Pontefract appoint an ex-Rotherham, Hartlepool, Swindon, Bristol Rovers and Grimsby player as manager, and the news has gone down well on social media.
The Northern Premier League Division One North West outfit have brought in the much loved Andy Monkhouse, who has played majority of his career at League One level.
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In a club statement by Ponte Colls: “The club are delighted to announce that we have appointed Andy Monkhouse as our new Manager.
“The club is sending our thoughts and best wishes to everyone at this difficult time. As a football community we will meet and stand together again.
“After long deliberations and a vigorous application process, we can confirm that Andy Monkhouse has been appointed our first team manager.
“Andy joins the club following playing spells at local rivals Tadcaster Albion and Ossett United.
“Most of you will know Andy from his playing career where he featured in over 300 games in the football league. He lists Rotherham United, Swindon Town, Hartlepool United, Bristol Rovers, Grimsby Town, Alfreton Town, Whitby Town and the above mentioned Yorkshire clubs.
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“Andy also holds an UEFA B License whilst working towards his UEFA A and has worked at Rotherham United as academy coach too.
“In the coming days and weeks we will announce Andy’s management team and we expect to have many more announcements to follow!”
Fans reacted as Pontefract appoint the ex-Rotherham, Swindon, Bristol Rovers, Grimsby and Hartlepool player as manager…
One of my all time favourite Hartlepool United players, all the best Andy, if you are as committed to management as you were to playing you’ll go far ??
— Paul (@paulkeay) April 17, 2020
Great appointment all the best Andy
— Rob Watson (@Robwatson774) April 17, 2020
All the best Monky! ⚽️?
— Rob Mitchell™ (@GBM33) April 17, 2020
Glad to hear it Guy! ?
— Ponte Colls FC (@PonteCollsFC) April 17, 2020
Hope he is as good for you as he was on the wing for The Gas back in the day #goodluckGaffer
— Nick Hibbs (@Hibbsy37) April 17, 2020
Fond memories of this guy at the Gas, helped massively in our promotion from Non-League. All the best as a gaffer, monks!
— BlueSideofTown (@BlueSideofTown) April 17, 2020
Welcome to the club Andy good luck
— weareintheshed (@weareintheshed) April 17, 2020
What a player he was for pools
— FatboyNotSoSlim (@LiamHanson1994) April 17, 2020
Great player at BRFC. Good luck Andy on you managerial career
— Dave Rambo (@davegas2756) April 17, 2020
Enjoy some loan signings from Walsall good friends with their manager
— Harley Ashdown (@Harley1883BRFC) April 17, 2020
All the best monkey… nice to see ponte are still in safe hands #utc
— Danger Dogs (@DogsDanger) April 17, 2020
Good luck monkey! If your me half as good of a manager as you where a player you’ll fly ?
— Cullen Coulson (@CoulsonCullen) April 17, 2020
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