How earned the right to play in the derby?

its not really about earning the right to play as the first friendly of the season is just about getting a hit up against opposition. gentle won't select on how the team performed yesterday, though i would expect a similar team to that which started the second half to start the game. he could well experiment at half back just as rovers will be doing

probably lots of changes in the second half though less youngsters on the pitch as they have the york friendly to play as well

Will Crookes be available?

I imagine someone would've got intouch with the police (& probably the club too) after seeing the pictures yesterday.

Its not him

IS IT ACTUALLY HIM THEN...??

IF SO... GET RID AND GO THROW CASH AT SALFORD FOR J. BROUGHTON...

Same 13 that started 2nd half against Cas.

Subs Green, Seymour, Horne, Crookes, Tickle, Johnson, Lineham.

Even if it is him, he's not guilty of anything as yet.

As I said on another thread I don't think Tickle will be risked.

I heard he's playing but we'll see. if he's not then Whiting, if he's recovered from his head bang if not him Bowden.

The tatts are very similar

I'm fairly certain the individual in the picture is him, but he's not guilty of anything at the moment, in fact he hasn't been charged with anything so far.

Don't think there is any question about the identity but as Smiggs says not guilty or charged of anything at present.

Anyway BOT I think PG will go with pretty much his ideal starting 17 with a few curve balls to keep everyone guessing. He did state on Humberside that Ticks wasnt risked along with Kent & Johnson. Got the impression Kent & Johnson would feature this weekend with the possibility of Tickle depending how the game is going, most likely getting a full run out at York.

Rovers game please....

Looks like some of them will be playing for York this weekend.