ROVERS' Academy under 18 side will play two games in Scotland and one in Wales as part of their pre-season plans.

After returning to training on Monday July 7th, Gary Bowyer's side get their pre-preparations in full swing with a game against Tranmere at Brockhall on Saturday 19th July, kick-off 11.00am.

The under 18s then travel north of the border for two games against Scottish opposition. The first is against Celtic on Wednesday 23rd July, kick-off 2.00pm, followed by a match against Motherwell two days later.

Rovers return to base for a home match against Oldham on Saturday August 2nd, kick-off 11.00am before an evening match at Conway on Tuesday 5th August, kick-off 7.30pm.

Their final pre-season match sees the youngsters from Premier League new-boys Hull City travel to Brockhall for a 1pm kick-off match on Friday August 8th, before their new league season kicks off on Saturday 23rd August.