The Lions return to Nethermoor to kick start the new era on Saturday as Bury AFC come to town for our opening pre-season friendly in a 3pm kick-off.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance here, tickets will also be on sale on the day at the turnstiles with payment by cash only, it is also cash payments only inside the ground for programmes, food and drink and 50/50 cash draw tickets. The clubhouse accepts and prefers payment by card.
Tickets for all of our home friendlies are priced at £10 Adults, £5 Concessions (Over 65’s), Under 18’s & Students and £1 Under 11’s with 2022/23 GAFC Season Ticket Holders getting half price entry on production of their season ticket at turnstiles 3 and 4.
Previous Meetings
It is the first time we have faced Bury AFC since their formation in 2019, this coming campaign will be just their second full season of football following the Covid-19 pandemic cutting short their first ever run of games.
Important Season Ticket Information
Season tickets can be collected from turnstiles 3 or 4; half price entry for season ticket holders is only through turnstiles 3 and 4. This will be applicable for all pre-season friendlies.
If you would like to purchase a season ticket in advance of a pre-season friendly, please ensure that your application and payment is submitted 24 hours before KO, to allow us to process your application.
A Look At Bury AFC
The side managed by Andy Welsh will begin the season at a new level following their promotion last time out.
They will join the North West Counties Premier Division, a league packed full of familiar opposition to The Lions including Burscough, Barnoldswick Town, Kendal Town and Vauxhall Motors.
Welsh will have to do it all without former Lion Tom Greaves who has signed for Thackley to be closer to home and take on a coaching position with the club.
A Look At The Lions
The Lions have had a busy summer with a host of new signings and the appointment of a new management team in Danny Ellis and Danny Forrest.
Ellis will also continue to be registered as a player taking it to 10 new additions since the end of the 2021/22 season.
The two Dannys will also be looking at a number of trialists across the friendlies with Adam Haw, Lewis Hey, John Johnston, Ethan Cartwright and Shaun Tuton all returning to pull on a white and blue shirt.
The visit of Bury gives homes fans the chance to potentially see new signings Kyle Trenerry, George Smith, Lewis Gardner, Jorge Sikora, Luke Dean and Nat Crofts for the first time. Not forgetting Jameel Ible, Spencer Harris and Jake Cassidy who are all in their second spells with the club.
A new season also brings with it a new kit and The Lions will be sporting their fresh white and royal blue home kit for the first time on Saturday.
In Summary
Well, finally we are here, the first game of the new era. A chance to see the new kit, and maybe purchase one from the Club Shop. A chance to watch the signed players and trialists have a run out against a well-supported Bury AFC team.
Collect your season ticket. See old and new faces cheering on the squad, with the optimism of a new season and the new management team. Or just enjoy our popular pies, yes, they are as good as you remember!
Tickets for the game with Bury AFC can be purchased at the turnstiles on the day with cash payment only or online in advance here.
Don’t forget to pick up a pre-season programme for just £3, it is packed full with exclusive content including interviews with Danny Ellis, Danny Forrest and much more. Take a look at what’s inside here.
