Nwicker60
04-Aug-12, 08:09
James could put Highland League oppostition in a pretty pickle
WICK ACADEMY have recruited an Orkney player to help them in their Highland League challenge this season.
Midfielder James Pickles has signed a one-year contract with the Harmsworth Park Club following a trial in the pre-season friendly against Caley Thistle, which ended in a 0-0 draw last week.
The 21-year-old leaves Rendall F.C. to make a name for himself on the mainland.
He said he was “delighted” to get the chance at a higher level and told his local paper The Orcadian this week: “It will be a shame having to leave Rendall who I have been with, for a good few years but it will be a new challenge for me competing in the Highland League at a higher standard. Academy have been great organising everything. It’s a big commitment in terms of travelling and having to stay overnight, especially in the middle of winter, but it is something that I am definitely prepared to do.”
James added: “The Academy team guys were pretty welcoming when I was over for the friendly and I am looking forward to gelling with them.”.
Academy travel south, today, for their season opener against Strathspey Thistle and are determined to build on last season’s eighth table finish.
WICK ACADEMY have recruited an Orkney player to help them in their Highland League challenge this season.
Midfielder James Pickles has signed a one-year contract with the Harmsworth Park Club following a trial in the pre-season friendly against Caley Thistle, which ended in a 0-0 draw last week.
The 21-year-old leaves Rendall F.C. to make a name for himself on the mainland.
He said he was “delighted” to get the chance at a higher level and told his local paper The Orcadian this week: “It will be a shame having to leave Rendall who I have been with, for a good few years but it will be a new challenge for me competing in the Highland League at a higher standard. Academy have been great organising everything. It’s a big commitment in terms of travelling and having to stay overnight, especially in the middle of winter, but it is something that I am definitely prepared to do.”
James added: “The Academy team guys were pretty welcoming when I was over for the friendly and I am looking forward to gelling with them.”.
Academy travel south, today, for their season opener against Strathspey Thistle and are determined to build on last season’s eighth table finish.