Harborough Town raring to go for National League North season opener at King’s Lynn
The wait is finally over for Harborough Town’s highly anticipated debut in the Enterprise National League North.
In action away at King’s Lynn Town this weekend, the Bees are eager to get their maiden Step 2 campaign off to a strong start.
Led by long-term manager Mitch Austin, Harborough played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Peterborough Sports in their final pre-season outing.
Goals from Sam Osborne and Rory McAuley got the Bees two ahead, however a spirited comeback from Peterborough Sports meant the two teams shared the spoils.
But there were still plenty of positives to take and one of the Harborough goalscorers, McAuley, believes the Bees can achieve a great campaign if they stick together as a group.
“We’ve got seven subs this season and I think it’s going to take every single one of us to be successful,” defender McAuley told @HarbTownFC.
“There will be lads biting to get in the team and that’s how you want it. You wouldn’t want to be Mitch this week making decisions, but everyone’s looking forward to it.”
Three promotions in the past five years has significantly raised Harborough’s profile and staying in the National League North would boost it further.
Although the English sixth tier will be a different kettle of fish to the Southern League Premier Central, the division the Bees won last season, there’s certainly belief.
That said, McAuley is keen for him and his teammates to guard against complacency, knowing that a strong summer of preparation doesn’t necessarily mean immediate success.
“You never really know until the first game how pre-season has been,” McAuley added.
“It’s one of those, everyone says it every year that you don’t know. But hopefully we go there, put on a good performance and get three points.”
Harborough kick off their opening game at the Walks Stadium at 3pm this Saturday, August 8.