[themaclad]

1th July Chorley A
14th July Bamber Bridge A
21 st July Southport A
28th July Carlisle A
29th July Ashington A
1st August Bury A

There are rumours of games against Hearts and Real Sociadad not confirmed as yet

[themaclad]

Hearts friendly confirmed

[themaclad]

Motherwell friendly now arranged being played at Livingston's ground

[themaclad]

Off to Victory Park, Chorley on Saturday the first match of the build up to a return to Championship football, there is a trophy on offer, the Jack Kirkland trophy which we have won 9 times in the last 10 years only half sharing it the other time when medal winners Westley's finest could only draw 1 all with the home side.
Chorley missed out on a place in the Conference by throwing away a 2 goal half time lead against Guiseley and lost 3-2 in the Conference North final play off.
Spent a lot of time on Victory Park when I lived in the area, one of the coldest grounds in the world so those going wrap up well.
No idea on teams for this epic suspect both sides will use about 20 players, good work out before the serious stuff starts.

[themaclad]

0-0 in front of 2022 at Victory Park, Garner missing a late penalty, already some fans are in meltdown that we failed to win, next up Bamber Bridge at the Irongate stadium, no doubt will use 20 plus players again. Good fitness work out, may even go if weather is decent.

[themaclad]

4-0 win over Brig goals by Garner, Beckford, Reid and Hugill in front of 1100

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Our one and only home friendly against Scottish Premier League side Hearts, they slaughtered all and sunder in the Championship last season, now hopefully clear of the financial difficulties that got them relegated.
They should bring a large support across the border on Saturday, as with friendlies expect plenty of changes and do not read too much into the result although some will.

[St Charles Owl]

Will be intereresting to see how you match up. I would consider the Scottish Championship to be about the level of League 1, so for me both of you got promoted form a similar level!!

[themaclad]

Won 1-0 Garner got the goal and apparently the mass away support made a lot of noise.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKFinmQX...e=youtu.be


There's the goal from yesterday as you can see there has been no improvement over the years in the ability of Scottish keepers to absolutely balls up.
Southport away on Tuesday as the season gets nearer, again mix and match expect more of the less regulars to start this one. Haig Avenue on a Tuesday, nah won't be there.