Ex Pickering boss Hackworth returns as coach

Former player and manager Tony Hackworth has rejoined Pickering Town as first team coach under new boss Steve Roberts. Hackworth replaced Mitch Cook in late 2014 and led Pickering for the rest of the season before stepping down in May 2015 for personal reasons, paving the way for the Paul Marshall era. Former Leeds United  read more→

Hackworth returns to Town as player

Tony Hackworth has returned to Pickering Town as a player. The former Leeds United striker has been out of the semi-pro game since stepping down as player/manager in May because of family commitments. Paul Marshall, who has been a long admirer of him, has persuaded him to return in a playing capacity alongside his old  read more→

Hackworth steps down at Pickering

Pickering Town need a new manager after Tony Hackworth stepped down last night. The former Leeds United player had been set to lead Pickering next season in what would have been his first full campaign at the helm. He had replaced Mitch Cook back in November at the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division club. Hackworth said: “Standing  read more→

Hackworth wants strong finish

Tony Hackworth wants Pickering Town to finish on strong note and is urging his players to make their pitch to be involved next season. Pickering have a chance of finishing in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division top ten under Hackworth, who replaced Mitch Cook in November. Former Leeds United striker Hackworth, whose side host Handsworth  read more→

Hackworth wins Pickering post

Tony Hackworth has been made the permanent new manger of Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Pickering Town. Hackworth beat off strong competition to land his first number one managerial post after a successful period as caretaker boss since the departure of Mitch Cook. The former Leeds United and Scarborough Athletic striker, who was Cook’s assistant, won two  read more→

Pickering Town announce first batch of signings

You can ‘like’ Non League Yorkshire on Facebook HERE Former Scarborough Athletic captain Tony Hackworth is one of 16 players definitely lining up for Pickering Town in August. Hackworth, as player-assistant manager, played the majority of last season at Pickering and is one of the first to commit for 2014-15. Pickering boss Mitch Cook has  read more→

Garforth Town 3-5 Pickering Town

Garforth Town head coach Graham Nicholas slammed the performance of referee Duncan Carratt after a controversial decision that led to Pickering Town’s crucial equalising goal in the eventful Toolstation NCEL Premier Division encounter, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Carratt allowed Pickering to take a quick free kick on the edge of the Garforth box on  read more→

Midweek review: Matt Dempsey is the hero for Farsley AFC

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqS1gb0q_wE] Matt Dempsey scored the only goal as Farsley AFC beat local rivals Ossett Town 1-0 to move back into the Evo Stik Division One North play-offs. On a cold night at Ingfield, Dempsey headed home a corner on 65 minutes to earn Neil Parsley’s men all three points. Brighouse Town are neatly positioning themselves  read more→

Tony Hackworth leaves Tadcaster for Pickering

Former Scarborough Athletic captain Tony Hackworth’s move to Tadcaster Albion has lasted just three weeks. Hackworth has moved onto Tadcaster’s Toolstation NCEL Premier Division rivals Pickering Town to become one of Mitch Cook’s first signings. Hackworth’s departure will come as a surprise for many as Tadcaster manager Paul Marshall had chased his signature for over  read more→

Tony Hackworth leaves Scarborough Athletic

Tony Hackworth has ended the long-running saga over his future at Scarborough Athletic by announcing his intention to leave the club last night, writes James Grayson (Twitter: @jamesAgrayson). Hackworth had featured as a substitute in last night’s 4-0 victory over Rainworth Miners Welfare before he informed Athletic boss Rudy Funk of his decision. Hackworth captained  read more→