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by Rich Colby

Rovers visit Port Vale this weekend aiming to make it four wins out of four.

Paul Dickov's men managed to grind out a win against in-form Crewe Alexandra on Tuesday night despite not being at their best, and were rewarded by jumping into the play-off positions.  Dickov is now starting to have a bit of a selection headache though.  Harry Forrestr should return after missing out on Tuesday, Abdul Razak will also be pushing for a starting place after impressing when he came on as a substitute.  Its a good problem to have for the club, but I don't envy Paul Dickov for which eleven to pick.  Jamie Coppinger, Luke McCullough and Rob Jones are all expected to miss out.

Port Vale sit 15th in the league, six points behind Rovers.  Their form is patchy of late with three wins, one draw and four defeats in the last eight games.  Rovers will be mindful of the 3-1 defeat to Vale at the beginning of the season and also of striker Tom Pope who scored on that day.

Rovers last visited Vale Park in November 2007 and came away with all three points.  George Pilkington gave Port Vale an early lead after 10 minutes, but Rovers came storming back in the second half with goals from Lewis Guy, James Hayter and Richie Wellens.

Victory for Rovers could potentially move them to 5th providing Sheffield United loose by a couple of goals or more to Coventry City at Brammal Lane.  Defeat would see Paul Dickov's men slip out of the Play-Off places if Bradford and or Oldham win their games against Walsall and Leyton Orient.  Victory for Port Vale could move them into the top half of the table and 3 points behind Rovers.

Come on you Reds!

Overall record Vs Port Vale:  P 48/W 20/D 8/L 20
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