The game, that was arranged as part of the deal to bring Ollie Clark to Greenwich Avenue, saw a mix of first team and academy players get plenty of minutes ahead of Tuesday’s second pre-season fixture against Long Eaton United.

Manager Steve Chettle said: “I am really pleased with yesterday’s game. We have had some sessions with the group but without touching on team shape as we are getting base level fitness up at present and all of the group were here last season and understand how we play and what we expect at Basford United.

“We started with our usual 45 (minutes) for everyone, which included players from our academy system. Some have been involved before and are training with the season squad for the start of pre-season and some were involved for the first time on the pitch with the First Team.

“We mixed the team in the two halves and there were a lot good outcomes from the game and more importantly they got through the game without any major problems. Only Jordan Pierrepont felt his ankle towards the end of the first half, but this gave a chance for Ryan Camm, our Academy goalkeeper, to play in the senior group for the first time.

“With changing all 11 players at half time, sometimes it takes the new starters some time to get into the flow of the game, but I thought that they all performed well and we scored 3 really good goals in the second half.

“We now move on to Long Eaton United on Tuesday evening at Greenwich Avenue to continue gaining fitness and momentum.

“It was great to see our regular supporters at the game on Saturday and hopefully our support will continue to grow and they enjoy the pre-season games and feel part of our Basford United family.”

We take on Long Eaton United on Tuesday with kick off scheduled for 7:30pm. Tickets are available on the gate with pricing as follows:

Adults £6
Concessions £4
Under 16s £2
Family of 4 (with two under 16s) £15
Season tickets Free Entry
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