The players return from what will without doubt prove to be a fruitful trip to Spain on Wednesday evening with the attention then switching to a series of friendly games in this country.

After training on Friday morning it is photo call at Spotland as Hilly's slightly shape shifted squad do the usual team and head/shoulder shots and then, the following day ,the fans will get their first look at the new boys with a game at Dark Lane.

The schedule is as follows:-

Saturday 19th July       Rossendale Utd    (a)  3.00pm
Tuesday 22nd July     Stockport County   (h)  7.30pm
Friday     25th  July     Bolton Wanderers (h)  7.30pm
Saturday 26th July      Northwich Victoria (a)  3.00pm
Weds      30th July      Hyde United            (a)  7.30pm
Saturday 2nd August Southport               (a)  3.00pm  

Stockport and Bolton Friendlies 

All seats are £12 adults and £6 concession, terrace is £10 adults and £5 concessions, pay at the gate