KEITH Hill comes up against former Blackburn team-mate Mike Newall as Rochdale entertain struggling Grimsby.

"Mike's got his hands full at Grimsby but he's a good manager and will be giving everything he possibly can to beat us," Hill said.

Dale skipper Gary Jones is struggling with a groin injury sustained at Darlington on Tuesday.

Clark Keltie is likely to step into central midfield while Simon Ramsden is expected to keep his place in central defence with Rory McArdle struggling after a knock in training.

Dale league form: WWDLW

Grimsby league form: DDLLL

Key opponent: Adran Forbes - on loan from Millwall, Forbes scored two last time out

Prediction: Dale 2 Grimsby 1 - Keith Hill's men are favourites to take the points

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