Paulo Sousa and Chris Coleman to visit the Gnoll

Neath FC have announced two high-profile pre-season friendlies, which is excellent news for Manager Andy Dyer in his preparations for the new season. A club statement was issued at midday and read;

Neath Football Club are delighted to announce that the close links it enjoys with Swansea City are continuing under the new manager Mr. Paulo Sousa

"Neath Football Club are delighted to announce that the close links it enjoys with Swansea City are continuing under the new manager Mr. Paulo Sousa and the pre-season game at the Gnoll has been arranged for Monday 20th July, (KO 7.45)."

Grand Stand tickets will be available from the Liberty Stadium and West Wales Print Shop in Skewen and are priced at £8 (£7 conc). Family Stand and Ground tickets will be issued next week when further details will be issued.

"Also former Swansea City and Wales defender Chris Coleman will bring his current side Coventry City to the Gnoll on Tuesday 4th August, in another major coup for the club.

"The club is looking forward to welcoming both championship teams to the Gnoll, in what should prove to be an exciting pre-season" the statement added.

Neath's Full pre-season Fixture list:

17th July - Taffs Well (Away)
18th July ' Goytre Gwent (Away)
20th July ' Swansea City ' (Home)
24th July ' TBC
30th July ' British Steel (Away)
1st August ' Clevedon Town (Away)
4th August ' Coventry City (Home)
9th August ' Afan Lido (Away)