BURY have announced pre-season friendlies against Blackburn Rovers, Morecambe, Southport, Carlisle United and Blackpool.

The Shakers are due to fly to Portugal for a six-day training camp on July 2, when they are not due to play any public matches, before returning home to start their pre-season fixture programme.

Their first competitive action will be in a three-way, day-long tournament at Morecambe on Saturday, July 16, which will also include Blackburn. All three teams will play each other during the afternoon.

Bury then travel to Southport, who are managed by former Shakers striker Andy Bishop, the following Saturday (July 23).

League Two sides Carlisle United will visit Gigg Lane on Tuesday, July 26, 7.30pm kick off, before Bury travel to Blackpool (Saturday, July 30, 3pm).

Bury's League One fixtures will be released on June 22 and the season will kick off on Saturday, August 6.