We'll start with those all important matches though and as the Millers found out their opening opponents on August 8th in Accrington, who's takeover was completed on Tuesday, League new boys Burton were handed a tricky test first up at play off losers Shrewsbury.
Relegrated Crewe, who have appointed Steve Davis as their new assistant boss will line up against last years suprise package Dagenham, who today lost 28 goals from their strike force. Both Ben Strevens and Sam Saunders have joined rivals and last years Champions Brentford.
The pick of the other games sees Bury take on Bournemouth and Cheltenham take on Mike Newell's Grimsby, whilst big spenders Notts County are at home to Bradford City.
In other news the Millers of course wrapped up the signing of midfielder Nicky Law, and with Bradford still smarting over the deal they themselves signed Rochdale full back Simon Ramsden. Veteran striker Peter Thorne has also signed a one year extension with a 50% pay cut at Valley Parade.
Another ex-Bradford man Dean Windass completed his move to Darlington as player coach at the grand old age of 40.
Other snippets:
*Jack Lester signs a one year extension with Chesterfield after weeks of speculation.
*Peterborough sign ex-Millers loanee and Hereford midfeidler Tiggy Diagouraga on a four year contract for around £200,000 and continue negotiations with Grimsby over a move for Ryan Bennett.
*Midfielder Giles Coke signs a new contract with Northampton Town as does Rochdale striker Joe Thompson.
*Lincoln fail in their bid to sign Macclesfield striker Gareth Evans, with Bradford also tracking his progress.
*Cheltenham sign 28 year-old striker Justin Richards from Kidderminster.
