DAVE Tickle has been appointed as the new manager of North West Counties Division One North outfi t Pilkington.
The former Manchester City academy graduate and UEFA B qualifi ed coach takes over at the St Helens club following the departure of Stephen Palfrey.
Lee Jenkinson remains with the club as assistant manager and Phil Marsh as player-coach.
The management team also includes Tickle’s dad Steve who played for Pilkington over 40 years ago.
Tickle, who played for Nantwich Town and has also been fi rst team coach at Winsford United and Ashton Athletic, said: “I’m very yo...