Tadcaster Albion - 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

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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!

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Tadcaster Albion

History of Tadcaster Albion

Formed in 1892

The club is believed to have been formed in 1892 as John Smith’s FC. It was not until 1923 that the Tadcaster Albion AFC name was adopted. In the early years, the club played in the local York League. Which they won in 1948 . They continued competing in the York League during the 1950’s & 60’s.

In the early days, they played home games on the site of the cricket ground on Station Road, before moving to the Ings ground, near to where the Samuel Smith Brewery Packaging Block now stands.

Changing facilities were in the town, at the rear of the Falcon Public House on Chapel Street. It was common to see nets, corner flags, buckets, oranges, players and officials trekking through the town. In 1960, when the club moved 100 yards up river to its present home.

In 1973 the club joined the Yorkshire League Division 3 and were promoted in 1975 & 1977 to reach Division 1; relegation was to follow in 1979 & 1980.

In 1982/83 they became a founding member of the Northern Counties East League, originally in the NCEL Division Two North before league re-organisations led them to Division One in 1991. They rarely finish in the top half of the league in the 1990’s and finished bottom in 2001/02 & 2003/04.

At the start of 2004/05, Jim Collis became manager and fortunes began to improve dramatically. In his first season, Albion finished 5th in the league and the following year 3rd, almost promotion! Jimmy Reid took over as manager in 2006, but his time was blighted by off the field problems. An attempted hostile takeover and attempted arson attack on the clubhouse caused much damage.

Paul Marshall took over at the start of 2008/09, in his first season he played mostly local players and the team struggled and finished 17th. In 2009/10, with an influx of a few new key players, Albion won the NCEL Division One title and the club became a company limited by guarantee.

Albion finished fourth in their first season in the NCEL Premier Division and won the NCEL President’s Cup, beating Farsley AFC 5-1 in the final. That was followed by an 8th place finish in 2011/12 and 6th in 2012/13.

In the 2013/14 season i2i Sports Ltd agreed to take effective control of the club and company, with Matthew Gore becoming the new chairman.

In 2014/2015 the Brewers lead the NCEL Premier for a good while, finally finishing in third. An excellent run saw them make history by making it through to the Quarter Final of the FA Vase where they drew a record - breaking crowd of 1,307 but were narrowly beaten by Highworth Town. At the end of the season Paul Marshall left and former Harrogate Railway boss Billy Miller took over.

In 2015/2016 the Brewers lead the NCEL Premier for most of the season once again, but this time they held their nerve and finished Champions with a 2-1 home win over Armthorpe Welfare. They also made it to the League Cup Final but went down in a thrilling 32 game to Cleethorpes Town.

In 2016/2017 , their first ever season in the Northern Premier First Division North, a mix of old and new players saw Billy Miller use all of his experience and knowledge of this division. The Brewers started well and were in the play-off spots when injury problems hit and they finished 19th in the league. The management team departed with Michael Morton and Simon Collins taking over.

2017/18 season saw the team quickly finding its feet as the fortunes took a turn for the better after the new year with Michael & Simon steering the club to its highest ever finish reaching the play-offs after a dramatic final day. This once again brought massive excitement amongst the club and town but unfortunately it ended in semi-final defeat 2-1 at Bamber Bridge despite taking the lead and putting in a valiant performance.

The 2018/19 season saw the Brewers move into the Northern Premier East Division after the league switched from a North/South divide to an East/West split. It was again positive for the club finishing just outside the play-off places in 7th having been in the top six for most of the season. At the end of this campaign Simon Collins decided to step down and several players moved onto new clubs.

2019 / 20 Former professional footballer and boxer, Curtis Woodhouse took charge, initially having only four players on the books. He built a new squad and for the first 3 months of the season we began to look like promotion contenders. Curtis left the club at the end of October and Paul Quinn inherited the mantle with Steve Waide as his assistant. The second half of the season was overshadowed by four devastating floods at the Stadium , before Covid 19 brought everything to an impromptu finish.

2020/21. Paul and Steve reorganised the playing Management over the summer months with support teams to deal with the analytical side of things. Thirteen of the previous season’s squad renewed their contracts and it was looking good for a play-off place when Covid struck again.

2021/22 With the unexpected departures of Paul Quinn and Steve Waide, the opening matches were a great disappointment. However, the appointment of the experienced John Deacey as team Manager plus Andy Monkhouse as his Assistant, ensured that we were able to maintain our NPL status, in what proved to be a challenging season.

2022/23 John Deacey left the club following a poor start to the season and we now delighted to have Neil Sibson and Craig Ogilvie as Joint managers. They arrived in late September from Yorkshire Amateurs via a brief spell at Liversedge. Andy Monkhouse has stayed on as First team coach.

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Tadcaster Albion

Corey Roper - Midfielder

Corey , a former player of the season, returned to Tadcaster two years ago having left the Brewers at the end of the 2018/19 season when an offer to test himself at Northern Premier League Whitby Town, proved irresistible. However, Increased work commitments and associated travelling were our good fortune. He joined Leeds United as a junior at the age of seven, going onto play for their Under 18 and Under 21 teams. In 2014 he joined Wrexham for three seasons . A dead ball specialist, a tough midfield dynamo who leads by example.

Dan Hartley - Defender

Dan started with us towards the end of the 2019/20 season and we have seen him develop consistently to become a first team regular. He shows commitment and tenacity far beyond his years Dan attended the UFCA in Leeds and Evolution Sports Academy before joining Harrogate Town Under 23’s, which he captained. Although a natural central defender, Dan is equally adept on either side and his ability to get down the flanks is a bonus, as are his throw ins. Calm on the ball - a rock in defence.

Jack Johnson - Defender

Jack joined the club at the end of the last season from Pickering Town. He is natural right back but is equally happy in central defence or midfield if needed. Born and still living in Kippax, Leeds, Jack was on Doncaster Rovers books as a youngster after which he signed youth papers with FC Halifax. At the age of eighteen he moved onto Scarborough Athletic where he stayed for three years. From the Seadogs , Jack signed for Pickering Town in the summer of 2020 and was ever present right up to the Pikes relegation last season from the Northern Premier East.

Nathan Dyer - Defender/Midfielder

Nathan Dyer joins us from Whitby Town. He is a right back but can play in any position in defence and midfield and is a natural wing back with a tremendous turn of speed.

The Six feet tall defender signed a two-year scholarship with York City in the summer of 2018 and made his debut for the Minstermen in the following October. He made nine league appearances for York, before Joining Grantham Town in time for the start of the 2020/21 campaign. Nathan has impressed during pre-season – a tough defender but a surprisingly fast winger as well.

James Beaston - Defencer

Thirty-one-year-old James is a central defender although happy to play right back as well. He joins from Yorkshire Amateurs where he spent three seasons and before that was with Garforth for four years and their captain for most of the time. In his earlier footballing career James played for Glasshoughton, Harrogate Railway and Nostell Miners Welfare. He lives in Sherburn in Elmetwhere he grew up and apart from a couple of years in Atlanta USA, has lived there all his life. He is a strong presence in defence who reads the game well and brings stability to the back four.

Charlie Jebson-King - Defender/Midfilder

Twenty-year-old, Charlie is another player who has signed following the problems at Yorkshire Amateurs . Standing at 5’ 11” He came through the Youth Academy at York City making his first team debut for the Minstermen three years ago. Following a trial at Scarborough Athletic he joined Yorkshire Amateurs last season. Charlie is comfortable to play at left back, left wing back or left wing . He is extremely fast and one of the most accurate passers of the ball.

Steve Smith - Defender

Steve also joins us from Yorkshire Amateurs where he played for the last 4 seasons. He is most comfortable at right back but is happy as a centre back or wing back, where his speed can be used to good effect. Steve is the brother of ex Guiseley and Pontefract Scott Smith. Like all the other members of last year’s Ammers squad he was shocked when the entire squad was released but happy to join the Brewers having discussed the possibility some time ago with Taddy. Steve is a personal trainer and works for Nuffield Health at Guiseley.

T'Nique Fishley - Defender

T’nique is 26 years old and played last season for Yorkshire Amateurs. Although a central defender he is happy to play in other positions but preferably on the right flank. T’nique’s senior career started at The Ammers in 2016 where he made his debut as a winger! He was part of the 2017/18 Toolstation NCEL Division One promotion-winning side. He had a spell with Ossett Town before a move to Scarborough Athletic 2019 but then returned to Yorkshire Ammers via Brighouse and Belper in time for the last campaign. At 6’2” tall he is strong and quick - a rock in defence.

Roy Fogarty - Forward

The much-travelled striker joined in late September this season having played a few games earlier on for Whitby and Belper. He spent six years with Bradford City before moving into Non-League with initially Harrogate Railway and Liversedge. It was then onto his first of three spells with Yorkshire Amateurs early in the 2021/22 season and despite brief interludes with Worksop and Ossett United, he saw out their first campaign at Step 4 level.

Max Culverwell - Goalkeeper

Born in Nottingham in 2001, Max was signed up by Notts County in 2018 and progressed through both the under 18's and under21' s teams. He joined Quorn FC in 2020 after a successful loan period, and then onto Yorkshire Amateurs half way through their first season in the Northern Premier League East .Following the problems at Ammers during the summer recess, he was snapped up by the Nailers as they started their return to NPL Premier.

Scott Smith - Attacking Midfielder

Scott, an attacking midfielder who likes to play just behind the front runners, was with Pontefract Collieries for the last two seasons and was signed by Andy Monkhouse when he was their manager. He started his career as a Trainee at Bradford City before enlisting for a scholarship with Guiseley. He had loan spells at Matlock and Goole before signing for The Colls. Scott is the younger brother of our defender, Steve Smith.

Nathan Valentine - Midfielder 29 year old Nathan’s previous clubs include Harrogate Town, AFC Liverpool, Radcliffe, Scarborough Athletic, Stalybridge Celtic, Matlock and Ossett United. He is equally comfortable behind the attack or in front of the defence. A natural leader on the field, Nathan was a regular with Worksop last season, although has been playing for Maltby Main from August this current campaign. He has a terrific turn of speed in front of goal – he was one of the top scorers in the league whilst at Scarborough – box to box!

Lewis Hey - Midfielder

Lewis comes on loan from Guiseley. Still only nineteen years old, Keighley born Lewis came through the Guiseley academy before signing first team forms under the previous management team at the Lions. He made his first term debut two years ago when he came on as a substitute against Boston United and made his first senior start a month later at AFC Telford. After further impressing last season, he was awarded a new and improved contract with Guiseley last July. He has impressed during his short time with us.

Rob Guilfoyle

- Forward

20-year-old Rob started at Hull City, moved on to York City and then to Bradford Park Avenue in July 2021. He had a stint at Pontefract Collieries before signing for Marske United during the summer recess. Rob is no stranger to our Manager Craig who coached Rob in his youth career at York City and was delighted to be able to get him involved with Tadcaster Albion.

He fits well fit into the dynamics of the group well, which is just as important as his football ability and is very much focused on what we need to do this season.

Theo Hudson - Attacking Midfielder

Knaresborough born 22 year old Theo, 20, started his career at Leeds, and starred in their youth and Academy teams. He signed a one-year pro deal in July 2019 before signing for National North Darlington in 2020. Since then, he has had spells at Ashton United, Scarborough Athletic, Gainsborough Trinity and most recently, Marske United from where he joins The Brewers. Theo is an attacking Midfielder with a preference for the right flank. He made his debut for us against Stockbridge Park Steels in November this season.

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Luke Sharry - Midfielder

Midfield Defender Luke signed on in October this season having been a prominent member of the Yorkshire Ammers team that won promotion to the Northern Premier East at the end of the 2020/21 season The 32 year old started out with Bradford City and played along the way for, amongst others, Guiseley, Worksop, Garforth, Ossett Town, FC United of Manchester and Ossett Albion. He brings experience and steel to the team and will keep them on the front foot.

Nat Crofts - Attacking Midfielder

As a youth player, Nat turned out for Barnsley, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United. He signed his first professional contract with the Blades at the age of just seventeen before going on to play for their Under 18’s and 21’s. He then enlisted in a four year course at the University of Virginia where he graduated with a degree in African and American Studies and represented their very successful football team, the Virginia Cavaliers.

He returned to England in January 2022 and spent some time with Stocksbridge Park Steels before signing for Guiseley in July.Based in Sheffield Nat can play on either flank and is on loan from the lions until the end of January.

Tom Claisse - Midfielder

The very experienced Hertfordshire born midfielder’s career has taken him to clubs such as Bradford City, Livingstone, Whitby, Farsley Celtic, Ossett Town, Handsworth, Ossett Albion, Tadcaster Albion , Pickering , Yorkshire Amateurs and Emley . He has now returned for his second spell with The Brewers from Wakefield AFC and brings with him a wealth of experience. Leeds based Claisse, is a former captain of the RAF senior representative team and in his own words “loves a challenge”.

Cole Roberts - Forward

Cole has joined us from Bradford City on loan until mid-December. Another of our players born in Leeds, the nineteen-year-old has been with Bradford since 2014 and signed his first professional contact back in July this year having successfully come through their academy. 6’0”Cole is a forwardwho has established himself in the Bantams Under 19’s. Just as happy on the flanks, he loves nothing better than running at defences,

Jordan Hines - Forward

29 year old centre forward Jordan joined from Knaresborough Town this October although was dual registered with AFC Rushden and Diamonds from the Southern League Premier Central. When he was just eight years old he played for Yorkshire Amateurs ! and can list during his youth career Sheffield United, York City, Bradford City and Leeds United. In his senior years he has also represented Thackley, Dereham , Harrogate Town and FC Halifax .His career was interrupted by a severe knee injury and he credits Knaresborough for reactivating his love for the game. Now fully fit and raring to resume his playing career.

Craig Ogilvie - Joint Manager

Craig has had a long history with Yorkshire Amateurs, having played for their junior team and captained the academy side. He re-joined them in a managerial capacity in 2019 after a spell in charge of Harrogate Railway. It was, in fact, Neil Sibson, who persuaded him to return to the Ammers following his departure from Harrogate and together they saw the club reach their highest level ever with promotion from Step 5 in 2021. Craig holds a UEFA B licence and has previously worked with Rotherham United, York City and (with Neil Sibson), Liversedge.

Neil Sibson - Joint Manager

Along with Craig Ogilvie, Neil joins us after a brief spell at Liversedge but prior to that they had been responsible for the rise of Yorkshire Amateursfrom the NCEL Premier to our Northern Premier League East at the end of the 2020/21 season. A good mid table finish last season was then achieved despite the off-field problems. Neil represented the Ammers at a junior and senior level plus a spell at Garforth. As a manager he worked his way up theranks before taking on the responsibility of the first team in 2017. Having guided then up from Division One of the NCEL he linked up with Craig and the pair masterminded the rise of the senior club to Step 4.. Neil holds a UEFA B licence.

Andy Monkhouse - First Team Coach

Andy is in his third season with us, having also played for Taddy in the twilight of his playing career. He began with Rotherham United as a trainee - an eight-year spell and a couple of long-term injuries saw him leave the Millers in 2006. After a year with Swindon Town, he joined Hartlepool United where over seven years he wrote himself into the history books ; he was named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year for 2006–07 as Pools went on to finish 2nd to secure promotion to League One and is one of only 16 players to make over 300 appearances for them. He holds a UEFA A Licence . His coaching is second to none.

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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

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

ability to chip in with a goal from the back.

Our young player of the year last season, Jack has matured into a strong defender that can play

A product of the Chesterfield FC academy, following his arrival he has made a number of

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

Another experienced head at the back, Ben joined the club in December 2021 The left

One of our new recruits this season, Harry can feature anywhere across the back line. He joins the lowing spells at ton United, ough Athletic and ork City

‘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

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

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nge A former eley academy p , 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 The Colls academy following leaving Bolton Wanderers He

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

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

Callum Brook DF

Ben Turner DF

Harry Spratt DF

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

Scott Brown DF/MF

Cody Cromack MF

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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

Josh Nodder - MF

'Nodds' joins the club from Sheffield FC, Josh is an attacking winger that loves to get forward and has reuglarly chipped in with goals and assists. A great additions to the squad and will provide more depth and experience to our squad.

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

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 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.

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.

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

Adam Priestley - FW

Gavin Allott FW

Joe Lumsden FW

Jerome Greaves FW

Fixture

Garforth Town

Date Result

06/08 13/08 16/08

Att 0 1 246

Players

Allinson Picton Spratt Clarke Turner Williams Vann Baxendale Rothery

Grimsby Borough

Hebburn Town Consett

Stockton Town 20/08 FAC

(pen) 4 0 277 Allinson Greenhough Spratt Picton Turner Williams Vann Baxendale Dunn 1 1 236 Allinson Greenhough Turner Picton Clarke Spratt Vann Baxendale Priestley 2 3 Allinson Greenhough Turner Picton Clarke Spratt Vann Brown Rothery 482 1 1 323 Allinson Greenhough Spratt Picton Clarke Williams Vann Baxendale Dunn Allott

Lincoln United Ossett United

Charnock Richard 03/09 FAC

Charnock Richard

North Shields

Comp FAC FAT Chester FC Brighouse Town Shildon AFC North Shields

Allinson Greenhough Spratt Picton Clarke Brown Vann Bailey Allott 2 2 128 Rothery 3 1 Allinson Greenhough Spratt Picton Clarke Shepherd Vann Baxendale Dunn 527 2 2 170 Allinson Picton Spratt Brown Shepherd Bailey Vann Rothery Priestley 2 1 353 Baxendale Allinson Bailey Shepherd Picton Clarke Williams Vann Spratt Allott 3 1 216 Boyes Brook Turner Clarke Baxendale Priestley Picton Brown Rothery Allott

Carlton Town

NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL Cleethorpes Town Grantham Town Bridlington Town Sheffield FC

Stockton Town 18/10

Stockton Town

Tadcaster Albion Long Eaton United Worksop Town Brighouse Town Grimsby Borough Stocksbridge PS 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

Dunston 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 Baxendale Rose Lumsden 3 0 263 Allinson Greenhough Spratt Clarke Shepherd Cromack Vann Rothery Rose A A Dunn 0 2 368 Boyes Greenhough Turner Clarke Shepherd Williams Spratt Baxendale Rose 1 4 368 Boyes Greenhough Turner Clarke Shepherd Picton Spratt Baxendale Vann 1 4 NPL 348 Boyes Greenhough Turner Clarke Shepherd Picton Spratt Baxendale Vann 0 0 326 Boyes Greenhough Turner Clarke Shepherd Picton Spratt Allott Vann Lumsden 0 5 303 Boyes Greenhough Turner Clarke Shepherd Picton Spratt Allott Vann x2

FAC NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL NPL

FAC 21/01 NPL

2 2 283 Boyes Greenhough Turner Clarke Picton Vann Spratt Priestley Cromack 1 0 Allinson Greenhough Bailey Brown Tarandgadzo Brook Vann Rothery Cromack 133

Brighouse Town 14/11 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 x3

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') Turner Lumsden

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 Brown x2

Lumsden Subs Greaves (Lumsden 65') Baxendale Picton (Greenhough 86') Williams Priestley (Rose 66') Greaves Subs Rothery (Greaves 42') Picton Brook Bailey Allott Priestley (Williams 73') (Baxendale 76')

Priestley x2 Subs Allott Lumsden (Allott 62') Brook Bailey (Priestley 84') Nodder (Baxendale 68') Williams Allott Subs Priestley (Baxendale 64') Bailey Cromack (Allott 84') Nodder Lumsden (Lumsden 88') Rothery Priestley Subs Bailey Baxendale Cromack (Priestley 45') Nodder (Turner 90') (Lumsden 74') Dunn Priestley Subs Bailey (Baxendale 68') Nodder (Cromack 70') Brown (Clarke 73') Rothery x3 Lumsden Allinson

Allott Subs Dunn Baxendale Bailey (Clarke 38') Brown Rothery (Turner 45') Lumsden (Pirestley 53') Lumsden Subs Baxendale (Brown 70') Williams Spratt (Rothery 57') Boyes Greaves (Vann 89') Dunn