It must seem like a distant memory for the players who were cavorting around by the pools and beaches in their speedos in June. Last Thursday they put on their training gear and headed out to Tatton Park for some running.
New assistant manager Glynn Chaimberlain had them running up and down the Cheshire deer park whilst keeping a check on their heart rates and fitness.
The Silkmen travel to Buxton on Friday night to start their first pre season game of the new season.