CREWE Railroaders get their American football season underway in a clash with Halton Spartans on Sunday.

They meet at South Cheshire College for a 2.30pm kick off, entrance is free.

With the Spartans having a good pre-season the Railroaders know they have a difficult game ahead of them.

Much work has been put in to the off season by the Railroaders and with coaches, new internal structures and new players, they will be aiming to start the season with a win.

Training sessions have been held successfully every Sunday since January 4, and the club now feel ready for their assault on the BAFA North-West Division 2 league.

A spokesperson said:“Following a long off-season, where lots of work was put in behind the scenes we feel ready and excited for the start of the season.

"With the recent changes made and the influx of new players our aim will to be start the season with a win.

"Although Halton are a new team in our division, we recognise that it will take hard work and commitment to beat them on Sunday.”

The Crewe Railroaders are proudly sponsored by Crewe Audi, supporting their local community sports club, if you would like to be involved in American football or would like to try something new please come down to South Cheshire College every Sunday @1.00pm, or visit www.crewerailroaders.co.uk for more information.