By Matt Lawton
July 16 2009

Leigh Genesis have confirmed their first pre-season friendly of the season is to take place this coming Saturday (18th July) away to newly-formed West Lancashire League Premier Division outfit AFC Darwen.

AFC Darwen were formed out of the ashes of the previous Darwen FC and will begin their first season in the West Lancashire League Premier Division, the same league as Turton, who Leigh will visit later in the summer.

The game is to take place at 3pm on Saturday 18th July at Darwen's 2,500 capacity Anchor Ground home.

The ground is situated on Anchor Road, just off the A666, which can be reached from M65 junction 4, or on the A666 itself from Bolton (postcode BB3 0BB).

The game was arranged at short notice with the eagerness of Genesis boss Garry Flitcroft to see his side in action after being impressed with his squad during an intensive training period.

"The lads have looked to be in amazing form since coming back after the summer break. We have trained hard and everyone is clearly raring to go. The time just felt right to have a competitive game, so luckily with help from the guys at Darwen we have been able to pull together this match at fairly short notice".

Admission costs just £3 for adults and £1.50 for juniors, so get yourself to Darwen and get behind the lads!

Friendly for Saturday

Discussion started by LG-SA.co.uk , 16/07/2009 12:33

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16/07/2009 12:33

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Leyther_Matt
16/07/2009 12:46

What an unexpected boost! Will be going up there in the car but not actually sure if my lad will be coming with me so don't know how many spaces I'll have.

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fcumleigh
16/07/2009 13:04

Might pop along myself.

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david_b
16/07/2009 13:10

Right then, anyone looking for lifts put your name on here and we'll try and sort out spaces in cars

I'd better dust my flag off

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S_Bond
16/07/2009 13:13

Could I have a lift please?

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OGGY
16/07/2009 13:24

im avin a look to see if i can get there on the train

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Leyther_Matt
16/07/2009 13:26

You can get the train from Bolton Oggy but happy to organise a lift if needs be.

Leave from Waterside at half 1 - that sound ok Dave?

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OGGY
16/07/2009 13:43

train prices : £4.50 adult return (any time) nd google mapped it its an half an hour walk to the ground from the station so it aint to bad (will probly find a bus). goin find out ow many of the yoof are up for it plus if we go on th train it will mean more people can go in the car

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Leyther_Matt
16/07/2009 13:50

Very noble of you, Oggy - see you there.

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OGGY
16/07/2009 14:21

and if we went in the car there would be no room for genesis steve the inlatable leyther

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Leyther_Matt
16/07/2009 14:43

Just had two definites already, looking like a good turnout.

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Bobbert
16/07/2009 15:02

il have to see if i can make it as the lil un is at mine satday

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Tony Marshall
16/07/2009 15:08

I'm up for this.....will be good to start early.

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david_b
16/07/2009 16:00

Quote:

OGGY
and if we went in the car there would be no room for genesis steve the inlatable leyther

There is more than one car available if more are needed Oggy

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OGGY
16/07/2009 16:10

no thanks we'll just go on the train

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Leyther_Matt
16/07/2009 16:20

Quote:

david_b

Quote:

OGGY
and if we went in the car there would be no room for genesis steve the inlatable leyther

There is more than one car available if more are needed Oggy

I've got 7 names for the cars so far (Me, Nick, yourself, Dicko, James T, Mick & Bondy) so might need you or Dicko to drive as well as me and Nick.

Do you want a lift with us Tony or making your own way up there?

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david_b
16/07/2009 16:48

Quote:

Leyther_Matt
I've got 7 names for the cars so far (Me, Nick, yourself, Dicko, James T, Mick & Bondy) so might need you or Dicko to drive as well as me and Nick.

No probs. Sounding like a half decent turn out so far

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Red City Leyther
16/07/2009 16:52

Big pub on the approach to Anchor Rd, and the Salmoners Bar.

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mozzo
16/07/2009 17:22

I shud be up for this one n all

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Leyther T
16/07/2009 21:35

will not be at this one, meal for mums birthday, enjoy the game

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Tony Marshall
17/07/2009 15:11

If theres a space Matt I'll be happy to jump in.

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Leyther_Matt
17/07/2009 15:39

Good man - Waterside at half 1 mucker.

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Leyther_Matt
17/07/2009 15:40

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Leyther T
will not be at this one, meal for mums birthday, enjoy the game

In the afternoon or evening? You'll be back for half 5 in the car so no excuse!

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Leyther T
17/07/2009 16:29

afternoon, so my first game will be on tuesday, gutted

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Nick_Astra_Army
17/07/2009 17:25

bring your mum to the game for a birthday treat then go for a meal after.

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Leyther T
17/07/2009 18:54

dont think she would like that nick, i shall see you all tuesday though, in full voice

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Leyther_Matt
17/07/2009 21:14

Never know til you try!

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Leyther T
17/07/2009 21:27

my mums not interested in footy so no point in trying, try and get a few new songs going

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Leyther_Matt
17/07/2009 21:32

Will give it a go in your honour.

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Leyther T
17/07/2009 21:52

thanks, really gutted im missing it, but will make up for it on tuesday

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S_Bond
17/07/2009 22:25

Bit short notice but I've got a mate who's looking for a lift if any are available?

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Leyther_Matt
17/07/2009 22:37

Yes, no problem Bondy. Half 1 at the Waterside prompt.

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