The Evo-Stik League Northern Premier

Leigh Genesis boss Mark Maddox has continued preparations ahead of his first season as manager of the Crilly Park club with a trio of signings ahead of Saturday's pre-season friendly away North West Counties Premier Division side Silsden.

The first to sign is twenty eight year old attacking midfielder John Lawless, who was managed by Maddox at previous side Formby last season.

Prior to that, Lawless was an impressive performer for Evo-Stik Premier League side Marine and an FA Trophy winner with Burscough whilst also playing for Colwyn Bay, Aberystwyth Town and TNS, coming up against boyhood heroes Liverpool for the latter in a Champions League tie in July 2005.

Joining Lawless at the club is promising nineteen year old Adam Strode, a left-sided midfielder who began his career with two years at League Two side Accrington Stanley before spending last season in the North West Counties Premier Division with Alsager Town.

Completing the trio is twenty two year midfielder Mark King, who joins Leigh after spending last season in the Evo-Stik Premier League with Marine.

King began his career as a professional with Blackburn Rovers but, despite being a regular in their reserve side, didn't make a senior appearance after suffering two serious injuries during his time at Ewood Park. After leaving Blackburn, King joined Accrington Stanley and made several first team appearances before later appearing for Northwich Victoria.

All three players are pictured with manager Mark Maddox and player/coach Andy Heald, with Strode on the left hand side, King in the centre and Lawless on King's left hand side.

After training with Genesis in recent weeks, Kris King has decided to join league rivals Mossley, while Maddox has decided to release David Hill and Richard Ratcliffe from his squad. The club would like to wish all three players the very best of luck in the future.

Saturday's game with Silsden is a 3pm kick off and is to be played at Crosshills FC near Keighley. For those unable to attend, live updates will be available via twitter.com/leighgenesisfc

Picture shows Mark Maddox with Strode, King and Lawless.