Crewe United kick off the 2010/11 season this Saturday (14th Aug.) at home to Ballymena United Reserves in the 1st Round of the Steel & Sons Cup at Crewe Park, 2.30pm kick off.
It’s that time again when the anticipation and expectation of a new season is upon us and the excitement builds in changing rooms across the country and the smell of wintergreen and deep heat fills the air!! Crewe’s First team has seen some changes this year and hope’s are high that last season can be improved upon. Thomas McKenna has hung up the boots and has taken over as manager, being assisted by Andy Rushton. Joe Patterson has taken charge of the Reserves and both squads are looking strong.
Crewe have added several new players such as Nicky Maye, Colm McAuley, Guy Boyd, Ryan McGlinchey and Greg Fox. Some old faces have returned as well such as Donard Shannon, Pablo McStravick, Coly Teague, Jim Carson and Matt Murphy. All the additions will no doubt strengthen both squads for the long season ahead.
The first challenge for the First team is this Saturday (14th August) and they face a stiff test against Ballymena United Reserves. Crewe rounded off their pre-season games with a convincing 6-2 win at home to Crumlin Rec, with inform striker Tommy Kempston bagging a hat-trick. The league campaign starts next Tuesday evening away to derby rivals Lower Maze with the added spice of ex Crewe manager Gerry Kerr now in charge of the Maze team.
The Reserve team begin there season on Saturday week (21st August) at home to Guilford Crusaders quickly followed by another home game on the 25th August against Stranmillis.
Hopefully it will be a successful season for the Glenavy men as they seek to build on last season and challenge for honours along the way.
