Dale's injury hit squad received another blow today with the news that on loan right back Kelvin Lomax has returned to Oldham following the completion of his one month loan spell.

Lomax was drafted in from Boundary Park following an injury to Simon Ramsden, and he has played in all our League games since signing for Dale on loan. However, Dale boss Keith Hill remains hopeful that Lomax can be brought back to Spotland. It would seem that Oldham had a look at Lomax during their reserve game with Bolton on Wednesday, and a decision will be taken following this reserve game.

Already ruled out  through injury of this weekend's game with Brentford are Simon Ramsden, John Doolan, Nathan Stanton, Nathan D'Laryea, Chris Dagnall, Gary Brown and Lee Crooks.

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