Pikes UniBond Blow
12th March, 2008
Pickering Town's hopes of promotion to the UniBond League next season have come to an end, the club has said.
They were one of four NCEL Premier Division clubs to have applied to move up the National League System, along with Glapwell, Selby Town and Armthorpe Welfare.
But, they say they have now been told by the Football Association that their seating arrangement does not fit the relevant ground grading criteria.
They are required to have 150 covered seats within one stand but the Mill Lane ground has two stands, each with 100 seats in them.
The club, who say they do not have enough time to fix the problem, are to appeal the decision.
They were one of four NCEL Premier Division clubs to have applied to move up the National League System, along with Glapwell, Selby Town and Armthorpe Welfare.
But, they say they have now been told by the Football Association that their seating arrangement does not fit the relevant ground grading criteria.
They are required to have 150 covered seats within one stand but the Mill Lane ground has two stands, each with 100 seats in them.
The club, who say they do not have enough time to fix the problem, are to appeal the decision.
(Story Source: Pickering Town)
FA Vase Game In Doubt
16th January, 2008
Pickering Town's FA Vase match at Merstham on Saturday could be called off due to the recent bad weather.
A pitch inspection will take place at Moatside at noon on Friday to determine whether the Fourth Round encounter can go ahead.
Click here for the full fixture list for Saturday 19th January.
A pitch inspection will take place at Moatside at noon on Friday to determine whether the Fourth Round encounter can go ahead.
Click here for the full fixture list for Saturday 19th January.
Pikes Search For Physio
5th August, 2007
Pickering Town are looking for a new physio/trainer to help them out over the forthcoming season.
They will replace Clive Reynolds who has held the position for several seasons but will not be available for many games this year.
Anyone interested in taking up the role is asked to contact chairman Tony Dunning on 01751 473697.
They will replace Clive Reynolds who has held the position for several seasons but will not be available for many games this year.
Anyone interested in taking up the role is asked to contact chairman Tony Dunning on 01751 473697.
(Story Source: Pickering Town)
5,000 Reasons To Help Pikes UniBond Bid
26th July, 2007
Pickering Town are hoping that their brand new '5000 Club Draw' will help fund their UniBond promotion challenge this season.
There are 100 tickets up for grabs priced at ?100 each, one of which will win a ?5,000 prize.
Tickets can be bought by individuals or by groups getting together to pay the ?100.
Proceeds of the draw will go to the fund to improve the club's facilities as they bid for UniBond status.
The draw will take place after a Saturday home game shortly after all tickets have been sold.
For further details contact Anthony Handley on 01751 473125 or 07974 104736.
There are 100 tickets up for grabs priced at ?100 each, one of which will win a ?5,000 prize.
Tickets can be bought by individuals or by groups getting together to pay the ?100.
Proceeds of the draw will go to the fund to improve the club's facilities as they bid for UniBond status.
The draw will take place after a Saturday home game shortly after all tickets have been sold.
For further details contact Anthony Handley on 01751 473125 or 07974 104736.
(Story Source: Pickering Town)
Volunteers Boost Pikes UniBond Push
11th July, 2007
Twenty-seven people turned up to hear what Pickering Town need to progress into the UniBond League.
Chairman and Secretary Tony Dunning and Operations Manager Alan Brenkley outlined their position at a special meeting held at their Recreation Club ground on Friday.
The club officials said the club was short of helpers, short of officials to run the club and short of funds to progress.
At a recent meeting with the Football Association's northern official on the restructure of the non-league scene, the Pikes were shocked to discover that for them to progress up the ladder to the Unibond League was not the huge problem they had been led to believe.
What is needed is better, modern outside toilets for both male and females at the scoreboard end and a permanent fence on the cricket side of the ground from September the 1st to April the 30th each year.
The specification for this fence is now in the club's hands and, with this job done, should the Pikes win the Premier Division of the North Counties East League in the forthcoming season, promotion would just about be guaranteed. The runners-up spot may also guarantee the club promotion.
So the officials told the meeting what was needed to achieve this ambition was helpers, officials and real cash.
Additional volunteers came forward at the meeting. Geoff Raw, who has been a fixtures secretary, will join the club's management team along with Brian Wood, who becomes the club's commercial manager.
He is the father of the club's player/manager Mike Wood. Norman Dade has also rejoined the management team and Anthony Handley stated his desire to help the club forward.
It is the club's intention to put in place a better financial structure and also a better management structure as the club strives to have much sounder foundations in place.
Chairman Tony Dunning said how pleased he was with the meeting and the number of people who attended, and the progress made.
Chairman and Secretary Tony Dunning and Operations Manager Alan Brenkley outlined their position at a special meeting held at their Recreation Club ground on Friday.
The club officials said the club was short of helpers, short of officials to run the club and short of funds to progress.
At a recent meeting with the Football Association's northern official on the restructure of the non-league scene, the Pikes were shocked to discover that for them to progress up the ladder to the Unibond League was not the huge problem they had been led to believe.
What is needed is better, modern outside toilets for both male and females at the scoreboard end and a permanent fence on the cricket side of the ground from September the 1st to April the 30th each year.
The specification for this fence is now in the club's hands and, with this job done, should the Pikes win the Premier Division of the North Counties East League in the forthcoming season, promotion would just about be guaranteed. The runners-up spot may also guarantee the club promotion.
So the officials told the meeting what was needed to achieve this ambition was helpers, officials and real cash.
Additional volunteers came forward at the meeting. Geoff Raw, who has been a fixtures secretary, will join the club's management team along with Brian Wood, who becomes the club's commercial manager.
He is the father of the club's player/manager Mike Wood. Norman Dade has also rejoined the management team and Anthony Handley stated his desire to help the club forward.
It is the club's intention to put in place a better financial structure and also a better management structure as the club strives to have much sounder foundations in place.
Chairman Tony Dunning said how pleased he was with the meeting and the number of people who attended, and the progress made.
(Story Source: Gazette & Herald)
Back Pikes Plea
5th July, 2007
Pickering Town FC have appealed for a major turn-out to a supporters' meeting to help the club boost its bid to rise to a higher level.
Currently in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division, the aim is to advance to the UniBond League, according to chairman Tony Dunning.
With that goal in mind, a supporters' meeting entitled 'How To Help The Pikes Move Forward' will be held at the club's Mill Lane base tomorrow, starting at 7.30pm.
Fans are also asked to back one of the club's biggest fundraising ventures, its annual sponsored walk.
For details or a sponsorship form, contact Dunning at 01751 472627 (daytime) or 01751 473697 (evenings).
Currently in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division, the aim is to advance to the UniBond League, according to chairman Tony Dunning.
With that goal in mind, a supporters' meeting entitled 'How To Help The Pikes Move Forward' will be held at the club's Mill Lane base tomorrow, starting at 7.30pm.
Fans are also asked to back one of the club's biggest fundraising ventures, its annual sponsored walk.
For details or a sponsorship form, contact Dunning at 01751 472627 (daytime) or 01751 473697 (evenings).
(Story Source: The York Press)
Hot-Shot Connor Back With Pikes
27th June, 2007
Joe Connor has rejoined Pickering Town after almost three seasons away from Mill Lane.
And the 28-year-old midfielder has immediately set his sights on promotion from the Northern Counties East League premier division.
Scarborough-based Connor originally left Pickering in 2005 for Bridlington Town before joining Selby Town shortly after.
After a successful spell with the Robins, Pikes boss Mark Wood has tempted Connor back to Mill Lane to bolster his side ahead of the new campaign.
Connor said: "I have been talking to Woody for a few weeks now, and with me moving back to work in Scarborough I decided that it would be the perfect time to rejoin Pickering.
"Four teams have gone up from the Northern Counties League last season and the Unibond League will be taking another three or so next year due to the re-organisation of the non-league structure, so there is a great chance for us to push on up there.
"In fact, I'm expecting both Pickering and Selby Town to run away with it next year. Hopefully we'll be a UniBond side in the not too distant future.
"The chairman Tony Dunning is looking for the club to progress and plans are in place should we gain promotion to the UniBond.
"If you look at the players at Pickering then you have to feel confident. People like front-man Ricky Greening, midfielder Dean MacAuley, striker Liam Salt and forward Mark Swales are great lads, who will push the club forward.
"I had six great seasons at Pickering before and I'm looking to continue where I left off."
And the 28-year-old midfielder has immediately set his sights on promotion from the Northern Counties East League premier division.
Scarborough-based Connor originally left Pickering in 2005 for Bridlington Town before joining Selby Town shortly after.
After a successful spell with the Robins, Pikes boss Mark Wood has tempted Connor back to Mill Lane to bolster his side ahead of the new campaign.
Connor said: "I have been talking to Woody for a few weeks now, and with me moving back to work in Scarborough I decided that it would be the perfect time to rejoin Pickering.
"Four teams have gone up from the Northern Counties League last season and the Unibond League will be taking another three or so next year due to the re-organisation of the non-league structure, so there is a great chance for us to push on up there.
"In fact, I'm expecting both Pickering and Selby Town to run away with it next year. Hopefully we'll be a UniBond side in the not too distant future.
"The chairman Tony Dunning is looking for the club to progress and plans are in place should we gain promotion to the UniBond.
"If you look at the players at Pickering then you have to feel confident. People like front-man Ricky Greening, midfielder Dean MacAuley, striker Liam Salt and forward Mark Swales are great lads, who will push the club forward.
"I had six great seasons at Pickering before and I'm looking to continue where I left off."
(Story Source: Malton & Pickering Mercury)
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