NO longer the whipping boys of the NWCL Second Division, Colne now have their sights set on the top half of the table.

Two seasons ago, they finished second from bottom of Division Two.

But boss John Lister has overseen some major changes and last term they were one of the surprise packages.

They did finish 14th after dropping off pace towards the end of the season although they were in the top eight for most of the time.

IN: Daniel Howard (local football), Tom Currie, Carl Barton (Euxton Villa), Ben Jackson (Lancs FA), Andy Banner (Bolton Wanderers), Lee Barrett (Burnley School of Excellence), Roger Haythornthwaite (Great Harwood), Steve Edmondson (local football), Andy Ramskill (Chorley).

OUT: George Craddock (Chorley)

LAST SEASON: 14th in Division Two

MAN TO WATCH: Carl Barton - 'a cracking young striker'