Town Welcome Big Three In Pre-Season
22nd June, 2007
Dinnington Town host three of the biggest clubs in the area and make their debut in the oldest cup competition in the world in what promises to be an exciting start to the season.
Dinnington play cross-city rivals Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United and also entertain Rotherham United in a game where the proceeds go to charity.
And on Saturday 18th August, Town make their bow in the FA Cup, the first time the Phoenix Park club have ever been entered in the grand old competition.
Manager Steve Toyne said: "We are awaiting the draw for the FA Cup with great interest. It's a very exciting time for this football club."
The friendlies with the three Football League clubs are the only home dates the Northern Counties East League club have.
A Sheffield Wednesday XI visit Phoenix Park on Tuesday 31st July, kick-off 7pm.
Rotherham United are the visitors on Tuesday 7th August (7pm).
This match is in aid of charity with the proceeds split between Bluebell Wood and the Dinnington Resource Centre.
And a Sheffield United side travel to Dinnington on Monday 13th August (7.30pm), just two days after the NCEL Division One campaign kicks-off.
A delighted Toyne said: "Three home fixtures against three league clubs shows the strides we have made in recent years.
"It shows that we are a force in non-league football and not just a Sunday league team."
Dinnington's star striker Liam Cartledge is making steady progress after suffering a fractured skull at the end of last season. He is currently in light training but will not be fit for the start of the season.
Pre-season training begins on Monday 2nd July and Dinnington's first friendly ? one of six scheduled away warm-ups ? is at Alfreton Town on Thursday 5th July.
(Story Source: Dinnington Today)
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