The Seasiders' pre-season preparations are now taking shape as Ian Holloway begins his reign as manager.

The build up to the new season will begin with a trip to Burscough on July 11 before the team head down south to participate in the Errea South West Challenge Cup in North Devon.

The South West Challenge Cup will see 12 teams including Exeter, Yeovil, Wycombe, Grimsby and Luton split into four groups, with the top team from each group playing off in a semi-final and the winners playing in the final. For more information on the South West Challenge Cup click here

Having returned from North Devon, Pool will travel to Rochdale on Saturday 25 July, Carlisle on Tuesday 28 July, before ending their pre-season preparations with a trip Oldham Athletic on Saturday 1 August, where admission will be priced at £10 adults and £5 concessions

Pre-Season At A Glance

Date	Opposition	Venue	Kick Off
11 July	Burscough	(A)	3pm
12 - 19 July	South West Challenge Cup	North Devon	TBC
25 July	Rochdale	(A)	3pm
28 July	Carlisle United	(A)	7.45pm
1 August	Oldham Athletic	(A)	3pm