Free entry for third bid to play!

21 Mar 2018 By David Watters

The EVO-STIK Premier Division news

Buxton and Ashton United are looking forward to a big crowd finally getting to see their EVO-STIK League clash at Silverlands on Thursday night.

Originally abandoned on New Year's Day and rescheduled for Tuesday night before being postponed with snow blanketing the Derbyshire ground after last weekend's mini 'Beast from the East', the Bucks are offering fans free entry to boost the gate at the EVO-STIK League Premier Division fixture and reward their loyalty.

Ashton United director Steve Hobson is also expecting even more fans hoping for a case of third time lucky to make the trip south with former Robins managers Steve Halford and Paul Phillips now in charge of the Bucks.

He said: "After Tuesday’s postponement it seemed we weren’t destined to get the game played. With the games coming thick and fast we could both do without a backlog so agreed to get the game in on Thursday.

Snow go: Buxton's Silverlands at lunchtime on Tuesday

"As the original fixture was abandoned, due to floodlight failure, Buxton have deemed the game as free entry for all. This should attract a big crowd and the fact that Buxton’s new management team of Halford and Phillips played a big part in Ashton United’s recent history will bring added spice to the match."

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