BROMSGROVE Rovers will face former captain Steve Pope as they prepare for the new season.

Joe Jackson is taking his side to Halesowen Town, Pope's new club, on Saturday, July 31, for one of their five pre-season friendlies.

The Victoria Ground side, who hope to add another four fixtures in the near future, start their warm-up at Stratford Town on Tuesday, July 20 at 7.30pm.

Rovers then host Hednesford Town on Tuesday, July 27 before travelling to the Yeltz.

They then go to Willenhall on Tuesday, August 3, and entertain Quorn on Saturday, August 7.