Published at 11:10, Thursday, 26 July 2012

CLEATOR Moor Celtic have had a mixed pre-season campaign as they prepare for the big kick-off in the Wearside League.

Celtic, who looked unstopppable in pre-season last year, have had a more difficult period this time around.

They have lost 5-3 to Carlisle United (Charlton, Birdsall and Redhead getting the goals) and 3-1 to Gretna (Dunn scoring).

Things picked up with a 3-1 win at Millom (Birsdall twice and Edwards), but Monday night saw Celtic lose 4-1 to Workington Reds.

Mark Boyd impressed with Reds’ opening goal, the midfielder breaking the deadlock within two minutes at McGrath Park.

Trialist Phil Storey opened his account with a goal before the break while Mark Sloan and Stefan Scott made sure of the result.

Celtic’s consolation came from a free-kick hit home by Craig Padley.

Celtic travel to Holker Old Boys on Saturday (1pm kick-off) and then go to Penrith on Tuesday (7.30pm).

Celtic then start their season with a trip to Sunderland West End on Saturday, August 4th followed by three home games; Easington Colliery twice (once in the league and one cup) and new boys Seaton Carew.

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