PENYFFORDD LIONS lifted two cups last season and boss Stuart Tunnicliffe wants to make room for another in their trophy cabinet.
“Winning two cups is hard to follow but we think silverware is a realistic achievement again,” said Tunnicliffe, who has added Nathan Large and Brandon Jones to his ranks ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Rhuddlan Town.
“We also have other signings pending and hope to have them over the line for this coming weekend.
“Considering our last game was on May 24, we’ve had less than two months for pre-season preparations.”
Greenfield boss Scott Beck feels the same and ahead of their trip to Y Felinheli, he said: “The new season has come around very fast.
“It’s obviously a tough trip facing Y Felinheli, who finished last season with a strong run and they also had an impressive home record. But I believe if we play to our full potential then we can come away with a win.”
Connah’s Quay Town head to Llanrug United with manager Gavin Parry pleased with the squad at his disposal.
Town will play in the Ardal League this season and Parry thinks his side will spring a few surprises.
“What started off like being a difficult summer trying to get new lads in, when we are not paying, has turned out to be a really successful one,” said Parry
“We’ve managed to secure seven signings that will all improve both our starting XI and add depth to our squad.”
Sam Reynolds, Ben Hughes, Chad Shelbourne, Jack Roberts, Ste Chiocchi, George Davies and Richie Walker are all on standby to make their debuts tomorrow.
The town’s other side, North East Wales League newcomers, Cei Connah, host Henllan while Saltney Town will also be looking to make home advantage count against Llanrhaeadr.
Chirk AAA make the long journey to Felinfach for new manager Tom Roberts first game in charge.
His squad will include several of the club’s talented U17s squad who have impressed in pre-season.
Toby Nash and Ryan Houghton are out but the experienced Phil Pearce returns.
Sychdyn United make the the trip to the foothills of Snowdon to take on Llanberis while Penycae are heading to Anglesey to face Glantraeth.
Castell Alun, Brymbo, Rhydymwyn and Gronant have home advantage over Blaenau Ffestiniog, Bethesda Athletic, Rhyl Albion and Llanystumdwy respectively.
Llanuwchllyn, who missed out on promotion to Cymru North in last season’s play-off defeat to Llay Welfare, host Forden United while Caerwys are at home to Llandudno Amateurs.
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