MANAGER Alex Mathie has praised the spirit in the Pickering Town camp as they look to continue their good form against second-bottom Armthorpe.

The Pikes have risen to sixth place in the Northern Counties East League premier division after a hat-trick of victories to the delight of the former Ipswich and York City star.

Said Mathie: "We've been playing quite well, but we've got to keep working.

"We've a good bunch of boys playing for the jerseys, for themselves and for each other, which is good.

"We're just hoping to keep going."

Midfielder Mark Swailes returns to the squad but striker Ricky Greening takes his place on the unavailable list.

Updated: 10:58 Friday, October 07, 2005