Brigg Town offer Scunthorpe United fans a non-league freebie

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Friday, September 03, 2010
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ANY Scunthorpe United season ticket holders interested in watching a game of football tomorrow have an open invitation courtesy of Brigg Town.

It's part of a nationwide initiative to attract fans of clubs in the Premier League and Championship to watch a match in the lower level of the football pyramid during the current international break.

Town are the top non-league team in North Lincolnshire, having twice been winners of the FA Vase in the past two decades.

The Evo-Stik League Division One South side – four levels down from the Football League – also made it through to the FA Cup first round.

They are managed by former Iron star Steve Housham, who made 106 appearances in League football.

With his experience, the team will be eager to beat league rivals Sutton Coldfield tomorrow as they bid to push for a play-off spot.

"Some football fans will never have watched a game at this level," said Brigg president John Martin.

"They might be in for a surprise. It might not be the standard that they are used to, but there is some good football played at this level.

"Hopefully those that come along tomorrow will see a good game.

"Sutton Coldfield are a team who are new to this league this season.

"We have never played them before, but we know they will be a decent side because they have won both their opening two matches.

"But we have a good team too, a mixture of young players and others who have been with us for a few seasons.

"We had a struggle a couple of seasons ago, but we began to turn things round last season.

"We believe we have got a good squad together now that is good enough to challenge for a play-off place at the end of the season.

"We feel we are ready to try and make the step up to the next level to the Evo-Stik Premier Division."

The Zebras have started this season well, with two wins and a draw in their opening three games.

They normally attract crowds of about 150 to their home games.

However there will be a special gate at the Hawthorns tomorrow for season ticket holders from United wanting to take advantage of the offer. But they must take their season ticket voucher with them.

"With England playing tonight, and all Premier League and Championship teams without a game, tomorrow has been designated as Non-League Day," said Martin.

"Therefore supporters of the top two tiers of League football are being urged to watch their local non-league team.

"To this end, by courtesy of Scunthorpe United and with the permission of the Evo-Stik League, Brigg Town offer any Iron season ticket holder free admission to The Hawthorns tomorrow.

"It is hoped, that if they enjoy the experience, they may be tempted to return, when the Iron are away."

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