work was done during the miners’ strike, cementing further, literally, the club’s relationship with the mining industry and local community.
The floodlight opening in 1987 saw the Collieries take on Hull City in a friendly, watched by the record 1,000 crowd for the Skinner Lane ground. More honours came the club’s way as the NCEL Floodlit Cup was won twice, and two West Riding County Cup Finals were reached. Another near miss was the appearance in the NCEL Presidents Cup Final in 1994.
The following season saw Pontefract in yet another cup final, when they lost out by 3 –1 to Hucknall Town at Millmoor in the NCEL League Cup Final. Success could not be sustained, though, and by 1998–99, a disastrous start saw the first 11 games lost, and only 7 points gained by Christmas. New manager, Peter Daniel, came in, and almost turned the fortunes around in an amazing rear-guard battle. The club still lost its Premier Division status, finishing second bottom, but only on goal difference.
The 2016/17 season saw many changes in players and staff behind the scenes and on the field, with emphasis on the clubs infrastructure being paramount. The team had a great pre-season and that gave the side the building blocks for the year they had.
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But optimism for the 2003–04 campaign soon evaporated, and after a poor start, Pete Daniel resigned. Reserve team manager Roly Lanes took over the reins, and the club were pulled off bottom spot, but still needed to apply for re-election.
2008-9 saw a new and enthusiastic, Committee appoint new manager, Simon Houghton, from local Central Midlands League side Kinsley Boys, and after just 4 league games the new team gained the 9 points it won the previous season. For the first part of the season, the club kept pace with eventual champions Scarborough Athletic at the top of the table, but unfortunately, a disastrous spell into the new-year saw the club embark on a run of 1 win in 9, which saw the club finish in ninth place.
2002–03 saw Peter Daniel return, and improve-ments on the field were obvious from the very start. Ironically, despite bringing in a few key players to strengthen the squad, much of the side were graduates from the club’s youth policy, which seemingly had not matured quite quickly enough for previous Themanagers.season saw the club reach its best ever stage in national competitions, reaching the Second Round Proper of the FA Vase, and with another Cup Final appearance in the Wilkinson Sword Trophy, this time losing out to Mickleover Sports, 3–1 on aggregate. A strong run in the second half of the league season saw the Colls finish in fourth place in Division One.
Battles off the field have dominated recent times, with fires destroying seats and parts of the stand, the tea bar, and the closure of the adjacent Prince of Wales Colliery and loss of the electricity supply. On the field, Collieries continued to struggle, and only avoided relegation on more than one occasion as a consequence of Pyramid restructuring.
The Colls Club History
2009–10 saw continual improvement from Houghton’s players. The side was strengthened and despite a slow start, the side eventually finished the sea-son in fifth place, taking four points off promoted Brighouse Town during the campaign. Despite the team topping the league during the Christmas and New Year period in the 2010–11 Season, the team’s results fell away badly in the early months of 2011.
Progress in national competitions was virtually nil. Things reached rock bottom in 2007–08 when, despite winning the first league game, Ponte then failed to win another for the rest of the season, and finished with just 9 points, a staggering 15 adrift of the club above them. Once again, relegation was avoided as the club were saved by the constant restructuring of the Pyramid league system. Turmoil and bad feeling dominated the summer break, seeing the departure of the management team and most of the Committee as well. But this provided an excellent opportunity for the club to rebuild, and to put in place a plan for the future where none had previously existed.
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During his first dozen games in charge of the club, Ormsby used the remainder of last season to assess the players at his disposal and start to implement changes to the playing style of the team. With several target signings brought in during the closed season to enhance his squad, Ormsby prepared his team for an assault on the NCEL First Unfortunately,Division. success wasn’t forthcoming for the Colls, and a bad spell during the middle of the 2012-2013 season led to Ormsby leaving the club by mutual consent. Player-managers Nick Handley and Duncan Bray stepped into the breach for the club, and with one defeat in the last ten league games, they ended the season with the club in-form, The 2013-2014 season was one of consolidation as Bray and Handley brought in new players and stamped their style of play on the squad. Ending in a ninth place league finish.
Ponte now in the NCEL Premier (in 2015/16) new players arrived to strengthen the promotion winning squad. However struggles saw a new management team announced with manager Craig Parry assisted by Craig Rouse and Nigel Danby. They fought to the bitter end and unfortunately ended up in the third from bottom spot and back into division one.
As a result, Simon Houghton left the club, with former Leeds United captain Brendon Ormsby being brought in as manager.
The plan was delivered and 2014/15 turned out to be a successful season for the Colls as they finished as runners up in the NCEL Division 1 and achieved promotion to the NCEL Premier League after an absence of fifteen seasons. Along the way they achieved the season’s records for highest away win, best aggregate score, most goals scored (joint with Louth Town), second best defence and most clean sheets.
After a great start with 9 wins out of the first 9 games (including friendlies) the Colls had started will in both league and the FA Cup The latter saw us reach our joint furthest in the competition after wins against Runcorn Town and Bootle who both went on to have good league campaigns in their own right We ended up getting knocked out by Tadcaster Albion after a thrilling cup tie going 2 0 down then 3 1 down and after pulling a goal back to make it 3 2 were then harshly not given a late penalty! The league saw us put in some brilliant runs of form which saw us leap from 6th to the top of the league. Fate was in our own hands on the final day requiring a win on the final day away at Worsbrough Bridge to gain promotion, which we did 2 1 to return back to the NCEL Premier Division.
2017/18 saw what can only be described as a spectacular season The mighty Ponte Colls surprised everyone (probably most at the club too) We started the season brilliantly winning 12 out of our first 13 games scoring 50 goals in the process By the end of 2017 Ponte had only lost 3 times in league football and were still going strong in the FA Vase Due to these cup runs we sat third in the league and 18 points behind league leader AFC Mansfield but many games in hand But by the time we travelled to Mansfield for the “Title Decider” we were right on their tails, The game was billed to be a close battle yet Ponte took the wheels off the Mansfield title charge and hammered them 3 0 in their back yard! A win in Ponte’s next game would guarantee our historic first promotion to the Evo Stik Away at Maltby Main saw Ponte do exactly what was needed a 2 0 win and mass celebrations The Colls followed this up with a midweek win again away, this time at Handsworth Parramore and a 3 1 win and Pickering losing the following night, meant Ponte were CHAMPIONS of the NCEL Premier Division
After 2 consecutive promotions the Colls had an extremely successful first ever season at Step Four in 2018 19 in the NPL Division One East finishing as runners up to Morpeth Town The Colls narrowly lost out on promotion to the NPL Premier Division at the first time of asking after losing to Brighouse Town in the Play offs
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The Colls Club History
The 19 20 and 20 21 seasons were curtailed early due to the coronavirus pandemic The 2021/22 season saw Craig Rouse return to the club as First Team Manager, along with a number of former players We struggled to get started in the league, but history was made in the FA Cup as Ponte reached the fourth qualifying round FC Halifax Town needed a return leg to beat The Colls, following a draw at home in front of a club record attendance, With only league games remaining follow exits from other cup competitions, it was time to pick up poor league form Colls sat second bottom in early November but a string of big wins saw a jump to mid table A strong bond between players and fans built from the start of 2022 and some big wins followed Many positives for the new season in 2022/23 see many players retained, plus the addition of a couple of former faces On and off the field the club seems to be in a much stronger positions, so here's to more happy days down Beechnut Lane!
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Further seasons passed by with no more silverware, Boroughs goal was to maintain the standard of Northern Counties East League football which they have done to this day At the end of the 2014 2015 season long term managers and club founder Nigel Fanthorpe and Stephen Newby stood down after 12 memorable seasons
The following season 2009 2010 ended successfully with another piece of silverware, winning the prestigious Ashby Benovelent Cup beating Appleby Frodingham in the final 4 3 after extra time.
TGrimsby Borough Football Club was formed when Louth United withdrew from all senior competitions on the 17th July 2003.With no competition in which to compete and no base Nigel Fanthorpe set up a meeting of the following people Ken Holmes, Tony Hopper, Paul Storer, Martin Blades, Ken Vincent and Albany Jordan to form a working committee and create a new club called Grimsby Borough. The sole aim was to ensure the standard of football stayed in the area Nigel Fanthorpe and Stephen Newby carried on their successful managerial partnership Completion of the club was recognised on the 2nd September 2003 when affiliation was granted by the Lincolnshire FA
Our Grimsby Borough
Every year since the formation of Grimsby Borough F.C. they have played at successively higher levels in the amateur game In the first year Borough came second in the Lincolnshire Premier League and therefore applied to the Central Midlands League Premier Division and were unanimously accepted by the CML committee The following year Boro’, as the team is affectionately known, competed in the CML playing at the Grimsby Institute site Once again, we came second in the league’s premier division but could not take up the well deserved promotion until the ground was up graded That overdue promotion came the very next season: Grimsby Borough was promoted to the Supreme Division of the Central Midlands League Sadly, the CML team had to leave the Institute site due to ground regulations. Local firm, Nicol, stepped in at the eleventh hour and their generous financial backing enabled us to negotiate a ground share arrangement with Brigg Town F.C. which gave us access to the finest pitch and facilities in the area That season ended on a high note when the club won the Centenary Junior Lincolnshire League Cup beating Skegness Town a very proud moment for all concerned The club received yet another accolade when they were invited to join the North East Counties League, Division One for the 2009 2009 Season. 2008 2009 was, of course, a tough season, meeting veteran clubs such as the former nationwide team, Scarborough Athletic F.C. but the players upheld the standards we expected of them, both on and off the pitch and a tough season ended with Grimsby Borough finishing a very creditable 13th position in the league
The 2011 2012 season was the highlight for the Club, winning their first major trophy in the Northern Counties East League They played Shirebrook Town in the Final of the Wilkinson Sword Trophy and came out 3 1 winners after extra time after being down to 10 men, a fantastic achievement for all involved at the club
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Images from Grimsby Borough FC Facebook 2021 2022 season started, unfortunately losses in the FA Cup to Winterton Rangers and to Redcar Town in the FA Vase made the focus of the league the priority By Xmas Borough were 5 points clear at the top of the NCEL Premier Borough were crowned NCEL Premier Division Champions finishing with a 9 point lead.
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2017 2018 season was similar to the previous season were once again we got to the play off final but were defeated by Eccleshill United. We progressed to Lincolnshire Senior Trophy Final for the second time in our history but were beaten on penalties by Holbeach United Progress for the club had been achieved once again
2020 2021 season due to start with an FA Cup match on the 1st September at Long Eaton Utd League to start on the 19th September away at Bridlington Town. Season cancelled in December due to Covid 19 break out
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2018 2019 season was very successful, progressed to the Lincolnshire Senior Trophy Final for the second year running but unfortunately got beat on penalties to Deeping Rangers, however we bounced back and won the Norther Counties East League Division One Championship, gaining promotion to the Premier Division 2019 2020 season in the Premier Division for the first time, we started very well and lead the league for numerous weeks, got to the 3rd Round of the FA Vase and eventually lost 4 2 at Coventry Utd having been 2 1 up with 15mins left Form dropped off drastically after xmas and tumbled down the league to finish 9th as the league was cancelled due to the COVID 19 Pandemic.
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The club then appointed Gary Precious and Andrew Thornton for the 2015 2016 season as successors but results failed to live up to expectations, so Paul Walden was brought in from Louth Town. Results improved as we moved away from the relegation zone, but towards the end of the season the results dipped, and relegation became a reality again Andrew Liddle and Daniel Barrett were brought in to steer the club away from relegation. Success was achieved with a 18th place finish 2016 2017 season was successful in terms of progress as the side got through to the play off final only to be defeated by Penistone Church.
HENRY ELLIS Midfield: Henry as just got into the squad this season coming up from the reserves, he can fill in at full back, but he is mainly a tenacious midfielder, good experience for him this season
ADAM DRURY Midfield: Ex Manchester City Academy player, can play a variety of positions, gives us quality were ever he plays
LEWIS BEMROSE Striker: He will give the team some pace and movement up front and get his fair share of goals, a good addition to the squad
RITCHIE BURDETT Striker: Ritchie joined us from Armthorpe to give us more options up front, pacey striker that never stops working and gets his fair share of goals
JAMES PETRONZIO Midfield / Defender: ‘Jamma’ is one of our longest serving players, albeit a brief spell at Skegness Town Utility player that can play anywhere in the back four or in midfield, valuable squad member
JACK DEBNAM Midfield: Club Skipper Jack plays with allot of commitment and enthusiasm, he gives the team a different dimension when he is playing well, very dangerous in and around the penalty area with a thunderous strike on him
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JACK BRADBURY Winger: On his day can totally mesmerise full backs with his pace and dribbling skills, scores quality goals and assists
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LEWIS COLLINS Midfield: Just signed from Gainsborough Trinity, energetic box to box midfielder that will give the team more energy and creativity in that midfield area
MITCHEL FULLWOOD Defender: Joined us from Epworth Town last season, attacking left full back that will give us a good threat going forward, second season at this level, so still learning .
TOM SAWYER Midfield: Solid midfielder that can also fill in at centre back, re joined the club after spells at Skegness and Frickley.
TOM HIPWELL Defender: Tom as progressed from the reserves into the first team squad this season, tall centre back looks a good prospect for the future
DANIEL TROTT Striker: Just returned from Skegness Town, strong powerful player with a thunderous shot
REECE YORK Midfield: New addition this season, Reece has been involved with Grimsby Town, Fulham and latterly Sheffield United Central midfield favoured position he brings to the team good energy and passing ability, works hard from box to box Great addition to the engine room
JORDAN BARNETT Central Defender: Jordan as just joined us having spent the last few seasons in the States, strong quick defender with a good presence. He is comfortable on the ball as well as enjoying a tackle, a good threat from set pieces.
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OWEN DAVEY Midfield: Joined us this season from Grimsby Town Youth, neat and tidy player that never seems to give the ball away
LIAM HIGTON Goalkeeper: Liam is an accomplished goalkeeper at this level, he was a losing finalist for Cleethorpes Town in the FA Vase at Wembley Great shot stopper and quality distribution
TOM JAMIESON Full Back: Joined us from Grimsby Town Youth, strong attacking full back that gives us a great option down the right side
CAINE WINFARRAH Midfield: Caine as just re joined us from Cleethorpes Town to start his second spell at the club, full back or left sided midfielder he gives us experience down the left, good pace and quality left foot, a great addition to the squad
Spencer Clarke - DF A stalwart for us, Spencer is a real Rolls Royce of a footballer and a leader amongst the dressing room Vice Captain he is and has been a key component for The Colls over the years Jack Shepherd DF Our young player of the year last season, Jack has matured into a strong defender that can play either centre or left back. As well as reading the game well, it is his ability to bring the ball out which often catches the eye. Callum Brook DF A product of the Chesterfield FC academy, following his arrival he has made a number of appearances and has more than handled himself at this level. He will go on to have a big future at the heart of defence. Ben Turner DF Another experienced head at the back, Ben joined the club in December 2021. The left sided defender featured heavily in the sides up turn in league form last season.
Harry Spratt DF One of our new recruits this season, Harry can feature anywhere across the back line. He joins the club following spells at Ashton United, Scarborough Athletic and York City.
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Lloyd Allinson GK Lloyd started his senior career at Chesterfield in the football league. He’s since gained experience in National League and NPL. A great shot stopper and has made a big impact since joining The Colls.
Jack Greenhough DF Club Captain Jack joined The Colls academy following leaving Bolton Wanderers. He quickly joined the first team and made a big impression. One of the clubs youngest captains, he is a massive part of how we play. Jake Picton DF Jake returns to Ponte this year after a spell at Worksop Town. An experienced defender at this level, he’s a real leader and has the ability to chip in with a goal from the back.
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James Baxendale - MF Another midfielder that comes alive in the final third, made a number of Football League appearance for Walsall before moving down the pyramid. He’s back for his second stint at Ponte and will look to add goals and assists. Recently also joined the coaching staff as First Team Coach.
Fabian Bailey DF/MF Fabian is into his fifth straight season at Ponte. He is a real versatile player that can feature anywhere from defence to midfield
Scott Brown DF/MF ‘Browny’ is another player that can feature in the heart of defence or midfield, he’s always fire in the tackle but is also great with the ball at his feet Made a real difference upon returning from a loan last year Jack Vann MF Vanny joined Ponte last summer and made a real impression, a real cog in The Colls engine room controlling the midfield. Ran a one man goal of the season competition last year with two fine strikes Gavin Rothery MF Midfield dynamo and now Head Coach, Gavin is a midfield dynamo and makes his impact when dancing passed defenders. Missed parts of last season through injury but when for another key component to our side.
Jack Lazenby MF Jack is a ball playing midfielder that has a great range of passing and loves a crunching challenge. A former Guiseley academy product, will be looking to kick on this year.
Mikey Dunn - FW ’Magic Mikey’ a defenders nightmare, this lad on his day can be one of the best players in the league. He’s footwork and speed often leave defenders on the floor. He’s enjoyed a bright preseason will look to add to his NPL tally of goals this season.
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Jimmy Williams DF/MF A Ponte unsung hero, now player assistant coach Jimmy is a combative player that can play anywhere in either defence or midfield, a real presence in the side
Another man that’s goal record speaks for itself and he’ll no doubt cause many issues for opposing defences.
Adam Priestley - FW A Gibraltar International who has 17 caps and a goal for his country, Adam has a great pedigree and has scored goals for each club he’s been at. A fast intelligent forward, he’ll be looking to chip in with plenty of goals and assists.
Lee Kelsey GK Coach An experienced coach with a UEFA B licensing as a coach and Keeper Coach. Lee is also our Head of Academy and Community and is lead coach for our Scholars during the week.
Craig Rouse Manager Now in his second season as manager at Ponte, previously a goalscoring player then assistant coach as Colls went through their most successful years. Now looking to guide the club to more success. Pics
Megan Parsley Phsyio Megan has stayed on for her second season with Ponte as Head Physiotherapis, she works closely with Craig Rouse and the lads to ensure they remain in the best condition.
Joe Lumsden - FW Another striker that knows where the back of the net is He rejoined the club last spring and will be looking to add to his tally from last campaign and his previous spell at Ponte.
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Gavin Allott - FW A proper old fashioned no 9, Gav joins Ponte after winning the league last year with Liversedge.
Finally, the squad has come together what should we expect from the season?
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The league campaign starts this weekend, how excited are you for things to be getting underway?
GAVIN ROTHERY
Yes the squad has come together nicely, we’ve got some good options and competition for places all over the pitch which is what you want. We’re aiming to be in the top half of the table and if we play to our capabilities hopefully we will be there or there abouts come the end of season.
What can we expect from today’s opponents Grimsby Borough?
I think they will be right up for the game, it’s their first game in this league having been promoted last season and they will be wanting to show people they can compete at this level so we will be expecting a tough game.
Really looking forward to the league opener this weekend, pre season has been good but you just want to get going now and get in to the competitive games!
A victory in the FA Cup last weekend over Garforth, what did you make of the game?
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I thought we started really well in the first 15/20 mins and played all our football in their half and put them under some good pressure. We should have had a penalty given, had one cleared off the line and hit the post so on another day we could have been 2 or 3 goals up. Garforth just looked for the long ball on the counter and I think we got drawn in to going too long like them and this stopped our rythm in the game Garforth then had a few chances of their own which Lloyd has done brilliantly to save a couple of them and we managed to get the penalty to take the lead and then see the game out Overall we can play better but showed good team spirit to grind out the result in the end
You currently coach one of our Junior Teams and head up the Andy's Man Club for Pontefract (which is based at our stadium), tell us about both roles? My under 15’s who play in the JPL I’ve been coaching now for going into our 8th season, and we still have a core of them lads that have been there from day one, With also some quality new additions that can hopefully push on to be a part of the fantastic scholarship programme that the club runs.
Lee Welcome, Tell us first of all why you follow The Colls and how you found out about the club?
What is it about Non League football that you enjoy the most? It's real football, Crunching tackles, Sublime goals, unbelievable errors you literally get everything! and the beauty of it is that its accessible for all. Can you tell us about your favourite experience/match in Non League (so far)?
Each week we will give a fan of either The Colls or our opponents the chance to discuss their team and what they love the most about Non League Football. This week we will speak to Lee Connolly (Pontefract Collieries Supporter).
Finally, what do you think you could expect from your team this season?
The role with AMC is something that is close to my heart and something that has been fully supported by this magnificent club, we have a great team of facilitators that help us all run the place together. Sessions are held at 7pm every Monday down at the Hunters Stadium (except bank holidays) in case anyone was wondering.
As always expect the unexpected! This team has potential to challenge at the top end of the table, I truly believe that, The attacking threat we have is up there with the best in the league
Where to start! Got to be the home leg of the FA cup tie vs Halifax last season, to see the place that full with the whole town behind the team was absolutely incredible!
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Having lived in Pontefract for almost 20 years now I’ve been a regular down at the now Hunters Stadium for many years, the reason I’ve continued to follow them is because they are a club of the people, a real club with a community spirit which is something the town and us can be really proud of.
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The Colls Connect will see us catch up with someone within the football pyramid, to talk about their role and their club and what they get up to. This week we speak with Kian Ward (@kianwardgk).
Welcome Kian, firstly tell us which club you are with and what your role is? Hi Charlie, great to be asked to take part in this. Hopefully I will come and get to a Ponte game at some point this season! I’m Head of Media at Concord Rangers FC in the National League South. Tell us about your club and what your role entails during the week and on a matchday?
Concord's a really special club, probably the smallest club at step 2 celebrating our 10th season at the level. We’re a close knit group with the players and everyone involved with the club working and playing the ‘concord way’. My role though really is focused on delivery of a successful media strategy alongside my joint head of media Euan, we’ve seen a drastic increase in followers over the last couple of years and that’s something I’m immensely proud of. Match days I usually sit back relax and enjoy the football with a beer or 4 and let our match day media team take control. What is it that you enjoy about what you do and Non League Football?
The thing I enjoy most about what I do is the close relationship I’ve formed with the players, as you know I’m openly gay so building relationships with the playing squad and management team is massive for me k that’s a massive strength everything about it, the own the country about
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Lloyd Allinson (GK) Jack Greenhough (C) Jack Shepherd Spencer Clarke (VC) Jake Picton Callum Brook Ben Turner Harry Spratt Jimmy Williams Fabian Bailey Scott Brown Jack Vann Jack Lazenby James Baxendale Gavin Rothery Mikey Dunn Joe Lumsden Gavin Allott Adam Priestley GRIMSBY BOROUGH PONTEFRACT COLLIERIES MATCH OFFICIALS Ref: Thomas Maher Assistants: Matthew Coles & Gordon Greaves Liam Higton Tom Jamieson Mitch Fullwood Jordan Barnett Tom Hipwell Tom Sawyer Lewis Collins Adam Drury Caine Winfarrah Jack Bradbury Jack Debnam Owen Davey Henry Ellis James Petronzio Ritchie Burdett Reece York Daniel Trott
