Welcome back, fledglings. We’re in Season 3, we’re trying to get out of the Conference, and we are about to get underway proper. Our preseason has gone well, our new faces have embedded (somewhat) into the #NewtonHeath way of football. Let’s get this season started!
Saturday 12th August, Conference, Salford
Our season starts with a derby – home to Salford! What better way to excite the fledglings faithful for the upcoming season!
There are decisions to make… first goalkeeper. Luke Daniels played all of our pre-season, without conceding a goal! But… The devilish side to me wants to give Henderson a run-out. This is not the 2019 Sheffield United and England version of Dean Henderson, but a younger, raw version, with less game time and (I suspect) a much lower CA/PA… He should do well at Conference level. Luke Daniels has every right to be aggrieved with my decision, but he takes it with grace.
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