Usher steps down as Pikes chairman

27th May, 2016

Pickering Town have announced that, after seven years in the role, Keith Usher has informed the club's commitee that he is stepping down as chairman.

He has told the Malton and Pickering Mercury that he is now to take a back seat as he wishes to spend more time with his family after a lifetime dedicated to football but he has stated he will be purchasing a season ticket so he can pop along to games next season.

A club statement said: "Keith has a fantastic knowledge of FA rules and guidelines, and this is not seen by the supporters on a Saturday.

"He has worked tirelessly for the Pikes, ensuring the budget is met each year and the club is within all FA guidelines.

"He has worked virtually 24 hours a day for the club, driving all over Yorkshire on occasions to support managers over the years in signing players, sometimes at the drop of a hat late at night to ensure the paperwork is done on time.

"Keith has attended all away games acting as the away match secretary ensuring the paperwork is correct being offered to referees.

"The present committee know how hard and how loyal Keith has been to the club, we wish him well and hope he enjoys a very deserved long and happy retirement."

Supporters are being urged to come and show their appreciation for his work at the club when the Pikes hold their AGM on Tuesday 12th July, 2016, at the Recreation Club which begins at 8pm.

(Story Source: Pickering Town)

Treasurer role vacant at Pikes

17th April, 2016

Pickering Town are looking for a treasurer, a role which is voluntary and would suit a person involved in accountancy or comfortable with numeracy.

Anyone taking the position on will find it richly rewarding working with a small dedicated team of people at a Toolstation NCEL Premier Division club.

It consists of basic book-keeping, banking, invoice formulation and payment, and is ideal for a semi-retired or retired bookkeeper/accountant.

Whoever takes the role on can attend matches working closely with the committee members or work in this field and report to the committee.

For more information, please contact Wayne Taylor on 07904 948871.

(Story Source: Pickering Town)

Pikes removed from League Cup

12th February, 2016

Pickering Town have been removed from this season's Toolstation NCEL League Cup after admitting fielding an ineligible player in a Third Round tie last month.

Ashley Hope played for the Pikes in their 2-0 win at Glasshoughton Welfare on 19th January having played for Selby Town in a previous round of the competition.

In accordance with Rule 7 of the NCEL Cup Rules, Pickering have been fined ?100 and disqualified from the competition with Glasshoughton re-instated.

NCEL Premier Division			P	Pts	+/-
P	1	Tadcaster Albion	42	98	69
	2	Handsworth Parr	42	94	60
	3	Cleethorpes Town	42	84	59
	4	Worksop Town	42	83	58
	5	Bridlington Town	42	79	29
	6	Pickering Town	42	77	25
	7	Maltby Main	42	68	8
	8	Staveley MW	42	66	14
	9	Rainworth MW	42	63	17
	10	Barton Town Old Boys	42	62	15
	11	Albion Sports	42	59	3
	12	Thackley	42	59	-4
	13	Clipstone	42	55	15
	14	Liversedge	42	48	-32
	15	Retford United	42	45	-30
	16	Garforth Town	42	43	-25
	17	Parkgate	42	42	-35
	18	Athersley Rec	42	42	-41
	19	Armthorpe Welfare	42	40	-37
R	20	Pontefract Collieries	42	39	-50
R	21	Brigg Town	42	37	-54
R	22	Nostell MW	42	26	-64

NCEL Division One			P	Pts	+/-
P	1	Hemsworth MW	40	98	79
P	2	AFC Mansfield	40	86	58
P	3	Bottesford Town	40	82	44
	4	AFC Emley	40	77	82
	5	Penistone Church	40	75	40
	6	Hallam	40	72	44
	7	Shirebrook Town	40	69	30
	8	Knaresborough	40	64	22
R	9	Hull United (-18)	40	58	31
	10	Selby Town	40	57	0
	11	Yorkshire Amateur	40	56	-11
	12	Westella VIP	40	53	7
	13	Eccleshill United	40	48	-4
	14	Teversal	40	45	-28
	15	Dronfield Town	40	43	-21
	16	Glasshoughton Welfare	40	37	-39
	17	Hall Road Rangers	40	32	-46
	18	Winterton Rangers	40	32	-58
	19	Grimsby Borough	40	32	-68
	20	Rossington Main	40	26	-60
	21	Worsbrough Bridge	40	15	-102

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