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Jimmy rises to the challenge of steering Colls charge

Jimmy Williams admits he’s got ‘big boots to fill’ at Pontefract Collieries but he’s relishing the chance to lead his local side to success.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
2 June 2024

Jimmy rises

NORTHERN PREMIER LGE
By John Lyons

IT’S LOOKING UP: Pontefract Collieries, in blue, reached the NPL East play-offs last season and now have a new man in charge
PICTURE: MI News & Sport

JIMMY Williams admits he’s got ‘big boots to fill’ at Pontefract Collieries but he’s relishing the chance to lead his local side to success.
The 36-year-old was assistant to Craig Rouse as Colls reached the NPL East play-offs last season, finishing fourth before bowing out at third-placed Dunston UTS in the semi-finals.
However, Pontefract then suffered the departure of Rouse, who decided to take the ...

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