Blues confirm preseason programme

Curzon Ashton have confirmed their preseason schedule with Conference North champions Hyde FC first up.

The match with the Conference Premier's new boys kicks off at the Tameside Stadium at 7.45pm on Monday 16 July 2012 before Evo-Stik NPL First Division North side travel to Treversal on Saturday 21 July.

The Blues are at home to Droylsden on Tuesday 24 July before Blackburn Rovers arrive on Saturday 28 July, their toughest test as they prepare to bounce back from losing last season's play-off final to Witton Albion.

John Flanagan's team continue their preparations with a trip to West Didsbury on Tuesday 31 July and head to fellow Evo-Stik NPL side Newcastle Town on Saturday 4 August.

The warm up campaign ends with a home match against Ashton United for the Arthur Clancy Trophy on Tuesday 7 August.