Busy build-up to new season

CHADDERTON have a hectic pre-season after arranging nine friendlies before their Vodkat North West Counties League first division campaign kicks off.

They begin with a match against Blue Square North neighbours Hyde United at Broadway on Saturday, July 4 (2pm).

The remaining matches are: Saturday, July 11: Marine (H) 3pm; Tuesday, July 14: Stoneclough (A) 7.30pm; Saturday, July 18: Prestwich Heys (A) 2.30pm; Tuesday, July 21: Runcorn Linnets (H) 7.30pm; Wednesday, July 22: Hollinwood at Chapel Road 7.45pm; Saturday, July 25: Ford Motors (A) 2pm; Wednesday, July 29: New Mills (H) 7.45pm; Saturday, August 1: Prescot Cables (H) 3pm.


OLDHAM TOWN, who are looking for a new assistant manager/coach, kick off their build-up to the new campaign at home to Glossop North End on Saturday, July 18 (3pm).

The club’s other friendlies: Saturday, July 25: Rossendale (H) 3pm; Monday, July 27: Ramsbottom (H) 7.30pm; Saturday, August 1: Prestatyn (A) 3pm; Tuesday, August 4: Springhead (H) 7.30pm.


MOSSLEY have friendlies lined up against three Football League clubs - Bury, Stockport and Rochdale.

Their pre-season schedule is:

Wednesday, July 15: Bury (H) 7.30pm; Saturday, July 18: Droylsden (H) 3pm.

Tuesday, July 21: Stockport County (H) 7.30pm; Saturday, July 25: Ashton United (A) 3pm; Tuesday, July 28: Hyde United (H) 7.30pm.

Thursday, July 30: Rochdale (H) 7.30pm; Tuesday, August 4: Glossop North End (A) 7.30pm; Saturday, August 8: Kidsgrove Athletic (A) 3pm.