Heys entry into the North West Counties League for next season was officially confirmed yesterday when the FA announced the constitution of the League.

Joining Heys as new clubs are Charnock Richard, Sandbach United, Carlisle City and Oswestry Town.

The clubs fans can look forward to seeing next season are:

AFC Blackpool

Alsager Town

Ashton Town

Atherton Laburnum Rovers

Bacup Borough

Carlisle City

Chadderton

Charnock Richard

Cheadle Town

Daisy Hill

Eccleshall

FC Oswestry Town

Holker Old Boys

Litherland REMYCA

Northwich Manchester Villa (now resigned from the NWCFL)

Sandbach United

Silsden

St Helens Town

Stockport Town

Whitchurch Alport

Widnes

The FA allocation list was drawn up before the resignation of Northwich Manchester Villa last night could be communicated to the FA. It is the FA who will make the decision as to whether this vacancy is filled by another club, or if the NWCFL Division One will operate with 21 clubs next season.

Look out in the days and weeks ahead for more news as we prepare to return to the North West Counties League after a 30 year absence.