Brigg Town News

Brigg Town Manager Mick Gray’s preparations for the new season are going well.

The majority of last season’s young players have re-registered, and will have benefited from a full season in the Evo-Stik League.

The Zebras hope to increase their goal tally, with Ryan Paczkowski returning after a season with Gainsborough Trinity, and with the signing of Adam Lee – a proven goalscorer at steps 4 and 5.

Other players returning include crowd favourite Danny Buttle, and midfielders Ollie Chappell, Alan Lamb and international clearance is awaited for Jamie Steel.

Mick has also strengthened his backroom staff, with the appointment of Paul Fenwick as Assistant Manager. Paul a EUFA “B” licence holder has much experience, including several years coaching/management in the USA.

Steve Barrett, another EUFA “B” licence holder, as well as a degree in Sports science, takes up a coaching role.

Completing the line-up is Physio, Abigail Stothard, recently qualified as a member of the Chartered Institute of Physiotherapists.

Brigg start their pre-season programme with a late arranged away game at Louth Town Thursday night July 12th. k.o. 7.45pm.

Other pre-season matches are as follows:

Sat. July 14th. Barton Town Old Boys (A) 3.00pm

Tues. July 17th. Gainsborough Trinity (H) 7.30pm

Sat. July 21st. Grantham Town (A) 3.00pm (Lincs Senior Shield)

Wed. July 25th. Hull City Development Squad (H) 7.30pm

Sat. July 28th. North Ferriby Utd. (H) 3.00pm

Tues. July 31st. Cleethorpes Town (A) 7.30pm

Sat. Aug 4th. Frickley Athletic (H) 3.00pm

Tues. Aug 7th. Harworth Coll. (A) 7.30pm (Provisional)

Sat. Aug 11th. Scunthorpe Utd. X1 (H) 3.00pm.