HINCKLEY United play their first home pre-season friendly on Saturday when they face Championship side Coventry City at the Greene King Stadium. (3pm)

The Sky Blues - like last season - are bringing a first team squad with them who have high hopes for success in 2010/11.

Both teams kicked off their pre season with a match on Wednesday evening. The Sky Blues faced Nuneaton and drew 0-0 and The Knitters were beaten 2-1 by Atherstone.

For the Hinckley United supporters, it will be a chance to see a number of the new faces challenging for a red and blue shirt in Blue Square Bet North.

Manager Dean Thomas said: "Thank you to Coventry City for once again sending their first team squad and giving us the opportunity , and experience of playing against a Championship club.

"Over the summer, many players have left leaving me with plenty of hard work to replace them and attempt to bring the new squad up to competitive standard to once again bring us a successful season.

"On Saturday, many new faces will be on show, attempting to prove their worth and establish themselves at northern conference level and hopefully enjoy what this new season will bring.

"We hope the supporters turn out in force for the match and enjoy the occasion."

With a large crowd expected after nearly 2000 watched the Sky Blues v Nuneaton in midweek, supporters are encouraged to arrive early to avoid any delays.

Nobby's Bar will be open to both sets of fans from 12 noon and also the VIP Suite is accessible for pre-match diners or those wishing to pay extra for use of the bar which views the stadium. Inside the ground there is the main stand and two terraced areas - all with covering.

A match programme will be available at the bars and inside the ground priced £1. Food concessions are also inside the stadium.

Four youngsters will lead the teams out onto the pitch on Saturday along with club mascot Nobby The Knitter. They are Baillie Goodman, Cliona Lawrance, Lucy Williams and Liam Gutteridge.

COME along for a pre-match roast before the friendly against Coventry City on Saturday.

Dine upstairs in the VIP Suite which overlooks the main pitch and enjoy a pre-match roast meal followed by cheese and biscuits for just £15 for adults and £12 for concessions.

Admission to the game is included in the admission price.

To book your place e-mail daveriche@greenekingstadium.co.uk   or call 07809 113088 before 5pm on Friday to be assured of your place.

Admission to the game itself is £6 for adults and £4 for concessions. Accompanied under 16s are FREE!

The game is free to Hinckley United season ticket holders who need to give their name to the season ticket turnstile and show ID and collect their ticket there for the new campaign.

HINCKLEY UNITED (from): Dan Haystead, Denham Hinds, Connor Franklin, Richard Munday, Paul Lister, James Mace, Gavin Strachan, Dan Dillon, Jack Roberts, Louis Hamilton, Jack Roberts, Danny Newton, Ben Laxton, Alex Taylor, Gary King, Andre Gray, Leon Miles, Michael McGrath, Suliman Leluu, Jacon Blackwell, Joel Grandison, Eric Ramsey, Craig Moseley

COVENTRY CITY (from): Keiron Westwood, Danny Ireland, Michael Quirke, Richard Wood, Ben Turner, James McPake, Martin Cranie, Chris Hussey, Jermaine Grandison, Jordan Clarke, Richard Keogh, Stephen O'Halloran, Aron Gunnarson,  Sammy Clingan, Isaac Osbourne, David Bell, Michael McEndoe, Carl Baker, Gary Deegan, Freddy Eastwood, Gary McSheffrey, Roy O'Donovan, Shaun Jeffers.