Issue 17 of The Lions covers our clash with Ashton United on Saturday, copies are on sale online now.

The 48 page full colour production is available digitally online now or you can get your paper copy from our sellers near each turnstile on Saturday.

Simon Bullock catches up with former midfielder Derek Asamoah who is still playing at the age of 43, 27 years after his career started in 1998. Asamoah talks about his time playing away from the UK with spells in France, Bulgaria and South Korea: “I was treated like an absolute king.”

Mark Bower writes from the dugout and Gary Douglas provides an update from the boardroom.

Michael Powell takes us back to 26th February 2008 and a 5-1 away win at Ossett Town and to 7th March 2020 when we saw off Leamington 3-0 in the final home game before the Covid-19 pandemic, with a detailed reports for his ‘This Week in Lions History’ feature.

Sam Leasley looks at Ashton United Salford links and their history of being the first ever side to win the Manchester Senior Cup and Colin Robertson’s Media View Column looks at how much the club has grown in recent years.

Tom Feaheny previews the game and there’s all the latest news from the Young Lions, Supporters’ Club and Community Foundation.

Ivor Timmis picks the half-time music in this week’s Tracks of My Nethermoor Years and The Secret Junior Football Coach writes about his open-age side.

You can get stuck into Derrick’s Matchday Teasers Quiz at half-time and take a look at Matt Anderson – The Yorkshire Photographer’s, ‘Year Behind The Lens at GAFC’ column.

Finally in Commercial Corner we thank Chris Wright Road Planing for their support in sponsoring the game and Pickerings Lifts who have sponsored the match ball.

Pick up your copy for just £3 from our sellers located near to each turnstile or online now.