Tony Dunning

Eccleshill have won only once this season, but Pikes chairman Tony Dunning is not expecting an easy ride at Mill Lane. "We won 4-0 at their place in October, but they are always a competitive side," said Dunning.

Pickering chairman Tony Dunning believes there is no reason why the Mill Lane outfit should not harbour similar ambitions and is looking to employ a commercial manager with that target in mind.

The new role would be commission based and suit somebody with a selling background who is looking to work on a part-time basis.

Dunning said: "Farsley were with us not so long ago.
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Dunning is hoping that extra revenue raised by the appointment of a commercial manager would resolve the off-pitch obstacle, saying: "There are more and more teams from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire joining the NCEL while the UniBond has clubs like Wakefield, Harrogate Railway, Goole and Bridlington.

"We would get a few more derbies and I'm quite happy we could survive in the UniBond with the team we have got and the players we can attract but our facilities are not up to scratch.

"We need a fence between the cricket and football fields, more seats, outside toilets and a covered walkway.They are not major things but they all require money."

Dunning believes that former York City winger and long-serving Pikes player Mark Wood is the right appointment as manager to take the club to the next level.
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The club are also looking for a general secretary for next season and anybody interested in that role or the commercial manager position should contact Tony Dunning on 01751 472627 or 473697.

Pikes chairman Tony Dunning said: "There was a lot of standing water on the pitch and parts were also frozen so we had to call it off."

Tuesday April 3 has been pencilled in as a new date for the game also at Pickering's Mill Lane ground.

Pikes chairman Tony Dunning was delighted with his side's efforts in the two games.He said: "It was a good performance at Sutton in the week, and it was tough conditions for the lads on Saturday, but we deserved to win the game.

Chairman Tony Dunning said: "Following the inspection, a very positive meeting took place with representatives from the club.
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Tony Dunning has been quick to pay respect to his work, saying: "I would like to go on record in thanking Brian for his loyal service to Pickering Town CFC during his latest spell on the Management Committee.

Pikes chairman Tony Dunning added: "Given the present financial/economic climate this is a fantastic boost for the club.

Chairman Tony Dunning said: "A huge amount of planning was required for this project.

Pikes chairman Tony Dunning said the club had not yet decided whether to bring in a new boss or appoint a caretaker manager in time for this weekend's trip to Armthorpe Welfare.

But among the contenders for the post could be York-based Paul Marshall, who is available after being axed by struggling UniBond league outfit Bridlington Town last week.

"We haven't had the results, but we've had a lot of injuries," Dunning said.