AFTER two successive league defeats Rochdale face a tricky home tie against First Division promotion-chasing Brentford at Spotland tomorrow.

Manager Steve Parkin took his side away in midweek to his favourite training ground at Gloucestershire University and has no further injury worries to contend with.

He will though be without central defender Gareth Griffiths after his controversial red card last weekend against Lincoln, but that loss should be offset by the return of Warren Goodhind.

Other than Griffiths, Parkin has a full squad from which to choose and may reshuffle his pack after their poor showing against Lincoln last weekend.

Under the abrasive management of Martin Allen, Brentford not only made the play-offs last season but also had a decent cup run.

Once again they are very much in the play-off picture and will start the game as favourites. Tweet