ROCHDALE have the chance to return to winning ways when they entertain struggling Rushden at Spotland tomorrow, writes MIKE BROOKES.

"There is an element of back to the drawing board but the season is not over after one poor show," said manager Steve Parkin.

"We have an immediate chance to bounce back but I have explained to the lads that teams are not going to come here and play an expansive game and so we have to be much better when we have the ball."

Leading scorer Grant Holt is suspended and with injuries to Lee Cartwright, Neil Brisco and Ernie Cooksey, Parkin's squad is wafer thin.

LAST SEASON: Rochdale 2 Rushden 1.

KEY OPPONENT: Drewe Broughton, big striker who leads the line well.

PREDICTION: Rochdale 2 Rushden 0. Tweet