Pre-season is set for Colts

Cumbernauld Colts boss John Doyle is hoping his side can get their first game on the new Broadwood pitch before they kick off their Lowland League campaign on July 26.

- PAUL THOMSON

The pitch at the stadium is being relayed this summer and owners North Lanarkshire Council have told the club - and groundsharing Hamilton Acciesthat the surface will be ready in time for the start of the new season.

Colts will play their home friendlies on the outside public pitch at Broadwood while the works are going on, but he is hopeful their final friendly on July 19 against local rivals Cumbernauld United for the pre-season Cumbernauld Cup will be played inside Broadwood.