July 1st saw the players and coaching staff return from their holidays to start pre season training.
On a very warm day at the Ryton training ground, the first day saw a relaxed training session.
Dan Fox returned to training a couple of days early to get a head start. Fox claimed it will be like going back to school. He said, "Pre season is hard work, but I'm looking forward to getting back into it and meeting up with the lads again. It's always like your first day back at school".
Fox is suspended for the first two games of the season following his sending off at the end of last season. The first game he will be eligible for will be the away fixture at Wrexham.