RESTORED to the Blue Square North, Vauxhall Motors open their 2008-09 season with a trip to Harrogate Town on Saturday, August 9.

Their first home game is three days later on Tuesday, August 12 against Stafford Rangers.

Droylsden will entertain Carl Macauley’s men on Boxing Day before visiting Rivacre Park on New Year’s Day in back-to-back fixtures.

And the Motormen will complete their season with a home game against Kings Lynn, boasting new signing, former Aston Villa forward Julian Joachim.

The next course for those wanting to become a football referee starts on September 2 at Cammell Laird FC.

The course runs over nine consecutive Tuesdays from 7.15 to 9.30pm.

For further information, contact Jack Blakemore at jack@asktheref.fsnet.co.uk or call 0151 638 0269.