Manager John Rendell has retained 85% of last years squad whilst bringing in players to strengthen in certain positions.

Rendell says: “We will also have a number of last years successful youth team players involved in pre-season plans, as I continue to work closely with director of youth football Josh Hurst.”

The first friendly is set for Thursday, 30th June with Rendell still to finalise some strong and testing opposition.

Although fixtures will not be announced till late June, the Pitching In Southern League Division One South season begins on Saturday, 13th August.

There is a chance several clubs in the Division will be drawn to play in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round set for the previous week.