Preview: PSF 02 Bottesford Town (a)

Saturday is only the Holy Blues' second pre-season warm up game, when we make the short trip to Bottesford Town, to take on the Poachers, at their Barrett's Steel Stadium. Bottesford already three games into their build up, with their league fixtures set to commence the last weekend of July - Russ Wilcox's side will be looking to build on Tuesday night's workout. A 0-1 away win over Club Thorne Collieries. Javelle Clarke grabbing the only goal of the game in that one.

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While Trinity were kicking off their pre-season with a victory, Bottesford were also winning. A 2-1 win over Bridlington Town. Former Gainsborough forward Jack McMenemy grabbing a brace. A four nil defeat at the hands of Scunthorpe United - and a 3-0 win against Brigg Town, wrap up Town's friendlies, so far - as the side from the NCEL, managed by Leigh Herrick, will be looking to add to their pre-season W's.

Last season, Bottesford finished 16th out of 20 teams, with 44 points from their 38 games; seventeen points clear of relegated Winterton Rangers, in the league above Club Thorne. The step up in standard, and the extreme heat in the 3pm sun, will provide the next step into Wilcox's troops preparations for the new NPL season.

Boss, Wilcox will look to shuffle his pack as he looks to get those all important pre-season minutes into his squad. With a small squad to hand, the players will be fully aware of starting places up for grabs and be keen to stake a claim for a regular starting spot, when the competitive fixtures come around.

Frank Mulhern is expected to feature, having been unavailable in midweek & with no injuries reported from the game against Thorne, Wilcox is again expected to field a strong side, with Development team players again set to be involved. Underlining the blossoming relationship between the side's at the club.

Bottesford:

Advance tickets can be purchased online, at this link. Or by paying the admission prices on the gate. The address for the Barrett's Steel Stadium is Ontario Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2TQ. Adults £6, Concessions (including U16s) £3. See you Saturday folks!

Please be mindful, it is going to be a warm one. So don't forget to take the appropriate precautions to protect yourself. Stay hydrated & drink plenty of water!

Next Up:

Following our two, away friendly games, we return to the Kal Group Stadium for the first of three successive home friendlies. On Tuesday 15th July, we welcome Grimsby Town to Gainsborough. It's a 7.30pm kick off as the Mariners come to Town. These fixtures are not segregated, and the tickets available are General Admission, which means you can either sit, or stand with your ticket.

Tickets can be purchased through the online Ticketing Portal, here. So get yourselves down to the Northolme for a look at Russ' new look squad!

Preview by Rob Hughes (@AATM_Media)
Images by Sean Cook (@FoxbyMedia)