Brighouse Town have made a major capture in the past few days with Knaresborough Town striker Danny Edwards coming on board. Former manager Vill Powell tried twice last season to snare Edwards but failed to Lure him away. Edwards, who also made a name for himself at Nostell MW, ended up as the leading goalscorer for Knaresborough. Manager Grant Black said he was delighted to have him board and added that the supporters would be quick to welcome him.
Black has also re-signed Jamie Hassall and midfielder or striker Kieron Ceesay who came to Town midway through last season From Wakefield.
The players will report back for training on Saturday June 15 at the Heffernan Utilities Stadium
They will have further sessions at the ground on June 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th, 27th and 29th before their first pre-season friendly away to South Yorkshire outfit Athersley Recreation on Tuesday July 2
Four days later they are away to Tadcaster Albion and then on Wednesday July 10 away to Worsborough Bridge Athletic followed three days later with a trip to Worksop Town.
It’s back to training on July 18 two days ahead of playing away to Wombwell Town and then the clubs last planned friendly is at home to Stocksbridge Park Steels on Saturday July 27.
The manager had a very fruitful meeting last Friday with his U23 manager, Mark Ellis who envisages a promising season ahead as result Pontefract Collieries have appointed their experienced player Jimmy Williams as manager to replace Craig Rouse who surprisingly left Towns close rivals in NPL division one East for Cleethorpes Town
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