Alex Hopper scored the Greens equaliser against Birmingham Albion. Alex Hopper scored the Greens equaliser against Birmingham Albion. NEW BROMSGROVE Rovers AFC manager Phil Sargent watched on as his side secured a satisfactory 1-1 draw against Birmingham Albion in their opening pre-season friendly, writes Neil Gordon. For West Midlands Regional League outfit Birmingham Albion, Louie Grice opened the scoring on half-time. New Rovers boss Sargent said: “It was a really good performance other than goalkeeper Jacob Brown picking up a knock.