Pre-Season Billing Revealed

Last updated : 23 April 2003 By Andy Beill
Local rivals Grimsby Town will be the first side to grace the Kingston Communications Stadium pitch. They cross the River Humber for Neil Mann's testimonial game on Wednesday 23rd July following their relegation to Division Two. The Mariners were once managed by his late father Arthur, and Neil will play in the match as his farewell from professional football.

Middlesbrough - managed by ex-Tiger Steve McClaren - follow them on Saturday 26th.

Leeds United take on Peter Taylor's side on Friday 1st August, before Newcastle United complete the home schedule on Monday 4th.

Admission to each match is £8 for season pass-holders or £10 for non-pass-holders in all areas of the ground. Alternatively you can effectively get free admission to one match by buying tickets for all four games in advance. Season pass-holders can do that for £24, while non-pass-holders will be charged £30 for a mini-pass. Concessions are half price.

Details of when and how to purchase tickets will be revealed shortly, as will details of the rest of City's pre-season line-up, which will consist of away fixtures at non-league teams.

Meanwhile, the last game of the current season has been made all-ticket for Tigers fans. 2,000 terrace tickets are on sale now at the KC Stadium ticket office for the game at Swansea on Saturday 3rd May, priced £10 adults, £5 concessions. The match could determine the Swans' league status, as they are currently only a point above the relegation zone with two games remaining.