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Forres Mechanics return to training after lockdown, with three new faces in action

By Jonathan Clark

- jonny.clark@hnmedia.co.uk

Published: 17:25, 02 September 2020

| Updated: 17:28, 02 September 2020

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Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

FORRES Mechanics returned to training last night ahead of the upcoming Highland League season.

The league, due to begin on October 17, will see each club play 16 matches – eight home and eight away.

MORE: Highland League Cup set-up announced .

The Cans' first match back after lockdown is pencilled in for September 19, with Nairn St Ninian due to be the opponents.

Last week, the club moved early to secure the services of defender Dale Wood and midfielder Jack Grant for the campaign – with the duo taking part in their maiden training session last night.

Dale Wood and manager Charlie Rowley. ..Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Dale Wood...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Youngster Thomas Brady is also on trial with Mechanics after his release from Ross County.

View a full gallery of training photos below...

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Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Allan MacPhee...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Owen Paterson...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Martin Groat...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Martin Groat...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Manager Charlie Rowley...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Allan MacPhee...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Aaron Hamilton...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Scott Miller...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Owen Paterson...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Callum Johnston...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

Allan MacPhee...Forres Mechanics FC return to training after the coronavirus shutdown ahead of this season's Highland League campaign. ..Picture: Daniel Forsyth..

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