Pickering Town Forum

Just got home from Lincoln, having watched an interesting game; one which we should have won more comfortably than the 2-1 scoreline suggests, though the wet & slippery conditions were somewhat of a leveller.
The Pikes took 30 minutes to settle down after a late arrival due to being held up at an accident scene. In fact, the first third of the match was scrappy, with the Pikes finding difficulty in imposing their style of play on the host's more direct approach.
Liam Salt made a seasonal debut to partner Lyle Hillier up front and the pair gave the home defenders plenty of problems, though it has to be said that our defenders were under some pressure too.
The tide turned however, and after a period of dominance Chaz Wrigley was on hand to slam the ball home from a cross from the right. The Pikes should maybe have increased their lead before the break with chances for Salt and Hillier going very close.
However, 12 minutes uinto the second period Mick McNaughton directed a header into the corner of the net from a Christian Fox cross, and that, everyone thought was that. Despite almost total dominance for the remainder of the game, an error by Kevin Martin brought the score to 2-1, and the final few minutes were naturally nailbiting.
A good win, against a side who gave their all with no holds barred.
Top man, in my opinion, was undoubtedly Dave Thompson, who was dynamic for the whole 90 minutes. I really like the partnership he has with Gary Hepples; both 100 per cent players, tigerish, with no shortage of skill. I would still like to see more provided from wide positions however, but I think it will all come together now that a settled side is beginning to emerge
The sour part of the whole night, I have to say, was the non-stop tirade of foul language from the technical area by manager Mr. Dye. The hopelessly ineffective linesman allowed this to continue for the whole 90 minutes. How this man can say that he enjoys his role is beyond me. Yes, football is a competetive business, but for goodness sake, calm down Mr. Dye. The 45 souls who paid to watch this game did not include any women or children, and never will I have to say.
Apparently, after the match, Mr Dye then sought fit to lock his players in the changing room, where further foul bawlings were directed at them, when I thought they gave their absolute all.
That said, 3 points from a difficult game, against a side fighting for their lives.

I am not quiet over 50 but feel like it this morning after getting home past midnight and getting up at five this morning, its always easier travelling home with 3 points, pretty spot on with the report the result shows it was closer than it actually was and should of been a little more comfortable, never the less that's a great win away from home and hopefully a good run is now on the way which will see us climb the table.

Looks like things are on the up, great report.

Bring on Saturday ,!! I'll be there for sure