The former United player and assistant manager, who served the Pilgrims between 2002 and 2004, will take charge of a Leeds XI — featuring predominantly the club’s under-21s players — on Saturday July 20 (kick-off 3.00pm).

Richard Money’s fancied Cambridge United side are United’s next opponents on home soil with a match arranged for Tuesday July 23 (kick-off 7.45pm).

Paul Cox’s recently-promoted Mansfield Town will visit The Jakemans Stadium on Saturday July 27 (kick-off 3.00pm) as the Stags continue their preparations for life back in the Football League.

United’s other home pre-season fixture to date is scheduled to take place on Saturday August 10 (kick-off 3.00pm) against Gainsborough Trinity in the Lincolnshire Senior Cup semi-final.

The Pilgrims have announced six pre-season friendlies away from home — against Lincoln United, Spalding United, Grantham Town, Biggleswade Town, Lincoln City and King’s Lynn Town.

PRE-SEASON 2013-2014
Tuesday July 16: Lincoln United (A)
Thursday July 18: Spalding United (A)
Saturday July 20: Leeds United XI (H)
Tuesday July 23: Cambridge United (H)
Thursday July 25: Grantham Town (A)
Saturday July 27: Mansfield Town (H)
Tuesday July 30: Biggleswade Town (A)
Saturday August 3: Lincoln City (A)
Tuesday August 6: King’s Lynn Town (A)
Saturday August 10: Gainsborough Trinity (H)

Fixtures involving United’s reserve and youth teams will be announced in due course.