By Matt Lawton
December 30 2010

After three weeks without a fixture thanks to the 'big freeze', Leigh Genesis are back in action this Saturday when they travel north to take on AFC Fylde.

This week's thaw has meant that the Kellamergh Park has been cleared of snow and ice with the game likely to go ahead as scheduled at 3pm.

The weather has presented problems for Alan Kershaw to host a full training session, but that isn't something that particularly worries the Genesis boss.

"It's been very dificult to find a training venue during the bad weather. The players were told to look after them selves and I trust that they have done. We have a training session at the LSV complex tonight (Thursday) and that will give me a good idea on the players fitness after the long break we have had."

Leigh's last encounter came nearly three weeks ago when they took an early lead against Bamber Bridge at Crilly Park, only to eventually lose 3-1, though the game wasn't without it's positives as Leigh's young side gave a good account of themselves, something that pleased Kershaw.

"The performance against Bamber Bridge was very encouraging considering I only put the squad together on the morning of the game because of illness and injuries. It was a good performance in many ways. We played some very good football and had a lot of discipline. The result was not what I was looking for but it has given me confidence that we can turn this around."

Kershaw is hoping that he will be able to name the same squad that appeared against Bamber Bridge, with Ali Asgari added to the squad ahead of Saturday's game as Kershaw almost restarts his reign as manager.

"I'm looking forward to the challenge (of being LGFC manager). It's going to be difficult but with the new players that I have brought in I have every confidence that the team will get some good results."

To reach Saturday's venue, exit the M55 at Junction 3 (signposted A585 Fleetwood/Kirkham). When leaving the motorway, turn left towards signs for Kirkham. In around 3/4 mile you will approach a roundabout where you need to follow the signs for Wrea Green and Lytham St. Annes (2nd exit) B5259. After another 500 yards you will approach a new roundabout (go straight on) and 1/4 mile you will go over main Preston/Blackpool railway bridge and drop down almost immediately to a small mini roundabout (pub on left called Kingfisher). Carry on straight over this and up to main roundabout (another 200 yards) at junction of main Preston/Blackpool A583. Go straight over roundabout and drive on into Wrea Green Village.

At 2nd mini roundabout in the centre of the village (Church on right and Primary School) take left turn into Bryning Lane, signposted on The Green (small white signpost) to Warton (2 miles).The Green will now be on your right as you exit out of the village and in around 1.8 miles you will come to the Birley Arms Pub on your left. Turn left at The Birley Arms Pub Car park and continue to drive through the car park down an access road and park in the Main Club Car Park located behind the Main Stand.

Kick off on Saturday is at 3pm, with admission costing £7 for adults, £4 for over 65's, students and under 16's with free admission for under 11's when accompanied by an adult.

Leigh have a quick turnaround of fixtures, with Saturday's trip to AFC Fylde being followed by a home fixture against Wakefield at Crilly Park on Monday 3rd January with a 3pm kick off.