Parkgate first up for Millers

ROTHERHAM United open their pre-season programme with a friendly against Parkgate at Roundwood on Saturday, July 9 (12pm).

Alan Stubbs will take to the dugout for the first time as Millers boss against the non-league outfit in a fixture that has become a familiar feature in the club's pre-season fixtures.

Premier League Sunderland are already confirmed as visitors to the AESSEAL New York Stadium for a warm-up match on Saturday, July 23 (3pm) ahead of the big kick-off on August 6.