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Warrington pre-match news
Rovers are facing a defensive crisis as they prepare for the trip to Warrington Town without the services of Gary White (ankle) and Andy Simpson (tonsillitis) as well as Jamie Hood (final game of suspension).
Matt K Smith is recalled to the squad and also included is experienced 33 year old former Gresley central defender Paul Wardle as manager Gary Norton looks to plug the gaps in his back four. Norton said: "Losing Gary and Andy on top of Jamie Hoods suspension is a big blow but there's little point moaning about it, we just have to get on with things. We also have Emeka Ejofor who did not train last night due to an ankle knock from Tuesday whilst Aaron O'Connor (deadleg) and Jamie Barrett (knee) both failed to complete training last night after picking up slight injuries . I'm expecting Aaron and Jamie to be Ok but we are sweating a bit on Emeka."
Gresley from: Belford, Matt K Smith, Wardle, Matt Smith, Brown, O'Connor, Dodd, Barrett, Marlowe, Cox, Laws, Hebberd, Ejiofor, Freestone.
