The Millers brought their pre-season preparations to a close on Saturday, defeating North West Counties Premier Division side Avro at Church Lane, a late Shelton Payne penalty separating the sides in a closely fought contest.

With both sides missing a number of regulars, a number of trialists were on show, giving The Millers management duo Dave Birch and Mike Norton, and the Avro management team of former Millers Lee O’Brien and James Hampson, much to think about ahead of the season opener this Saturday.

The Millers campaign begins with a trip to Eccleshall at weekend, before Wythenshawe Town visit Church Lane on Tuesday 6 October.