OTLEY Town's new manager Chris Peachey is wasting no time putting his plans in place.
He has already arranged seven pre-season friendlies and is turning his attentions to player recruitment.
The club's sudden dip from the West Yorkshire Premier League to Division Two in successive seasons is presenting him with a challenge.
But Peachey is determined to restore confidence and pride at the Old Showground and is keen to bring in players who a determined to lift the club out of its recent slump.
Peachey insists: "This is a new start with new management, new committee and a determination to rebuild this historic club.
Pre-season training will start on June 24 and the first friendly will be played on July 8 when Town visit West Riding County Amateur League side Tingley Athletic.
That is followed by a visit to West Yorkshire League Premier Division outfit Leeds City on July 18.
An away game at Robin Hood Athletic on July 27 and a home clash with Oxenhope Rec on August 5 round off the first team preparations.
The reserves have three friendlies lined up away to Leeds City OB on July 19 and Bramhope on July 25 before a home clash with Oxenhope Rec on August 5.
Last week saw the presentation night held for the seniors and Peachey added: "Despite a disappointing season, the players togetherness and determination to turn this club around was there for all to see. "
Award winners.
First team – Players' player: Connor Wilson, Manager's player: Fletcher Paley.
Reserves – Players player: John McCabe, Managers player: Elliot Ambrose
Third team – Manager's player: Joe Goodwin.
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