New signings Justin Richards and Stuart Tomlinson joined their new team mates today as the players returned from their summer break.

Their first training session took place at Hanley Forest Park. Make sure you don't miss video footage on Valiant Player.

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The players gather before the start

Justin Richards is joined by Anthony Malbon

Micky Adams & Mark Grew show willing too

Tom Fraser and Adam Yates take a breather

Stretch those legs lads

Marc Richards stretches

Justin Richards does likewise

Gareth Owen gives Kris Taylor a hand

The gaffer and his staff look on

Your turn next, Doug

Get yer knees up Louis!

Does Justin have any regrets?

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