Phil Sargent has unveiled his pre-season schedule after becoming the new manager at Bromsgrove Rovers AFC. Phil Sargent has unveiled his pre-season schedule after becoming the new manager at Bromsgrove Rovers AFC. BROMSGROVE Rovers AFC have announced details of their pre-season schedule as new manager Phil Sargent takes over ahead of the 2026/27 season, writes Neil Gordon. Rovers then play AFC Bromsgrove in a local derby on Saturday, August 8, before playing Alcester Sunday FC on Tuesday, August 11. Bromsgrove play Birmingham Albion at New Mill Lane on Saturday, August 1.