Rochdale Previews.....

Last updated : 20 January 2006 By Editor

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ROCHDALE take on League Two strugglers Mansfield on Saturday on the back of a busy week in the transfer market.

New signing Chris Dagnall made his debut against Stockport and boss Steve Parkin is hoping to have loan signing John Doolan available.

Warren Goodhind is still out with a knee injury, but the defender is Dale's only injury concern.

According to Teamtalk.com Mansfield will be without Jonathan D'Laryea, who has returned to Manchester City.

Stephen Dawson and Giles Coke are likely to be selected for midfield duties.

Simon Brown is still out with hamstring trouble, and Callum Lloyd and Chris Beardsley are also unavailable.

Last season: Mansfield Town 1 Rochdale 0

Key opponent: Richie Barker - Mansfield's leading goal scorer has hit form this season.

Prediction: Mansfield 0 Rochdale 1

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Parkin to shake up Dale squad

DALE boss Steve Parkin landed one transfer target and was hoping to unveil one or two more ahead of Saturday’s game at Mansfield Town.

John Doolan arrived from Blackpool and agreed terms on a move to Spotland on Thursday evening as part of the Dale manager’s attempts to shake up his squad.

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