Burley Trojans get their season underway next week with a challenging programme of friendly matches.

They start with a testing trip to North East Counties outfit Harrogate Railway Reserves on Tuesday, July 30, kick-off 7pm.

They then visit former rivals Pool on Tuesday, August 6, again kick-off 7pm.

On Saturday, August 10, Trojans take on their Reserves, kick-off 3pm on The Rec, before completing their warm up schedule at newly promoted Division One neighbours Addingham on Tuesday, August 13, kick-off 6.45pm.

Trojans' quest for that elusive Harrogate and District Premier Division title kicks-off in earnest on Saturday, August 17.

The club this week announced the signing of former Arbroath player Kenny Will who can perform in either central defence or attack.

Manager Chris Worts hopes that Will can provide the extra spark to his side who have come so close to glory in the past two seasons.

Last year's squad has been retained with the exception of Jono Hughes.

He is taking a season out to rest a persistent back problem which prevented him from making greater impact last season.