Potters Bar Town's temporary move to Kings Langley will be a challenge according to manager Max Mitchell - but he can't wait to sink his teeth into it.

The Scholars are moving out of their Parkfield home while a new artificial surface is being laid and they have plumped for the home of the Southern League Division One Central side.

And while on the playing side there are some fears about playing away from home for so long, Mitchell is only to well aware of why it is happening and of how important the switch to a new surface is to the future of the club.

He said: "We understand it has to happen for us to benefit as a club and for us to be a bit more self sustainable as a group and for the long haul for the club. 

"That is the main priority. Before anything else, that has to happen. 

"It's a dynamic that we have to deal with and it is certainly going to offer a number of challenges, being away from home for that amount of time. 

"But that’s why we've looked into the recruitment side of things and maybe got a little bit more experience into the group, to deal with that dynamic.  

"I'm excited about it. I'm not looking at it as something that's going to be an obstacle.  

"It's something that's going to be a challenge but we can't wait to get going on it. 

"So we're really pleased and a big thanks to Kings Langley that have supported us on that move."

One of the next steps in terms of the move is to get used to the new surroundings quickly and plans are in place for training sessions before the Isthmian League kicks off on August 10.

Mitchell said: "It’s something that we're planning towards but not something that we’ve done already. 

"We had a friendly on there last season and I've played there and others that know it believe they keep the pitch in great condition, which was an importance." 

The Scholars played their fourth pre-season game on Saturday, a 1-1 draw away to Hadley.

And with a number of the club's experienced hands sitting it out, the likes of Brandon Adams, Ronnie Henry and Leigh Rose, it was another chance for the younger members of the squad to bond with the new signings.

Mitchell said: "When I first came in, we obviously put a little bit of a strategy in on the football side and it was project driven.

"And I feel that having players on the journey with you and understanding the circumstances is really important. 

"Last season we had a really good middle half and the players earned the right to be at this football club. 

"To change players over all the time is no good for anybody and so we’ve been able to keep 70 to 75 per cent of the squad.  

"We've had some tough conversations with a few players but that's part and parcel of it and we’ve made five additions that are going to benefit the squad. 

"And we feel we have made good improvements from last season. 

"In comparison to last season, when we were having a complete rebuild, we've found our nucleus and we've got players that have been with us and understand. 

"We gained a lot of respect last season in regards to our place in the league. We weren’t a nice team to come and play and we want to build on that foundation year next season. 

"But we have to get players in to the right areas. We have to get players that suit our philosophy and our identity and that can take some time.

"We haven't rushed into those signings. They have to improve the identity and the fit in terms of the culture of the club and the team environment. 

"You know the first thing that I ask for in players is personality and character and those that have come in have certainly got that and have shown that over pre-season."