Issue 9 of The Lions is a joint edition covering our games with Prescot Cables and Hebburn Town, 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 Tuesday night or Saturday afternoon.

Ivor Timmis’ interview with Joe Cracknell is inside, included is this from the goalkeeper: “I am absolutely loving my time so far in the short time I’ve been here. There’s a really good feel around the club on and off the pitch which is great to be a part of.”

Simon Bullock spoke to Will Longbottom just a few days after that goal at Stevenage, the forward said “I’ll be honest I think I’ve watched the goal back about 100 times! It’s probably one of my favourite goals that I’ve scored.”

From the boardroom Gary Douglas pays tribute to his Dad, Les, who sadly passed away earlier this week aged 98, all our thoughts are with Gary and his family at this time.

Mark Bower writes from the dugout about a run of away fixtures and his pride for the team.

Michael Powell takes us back to 2008 and a 4-0 away win over Worksop Town in his ‘This Week in Lions History’ piece and he takes a look at Oli Johnson’s career for this week’s Lions Legend.

Sam Leasley looks back at THAT week of drama over the close season at Prescot Cables and steps back to the covid years for a review of Hebburn Town’s FA Vase win.

Tom Feaheny previews both the games and there’s all the latest news from the Supporters’ Club and Community Foundation.

Bill Tait and Leonard Shuckman pick the half-time music in this week’s Tracks of My Nethermoor Years.

You can get stuck into Derrick’s New York themed Matchday Teasers Quiz and there’s a round-up of the latest Young Lions action.

Finally in Commercial Corner we thank match sponsors Headley Professional Recruitment and Lighthouse Risk Services LLP for their support.

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