Basford in better shape than ever

10 Aug 2017 By David Watters

Basford United manager Martin Carruthers is hailing his players on the eve of the new EVO-STIK League campaign after enjoying his "best ever" pre-season.

Carruthers is relishing the challenge of the 2017-18 EVO-STIK League South season after adding three new signings to an 18-man squad preparing for a trip to Belper Town on Saturday before taking on Stocksbridge Park Steels in their first home game at Greenwich Avenue on Monday night.

Before holding a light training session on Thursday night, Carruthers, pictured, told fans: "I have been delighted with our pre-season which has been the best I have been involved with since I took over as manager. The whole attitude, application and attendance of the players throughout pre season has been tremendous."

He added: "We've kept the core of our best players and with the signings of Dom Roma, Laurie Wilson and Liam Hearn we have three quality experienced players which will strengthen the team."

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Where next?

Itching to get tough start underway Joint Matlock Town manager Glenn Kirkwood insists the Gladiators are itching to kick off the new season despite a twenty four hour delay before playing at Stourbridge on Sunday only adding to the toughest of starts to an EVO-STIK League campaign.

FA spotlight on record holders EVO-STIK League newboys and Guinness Book of Records holders Alvechurch are looking forward to hosting the Emirates FA Cup next week to promote the early rounds of the world’s oldest cup competition.