United pre-season plans mapped out
THE long wait is over and local football is back in West Lancashire on Saturday, when Skelmersdale United are in action.
The first two pre-season games for Paul McNally’s newly promoted team are interesting ones.
Northern Premier League Premier Division outfit Lancaster City visit the JMO Sports Park on Saturday 2nd July; kick off 3pm, followed on Tuesday night (5th July) with an even bigger game when former Burscough manager Mark Beasley fetches his expected promotion challenging Warrington Town side to Skem for an 8pm kick off.
Saturday 16th July is a date that Skelmersdale supporters do want to put onto their calendar when League One Morecambe travel down the M6 to the JMO, it will be only two weeks before the Shrimps begin their league campaign so they should bring a decent team.
Other Skelmersdale pre-season games include; Winstanley Warriors away on Saturday 9th July with take note a 2pm kick off, Tuesday 19th July Runcorn Town Away 7-30pm kick off and Flint Town at Home on Saturday 30th July kick off 3pm.
Skelmersdale’s league season begins on Saturday 13th August, although the fixtures are yet to be announced.
Anyone planning to commit to a full season watching Skem at home can do so by purchasing a season ticket, the details and prices are below:
SEASON TICKETS: Skelmersdale United can officially confirm Season Ticket prices for the 202223 season,
Adult Season Ticket - £144 Concession Season Ticket - £96 Family Season Ticket consisting of 2 adults and up to 2 children £300.
Admission for each game will be
Gate Admission Price - Adult - £9 Concession Admission Price - £6 Children Admission Price 16 and under - £2, 16 - 18 - £3.
Burscough have yet to confirm their season ticket prices for next season and we understand that they have two preseason games to note, both at the Community Ground; City of Liverpool on Saturday 16th July kick off 3pm and South Liverpool on Saturday 23rd July kick off 3pm.
There will no doubt be some new faces in the Linnets line-up as newly appointed manager, former Manchester City star Leon Mike will be bringing in some new faces, so both games will generate a great deal of interest.
We have been asked to publish a request for assistance at Burscough FC for the coming season with one particular position one of great responsibility and involvement at both home and away games.
KIT MANAGER: Arranging the kit for both home and away games and making sure it is available 90 minutes before kick-off, working closely with the Secretary and team manager to fulfil their requirements accordingly then making sure items used are retrieved and put away after the game.
MATCH DAY VOLUNTEERS: This includes a multitude of tasks as required by the club which can be discussed. Those volunteering will get free access to the ground on a match day and be provided with appropriate club attire, plus appropriate refreshments.
If you cannot help out on a match day, the club are also understood to be looking for assistance during the week; this would suit anybody looking for an interest in the day and to help out in the community.
Those interested in helping out at the club are encouraged to contact Peter Hill by Direct Message on Twitter to @ PeteHill1963 or Email: peteh1963@outlook.com