ATHERTON LR have received a major boost after signing of a new sponsorship deal with Premier Travel Inns.

Michelle Chant, general manager of the Manchester group of hotels, visited the Division One club to finalise the agreement last week.

Now manager Mark Cox will hope the good news off the pitch will lead to an upturn in fortunes on it. The Crilly Park outfit will be looking for their first win in 11 games when they travel to mid-table Colne tomorrow.

FC United's home clash with Glossop North End at Gigg Lane has been declared People United Day'.

As part of the Kick Out Racism' campaign, the game will be free to under-18s and any accompanying carers/helpers, while schools and colleges have been invited to attend and bring along anti-racist banners and placards.

Reds boss Karl Marginson expects to have Sam Ashton back after the former Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper was injured last Saturday, forcing striker Rory Patterson to take over between the posts, as the leaders look to improve their nine-point lead at the top of the table.

In-form Atherton Collieries will be hoping to continue their best-ever start when they entertain Trafford at Alder House.

Midfielder Neil Davies is set to return for Colls, who have lost just once in 11 games, after impressing for the reserves in midweek, while defender Nick Dyson is rated as 50-50 after damaging knee ligaments.

In Division Two, Daisy Hill boss Tommy Moore wants a positive response from his young side when they make the trip to sixth-placed Bootle.

The New Sirs club suffered a 4-0 defeat last weekend but will be hoping to bounce back against the Merseysiders.