Bannsiders looking forward to their trip to Somerset Park this weekend

The Bannsiders are the opponents for the Scottish League One side in what will be a testimonial game for their long-serving defender Martin Campbell.

Kicking the day off is a superb old crocks match (1.15 kick off) which features many old favourites including several members of the 2002 CIS cup final squad.

Confirmed so far are Mark Campbell, Eddie Annand, Craig McEwan, Marvyn Wilson, Neil Scally, John Dodds, Scott Chaplain, wing king Henry Templeton, Robert Reilly, John Traynor and Andy Lyons. Gaffer Ian McCall is expected to feature. The format will be a Martyn Campbell select v a Mark Campbell select.

Following the Old Crocks match Somerset Boab will perform a short set including his special song penned as a tribute to Martyn.

Other pre match and half time entertainment will be provided by Cheerleaders from the Tracy Finlay School of Dance Kilwinning with further entertainment to be announced.

At half time young supporters attending will have the opportunity to Beat Pandamonium in a fun penalty competition.

Entry to the day is £10 for adults and £5 concessions.

“We’re all looking forward to the trip,” said Kearney.

“Not only will it be a good workout for us, but it’s also good opportunity to get the squad away together.

“It’s just over three weeks to the start of the new season so we’ll be stepping everything up in preparation for that game.”

The Bannsiders recorded another good win on Saturday as they saw off Limavady United.

Oran Kearney’s men ran out comfortable 5-2 winners over Paul Owens’ side.

Garth Falconer set Ian Parkhill up for the first before the striker grabbed a second on half time, this time from a Darren McCauley cross.

Cahir Friel pulled one back at the start of the second half before Lyndon Kane and trialist James McLaughlin made it 4-1.

Another former Coleraine star, Gareth Tommons, made it 4-2, before Parkhill completed his hat-trick with a goal late on.

“It was a very useful game for us,” said Kearney.

“It’s all about building up fitness at this stage but I was pleased with the performances and it’s always nice to grab a few goals.

“We have to keep pushing on now.”