Shildon AFC - Match Programme

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

NOTE: ONLY FOOD AND DRINK BOUGHT ON THE PREMISES CAN BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES

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

COLLS CONTACTS & OFFICIALS

Registered Office; Pontefract Collieries Football Club CIC 4 Holywell Avenue Castleford England, WF10 3FD Company No. 08103129

Director: Trevor Waddington contact@pontefractcollieries.com www.pontefractcollieries.com

The Colls Club History

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 Garrison.

Much of the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Goole.

But 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.

The Colls Club History

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 managers.

The 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

As a result, Simon Houghton left the club, with former Leeds United captain Brendon Ormsby being brought in as manager. 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 Division.

Unfortunately, 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Colls Club History

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.

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!

Our Visitors

Shildon AFC

FORMED in 1890 as Shildon Town, the Railwaymen joined the Auckland and District League two years later and in 1894 merged with the Rangers and Heroes to become Shildon United In 1900, the club played in the new Northern League Division Two but folded that season due to financial problems as did the Second Division

A re formed club joined the Northern League in 1903 to replace Stockton St John’s In 1907, Shildon joined the semi professional ranks of the North Eastern League, finishing second in season 1932/33

Before WWII the club won four successive Northern League Division One titles; a record that stood until overhauled by Blyth in 1984 In 1937 the team was unbeaten on their march to the title with Jack Downing firing in a record 61 league and cup goals

A replay win at York City in 1927/28 saw the club reach the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time In the first round, they have also played Brentford, Doncaster Rovers, Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United, and Oldham Athletic three times The last time the club reached the first round was in 2003/04, losing out 7 2 against Notts County.

The club also reached the second round, in 1936/37 against Dartford. The Dean Street turnstiles and distinctive grandstand were erected in 1923 A £45,000 grant saw new dressing rooms and a social club built beneath the stand 60 years later

Shildon won the Second Division championship in 2001/02, scoring 135 goals, and finished runners up in two cup competitions The following season they won the Northern League Challenge Cup with a 3 2 golden goal victory over Billingham Synthonia at Feethams

Tragedy struck the club in February 2004 when 26 year old player, Lee Hainsworth was killed in a road accident on his way to training He had been with the club for six years The Brown Street stand was renamed in his memory

Bill Aisbitt, a lifelong stalwart at the club, died in June 2003 and the boardroom was named in his honour after over 50 years of loyal service

At the end of the 2004 season, the Railwaymen came under serious threat through financial difficulties when the former chairman severed all ties with the club. At the end of the season, all the players and the manager left the club, leaving it crippled

But during the close season, the club appointed a new chairman, Brian Burn who ensured its survival The club survived a relegation scare and since then has gone from strength to strength

The first piece of silverware came at the start of the 2018/19 season with a 4 1 Penalty victory against Dunston UTS. During this season, Daniel Moore guided us to another top 6 finish and the season finished as it started with silverware coming back to Dean Street after the Club defeated South Shields 1 0 in the final of the Durham Challenge Cup held at the Stadium of Light

For the 2021/22 season, and after 2,896 games in the Northern League, the Club has been promoted to Step 4 of the Football Pyramid (Northern Premier League East), the highest level the Club has ever played at

In our inaugural season in the Northern Premier League East we finished the season in a creditable 5th Position In the play off game we were narrowly beaten by Marske United Further improvements have been going on through the summer with the community garden now finished and open as well as a new changing block to bring us up to league standard.

In 2012 13, the club reached two cup semi finals A depleted side lost in the Durham Challenge Cup to Spennymoor Town The match brought an end to the playing career of midfielder Chris Hughes after he suffered a knee injury. And there was more heartbreak as the side narrowly missed a dream day out at Wembley after losing their two legged FA Vase semi final to a late extra time goal in the second leg at home.

In season 2013 14, the management team further strengthened the playing squad, bringing in several experienced players in a determined move to bring silverware back to Dean Street for the first time The investment paid off with the club narrowly missing out on the league title, remaining competitive until the final weeks of the season

But the club was able to avenge the semi final defeat of the previous season when they faced Spennymoor Town in the final of the Durham Challenge Cup On a historic Good Friday, Shildon striker, Billy Greulich Smith added a new chapter to the club’s history books with two late goals the winner in added time at the end of the 90 minutes to overcome their local rivals by two goals to one After missing out on the Northern League Championship in the 2014 15 season by one point, the team re grouped and won the Northern League Cup and became Champions of the Northern League the following season

Following the sudden departure of the Management Team, Chairman David Dent appointed Daniel Moore in January 2017 and Moore guided us to 3rd position in the League and a Durham Challenge Cup Semi Final.

Our Visitors Shildon AFC

Goalkeepers

Alex Curran – Goalkeeper

Experienced goalkeeper signed from Blyth Spartans at the beginning of the 2022-23 Season and has experience of playing in the Northern League since the age of twenty. Former clubs include Ryton, Whickham, Tow Law & most recently Blyth Spartans. He was selected in the Vanarama Team of the week on his National League North debut with a clean sheet at home to Brackley Town..

Defenders

Matty Bateman – Goalkeeper

Highly rated young goalkeeper who spent last season and the beginning of this season on loan at Redcar Athletic. Was brought back in August 22 to create competition for the no. 1 spot.

Aidan Heywood – Defender

Signed from Team Northumbria at the beginning of the 2018/19 Season and has been a regular at right back every since. Can play anywhere across the back line or midfield.

Jack Vaulks – Defender

Signed from Darlington FC in 2019 Jack has had loan spells at Whitby and Pickering Town. He is a calm defender who goes about his job with confidence and gives confidence to the defenders around him.

Alex White – Defender

Signed at the beginning of the 2020/21 season, but a knee injury saw him only complete 4 games. He played over 150 games at Centre Half for Whitby Town and was previously at a host of other clubs including, Jarrow Roofing, Washington, Spennymoor, Stranraer, Hartlepool, Gretna, Ilkeston & Workington. Voted by the supporters club as their player of the season in the 2021-21 season

Max Booth – Defender

He started playing in Teesside Junior Football Alliance League Division 1 with Richmond Town, then moved on to the Darlington youth team. He was a member of the North Yorkshire county team who got to the semi-finals of two cup competitions. Max joined the Darlington Academy which he attended for 2 years, playing for the first team in a number of pre-season and cup games. Whilst at the academy he played for Shildon AFC reserves and during the 2021/22 season stepped up to the Shildon first team.

Toby Pascoe - Defender

Toby was awarded the Young Player of the Year last season at Crook Town AFC in his first season in adult football.

Midfielders

Ben Trotter – Midfield

Ben Trotter, a Shildon lad through and through! Born in Shildon he started playing the game aged 7 in a local junior team which led to a signing for Newton Aycliffe FC before coming back to his roots in 2017. Playing for a hometown club is every lads dream and Ben is no different:. “lots of friends and family support the club, it was an easy decision to make and speaking to management I can see their ambition for the future”.

Kurt Matthews – Midfield

Signed at the beginning of the 2019/20 Season. Kurt who can play on either wing or as a central striker has spent the last 2 seasons at Newton Aycliffe. As a schoolboy he also played at Leeds United.

Chay Liddle – Midfield

Chay signed from Marske United in the summer of 2019, is an intelligent defensive midfielder who reads the game well. He played a key part in their title-winning campaign of 2017/18. His previous clubs also include Spennymoor Town & Guisborough Town. Was voted Players’ player of the year 2021-22.

Joe Posthill – Midfield

Signed from Thornaby in 2019, 2 short seasons at the club due to Covid curtailing the seasons gave some impressive performances in the 2021-22 season in the NPL. Impresses with his work rate and lightning pace.

David Atkinson – Midfield

Signed from Darlington. David who grew up in Shildon started his career at Middlesbrough and played in a variety of defensive and midfield positions. During his time Middlesbrough, he had a loan spell at Carlisle, and helped them avoid relegation in 2015 eventually making his move permanent. He played for the Cumbrians in the FA Cup against Everton – and played a season there before moving to Blyth. In his first spell at Blyth, he helped them win promotion to the National League North in season 2016-17, before he had a spell at IBV Vestmannaeyjar in Iceland, helping them win the Icelandic Cup and Europa League qualification before a second move to Blyth and a return to Iceland and played in the Europa League. A third spell at Blyth in 2019 helped them into the National League play offs, in which they were narrowly beaten by Altrincham. At the end of the Season he became a free agent at the end of the season, and signed for Quakers. Directors player of the year 2021-21.

Jon Weirs - Midfielder

Jon is an attacking midfielder who likes like to beat players and pick a pass.He is a former scholar at Hartlepool United following which he gained four years experience in the Northern League with Seaham Red Star, Whitley Bay and Sunderland Ryhope CW (2 spells). He won the 21/22 Durham Challenge Cup with Sunderland Ryhope CW.

Vinnie Steels – Midfield / Forward

Vinne started his career with Darlington FC before moving to York in 2017/18. He then played for Burnley U23’s (2018/19) and Sunderland U23’s (2020/21).

Our Visitors Shildon AFC

Forwards

Michael Sweet – Striker

Signed for us permanently, after being released by Blyth Spartans, on a 2 year contract. Michael led the Spartans attack regularly last term with 30 appearances to his name with a goal return of five. He signed for Blyth Spartans in the summer after scoring 128 goals in four seasons at Consett AFC. Michael is a proven goalscorer.

Dean Thexton – Striker

Signed from Local rivals Newton Aycliffe after scoring 26 goals in 2019. Previously at Willington. Finished as our top goalscorer in the 2021-22 season.

Billy Greulich-Smith – Striker

Billy was born in Barnet, North London and Billy moved to Sunderland when he was 10. Playing football from a young age he enjoyed a kick about with his Dad until he was old enough to join a team. Billy is a familiar face at Shildon AFC and had played over 300 games in the time he has been with the club. When asked why he has stayed so long at the club he put it down to the “great people” and the “best fans”. From the age of 16 he signed for Brandon, before moving to Luton and resigning at the age of 17. This was followed by a 2 year stint with Hartlepool , Durham City for half a season before moving to Shildon. He also spent time at Watford, Middlesbrough, and Sunderland when he was growing up. Billy has now been with the club for over 10 years.

Wilson Kneeshaw - Striker

Wilson began his career in Middlesbrough’s youth system before playing for ACS Poli Timișoara in Liga I, (the Romanian top division). He then appeared for Darlington 1883 and Blyth Spartans in non-league football and for United Soccer League team Sacramento Republic.

He joined National League North club Darlington in February 2019 on a short-term deal, and made 11 appearances before a ruptured achilles tendon brought an end to his season.

During the 2021–22 season, Kneeshaw featured for Northern Football Alliance side Newcastle Independent (scoring 23 goals in 24 games) as they won the Division One league title.

Squad Pen Pics The Colls

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Versatile Fullback or Midfielder Adam joins the club from Liversedge, where he won a league and cup double last year. He has played for local rivals Tadcaster Albion and Ossett United as well as stints at Farsley Celtic and Harrogate Town

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

Combative Deep lying midfielder, Cody returns for his second spell after enjoying success at the club Returns following spells at Worksop Town and Tadcaster Albion

Lloyd Allinson GK

Jack Greenhough DF Club Captain Jack joined

Jake Picton DF

Jack Shepherd DF

Callum Brook DF

Ben Turner DF

Harry Spratt DF

Adam Porritt DF/MF

Jack Lazenby - MF

Cody Cromack MF

Pat Boyes GK Pat joins The Colls on loan from Football League club Hartlepool

United The Young stopper is from Pontefract and is with the club initially till Jan 2023

Squad Pen Pics The Colls

Mitch Rose - MF

An engine in the midfield of the park, he has played a number of times in the football league as well as for Non League clubs higher up the pyramid. A player that adds quality and experience.

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

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

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

’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

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

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

Jerome Greaves FW

Young forward Greaves joins following spells at clubs higher up the pyramid after his release from Rotherham United The 6ft 4 striker knows where the net is and will be competing for a starting role

A proper old fashioned no. 9, Gav joins Ponte after winning the league last year with Liversedge. Another man that’s goal record speaks for itself and he’ll no doubt cause many issues for opposing defences

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

Lee Kelsey - GK Coach

An experienced coach with a UEFA B License 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

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

Gavin Allott FW

Mikey Dunn FW

Allinson Greenhough Clarke

Picton

Fixture

Garforth Town

Date Result

0 1

Grimsby Borough

06/08 13/08 16/08

Players

246 Allinson Picton Spratt Clarke Turner Williams Vann Baxendale Rothery

(pen)

4 0 277 Allinson Greenhough Spratt Picton Turner Williams Vann Baxendale Dunn

Hebburn Town Consett

Lincoln United Ossett United

1 1 236 Allinson Greenhough Turner Picton Clarke Spratt Vann Baxendale Priestley

Stockton Town 20/08 FAC

2 3

Allinson Greenhough Turner Picton Clarke Spratt Vann Brown 4Rothery 82

Charnock Richard

North Shields

Chester FC

Dunston

Shildon AFC

Brighouse Town

North Shields

Grantham Town

Bridlington Town

Sheffield FC

Carlton Town

Tadcaster Albion

Long Eaton United Worksop Town

Brighouse Town

Grimsby Borough Stocksbridge PS

NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL Cleethorpes Town

1 1 323 Allinson Greenhough Spratt Picton Clarke Williams Vann Baxendale Dunn Allott

Allinson Greenhough Spratt Picton Clarke Brown Vann Bailey 2Allott 2 128 Rothery

3 1

Charnock Richard 03/09 FAC

Att Stockton Town 18/10

Stockton Town

Ossett United Hebburn Town Consett Worksop Town

Shildon AFC

Dunston

Cleethorpes Town

North Shields

Grantham Town

Bridlington Town

Sheffield FC

Carlton Town

Lincoln United Stocksbridge PS

Long Eaton United

Tadcaster Albion

23/08 27/08 29/08 06/09 10/09 13/09 27/09 04/10 08/10 15/10 22/10 29/10 05/11 12/11 19/11 26/11 03/12 10/12 17/12 26/12 02/01 07/01 14/01 28/01 04/02 07/02 18/02 28/02 04/03 18/03 25/03 01/04 08/04 10/04 15/04 22/04

Allinson Greenhough Spratt Picton Clarke Shepherd Vann Baxendale 5Dunn 27

2 2 170 Allinson Picton Spratt Brown Shepherd Bailey Vann Rothery Priestley

FAC 21/01 NPL

2 1 353 ABaxendale llinson Bailey Shepherd Picton Clarke Williams SVann pratt Allott

3 1 216 Boyes Brook Turner Clarke Baxendale PPriestley icton Brown Rothery Allott

Comp FAC FAT

2 1 1502 Allinson Greenhough Spratt Picton Clarke Brown Vann Baxendale Priestley Rothery 01/10 NPL

3 3 165 Allinson Greenhough Spratt Clarke Turner Cromack Vann RBaxendale ose Lumsden

FAC NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL

NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL

NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL

Dunn Lumsden Subs Bailey

Lazenby Brook (Brown Baxendale 63') (Williams 74') (Dunn 83')

Allott Lumsden Subs Bailey (Porritt 75') Priestley (Porritt 75') Porritt (Williams 73') Rothery Brook

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Allott Lumsden Subs Dunn (Lumsden 66') Rothery (Baxendale 74') Brook Bailey Williams

Allott Lumsden Subs Dunn (Brown 66') Priestley (Lumsden 87') Williams Baxendale (Rothery 66') Bailey Brook Shepherd

Priestley Subs Brook Bailey (Vann 45') Brown (Williams 71') Rothery (Baxendale 66') Lumsden

Priestley Subs Lumsden Baxendale Williams Brook (Shepherd Allott 74') (Brown 76') (Priestley 76')

x2 Allott Lumsden Subs Priestley (Allott 78') Rothery (Baxendale 45') Brook Bailey (Dunn 85') Brown

Dunn Subs Allott (Lumsden 57') Kelsey Williams Baxendale (Priestley 57') Brook (Brown 57') LTurner umsden

Lumsden Subs Priestley (Allott 86') Dunn (Bailey 45') Rothery (Williams 70') Brook Brown

Lumsden Subs Dunn (Priestley 72') Kelsey Brook (Brown 68') Porritt (Lumsden 90') Falk Adamson Bailey

Dunn Subs Greaves (Cromack 82') Rothery (Baxendale 76') Priestley (Lumsden 64') Brook Brownx2

Lloyd

Pat

Jack

Jack

Jake

PONTEFRACT

Jimmy

Adam

Cody

Joe

MATCH OFFICIALS

SHILDON

Alex