Home Team: Champions Chorley FC last season finished 1st in the Northern Premier division & will be looking forward to their new challenge in the Conference North.
Gary Flitcroft has been busy during the off season and managed to convince some of his star players to sign new contracts meaning he can fully concentrate on trying to acquire further players to strengthen his squad.
Key Players
Andy Teague : Age 28
Position: CB/CM
App: 156 / Goals: 17
Teague signed for the Magpies back in January 2011, since then he has become instrumental part of Gary Flintcroft’s squad, The club captain has over 150 appearance for the newly crowned champions, Last season he lifted the coveted National Game Step 3 & 4 player of the year award, A fan favourite he also picked up the player of the season award & the supporters player of the month for April. A strong, commanding centre half he will look to lead by example against Preston’s midfield.
James Dean : Age 27
Position: ST
App: 54 / Goals: 25
James Dean was re-signed back to Chorley FC from local rivals AFC Fylde after a 9 year spell away from the club, Dean seems to have found fine form which he only previously hit back when he was playing for Halifax town where he become a cult hero scoring 83 goals in 130 games & become the clubs top scorer.
Dean will surly give the PNE back four something to think about using his pace and strength.