Following two successive league titles, Carnforth enter the new season with a new skipper as we ply our trade in Division 3 North of the Raging Bull Merit Leagues.
Shane Weed has taken over from Dan Blenkharn as club skipper - pre season training has been keenly contested with club coach Kevan Holden again doing some sterling work.
The Clitheroe/Skipton warm up games gave some positives and the squad is looking to continue their good work over the last few years.
This saturday we entertain Trafford MV 2nds - a team who were two leagues above us last season but their relegation along with our promotion sees a tough opening encounter for us at this level. Its a while since we played Trafford but as ever with clubs in Manchester the fixtures are always difficult.
We welcome Trafford to Kellet Road and back to the clubhouse afterwards - Simon Keeley will be the man in charge from the MADREFs society - lets show Simon full respect on and off the pitch please.
GB Lubricants will be the match sponsor for the game - we thank them for their support.