The players are being put through their paces ahead of a series of friendlies throughout July, commencing on the first of the month with a trip to Golcar United.

As announced last month Heys have been successful in retaining the vast majority of last season’s squad, which finished seventh in the Premier Division, whilst recording their highest ever points tally (83) at step five of the non-League pyramid.

There have been a couple of departures with last season’s top scorer Takura Sambizi departing for Northern Premier League Chasetown whilst the versatile Luke Byron has signed for Premier Division rivals FC St. Helens. Both moves offered the players clubs moves closer to their home base.

Heys have moved to replace both players with two astute signings from Premier Division rivals.

Joining from Burscough is right sided wing back Harry Cannon-Noren (pictured right), who figured 47 times for them last season, earning four Man of the Match Awards.

Also signing is Toby Green. The attacking midfielder/forward had an outstanding season with Stockport Town securing fourteen Man of the Match Awards in 40 appearances whilst scoring eleven goals. With Stockport having withdrawn from the League, Heys Management have moved quickly to secure his signature.

You can hear from both players on our You Tube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Vn-gVMoL0&t=22s

Heys have tweaked their pre-season fixtures since the initial announcement. The scheduled game with New Mills will now not take place. However, in its place Heys will host Whitchurch Alport on Saturday 18th July. The Pre-Season line up now reads:

Wednesday 1st July Golcar United Away 7.45pm
Saturday 4th July Atherton Collieries Home 3pm
Tuesday 7th July Hyde United Home 7.45pm
Saturday 11th July Northallerton Away 3pm
Tuesday 14th July Stockport Georgians Home 7.45pm
Saturday 18th July Whitchurch Alport Home 3pm
Tuesday 21st July Flixton Away 7.30pm
Saturday 25th July Holywell Town Away 3pm