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Heslerton's Jake Allardice marked his 18th birthday in style as the Beckett League saw its fair share of action.

Ayton the midweek winners before crushing weekend defeat in Beckett League goal-fest

Pickering Town's poor record at Handsworth continued with a 6-2 thrashing on Saturday.

Pickering Town's poor record at Handsworth continued with a 6-2 thrashing on Saturday.

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Pickering Town pay for red card as poor record at Handsworth continues

Rosedale Abbey were brought back down to Earth with a heavy defeat on the opening day of the new Beckett League season.

Rosedale Abbey were brought back down to Earth with a heavy defeat on the opening day of the new Beckett League season.

Rosedale brought back down to Earth with heavy defeat in Beckett League opener

Tony Hackworth blasted Pickering Town after their 2-1 defeat at Winterton Rangers on Saturday.

Tony Hackworth blasted Pickering Town after their 2-1 defeat at Winterton Rangers on Saturday.

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'Nowhere near good enough' - Pikes boss fumes after first league defeat at Winterton

Pickering Town crashed out of the FA Cup with a 3-0 defeat at Penrith.

Pickering Town crashed out of the FA Cup with a 3-0 defeat at Penrith.

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Pickering Town crash out of FA Cup as in-form Penrith maintain 100 per cent start

Heslerton youngster Alfie Grice has signed a two-year deal with Hudderfield Town's Academy.

Heslerton youngster Alfie Grice has signed a two-year deal with Hudderfield Town's Academy.

Huddersfield Town

Young Ryedale footballer lands two-year contract at EFL academy

Pickering Town fought back from a two-goal deficit to beat Frickley Athletic 4-2.

Pickering Town fought back from a two-goal deficit to beat Frickley Athletic 4-2.

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Pickering Town fight back in Frickley thriller as NCEL season starts in style

Pickering Town chairman Jamie Hopwood insists their pre-season has gone 'a million times better' under Tony Hackworth than it did last year.

Pickering Town chairman Jamie Hopwood insists their pre-season has gone 'a million times better' under Tony Hackworth than it did last year.

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Pre-season 'a million times better' under Hackworth, insists Pickering chairman

Pickering Town have learned their 2024-25 NCEL Premier Division fixtures.

Pickering Town have learned their 2024-25 NCEL Premier Division fixtures.

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Pickering Town's 2024-25 NCEL fixtures released

Pickering Town's pre-season friendly with Bradford City was abandoned after 65 minutes, with the Pikes leading 1-0 at the time. Picture: Pickering Town

Pickering Town's pre-season friendly with Bradford City was abandoned after 65 minutes, with the Pikes leading 1-0 at the time. Picture: Pickering Town

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Pickering Town's pre-season clash with ex-Premier League side abandoned

Pickering Town will travel to Frickley Athletic on the opening weekend of the 2024/25 NCEL season.

Pickering Town will travel to Frickley Athletic on the opening weekend of the 2024/25 NCEL season.

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Pickering Town learn opponents for opening weekend of 2024/25 NCEL season

Homegrown talent Eddie Cass is back for a fourth spell with Pickering Town.

Homegrown talent Eddie Cass is back for a fourth spell with Pickering Town.

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Homegrown defender returns for fourth spell with Pickering Town

Former Pickering Town defenders Jamie Poole & Paul Roddam have taken over at Billingham Town.

Former Pickering Town defenders Jamie Poole & Paul Roddam have taken over at Billingham Town.

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Former Pickering Town pair step into management at Billingham Town

Former Pickering Town junior and vice-president Craig Short helped Oxford United seal promotion to the Championship at Wembley.

Former Pickering Town junior and vice-president Craig Short helped Oxford United seal promotion to the Championship at Wembley.

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Wembley glory for former Pickering Town junior and vice-president

Malton-born manager Brian Dutton has led Salisbury to the National League South.

Malton-born manager Brian Dutton has led Salisbury to the National League South.

Malton-born manager celebrating National League South promotion

Wombleton Wanderers claimed the Scarborough Junior Cup with victory over Rosedale.

Wombleton Wanderers claimed the Scarborough Junior Cup with victory over Rosedale.

Revenge is sweet for Wombleton in Scarborough Junior Cup

Pickering Town junior Billy Fewster was on the scoresheet as Alfreton Town secured their place in the National League North play-offs.

Pickering Town junior Billy Fewster was on the scoresheet as Alfreton Town secured their place in the National League North play-offs.

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Former Pickering junior set for National League North play-offs with Alfreton

Brooklyn FC's girls were given an afternoon to remember as York City Ladies headed to Pickering this weekend

Brooklyn FC's girls were given an afternoon to remember as York City Ladies headed to Pickering this weekend

York City Ladies FC

York City Ladies give Brooklyn juniors an afternoon to remember

Pickering Town closed out their NCEL Premier Division campaign with a 2-0 defeat at Rossington Main.

Pickering Town closed out their NCEL Premier Division campaign with a 2-0 defeat at Rossington Main.

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Pickering fall to final day defeat as disappointing campaign comes to close

Pickering Town's winless run extended into a ninth match as they failed to halt Albion Sports' play-off charge.

Pickering Town's winless run extended into a ninth match as they failed to halt Albion Sports' play-off charge.

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Pickering Town fail to halt Albion's play-off push in penultimate home match

Rosedale closed in on the Beckett League Division One title with double delight against Ayton and Thornton le Dale.

Rosedale closed in on the Beckett League Division One title with double delight against Ayton and Thornton le Dale.

Rosedale take lead in Division One title race as Clark proves hero for Heslerton

Thornton le Dale Under 12s, who have defied the odds to be crowned the Scarborough Minor League champions.

Thornton le Dale Under 12s, who have defied the odds to be crowned the Scarborough Minor League champions.

Thornton le Dale’s juniors come back from brink to claim title

Omar Sanyang (blue) came close for Pickering, but they could not find a way through at Handsworth.

Omar Sanyang (blue) came close for Pickering, but they could not find a way through at Handsworth.

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Pickering Town's downward spiral continues but Premier Division safety confirmed

Rosedale claimed the first silverware of the Beckett League season after victory over Wombleton Wanderers in the Gordon Harrison Memorial Trophy final.

Rosedale claimed the first silverware of the Beckett League season after victory over Wombleton Wanderers in the Gordon Harrison Memorial Trophy final.

Rosedale claim first silverware of Beckett League season

Maziar Kouhyar celebrates making the scores level for York City.

Maziar Kouhyar celebrates making the scores level for York City.

Sensational York City comeback beats champions Chesterfield

Pickering Town's woeful form continued with a 1-0 home defeat to Hallam

Pickering Town's woeful form continued with a 1-0 home defeat to Hallam

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Pickering Town second-last after narrow home defeat to Hallam

The LNER Community Stadium. Picture: York City FC

The LNER Community Stadium. Picture: York City FC

Three in court after pitch invasion at York City match

Former Pickering Town loanee Matty Jacob has signed a new three-year contract with Hull City.

Former Pickering Town loanee Matty Jacob has signed a new three-year contract with Hull City.

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Hull City reward former Pickering Town loanee with new long-term contract

Omar Sanyang (blue) came closest for Pickering on a disappointing afternoon in South Yorkshire.

Omar Sanyang (blue) came closest for Pickering on a disappointing afternoon in South Yorkshire.

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Hallam end Pickering Town's unbeaten run with second-half treble

Leeds United FC

Police foil £17,000 Leeds United kit raid near York

Neal Ardley has been sacked as York City manager.

Neal Ardley has been sacked as York City manager.

Neal Ardley SACKED as York City manager after 34 matches

York City Supporters' Trust has issued an update into its investigation following clashes with police after last month's defeat at Hartlepool United

York City Supporters' Trust has issued an update into its investigation following clashes with police after last month's defeat at Hartlepool United

York City Supporters' Trust update into police incidents at Hartlepool

Pickering Town were pegged back by fellow strugglers Eccleshill in a crucial clash at Mill Lane.

Pickering Town were pegged back by fellow strugglers Eccleshill in a crucial clash at Mill Lane.

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Two-goal lead evaporates as Pickering forced to settle for point in relegation battle

Pickering Town chairman Jamie Hopwood (left) has set off on a year-long marathon fundraiser in aid of Candlelighters, chosen after the tragic passing of Guy Metcalfe (right) almost 10 years ago.

Pickering Town chairman Jamie Hopwood (left) has set off on a year-long marathon fundraiser in aid of Candlelighters, chosen after the tragic passing of Guy Metcalfe (right) almost 10 years ago.

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Pickering Town chairman sets off in year-long charity fundraiser

Jack Pinder celebrates with assister Morgan Kendrew.

Jack Pinder celebrates with assister Morgan Kendrew.

Cup joy as Heslerton finally beat fierce rivals Fishermen

Kieran Stares (centre) scored the only goal as Pickering Town claimed a crucial three points against fellow strugglers Maltby Main.

Kieran Stares (centre) scored the only goal as Pickering Town claimed a crucial three points against fellow strugglers Maltby Main.

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Stares the hero for Pickering Town in basement clash with Maltby

Old Malton Girls made a winning return to action in their first match for two months.

Old Malton Girls made a winning return to action in their first match for two months.

Old Malton Girls make winning return after enforced two-month break

Kieran Stares (10) scored Pickering’s only goal of the game before captain Wayne Brooksby (far left) was sent off.

Kieran Stares (10) scored Pickering’s only goal of the game before captain Wayne Brooksby (far left) was sent off.

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Pickering Town fight back to share spoils with eight-man Golcar

Omar Sanyang (yellow) struck twice for Pickering as they overcame Silsden in late drama at Mill Lane.

Omar Sanyang (yellow) struck twice for Pickering as they overcame Silsden in late drama at Mill Lane.

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Sanyang sinks Silsden as nine-man Pickering prevail in late chaos

Gareth Southgate (left), England players taking the knee (upper right) and York Crown Court (lower right)

Gareth Southgate (left), England players taking the knee (upper right) and York Crown Court (lower right)

Ex-businessman who sent racist email to Gareth Southgate loses appeal

Robbie Fox wheels away in celebration after grabbing a last-gasp winner for Albion Sports against Pickering Town.

Robbie Fox wheels away in celebration after grabbing a last-gasp winner for Albion Sports against Pickering Town.

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Nine-man Pickering Town undone at death at promotion-chasers Albion

Pickering Town's Blake Drury celebrates his opening goal in his side's 4-2 victory against Handsworth.

Pickering Town's Blake Drury celebrates his opening goal in his side's 4-2 victory against Handsworth.

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Pickering Town deserving of four-midable victory against Handsworth

Carl O'Brien of York strangled steward at Leeds United's home ground

Carl O'Brien of York strangled steward at Leeds United's home ground

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York football fan strangled Leeds United steward in "joyous celebration"

Ryan Whitley has joined Scarborough Athletic following his departure from York City.

Ryan Whitley has joined Scarborough Athletic following his departure from York City.

Ryan Whitley re-joins former club following York City exit

10-man Pickering Town fell to a 1-0 defeat to Emley on Saturday.

10-man Pickering Town fell to a 1-0 defeat to Emley on Saturday.

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10-man Pickering Town edged in much-improved display at Emley

Former Pickering and Bradford City prospect Cole Roberts (centre) scored twice to inspire Eccleshill's second-half comeback.

Former Pickering and Bradford City prospect Cole Roberts (centre) scored twice to inspire Eccleshill's second-half comeback.

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Pickering Town surrender three-goal lead in Eccleshill thriller

Pickering picked up a crucial win over Golcar United, but could not follow that up with three points against fellow strugglers Maltby Main.

Pickering picked up a crucial win over Golcar United, but could not follow that up with three points against fellow strugglers Maltby Main.

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Wells makes immediate impact upon Pickering Town return

Tributes to Dave Barton - York City superfan - who has died aged 65

Tributes to Dave Barton - York City superfan - who has died aged 65

'He was loved by everybody. We are bereft' - tributes to York City superfan Dave

Jill Scott MBE is to lace up her boots and join players at the LNER Community Stadium on Sunday

Jill Scott MBE is to lace up her boots and join players at the LNER Community Stadium on Sunday

England legend joins line up at celebrity football match in York

Pickering Town boss Tony Hackworth admitted his side had been working their socks off, and that has paid dividends with a four-point haul this week.

Pickering Town boss Tony Hackworth admitted his side had been working their socks off, and that has paid dividends with a four-point haul this week.

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Pickering Town's hard work pays dividends with four-point haul

Matty Dawes' late penalty proved to be just a consolation for Pickering

Matty Dawes' late penalty proved to be just a consolation for Pickering

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Pickering Town collapse as in-form Silsden hit them for NINE

Heslerton’s Morgan Kendrew (orange) opened his account for the season against newcomers Lealholm.

Heslerton’s Morgan Kendrew (orange) opened his account for the season against newcomers Lealholm.

Champions Ayton shocked on opening day as Beckett League returns

Ex-Leeds United midfielder Tony Hackworth and central defender Jamie Poole have been appointed as Pickering Town's new management team

Ex-Leeds United midfielder Tony Hackworth and central defender Jamie Poole have been appointed as Pickering Town's new management team

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Pickering Town appoint former Leeds United midfielder as new manager

Thornton Dale claimed victory in the inaugural Keith Sales Cup, which raised over £1,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Thornton Dale claimed victory in the inaugural Keith Sales Cup, which raised over £1,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Memorial match for Ryedale football stalwart raises over £1,000 for charity