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Part 6 - Anthony Murt, 38, is another West Lancs manager to see his top scorer cherry-picked by a higher level club. But he’s still aiming high after a sixth placed finish last term at Burscough Richmond.

Blackpool Wren Rovers say they will be forced to install CCTV after being targeted by thieves for the second time in three months.

Part 5 - Dave Round is another long-serving manager, now entering his 18th season in the dugout in Cumbria. His Vickerstown side had a scintillating start to last season but they dropped off after Christmas to finish 11th.

Part 4 - Matt Taylor (pictured with son Hayden) took over from Rob Pennington at CMB part way through last season. The 47-year-old steered them to an impressive fourth-placed finish. He joined CMB from Turton two seasons ago

Part 3 - Craig Doble, 38, is manager of Blackpool Wren Rovers. He is a former right back and is hoping to do his UEFA A licences in the future. Wrens finished 12th last season in the Premier Division.

In Part 2 of our 2022/23 countdown, we speak to John Salanki who is Poulton’s second manager of pre-season after Craig Horner left earlier this month.

In the first part of our chats with West Lancashire League managers ahead of the new season, Slyne-with-Hest boss Gavin Clark is first up...

Thornton Cleveleys will begin their title defence with a tricky trip to Burscough Richmond as four new clubs make their bow in the West Lancashire Football League.

Striker Dom Lawson's goal-laden season at Thornton Cleveleys has led to a big move to Northern Premier League side Lancaster City.

Hotshot young striker Lucas Weaver has been snapped up by Northern Premier League side Colne - as other West Lancashire League talents go on trial.

Gavin Butler will be hoping his past investment in youth will help Ulverston Rangers challenge at the right end of the Division One table.

Burscough Richmond chairman Chris Clandon says his club had no alternative but to scrap their reserve side after being left with no manager and only six players.