Blackpool vs Rochdale preview - Two still out for Seasiders

Posted Friday, August 14, 2015 by PA

Blackpool are still missing two players from their squad as Neil McDonald bids for his first victory at the helm against Rochdale.

Goalkeeper Colin Doyle and midfielder John Herron are still missing because of respective shoulder and knee problems, meaning Kyle Letheren will once again fill in between the sticks for the Seasiders.

McDonald was left in "shock" at the manner of the Tangerines' first-half capitulation in a 3-0 Capital One Cup loss to Northampton and could now ring the changes as a result.

Defender Emmerson Boyce is in line to return to the XI to add some much-needed experience while teenage winger Bright Samuel may also come back having caught the eye against Colchester.

Rochdale manager Keith Hill may look to refresh his side for the trip to Bloomfield Road.

Dale were taken to extra-time in the Capital One Cup in midweek, beating Coventry 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, and he may opt to shuffle some of his starting XI.

The manager could stick with his defence after lauding their performance, whilst summer signing Donal McDermott impressed in midfield with a goalscoring display.

Andy Cannon sat out the match at Spotland, with Hill revealing he was carrying a slight injury, but he expects the 19-year-old to return at the weekend.