Heybridge Swifts have an impressive list of pre-season friendlies with Colchester United first team the first to appear at Scraley Road on Tuesday (7.30pm kick off).

This will be followed by a particularly attractive home match when a full Ipswich Town first team visit Scraley Road on Saturday, July 29 (3pm kick off) and the following Monday, July 31, Leyton Orient bring a full first team for a 7.30pm kick off.

The Ipswich game is all-ticket, available from the clubhouse, or from 'Yours in Sport.' Bentalls Shopping Centre, Heybridge, telephone 01621 857087.

The final friendly at Scraley Road is on August 12 against Gary Hill's Dagenham & Redbridge, back in the Conference and still smarting after the 5-4 drubbing they received from Swifts in the league last season.

With former West Ham United ace Paul Hilton boosting the impressive back room staff at Swifts, there are plenty of opportunities for youngsters to learn and progress with the club, particularly at Under 18 level.

Should anyone wish to take advantage they can call Paul on 01371 876941 for further information.

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