The players at Acorn Rugby league Club - men, women and juniors - assembled for a rare photograph.

Now they are after more players with the club's new season starting with pre-season training.

Open age players aiming for a place in either the first team in National Conference division two, or the Pennine League division five champions 'A' team are welcome to attend.

Team bosses are hoping the lure of Thursday's England v Portugal Euro 2004 quarter-final will not keep players away, with only a light session at 6pm followed by a date with the television in the clubhouse.

After this week, training will be each Tuesday and Thursday (6.45pm).

To find out more about the first team, call Dave Kay on 07748 903821, Paul Lumby on 07984 861718, or Barry Gargan on 01904 796305. For second team queries call Ian Hann on 07958 656545.

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Updated: 11:04 Wednesday, June 23, 2004