We've barely had chance to get over the disappointment of last season's playoffs defeat and we're already looking towards pre-season with the first couple of friendlies being announced.

We'll keep you all up to date with the pre-season schedule but the first couple of pre-season friendlies have been announced.

Dale will make the short trip over to Moston to take on FC United of Manchester at Broadhurst Park on Saturday 12th July.

The first home friendly of the summer has also been announced with League Two Grimsby Town travelling over to Spotland for a game on Saturday 19th July.

Both games are 3pm kick-off.

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