Blott treble downs new-look Selby

Selby Town 2-3 Pickering Town Ryan Blott’s first half hat-trick denied Christian Fox a victory on his much-heralded homecoming at Selby Town. However, there were positive signs in the second half as Cameron Mulhearn’s spectacular double inspired comeback from a young Selby side. Apart from a handful of experienced faces such as Calum Ward, Brett  read more→

Pickering set for Riverside visit

North Riding Senior Cup Pickering Town are taking Evo Stik Premier Division side Whitby Town on in the prestigious Senior Cup final at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium tonight. A first Senior Cup triumph since 2013 would complete a fantastic season for Paul Marshall and his side, who surprised many by finishing second and collecting 97 points.  read more→

Blott keeps Pickering in title race

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Ryan Blott’s double helped Pickering Town move to one point behind leaders Cleethorpes Town following the 2-1 win at Albion Sports. Albion took an early lead through Karl Hall, but former Scarborough Athletic striker Blott struck in the 67th and 80th minute for Pickering. The victory keeps Pickering’s title hopes alive,  read more→

Denton joins Marshall’s Pickering

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Double title winner Sam Denton is leaving Harrogate Railway and is joining Paul Marshall’s Pickering Town. Denton leaves Railway after a brief stint at Station View having signed for the club from Handsworth Parramore in October. The West Yorkshire-based defender has won the Premier Division twice – in 2013 with Scarborough Athletic  read more→

Leaders’ Vase run could help Pickering

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Pickering Town manager Paul Marshall wishes Cleethorpes Town all the best in their bid to win the FA Vase, but he hopes the runaway leaders suffer a hangover in the league. Cleethorpes, who are in the last eight of the Vase, are eight points clear at the top of the table. The  read more→

Title-chasing Pickering thrash Parkgate

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Pickering Town took full advantage of leaders Cleethorpes Town’s FA Vase commitments by putting five past struggling Parkgate without reply. The heavy victory cuts the deficit between Cleethorpes and Pickering to eight points. Paul Marshall’s men had their latest three points wrapped up by half-time. In a destructive first half display,  read more→

Player Profile – Nick Thompson

Here is the 22nd in our weekly series profiling players across the region. Each week a different player will reveal their best (and worst) moments. This week it is the turn of Pickering Town midfielder Nick Thompson. Name: Nick Thompson Age: 25 Current Club: Pickering Town Previous Clubs: Tadcaster Albion. Selby Town Day Job: Project  read more→

Claisse bolsters Pickering’s midfield

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Pickering Town have heavily strengthened their midfield with the signing of the experienced Tom Claisse. Claisse leaves Handsworth Parramore to play for promotion-chasing Pickering. He previously played for Pikes boss Paul Marshall at Tadcaster Albion. He has great pedigree having played for some top clubs such as Bradford (Park Avenue), Farsley  read more→

Marshall defeats old club Harrogate

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Pickering Town 5-0 Harrogate Railway Paul Marshall led promotion-chasing Pickering Town to a five-goal victory over his old club Harrogate Railway. The win puts Pickering ten points behind leaders Cleethorpes with two games-in-hand. Marshall, who is arguably Railway’s greatest manager having led them to the FA Cup second round proper in  read more→

Pickering ease to win at Armthorpe

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Armthorpe Welfare 1-5 Pickering Town Pickering Town closed the gap on leaders Cleethorpes to eleven points with the straight-forward win at Armthorpe. Crucially Pickering have three games in hand on Cleethorpes, who were in FA Vase action yesterday. Pickering started the game on the offensive, going close a few times in  read more→