Aldershot Town's first pre-season friendly away to Alton Town on Saturday will not involve any of the First Team players, Gary Waddock has confirmed.
Speaking to the Aldershot News he said, "None of the first team squad will be involved, it will be a team made up entirely on triallists."
Not that the first-teamers will be having a rest. "They will be training Thursday, Friday and Saturday," said Waddock. "They've had plenty of time to rest over the summer."
So, rather than the Alton game, the Shots are regarding the match at the Recreation Ground against a Chelsea XI a week tomorrow (July 12) as the first proper pre-season match.
"That is what we are gearing the training towards at the moment," said Waddock. "The players are doing well and everyone has come through the first few days fine and without niggles."
Kick-off on Saturday at Alton's Bass Sports Ground is at 3pm. Admission prices are £5 for adults, £2.50 for concessions and teenagers and £1 for children.