Brentford v Rochdale preview

Smith may return for Bees, new boys in Dale squad

Last updated: 28th March 2008

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Brentford are set to welcome back Gary Smith, while Rochdale could give out two debuts at Griffin Park.

Midfielder Smith sat out Monday's win over Grimsby due to a rib injury, but is expected to return against Dale.

Matt Heywood is also hoping for a recall to the starting line-up after being on the bench at Grimsby following seven games out with a rib injury.

Striker Ross Montague is still missing with a back injury, but is Brentford manager Andy Scott's sole definite absentee.

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The visitors signed David Button and Lewis Montrose on loan on Thursday and both players could be involved.

Goalkeeper Button has joined from Tottenham, and the versatile Montrose has arrived from Wigan until the end of the season.

However, Button may have to settle for a place on the bench with fellow on-loan keeper Tommy Lee starting.