by Gary Clarke
FA Vase holders Warrington Rylands 1906 return to the pitch on Tuesday when they host FC United of Manchester at Gorsey Lane.
Kicking off at 7.30pm the game with the NPL Premier Division outfit is the first of ten scheduled ahead of the Blues debut season in the Northern Premier League First Division West.
Remaining tickets priced Adults £8, Concessions (ages 16-18 and 65+) £5, Under 16s £3 are available for the game for advance purchase from www.ticketpass.org/event/ESNBHD/warrington-rylands-v-fc-united-pre-season-friendly
With the nucleus of the Wembley squad signed up for the new season Rylands have been busy welcoming several new signings to the club in the past week.
First to put pen to paper was Callum Dolan, a midfielder from Matlock Town who having started his career as a youth players also counts Altrincham, Stockport Town and Radcliffe among his former clubs.
Portugal-born midfielder Abdul Djalo, a midfielder who has been in the youth systems at Crewe Alexandra has also signed on. The 19 year old having tasted non-league football at Barnton last season.
Manager Dave McNabb has boosted his side’s firepower with the signings of two strikers Kyle Sambor and Luke Sephton.
Signing from Atherton Collieries Sambor lists Widnes, Witton Albion and Cammell Laird as his former clubs, while Sephton has seen service with Stalybridge Celtic, Congleton Town and Pilkingtons.
Rylands have also confirmed the departures of three players Adam Jones, Freddie Potter and Paul Shanley.
Pre-season fixture list:
Tuesday 6th July home v FC United of Manchester
Saturday 10th July away v Garswood United
Saturday 17th July home v Coventry City under 23
Tuesday 20th July away v Wythenshawe Town
Thursday 22nd July away v AFC Liverpool
Saturday 24th July away v Pilkington
Saturday 31st July home v AFC Fylde
Saturday 7th August away v Hornchurch
Season tickets to cover all home games in the NPL are also on sale;
Adults – £120 Concessions (Over 65s/16-18) – £60 Under 16s – £30 Family ticket (two adults/two under 16s) – £260
To apply for your season ticket, please contact the club via: E-mail – [email protected] Booking line – 01925 635880
