Sullivan can't wait for Rovers

Cammell Laird manager Tony Sullivan reckons he can't wait to see his side take on Tranmere Rovers in their popular annual preseason friendly, even if the fixture does prove to be his team's toughest test.

Lairds take on their Prenton Park neighbours on Monday 23 July at Kirklands and Sullivan said: “Our pre-season line-up provides a test for us on many levels and it probably won’t get more testing than the visit of Rovers.

"I’m sure both clubs will be fielding strong sides and the games are always great spectacles for the supporters. We’re all looking forward to the fixture and although it’s part of a wider programme you can’t help but cast your eye on this one.

"You can’t always bank on the weather but hopefully it will be a decent night, we will have the hospitality arrangements in place and it’s an occasion where people can enjoy a decent game of football in local surroundings between two clubs looking for success in their respective leagues next season."

The manager added: "So I'd encourage the whole of the community to give the evening a go, there’s always a good atmosphere at Kirklands for these games and the standard of football is high.”.

Entrance prices for the game have been set at £5 adults and £2 for Concessions.

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Club officials should send news and fixture updates to Evo-Stik NPL media manager Dave Watters at: dwatters@evostikleague.co.uk.