One foot in the grave - Millers Preview
By 4two
May 8 2004
We know what we need to survive. We know we are 90 minutes away from Division 2. Lets get the job done.
TEAM NEWS
Keeper Jim Walker is still receiving treatment for a groin injury, but is certain to play. Paul Merson has told the press he will start the game, we can also assume that he will tinker with the line up yet again.
Martin Butler is fighting to be fit in time to face his old club. United's only other injury worry is youngster Will Hoskins who has been playing up front for the Millers.
CURRENT FORM
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| Burnley (h) | L | 0-1 | Ipswich Town (a) | L | 2-0 |
| Gillingham (a) | L | 3-0 | Stoke City (a) | L | 2-1 |
| Norwich City (a) | L | 5-0 | Watford (h) | D | 1-1 |
| Sheffield Utd (h) | L | 0-1 | Coventry (a) | D | 1-1 |
| Crystal Palace (a) | L | 1-0 | Burnley (h) | W | 3-0 |
SQUADS
| WALSALL SQUAD | ROTHERHAM SQUAD | |||
| 1 | Jim Walker | 1 | Mike Pollitt | |
| 2 | Darren Bazeley | 2 | Robbie Stockdale | |
| 3 | Zigor Aranalde | 4 | Rob Scott | |
| 5 | Matt Carbon | 5 | Darren Garner | |
| 6 | Ian Roper | 6 | J Baudet | |
| 7 | Simon Osborn | 8 | Chris Swailes | |
| 8 | Steve Corica | 9 | Martin Butler | |
| 9 | Jorge Leitao | 10 | Paul Warne | |
| 10 | Paul Merson | 11 | Nicky Daws | |
| 11 | Darren Wrack | 14 | Will Hoskins | |
| 15 | Neil Emblen | 15 | Martin McIntosh | |
| 17 | Mark Wright | 16 | Paul Hurst | |
| 19 | Craig Burley | 17 | John Mullin | |
| 21 | Kris Taylor | 18 | Scott Minto | |
| 24 | Matty Fryatt | 19 | Phil Gilchrist | |
| 25 | Gavin Caines | 20 | Andy Monkhouse | |
| 26 | Paul Ritchie | 22 | Shaun Barker | |
| 27 | Aaron Kerr | 24 | Chris Sedwick | |
| 28 | Jermaine McSporran | 26 | Craig Mudd | |
| 30 | Julian Bennett | 19 | Ritchie Barker | |
| 32 | Andy Petterson | 30 | Gary Montgomery | |
| 33 | Keith Andrews | - - | Jodi Morris | |
| 34 | Lee Bradbury | No Player | ||
KEY MEN
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Martin Butler needs no introduction to Saddlers fans. Many fans fear that Butler could well be the man to put the nail in our coffin. The former Saddler seems to take pleasure in scoring against the Saddlers. |
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Paul Merson says he will be playing on Sunday. He started on a high. He will want to finish on one. Despite a poor season, this one game could make Paul Merson a Walsall legend. He is overdue a first team goal. |
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Jodi Morris is a player who we ourselves tried to sign prior to the transfer deadline. Morris is a talented player who should be playing Premier League Football. Morris has become a key part of the Rotherham midfield since joining them. |
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Jimmy Walker could well be playing his last game for the Saddlers this weekend. We all know his value to the team. Jimmy has been nursed through the the last couple of games. All we need is just one more game from Super Jim. |
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Michael Proctor is the man that moved in the other direction when Darren Byfield joined Sunderland. Proctor is a lively front man who despite being in his early 20s has already played for 6 different clubs. Proctor has scored 5 goals in 16 games. |
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Paul Ritchie will pick up his Player of the Season award before kick off. This could also be his last game for the Club. His battling qualities will be called upon during what will be a game where cool heads are needed. Keep your cool please Ritchie. |
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