Issue 13 and our first programme of 2025 covers our New Year’s Day meeting with Bamber Bridge, copies are on sale now.

The 48 page full colour production is on sale online now or you can get your copy from our sellers near each turnstile on Wednesday.

The second part of Joe Priestley’s sit down with Aide Towers is inside, Adie reveals all about his time with the club: “If you compare us from the early 90s when I first got involved, the club then to the club now is on a different planet.”

Simon Bullock spoke to cover star and captain Jameel Ible about his season so far: “I’ve been here for three years and this is the best team and dressing room that I’ve seen.”

We also pay tribute to the Lions we lost in 2024 with a page dedicated to them, our thoughts are with our family and friends.

Mark Bower writes from the dugout about the season so far and Gary Douglas provides an update from the boardroom.

Michael Powell takes us back to Boxing Day 2017 and a 2-0 win at Chester in ‘This Week in Lions History’ piece and he takes a look at Bobby Davison’s career for this week’s Lions Legend.

Sam Leasley takes a look at the argument for fan ownership and the 50+1 model commonly seen in other countries.

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

Kevin Norfolk picks the half-time music in this week’s Tracks of My Nethermoor Years and The Secret Junior Football Coach looks back on 2024 ahead of his final few months in Sunday football.

You can get stuck into Derrick’s Matchday Teasers Quiz at half-time and in Commercial Corner we thank Steadfast Works for their support in sponsoring the game.

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