Head2Head and team news- Blackpool (a)

Last updated : 10 August 2006 By Millersmad Staff
Good Move??
With many Millers expected to make the traditional weekend of it at the seaside, the team will be looking to claim their first points of the campaign.

However we'll start with the hosts, as the Millers come up against Shaun Barker for the first time since his controversial switch away from South Yorkshire.

Blackpool sit at the foot of the table with ourselves, with two defeats to Brentford and early pace setters Nottingham Forest. Boss Simon Grayson has named the same starting 11 for both encounters with Barker partnered by skipper Michael Jackson at centre half, but he may decide to tinker with his side for Saturday's clash.

One time linked with the Millers was Scott Vernon who looks set to start in attack with Kiegan Parker, whilst midfielder David Fox may feature. Fox was

Hoskins - Hoping for start..
on trial at Millmoor during the second half of last season.

As for the Millers, Will Hoskins may be looking for a start after coming on a substitute at Huddersfield, with Martin Woods looking to put pressure on the midfield duo of Eugen Bopp, who hasn't had the best start to the campaign, and groin victim Lee Williamson.

MAD's Key Men

Seasiders: Scott Vernon – nippy forward and main goal threat for the home side

Shaun Barker – ex-Miller looking to keep our forwards quiet with a solid display.

Millers: Ian Sharps – Mr consistent so far at the heart of the defence.

Dave Hibbert – Preston player full of promise returning to Lancashire and looking to bag himself a goal to kick start his season.

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