FOLLOWING the Magpies’ massive win at home against King’s Lynn Town on the weekend, Chorley will be looking to continue their good run against Marine AFC on Tuesday evening.
The Opponents
Marine sit 23rd in the Vanarama National League North with two wins, four draws and seven defeats.
After their play-off final win against Macclesfield FC last season, the Mariners earned promotion but have struggled in this division so far.
The club's top goal-scorer is Brad Holmes, who has two goals so far in 2024/25. Brad, did of course play for the Magpies on loan a few seasons ago.
Winless in their last three games with two defeats and one draw, Marine will be looking to put things right with a win at home against Andy Preece’s side.
The Manager
Neil Young is the manager, and Young has a very impressive CV, having earned seven promotions, including three consecutive League Championships at Chester FC and now two with Marine.
He joined Cammell Laird as Joint Manager in 2007, and the team was promoted to the Northern Premier League Premier Division as runners-up.
Having been appointed as the new manager of the reformed Chester in 2010. Young went on to record an unprecedented triple promotion, winning the NPL North, NPL Premier and Conference North in consecutive seasons, breaking various records on the way. Young was also given the Conference North Manager of the Year in 2013.
The 49-year-old coach then joined Marine in September 2018 and led the club to the FA Cup 3rd Round in 2022. While also recently earning promotion to the National League North.
A word from Preecy
“No rest for the wicked as they say, another tough game looms away at Marine on Tuesday night, we’ll have to be at our best and they’ve a terrific manager in Neil Young. Marine’s position doesn’t reflect where they sit in the table and it’ll be very tricky.”
Ticket information
Adult: £15
Concession (65+): £10
Student (18-21): £10
16-17: £10
11-15: £6
U11s: FREE
Match Details
Marine’s postcode is L23 3AS.
