Pontefract Collieries F.C.
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| Full name | Pontefract Collieries Football Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nickname(s) | Colls | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Founded | 1958 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | Abstract Stadium, Pontefract (Capacity 1200 (300 seats)) |
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| Chairman | Michael Slater | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manager | Roly Lanes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | Northern Counties East League Division One | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007-08 | Northern Counties East League Division One, 17th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pontefract Collieries F.C. are a football club based in Pontefract, England. They were established in 1958 and joined the Yorkshire Football League Division Three in 1979. In the 2002-03 season, they reached the 2nd round of the FA Vase. For the 2007-08 season, they are members of the Northern Counties East Football League Division One.
Squad: Karl Slater Started with Pontefract in the NCE in the 1990-91 season and had three successful seasons before moving on to. Returned from Brodsworth. His wealth of experience and command in the air at the centre of defence has been a steadying influence.
Andy Lanes Central - Midfielder A player who has served the club from junior sides, he is hard and determined and as a good heading ability.
Kevin Duckworth Ducky was a proven goal scorer at NCE level, previously with Tadcaster Albion, joined Colls in 2005-06. A natural finisher.
Matt Herschell - Smith Goalkeeper Joined the Colls from Westella & Willerby of the Premier League. Very good all round keeper.
Mike Rossitor A reliable defender never lets the side down.
Craig Elliott Centre - Forward Powerful target man with bags of NCE experience, including neighbours Glasshoughton. A great leader and at times seemingly impossible to dispossess.
Andy Birkett Mid - Fielder - Defender Came through the juniors. Andy can always be relied on both on and off the pitch.
Tom Grindel Midfield - Striker Came through academy, played with reserves. Established himself into the first team scoring regularly. Former clubs Frickley Athletic - Askern Welfare.
Ryan Osborne Central - Midfielder Only 18 years of age, a squad member already good passer of the ball.
Ashley Robinson Midfield - Forward Another player that came through the academy, former clubs St Josephs.
Kieron Turner Centre Forward A prolific scorer for the Colls under 19's, Kieron has done well in his limited opportunities at first team level. Never lets the side down.
Paul Mullooly Defender - Midfielder Played at the Colls before joining local side Pontefract Sports & Social before returning to the club, always gives 100%.
Steve Slater Defender Steve can play in defence or mid-field, and is the longest serving player at the club. Experienced NCE player can be relied upon.
Michael Seed Left - Midfield Played most of last year with reserves, always gives 110% when called on for first team duties.
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Northern Counties East League Division One 2007-08
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