AFTER four successive defeats, Rochdale face yet another tough fixture at Carlisle tomorrow.

Managed by former Dale player-boss Paul Simpson, the Cumbrians are flying high.

Dale are still without their suspended leading scorer, the Carlisle-born Grant Holt. And with a major doubt surrounding central defender Gareth Griffiths, who limped off in the defeat at Wrexham on Boxing Day, manager Steve Parkin is looking for an upturn in fortunes for his side - who have slipped out of the play-off places.

"We were much better at Wrexham where a diabolical decision by the referee cost us at least a share of the points," said Parkin.

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