[big al]

Spoken to Rory since the Halifax games. No he aint happy at halifax nor at Blackpool & said clearly he would love to come back to Stanley, but knows Gary is a class act. He regrets the show at Halifax & remember when they scored at ours he did not celebrate, just put his head down & walked back to the half way line & did not join in with the celebrating Halifax players. He has a great deal of affection for his time with us but obviously wants to play rather than sit on the bench. However a return to league football is going to mean some time on the bench for many players who arrive here as the pace will neccessitate a rest from time to time & more squad rotation.