WITH confidence sky-high, St Helens Town continue their pre-season preparations with a home friendly against former Football League outfit Barrow on Saturday (3pm).

Chairman Jim Barrett commented: "Our preparations have gone well so far and everyone at the club is really looking forward to the new season which kicks off with a home game against Salford on Saturday, August 16.

Meanwhile, Town's supporters association has launched a new weekly lottery.

And numbers drawn on Saturday were 1, 10, 11, 14, 16 and 17.

There was no winner and a new draw, for £340 takes place at Hoghton Road this Sunday. Tickets cost 50p.

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