Keightley joins Pickering before lockdown announcement

Striker Nathan Keightley was revealed as Pickering Town’s new signing shortly before Boris Johnson’s announcement of the new lockdown measures. Keightley was unveiled following Pickering’s FA Trophy defeat to Runcorn Linnets. He could make his debut when the Pikes are to due to host Pontefract Collieries on Tuesday. But after that he’ll probably have to  read more→

Pickering win again while Ossett draw at giants Marske

Northern Premier League Round-Up On loan striker Harry Jessop was once again the hero for Pickering Town who moved up to tenth after beating Brighouse Town 1-0. Young Jessop pounced on the half-hour mark after Wayne Brooksby hit the post. Pickering had plenty of chances throughout and the fact Brighouse’s on loan Manchester United goalkeeper  read more→

Pickering get rewarded with home tie

Pickering Town have been rewarded with a home tie in the third round qualifying draw of the FA Trophy. Steve Roberts’ men beat Trafford at Mill Lane on Saturday and they will host Runcorn Linnets on Saturday 31st October. Frickley Athletic, who received a bye after Prescot Cables withdrew following the introduction of the Tier  read more→

Barnes guides Pickering through

FA Trophy Round-Up Young Jason Barnes fired Pickering Town through into the third round qualifying of the FA Trophy.  Steve Roberts’ side impressively beat Trafford 1-0 in an end-to-end encounter at Mill Lane. Jack Johnson kept Pickering in it in the first half after clearing a Trafford off-the-line.  Soni Fergus had the home side’s best  read more→

Pickering confirm exit of Perks

Pickering Town have confirmed the exit of striker Nathan Perks. Perks joined the NPL Division One North West team late last season after an incredible goal-scoring spree for Glasshoughton Welfare. The former Selby Town striker made nine appearances for Pickering and scored two goals. Pickering are next meant to be in action on Saturday when  read more→

Roberts wants Pickering to build on first win

NPL Division One North West  Steve Roberts is demanding Pickering Town use the momentum from their first league win of the season to have a successful October. The Pikes emerged triumphant from the clash with Ossett United in midweek and Roberts wants the 2-1 victory to be the catalyst for the start of a positive  read more→

Dream Pickering debut for match winner Jessop

NPL Division One North West Round-Up On loan Scunthorpe United striker Harry Jessop enjoyed a dream debut as his late goal fired Pickering Town to their first win of the campaign. His striker ensured Pickering beat Ossett United 2-1 at Marsh Lane. That goal was supplied by Jason Barnes whose 25th minute goal had given  read more→

Jessop joins Pickering on loan

Scunthorpe United first year professional Harry Jessop has joined Pickering Town on loan for initially a month. The deal done between Steve Roberts and Scunthorpe under 23s boss Russ Wilcox enables Jessop to be in Pickering’s squad for the visit of Ossett United on Tuesday night. Scunthorpe are believed to have been looking to get  read more→

Star ‘keeper Andrew rejoins Pickering

Former promotion-winning goalkeeper Charlie Andrew has rejoined Pickering Town. The former Hull City stopper spent the 2017/18 season on loan at Pickering and was a crucial part of their promotion from the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division under Paul Marshall. Many said he was the best ‘keeper in the Division that season. Andrew has been without  read more→

Pickering come close to beating fancied Workington

Pickering Town came close to defeating last season’s top side Workington in the 2-2 opening day NPL Division One North West fixture at Mill Lane. Steve Roberts, who with assistant Tony Hackworth ran to the game from Scarborough to raise money for the club, watched his side enjoy a dream start. Adam Warrilow placed home  read more→