The returning Wylie brothers Lance and Shaun have strengthened the Douglas squad in pre-season training. Paul Leivers also makes a welcome return, Ian Mellor moves from Western Vikings and Carl Markyl-Ferns and Niall Killey return to full fitness after long term injuries and unavailability. Coach Tom Waterworth has a healthy squad to date and the sessions have been entertaining and exhausting.
Headline sponsors Old Mutual International kick off the National League season at Port-e-Chee when the dark blues of Glossop return after their 3 point loss here in September 2014, but Douglas must negotiate two tricky away league matches against Sefton and Hoylake first.
