WEST Park are already well advanced in their preparations for next season's campaign in North Division One to which they return after an absence of 10 seasons.

Although still intending to recruit new players to meet the requirements of the higher league, Park have already signed former Orrell, Sale and currently Widnes RL winger Simon Verbickas, along with prop Liam McLoughlin, back after a season at Sedgley Park, and back-row Jon Duncan who returns after six seasons in the colours of Sedgley Park and Orrell and a spell in Australia.

More good news brings Sale Sharks development squad member Ian Critchley, England u-18s prop, who has committed to Park for next season.

Sean Fletcher continues as club captain with Neil Ryan as vice-captain and also joining the coaching staff alongside fitness 'guru', Alan Prescott.