MELKSHAM Town has lined up some thrilling friendly matches to kick start the upcoming new season.
Swindon Town, Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers will all be making the trip to the infiLED arena at Oakfields this coming July. And with the Manchester United legends coming to town in August – Town fans have a lot to look forward to!
“We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting three Football League Clubs for pre-season in preparation for the 2021/ 2022 season,” said club Chairman Darren Perrin. “All three clubs have promised to bring their full first teams.
“Bristol Rovers managed by Joey Barton will be the first visitors on Friday 2nd July, followed by Swindon Town on Friday 9th July. EFL Division Two’s Forest Green Rovers will then visit on Tuesday 13th July. All games ko at 7.45pm
“For the Swindon game, the match will be one of the first opportunities for their new manager ,John McGrea,l to take charge of his side before the first league game on August 7th.”
Admission prices for these games are £10 adults £8 OAP and free for children accompanied by a paying adult.
Then on Sunday 1st August, it’s the Manchester United legends turn to take on a yet to be confirmed Melksham Town XI team, made up of local veterans or players who have played for the club within the last 20 years.
The Legends line-up will include Treble winners Wes Brown and David May; Lee Martin, scorer of the winning goal in the FA Cup Final against Crystal Palace; Premier League winner Chris Eagles and other stars including Russell Beardsmore, goalkeeper Nick Culkin, Danny Webber, Keith Gillespie (capped 86 times for Northern Ireland) , Chris Casper, Derek Brazil and Ben Thornley.
For ticket information, visit the club’s website: www.melkshamtownfc.net
Tickets for the friendlies at the moment can only be purchased online at EVENTBRITE. Limited amount of tickets available so get your tickets ASAP, but depending on Government guidelines on June 14th more tickets may be available.
There are still tickets available for the Manchester United Legends game. You can get tickets for this game either at the club or again online with EVENTBRITE.
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