DEPLETED Great Harwood could have a new strikeforce for tomorrow's home game against Winsford United.
The Robins will definitely be without star striker Neil Zarac, as he is suspended along with Ryan Parr and Anthony Green, while fellow front man Paul Mashiter is doubtful with a torn thigh muscle.
Bobby Harris is hoping to play despite sustaining a cut above his eye, but Sam pope could be ruled out with rib damage.
Manager John Hughes could be without at least five key players for tomorrow's game at the Showground. But he admitted that, after accumulating only two points so far this month, strikers were his first priority.
"We've run out of strikers," he said.
"At the start of the season we had Matty Derbyshire and John Eastham.
"But John's been sidelined since having an operation in November and Matty has gone on to Blackburn Rovers' Academy.
"But Neil and Paul have come in to replace them and have done I good job. But I could be without both of them this weekend."
Hughes has signed centre forward Nicky Hand, who plays in the Rochdale Combination League. However, the 25-year-old will not be available for the Robins until Monday night, when they entertain neighbours Nelson.
Local player Dean Lord, who was released from Rovers' Academy, could make his full Robins' debut tomorrow.
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