MANAGER Carl Macauley has arranged a trip to two of his former clubs as part of Witton Albion’s pre-season preparations.

The first is to Vauxhall Motors, now of the West Cheshire League, where he was in charge for eight seasons from 2006.

His side make a short journey to Cheshire League champions Knutsford before hitting the road again to Burscough.

Macauley was a player at Victoria Park when the Linnets lifted the FA Trophy under Shaun Teale in 2003.

Ashton United visit Wincham Park before the end of July, then a Liverpool XI arrive in Northwich 48 hours later.

Albion begin their campaign in the Northern Premier League’s Division One South on Saturday, August 13.

Calendar

July 12     Vauxhall Motors v Witton Albion (7.30pm)

July 16     Knutsford v Witton Albion (2pm)

July 22     Burscough v Witton Albion (7.45pm)

July 30     Witton Albion v Ashton United (3pm)

August 1  Witton Albion v Liverpool XI (7.30pm)