Belt makes return to Pickering

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division  Right-back Frank Belt has returned to Pickering Town after returning from travelling the world. Belt has also spent time with Bridlington Town and Scarborough Athletic in the NCEL. He enjoyed winning the 2015 Chatham Cup while playing in New Zealand for Eastern Suburbs. The signing of Belt is a positive step in  read more→

Chigumira nets winner for Tadcaster

Pickering Town 1-2 Tadcaster Albion Second half goals from Fatlum Ibrahimi and Marcel Chigumira saw Tadcaster Albion come from behind to see off Paul Marshall’s Pickering Town. Michael Morton came into the game against his former counter-part without Aaron Hardy, Pete Davidson, Joel Dixon, Conor Sellars and Michael Ingham. It wasn’t just a case of  read more→

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→

Brave Pickering defeated in final

North Riding Senior Cup Whitby Town 3-1 Pickering Town A second half fight-back from Whitby Town defeat brave Pickering Town to win the North Riding Senior Cup at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium, Pickering stunned their higher league opponents in the first half as midfielder Nick Thompson curled a spectacular effort into the top corner. Whitby made  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→

Yorkshire NCEL Prem team of the year

It wasn’t to be for our Yorkshire teams in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division teams this year.  FA Vase heroes Cleethorpes were by far the best team in the Division and deservedly won the league. That doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a great year for Yorkshire though. There has been fantastic campaigns for Athersley Rec,  read more→

Pickering delay Owls’ title celebrations

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Harrogate Railway 0-5 Pickering Town Pickering Town delayed Cleethorpes Town’s title celebrations for at least 24 hours with a straight-forward victory at Harrogate Railway. It was also a winning return for Pickering boss Paul Marshall to the scene of his greatest triumph – Railway’s unforgettable run to the FA Cup second  read more→

Dale rescues late point for Pickering

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Pickering Town 2-2 Retford United A late Joe Dale equaliser preserved an undeserved point for Pickering Town in their draw with struggling Retford United. Pickering were woeful, in a word. None of the assurance that has seen them climb to second in NCEL Premier Division was in evidence at Mill Lane  read more→

Hemsworth complete double on Pikes

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Hemsworth Miners Welfare dented ten man Pickering Town’s title hopes with a superb 2-1 win in Fitzwilliam. Sam Jones and Nash Connolly’s goals ensured Hemsworth completed the double on Paul Marshall’s Pickering. Sam Denton set up a frantic last 20 minutes with a goal for Pickering. Pickering had Joe Danby sent  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→