ROCHDALE entertain League new boys Boston at Spotland tomorrow with their visitors deeply embroiled in a battle against relegation.

Player/boss Paul Simpson said: "We should be fighting too. We haven't given our supporters enough to cheer about this season, and we have to improve.

"We've got to give maximum effort and play with total enthusiasm to get the fans back on our side."

Simpson has record signing and leading scorer Paul Connor fit again after injury and may start him up front in place of want-away Clive Platt.

Simon Grand may also return in defence, in place of Wayne Evans who limped off during the midweek draw against Bournemouth.

LAST SEASON: different divisions

KEY OPPONENT: Tom Bennett - former Stockport playmaker.

PREDICTION: Rochdale 2 Boston 1 Tweet