In spite of being eligible, the board at Wimborne declined to apply for promotion to the Southern League, much to Pike's frustration, eventually leading to his resignation and move to AFC Lymington where the board were ambitious to advance to the Southern League.
The board at Wimborne declined to apply for promotion to the Southern League and move to AFC Lymington where the board were ambitious to advance to the Southern League. This was in spite of being eligible. This was much to Pike's frustration. This Southern League was eventually leading to his resignation.