Two goals from trialist Danny MacDonald and another by skipper Jack Alderdice were enough to seal a comfortable win for the Kingfishers in their first pre-season friendly.

As is the nature of these things it was more a case of blowing off the cobwebs and having a look at potential new signings and returnees, and MacDonald did not disappoint and Town will be keen to see his signature as a boost to their Division Two chances in the coming campaign.

Also of interest was the second half appearance of former Forest Green 'keeper Tom Pass, who also represented English Schools at Wembley a couple of times to good reviews.

Otherwise, it was the usual suspects who took the stroll in the Lydney sunshine with MacDonald scoring with a cool finish in the first half, with a super free kick in the second before Alderdice finished off a flick by Bowen.

For full story see Beacon 20/07/11.