FIRST DAY OF PRE-SEASON

1 Jul 2026

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The Silkmen returned to pre-season in the last 24 hours with a mix of faces, new and old, back out on the grass, ready and raring to go ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The players reported to the Leasing.com Stadium on Tuesday morning, where they were greeted by Management Team John Rooney, Francis Jeffers and Anthony Curran.

The team then travelled to Macclesfield Rugby Club, who we are hugely appreciative to for the use of their facilities to cater to the sessions requirements.

The players took part in an extensive running session before getting back on the ball in a limited capacity, before finishing off with a cool down to complete their first day back.

The players return to the Leasing.com Stadium for the first time on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s first senior pre-season home fixture against Hyde United.

Here are the best photos from yesterday’s first session back!

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