After facing a number of Championship and Premier League sides during pre-season, James McQuilkin says they have felt the benefits of it as the big kick-off is on the horizon.
Salford City have announced that Liam Hogan will be the captain for the upcoming 2017/18 Vanarama National League North season.
The Moors celebrated their third promotion in four years and start their National League North campaign by facing Stockport County
Darlington FC have made their second Friday signing after striker Scott Fenwick`s arrival from York City, with defender Jordan Richards joining the Quakers.
Alfreton Town have announced the signing of Malachi Lavelle-Moore for the upcoming 2017/18 season.
Nuneaton Town have received a massive eve-of-season boost with the news that the talented Jordan Nicholson has returned to the club on loan from SkyBet League One side Peterborough United, initially until the start of January.
Darlington FC have signed striker Scott Fenwick, and he will be included in the squad for the game at Salford on Saturday.
Bradford Park Avenue have made two further additions ahead of the season opener at Tamworth tomorrow.
The forward joined the Vanarama National League side from Shaw Lane AFC at the start of pre-season.
Boston United have completed the loan signing of left-sided player Mason Warren from SkyBet League One side Rotherham United.
Chorley have signed goalkeeper Matt Unwin on a season`s loan from SkyBet League One side Fleetwood Town.
AFC Telford United have completed the loan signing of defender Aaron Simpson from SkyBet Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan.